OverviewAs the Trust''s competent person on all matters relating to Fire Safety, the post holder will ensure the Trust complies with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) legislation and will work with relevant parties within the Trust''s hospital and community premises to ensure a fire safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, facilitating sustained care and well-being. By providing competent advice, the post holder will assist the Trust Board and Director of Estates and Facilities in maintaining fire precaution levels in line with NHS Health Technical Memorandum Fire Code requirements, and will maintain good relationships with the London Fire Brigade. The post holder will be part of a professional compliance safety team within the Estates and Facilities Directorate and will develop and maintain an open Fire Safety Management System to provide assurance to the Director of Estates and Facilities and the Trust board on fire safety matters.

Main dutiesAs an autonomous lead on all matters of fire safety, you will serve as the Trust''s lead expert for fire safety, providing expert professional advice to the Trust board and senior management on current fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You will ensure the Trust complies with legal and statutory requirements and that fire safety regulations are addressed across a complex, multi-site organisation. You will develop and lead policies and strategies for the annual mandatory fire compliance programme and continually improve reporting systems to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. You will provide expert fire information services for all capital projects, advise other clients/partners, directors and senior management, identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement across all sites, and oversee the management of Fire Safety and Risk in the workplace. You will be responsible for an effective fire safety training programme for all staff at all levels of the Trust.

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 22 October at St Mary''s Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY.

About usImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust values expertise, collaboration and aspiration. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and welcome flexible working, part-time or job-share applications. We offer career development, flexible working and wellbeing benefits, with optional benefits such as Cycle to Work and other schemes.

DetailsDate posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8c

Salary: £85,431 to £97,148 per annum inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: St Mary''s Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY

Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert for both overviews.

Person SpecificationQualifications / Education

Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) – Member

Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) – Member

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Master’s degree or equivalent in operational fire safety management

IFSM Fire Risk Assessment Validation

IFSM TFRAR Tier 3 Registration

Fire Protection Association (FPA) – Member

FPA Level 3 – Fire Door Inspection

FPA Level 3 Passive Fire Protection – Intermediate

FPA Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

FPA Fire Safety Design of Buildings

NAHFO Membership and CPD

Desirable

Other teaching or training qualifications

Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience as a Fire Safety Manager (or equivalent) in the NHS

Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and management systems including the NHS HTM 05 suite

At least 5 years’ experience supervising Fire Risk Assessments and validating final documentation

Experience working with Capital Projects teams/contractors on complex new builds or refurbishments

Experience at senior/Board level with external bodies (e.g., Fire and Rescue Services)

Experience in training strategy development and needs assessments

Experience developing robust evacuation plans and fire strategies

Experience ensuring legal compliance with health and safety requirements and interpreting legal language

Desirable

Experience procuring and implementing Fire Risk Assessment IT systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (training available)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Development of Fire Safety Policies and Procedures

Practical application of fire prevention theory and knowledge of building fire design

Experience leading a team with limited supervision

Ability to formulate and present technical reports

Valid clean driving license

Desirable

Understanding of clinical and operational requirements of Trust departments for fire safety planning

Ability to monitor and improve fire prevention and response systems

Understanding of manual handling regulations and associated risk assessment

Other informationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered with all other applications. For information, see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance on overseas criminal records checks.

Employer details: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY. Website: imperial.nhs.uk

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