Head of Fire Safety / Fire Safety Manager

Head of Fire Safety / Fire Safety ManagerAll potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Salary: AfC Band 8a Equivalent /55,690 to 74,896 per annumLocation: South WestContract:Permanent, full-timeThe OpportunityA healthcare-focused facilities management organisation supporting acute hospital environments is seeking an experiencedHead of Fire Safety / Fire Safety Managerto provide senior professional leadership across a complex, multi-site estate.This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for ensuring full statutory compliance, strong governance and high standards of fire safety across healthcare premises.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the organisationslead professional adviseron all fire safety matters.Provide strategic oversight and assurance of compliance withHTM 05 (including HTM 05-01 and HTM 05-02), Firecode and fire safety legislation.Develop, maintain and implement fire safety policies, strategies and assurance frameworks.Lead and oversee Fire Risk Assessment programmes, ensuring consistency, quality and prioritisation of actions.Provide expert fire safety input intocapital developments, refurbishments and estate transformation programmes.Act as the senior point of contact withFire & Rescue Services, enforcing authorities and external regulators.Oversee fire safety training strategies, competency frameworks and compliance reporting.Prepare reports and provide assurance to senior leadership and governance forums.Line manage and professionally support fire safety staff, where applicable.About YouYou will be a senior fire safety professional with significant experience operating incomplex, high-risk environments, ideally healthcare or similarly regulated sectors.Essential criteria:Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in fire safety, fire engineering or a related discipline.Senior professional or chartered membership of a recognised fire safety body (or working towards).Extensive experience applyingHTM 05 guidancewithin large, complex estates.Strong understanding of healthcare fire safety governance and assurance requirements.Proven ability to influence at senior leadership level and provide authoritative professional advice.Desirable:Experience working within or alongside acute hospital environments. xjdpvnf Experience contributing to major capital programmes and estate developments.Further informationFor further information, please contact John Lavictoire

Created: 2026-03-22