A new opportunity has arisen within the Fire Safety Team for a Trust-wide Fire Safety Advisor.
The key function of the Fire Safety Manager is to provide the professional expertise to enable East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust to achieve the highest possible standards of patient and staff fire safety.
The post holder will lead on the development and delivery of fire safety training within East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust and 2gether Support Solutions by supporting the development and implementation of the fire safety systems and policies, performing audits and inspections, undertaking fire risk assessments, reporting on fire safety matters to relevant personnel and committees, providing emergency attendance when required and supporting the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems in both organisations.
Responsibilities
* Lead the review and development of the Training Needs Analysis and course provision in line with HTM and Skills for Health guidance.
* Develop and deliver a programme of fire safety training, at all levels, to ensure all staff within the trust are adequately trained, tailoring training to meet the various needs of the Trust.
* Work with the departments and teams to support the development of their own departmental and workforce fire plans.
* Undertake audits on the fire safety systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of all firefighting equipment, emergency lighting and fire alarm systems (list not exclusive).
* Be an effective member of the Safety Team, ensuring the high visibility, focus and delivery of the wider Safety Strategy. Working with, and through the management teams, clinical and Facilities staff, lead the development of our culture across the organisation to enable us to achieve our aims.
* Support the Head of Fire Safety in the following areas (as agreed):
o Reviewing and developing fire related policies and procedures.
o Supporting the Compliance Manager on fire safety data and information systems and analysis, particularly relating to fire safety training.
o Assist in the completion of Fire Risk Assessments across the five main hospital sites and satellite workplaces.
o Pro‑actively support, coach and challenge organisational leaders in all matters relating to fire safety.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ’great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ’People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ’We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the Head of Fire Safety using the contact details below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026.
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