Fire, Health and Safety Training Officer

Job overview

Closing Date: 20.04.25  (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  commencing 21.04.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 28.04.25

We are looking to recruit a Fire, Health and Safety Training Officer to advise on the measures for fire prevention and fire fighting in accordance with the Department of Health Firecode at all premises administered by the Trust.

The postholder will also be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering a fire training programme for all Trust employees.

Main duties of the job

The Fire, Health and Safety Training Officer will :

- support the delivery of the Trust’s Fire Safety learning agenda in line with the strategic direction of the Trust and supporting organisations and to support the Estates & Facilities directorate health and safety training.

- assist with the Trust’s response to external inspections/accreditation visits, including the preparation of reports/action plans and subsequent progress reports in relation to Fire safety Training.

- ensure all members of staff are supported, monitored and provided with relevant updates on a regular basis.

- ensure that staff attending Fire Awareness, Fire evacuation and Fire Drill training are able to demonstrate an acceptable level of Knowledge.

- support the Fire Safety Manager to ensure the Trust meets Statutory, HTM and non- statutory fire safety responsibilities in relation to legislation and associated building regulations.

- provide basic Health and Safety training and tool box talks to the Estates & Facilities Directorate such as manual handling training and step ladder / working at height.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.