# Fire & Security Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/fire-and-security-manager/b4142306-5cd8-4214-891e-0bc03b0fdadb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/fire-and-security-manager/b4142306-5cd8-4214-891e-0bc03b0fdadb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Derby Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May be required to work later or earlier for the needs of the service) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T07:53:31.331Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Facilities/Estates_Facilities-v8248059 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8248059?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This vacancy involves cross site working. Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHDB as our Fire & Security Manager, leading the Trust's fire safety and security services across our diverse healthcare sites. In this key role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for fire safety management and security service contracts, helping to create a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, visitors, and Trust assets. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will ensure the Trust remains compliant with all relevant legislation, NHS guidance, and industry best practice, while driving continuous improvement and promoting a strong culture of safety and security throughout the organisation. ### Main duties of the job As Fire & Security Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe, secure, and compliant environment across UHDB's hospital sites. Providing strategic leadership and expert advice, you will lead the Trust's approach to fire safety and physical security, helping to protect our patients, staff, visitors, and assets. Acting as the Trust's senior specialist advisor on all fire and security matters, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop, implement, and monitor effective fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. You will provide assurance that statutory requirements, NHS guidance, and industry best practice are consistently met while fostering a strong culture of safety and risk awareness. The role includes full accountability for contracted-out security services, ensuring effective contract management, performance monitoring, and delivery of high-quality, responsive, and value-for-money services. Closing date of applications: 16 September 2026 Interview date: 30 September 2026 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Additional **Essential** - Full drivers licence and access to a vehicle to travel to all 5 sites ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working with HTMs and NHS Fire code - Experience in a large, complex organisation (preferably NHS or public sector) ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree or equivalent experience in Fire Safety, Security Management, or related discipline - Management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5/7, postgraduate qualification) or equivalent experience - NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent) **Desirable** - NEBOSH General Certificate ## Documents - [specification (pdf, 403.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10559981) - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.