Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent customer service skills
- Skills
Dealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisation
- Skills
Ability to make effective decisions
- Skills
Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high quality service
- Knowledge
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Experience
Substantial experience in a Fire Safety environment
- Qualifications
Relevant Fire Safety Qualification, Degree/Diploma
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional Development
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) which is a Specialist Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust in the North West, is the place for you.
We are currently looking to recruit 2 x Fire Safety Advisors on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for ensuring that Trust sites meet all statutory fire requirements. A key feature of these roles will be to ensure that fire safety systems are in place to meet requirements of legislation and that these are supported by suitable policies and procedures linking into Trust Management arrangements.
The Fire Safety Advisors will complete Fire Risk Assessments, focus on providing staff training and provide general support in relation to fire safety.
The Fire Safety Advisors will provide an oversight of the service providers fire safety responsibilities and ensure all their services comply with legislation and good industry practice.
These roles are fantastic opportunities to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about these roles.
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This advert is for Senior Fire Safey Advisor with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Advisor role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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