Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£73,496 per annum

About the Role
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts, providing a full range of hospital and community services across south London and specialist care for patients from further afield. The Trust is home to leading facilities including the largest dental school in Europe, a £160 million Cancer Centre, and Evelina London Children’s Hospital. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe care and have a reputation for clinical excellence, research, and teaching.

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Fire Safety Manager to join the Fire Team within the Development & Compliance team in Essentia. This key role will ensure the Trust’s compliance with legal and statutory fire safety requirements across a complex, multi-site organisation. You will provide expert fire safety advice and support to the Trust Board and senior management, lead on fire safety policies, strategies, and the annual compliance programme, and support the delivery of comprehensive fire safety training for all staff levels.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, high-performing team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of fire safety to protect patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves leading audits, risk assessments, financial and budgetary responsibilities, and research and development projects within fire safety management.

We offer a challenging and flexible working environment with strong commitment to your personal and professional development, alongside excellent benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, interest-free season ticket loans, subsidised gym and childcare facilities, staff health and well-being programmes, and more.

Experience
- Substantial experience in a fire safety role within estates and facilities management.
- Significant experience undertaking complex risk assessments in a large, multi-site organisation.
- Fully conversant with statutory and legal fire safety requirements affecting building owners and occupiers.
- Experience working in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HTM 05 series.
- Proven track record in developing Fire Safety Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Operational Fire Safety Management.
- IFPO, NEBOSH, IFE or equivalent fire training certification.

Skills
- Desirable: Application of NHS HTM guidelines.

About You
You will be a highly motivated professional with excellent communication skills, able to provide expert advice to senior management and lead fire safety initiatives across a complex organisation. You are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.