Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£71,148 per annum

About the Role
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts, providing a wide range of hospital and community services across south London and beyond. With specialist care in cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory, and cardiovascular services, the Trust is also home to Europe’s largest dental school and a £160 million Cancer Centre. The Trust is committed to delivering high quality, safe, and efficient care, supported by a motivated and engaged workforce of over 23,500 staff.

This Deputy Fire Safety Manager role is a key position within the Fire Team in the Development & Compliance team at Essentia. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the Trust complies with all 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 and strategies, and oversee the delivery of fire safety training programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development.

The Trust offers excellent benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, interest-free season ticket loans, long service awards, subsidised gym and leisure facilities, on-site nurseries, staff health and wellbeing programmes, and more.

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

Experience
Substantial experience in fire safety training management.
Significant experience operating in a fire safety role within an estates and facilities context.
Extensive experience undertaking complex risk assessments in a large, complex multi-site organisation.
Fully conversant with statutory and legal requirements impacting building owners and occupiers.
Experience working in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HTM 05 series of guidance documents.

About you
Experienced and confident in providing expert professional fire safety advice to senior management.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and implement fire safety policies and training programmes.
Committed to maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Motivated to work in a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment.
Ability to manage financial and budgetary responsibilities effectively.