Fire Safety Advisor

Interim Fire Safety Advisor

Contract: Interim (initial 3 months, permanent opportunity afterwards)
Rate: £29 per hour, inside IR35
Sector: NHS Healthcare

We are working with a large NHS organisation seeking an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to support its Estates and Facilities team on an interim basis in the East of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fire safety professional with experience in complex healthcare environments to play a key role in ensuring compliance with fire legislation and NHS Firecode guidance.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide expert fire safety advice across a busy healthcare estate.

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Support compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and NHS Firecode guidance.

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Undertake and review Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring actions are implemented and monitored.

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Carry out fire safety audits and inspections across multiple sites.

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Advise on fire safety aspects of capital projects, refurbishments and alterations.

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Support incident investigations, fire drills and emergency planning activities.

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Work closely with Estates, Facilities, clinical teams and external agencies to promote a positive fire safety culture.

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Produce reports and provide assurance to senior stakeholders on fire safety compliance.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

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Previous experience in a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Safety Officer or similar role.

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Experience working within the NHS or another large, complex, highly regulated environment.

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Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and NHS Firecode (HTM 05 series).

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Experience completing and reviewing Fire Risk Assessments.

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Relevant fire safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Fire, IFE, IFSM or equivalent) are desirable.

If you're an experienced Fire Safety professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed