Fire Safety Officer Salary: AfC Band 6 Equivalent / £38,682 to £46,580 per annum Location: South West Contract: Permanent, full-time The Opportunity An established healthcare-focused facilities management organisation operating across the South West is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the delivery of robust, compliant fire safety arrangements across a complex operational estate. This is a hands-on, specialist role providing professional fire safety advice, undertaking fire risk assessments, and supporting training and compliance activity within a regulated healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities Undertake Fire Risk Assessments across owned and occupied premises in accordance with current fire safety legislation, Firecode and HTM 05 guidance. Provide specialist fire safety advice to estates, facilities and operational teams. Support compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, building regulations and healthcare fire safety standards. Deliver and support fire safety training, including fire warden, evacuation and site-specific training. Contribute to the planning and delivery of fire drills and evacuation exercises, maintaining accurate records in line with HTM 05-02 requirements. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external bodies including Fire & Rescue Services, contractors and design teams. Support fire safety input into maintenance and capital works, ensuring fire precautions are maintained during works. Assist in the development, review and implementation of fire safety policies, procedures and local arrangements. About You You will have practical experience delivering fire safety services within a large, complex or regulated environment, ideally healthcare or a similar setting. Essential criteria: HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. Professional registration with a recognised fire safety or fire engineering body. NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification. Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments within complex buildings. Working knowledge of HTM 05 guidance and healthcare fire safety requirements. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience delivering fire safety training. Teaching or training qualification. Further information For further information, please contact John Lavictoire