Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge & experience
Extensive experience in managing Fire Safety with a proven ability to apply specialist knowledge in large and complex premises and high risk environments (e.g. hospitals, universities, multi-occupancy buildings)
- Knowledge & experience
Fire safety principles and practices, Fire risk management frameworks, Fire safety legislation and codes of practice
- Knowledge & experience
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Knowledge & experience
Skilled in undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control measure development
- Knowledge & experience
Proven involvement in Fire Authority audits and investigations into unwanted fire alarm activations, including root cause analysis and improvement actions.
- Knowledge & experience
Minor works, Capital projects, Major capital development schemes
- Knowledge & experience
Experience in designing and delivering mandatory fire safety training to multidisciplinary teams with varying levels of responsibility.
- Knowledge & experience
Skilled in writing clear, concise, and professional reports for a range of audiences.
- Knowledge & experience
Strong general IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge & experience
HTM 05-01 Firecode and related Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs)
- Qualifications & Training
Possession of a recognised fire safety qualification at NEBOSH / Degree level or equivalent
- Qualifications & Training
Membership of a professional body, such as: The Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) & The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) or similar.
- Qualifications & Training
Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) in fire safety or related fields.
- Qualifications & Training
Possession of a Certificate in Training Practice (or equivalent), or extensive experience in preparing and delivering training to varied audiences.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Experienced in communicating and negotiating with external agencies, including Fire Authorities, specialist advisors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Engage with challenging individuals, Understand differing perspectives, Communicate in a non-confrontational, tactful, and diplomatic manner.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Capable of managing emotionally sensitive situations, such as complaints or difficult feedback, with professionalism and empathy.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, able to adapt communication to suit diverse audiences.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Able to produce and present clear, concise, and accurate written reports to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Skilled in conducting Fire Risk Assessments, with the ability to evaluate and mitigate risks effectively.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Experienced in delivering fire training and presentations across varied staff groups, with the ability to evaluate training effectiveness and adapt as needed.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & experience
Experience of working in healthcare environments, particularly hospital settings, where complex fire safety challenges exist.
- Knowledge & experience
Knowledge and practical experience of healthcare fire safety principles, standards, and challenges.
- Qualifications & Training
Recognised fire safety qualification to Degree level, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or equivalent. NEBOSH Certificate in Health & Safety (General Certificate). NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Risk Management.
- Qualifications & Training
Registered Fire Risk Assessor with a recognised and accredited body (e.g. IFE, IFSM, FRACS).
- Qualifications & Training
Possession of a relevant Management qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent).
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Experience of financial and budgetary management, including understanding procurement processes and applying Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Working knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and Security Management in complex operational environments.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Understanding of corporate risk management principles, including how fire safety risk interfaces with broader organisational governance frameworks.
Job summary
Lead and deliver all responsibilities of the Fire Safety Manager role in line with HTM 05-01 (Managing Healthcare Fire Safety) and subsequent updates, providing authoritative fire engineering, risk assessment and compliance leadership.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based on the Doncaster Royal Infirmary site and will provide expert, specialist leadership and professional advice on all aspects of fire safety, fire engineering and compliance across the Trust's estate, supporting the Fire Safety Team in delivering a comprehensive and compliant fire safety management system.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
- Date posted: 02 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 272-8062801-A
- Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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This advert is for Fire Safety Manager with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Fire safety specialist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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