NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is dedicated to enabling excellent patient care by serving as a trusted property advisor to the NHS. We are committed to providing the best estate solutions, ensuring that our healthcare facilities are optimised for efficiency and effectiveness.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
We proudly manage a diverse portfolio of 2,700 properties across England, catering to the needs of 6,300 customers. This extensive portfolio represents approximately 10% of the total NHS estate. Our properties range from historic listed buildings to state-of-the-art integrated care centres, encompassing hospitals, GP practices, and administrative offices.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Fire Safety Advisor to join our team based in the London, who will play a crucial role in ensuring fire safety compliance across our buildings. As part of NHSPS, you'll have clear responsibilities for fire safety on behalf of NHSPS as a Landlord.
The salary on offer is starting from £60,950 with a £3,000 car allowance and with eligibility for our annual up to 10% bonus.
This role covers the London region and is a mobile hybrid position, offering flexibility and variety in your work environment. The successful candidate will be based in our London hub.
This role will require DBS & Driving Licence. This is an 18-month Fixed Term Contract
The Senior Fire Safety Advisor is the responsible for all fire safety matters within the region they cover in NHSPS, reporting directly to the Estates Delivery Partner. This role involves leading all aspects of fire safety, including the implementation of the fire safety management system within the area of responsibility. The Senior Fire Safety Advisor will contribute to the development of strategies, guidance, and codes of practice to support the effective implementation of the Fire Safety Policy.
Responsible for compliance with all regulatory provisions regarding fire safety within the region they cover in NHS PS.
Leading expert for fire safety, providing expert professional advice to stakeholders and senior management on all current fire safety legislation and best practices.
Identify NHSPS’s status regarding compliance with current fire legislation and guidance, escalate non-conformities and put in place/recommend corrective actions and forecast resources.
Line Management of Fire Safety Advisors within area of responsibility.
In-depth knowledge of Firecode, Health Building Notes, Building Regulations Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Risk Management, Fire legislation and codes of practice and Fire safety training
Experience and knowledge of undertaking high risk fire risk assessments.
Ability to undertake fire safety audits, including in complex health care premises.
Proficient in writing complex technical reports and papers that can be understood by a non-technical audience.
Fire engineering/engineering science, or fire/fire safety degree; or extensive experience and knowledge in fire safety.
Qualification in high-risk Fire Safety Risk Assessments
Membership of a professional organisation (e.g. the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers (NAHFO))
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
27 days annual leave+ 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
Company-wide Colleague Referral Scheme
SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.