Deputy Fire Safety Manager

Job overview

Reporting to the Fire Safety Manager, the Deputy Fire Safety Manager is responsible for providing specialist professional advice, whilst coordinating fire safety arrangements for the Trust. The post holder will provide managers and staff with expertise, advice and guidance on all aspects of fire safety to assist the Trust in achieving and maintaining compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and associated requirements.

The post holder will aim to provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional service to the Trust and work towards the creation of a pro-fire safety culture. In addition, the post holder will be required to influence the prevention and reduction of fire safety related incidents across the Trust, developing reporting mechanisms for improving the use of incident data to reduce risks and reducing the likelihood of prosecution.

Please note the Job Description is currently indicative Band 7 and subject to job evaluation review.

Main duties of the job

• Regularly undertaking and producing suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments for Trust premises, exercising judgement when identifying and assessing fire risks to suggest remedial actions.
• Identifying the Trust's status regarding compliance with current legislation and guidance, escalating non-conformity and putting in place/recommend remedial actions and forecast results.
• Developing and delivering both short and long-term strategic plans for fire safety risk management.
• Ensuring those directly involved in fire safety management act in accordance with their defined responsibilities.
• Reviewing all fire safety related incidents.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of an effective fire safety training programme.
• Deputising for the Fire Safety Manager, when required.
• Developing and monitoring the Fire Safety Policy and associated procedures.
• Developing mechanisms for reporting fire safety compliance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Role requirements:

• Diploma or equivalent experience gained within fire safety management.
• Professional knowledge gained through experience
• Demonstrable evidence of CPD
• UK Driving License
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Experience of writing and delivering complex reports
• Experience of developing fire policies and procedures
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and acting on complex data
• Experience of managing projects
• Experience in dealing with challenging issues
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge in the application of fire safety legislation
• Effective communication
• Advanced IT skill

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.