Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
5 years operational experience of practical fire safety and training.
- Experience
Undertaking of Fire Risk Assessments in a complex environment
- Experience
Experience of implementation of strategies, policies and procedures
- Experience
Experience in managing budgets
- Experience
Experience in staff and management of contractors
- Experience
Membership of a professional body - Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
- Personal Attributes
Team Player / Can do / Proactive attitude
- Personal Attributes
Excellent interpersonal/communication Skills
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work on own initiative
- Personal Attributes
Ability to project a professional image
- Skills and Knowledge
Detailed knowledge of fire systems and associated legislation and guidance
- Skills and Knowledge
Evidence of fire risk assessment training
- Skills and Knowledge
Experience and knowledge of financial management of budgets
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to produce risk-based reports with financial investment recommendations
- Skills and Knowledge
Practical training and presentation skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Experience of General Health and Safety Management and specialist implementation of that guidance
- Skills and Knowledge
Apply specialist knowledge of the fire safety legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and guidance including experience of practical implementation of those guidelines within a complex healthcare environment
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to understand and manage complex situations that require a degree of interpretation and prioritise the resulting actions to effectively manage the issues raised
- Qualifications and Training
Possession of a recognised fire qualification to Diploma level 4 (3 years) or proof of a minimum 5-year operational fire brigade experience with documented CPD
- Qualifications and Training
IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Safety Management Qualification
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Hospital /NHS work environment experience
- Experience
Experience in fire specialist contractor management
- Experience
Working knowledge of HTM’s regarding Fire Safety
- Personal Attributes
Knowledge/experience of fire safety management
- Personal Attributes
Use of Microsoft office programmes
- Skills and Knowledge
Operational experience of practical fire safety management and provision of practical realistic fire training
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to manage and motivate colleagues
- Qualifications and Training
Knowledge/experience of practical fire safety management
- Qualifications and Training
Degree level qualification in related field
- Qualifications and Training
Teaching Qualification
Job overview
As one of our fire safety expert, you will provide specialist advice, lead fire risk assessments and audits, develop policies and strategies, and ensure compliance across Trust/DSFS premises. You will manage improvement programmes, contractors, evacuation drills and staff training, while working closely with enforcement bodies and fire services. The role includes regular site inspections, occasional work in challenging environments and manual handling of fire equipment weighing up to 18 kg.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert advice to the Head of Health and Safety on fire safety and Health & Safety management and compliance.
Provide expert Fire & Health and Safety guidance to all “Trust / DSFS “working groups and committees as required.
Support Trust/DSFS development and improvement of fire safety policies and procedures, by proactively managing the implementation of the changes across all other Trust and DSFS departments as required through to confirmation of completion.
Process manage and undertake the completion of Fire Risk Assessments and Audits in line with fire safety guidance and legislation to ensure that currently installed firefighting appliances, signage and evacuation notification meet as a minimum the current fire safety requirement. Completion of the FRA’s will require you to use access equipment to enter and inspect confined roof, culvert and basement spaces and be exposed to dusty, dirty and elevated / reduced temperature environments where specialist protective clothing may will be required to be worn for extended periods.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the role, including the key responsibilities and duties, as well as the essential and desirable criteria required for the position
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Fire Safety Advisor with Derbyshire Support Facilities Services in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Fire safety specialist role. The advertised salary is £38,776 - £41,777 PA tbc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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