Fire Safety Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves providing expert fire safety advice and support across Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trusts. The post holder will develop and implement fire safety policies, oversee fire risk assessments, and manage a team of Fire Safety Officers. Key responsibilities include developing training programs, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation.
Essential criteria
- Degree in fire engineering or attendance at equivalent courses (SFPO or equivalent).
- Membership of a professional organisation (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE; Institute of Fire Prevention Officers IFPO).
Desirable criteria
- HTM 05-01 Fire Safety in the Design and Management in Healthcare Premises.
- Significant experience working at a Management level within an Estates & Facilities (E&F) environment.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplined E&F Management Team.
- Experienced in working with colleagues from Hard FM and clinical services.
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, in particular RRO and HTM guidance documents.
- Experience in carrying our Fire Risk Assessments on a wide range of premises including a hospital environment.
- Experience in analysing and reducing unwanted fire alarm activations.
- Experience of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) related contracts and monitoring procedures.
- Experience of delivering Fire Safety Training at all levels.
- Experience of undertaking High Risk Fire Risk Assessments.
- Experience of reviewing building plans & specification of Fire Safety compliance.
- Experience of meeting targets & deadlines.
- Experience of working in Fire Safety in a Healthcare sector.
- Experience of working within a significant workforce covering a diverse structure of authority.
- Skills & Abilities
- Capable of delivering Fire Safety Training to a range of staff.
- Capable of autonomous working and prioritisation of own workload to meet deadlines.
- Experienced in dealing with fire related incidents in complex buildings.
- Ability to undertake fire safety audits.
- Make own judgements having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to negotiate and exchange specialist information with enforcement agencies, contractors, suppliers and other specialist and non-specialist agencies.
- Able to analyse, compare and interpret complex reports.
- Possess keyboard skills to produce periodic reports.
- Ability to interpret and assimilate networked fire alarm systems.
- Work Related Circumstances
- Occupational Health Clearance.
- Education & Qualifications
- Degree in fire engineering or attendance at equivalent courses (SFPO or equivalent).
- Membership of a professional organisation (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE; Institute of Fire Prevention Officers IFPO).
- HTM 05-01 Fire Safety in the Design and Management in Healthcare Premises.
- Significant experience working at a Management level within an Estates & Facilities (E&F) environment.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplined E&F Management Team.
- Experienced in working with colleagues from Hard FM and clinical services.
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, in particular RRO and HTM guidance documents.
- Experience in carrying our Fire Risk Assessments on a wide range of premises including a hospital environment.
- Experience in analysing and reducing unwanted fire alarm activations.
- Experience of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) related contracts and monitoring procedures.
- Experience of delivering Fire Safety Training at all levels.
- Experience of undertaking High Risk Fire Risk Assessments.
- Experience of reviewing building plans & specification of Fire Safety compliance.
- Experience of meeting targets & deadlines.
- Experience of working in Fire Safety in a Healthcare sector.
- Experience of working within a significant workforce covering a diverse structure of authority.
- Skills & Abilities
- Capable of delivering Fire Safety Training to a range of staff.
- Capable of autonomous working and prioritisation of own workload to meet deadlines.
- Experienced in dealing with fire related incidents in complex buildings.
- Ability to undertake fire safety audits.
- Make own judgements having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to negotiate and exchange specialist information with enforcement agencies, contractors, suppliers and other specialist and non-specialist agencies.
- Able to analyse, compare and interpret complex reports.
- Possess keyboard skills to produce periodic repor
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 4d
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Fire Safety Manager
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
Fire Safety Manager - [contact details removed] 7 - Full time - Permanent Working across both Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trusts, the post holder will provide Fire Safety advice and support to all levels of the organisation (including the Trust Board).
The Postholder is responsible for the development of Trust Policy on Fire Safety interpreting the requirements of Legislation, NHS Fire Safety Policy and Guidance and to advise the Trust on implementation of Policy and Guidance and to monitor compliance against these.
Provide line management and ongoing professional support to the Fire Safety Officers (x2).
Oversee and co-ordinate a programme of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with HTM05-01 highlighting key risk areas for the Trusts whilst working collaboratively with the Operational Estate and Capital Estate Teams to develop plans to address and minimise risk.
Develop comprehensive training programmes on Fire Safety for all existing staff, new staff and staff who work with other organisations located in Trust Premises.
Liaison with External agencies including Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)
Main duties of the job
Oversee and co-ordinate a programme of Fire Risk Assessments
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