Deputy Fire Safety Manager

Job summaryAre you ready to make an impact in a dynamic, high-performing team dedicated to excellence? Do you want to join a team of professionals who are passionate about maintaining high standards to keep our patients, visitors and staff safe?

Do you have you experience in fire safety support to large organisations. If so, we would like to hear from you as we are looking for an experienced individuals to work within the Fire Team in the Development & Compliance team in Essentia.

Main duties of the jobThis is a role which will be key to the Trust's role as leader and influencer in South East London and to achieving Essentia's strategic ambitions. The role is a crucial post in ensuring that GSTT is compliant with legal and statutory requirements and that all fire safety regulations under current codes of practice are addressed across a complex and multi-site organisations by the provision of fire safety advice and support to GSTT.About usWe offer a dynamic challenging job in an exciting, fast moving, flexible working environment, we have a strong commitment to your personal and professional development.

In addition, we offer excellent benefits, including: The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.

A minimum of 27 days annual holiday allowance (not including bank holidays), plus the option to buy and sell. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsInterest free Season Ticket LoanLong Term Service AwardsSports and social clubSubsidised staff gym and leisure facilities at both hospital sites, including a 25m swimming pool at Guy'sSubsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchersOn-site cinemas for patients and staffA comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU'Weekly lunchtime walking groupRide to work schemeEmployee assistance programmeFree staff counselling serviceFree stop smoking serviceDetailsDate posted17 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year p.a inc HCA ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number196-ESS1734-NWJob locationsGreat Dover StreetGreat Dover StreetLondonSE14YBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring the Trust is compliant with their legal and statutory requirements and that all fire safety regulations under current codes of practice are addressed across a complex and multi-site organisationBe the Trusts site lead expert for fire safety providing expert professional advice to the Trust board and senior management on all current fire safety legislation and RROTo lead, provide expert specialist and professional fire information service for all capital projects, provide advice to other clients/partners, directors and senior management of the trustTo develop and lead on policies, strategies and for implementation of the Trusts fire compliance annual mandatory programme.

To continually improve reporting systems in order to maintain a safe environment for patients and staffSupporting the effectiveness of comprehensive fire safety training programme, for all types of staff at all levels in the TrustCarry out financial and budgetary responsibilities as part of the fire safety team senior managementCarry out R&D projects for the fire safety managerCarry out Audits of buildings, equipment, and trainingPlanning for future development of audits, training, and assessment programsAccountable and responsible for the planned delivery of a suite of fire safety training to all GSTT colleagues and external bodies requiring fire safety training Job description Job responsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring the Trust is compliant with their legal and statutory requirements and that all fire safety regulations under current codes of practice are addressed across a complex and multi-site organisationBe the Trusts site lead expert for fire safety providing expert professional advice to the Trust board and senior management on all current fire safety legislation and RROTo lead, provide expert specialist and professional fire information service for all capital projects, provide advice to other clients/partners, directors and senior management of the trustTo develop and lead on policies, strategies and for implementation of the Trusts fire compliance annual mandatory programme.

To continually improve reporting systems in order to maintain a safe environment for patients and staffSupporting the effectiveness of comprehensive fire safety training programme, for all types of staff at all levels in the TrustCarry out financial and budgetary responsibilities as part of the fire safety team senior managementCarry out R&D projects for the fire safety managerCarry out Audits of buildings, equipment, and trainingPlanning for future development of audits, training, and assessment programsAccountable and responsible for the planned delivery of a suite of fire safety training to all GSTT colleagues and external bodies requiring fire safety trainingPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialMaster's Degree or equivalent experience gained within Operational fire safety managementIFPO, NEBOSH, IFE or equivalent fire training course certification.

Experience / Knowledge EssentialSubstantial experience of operating in a fire safety role in an estates and facilities context. Significant in depth experience gained undertaking complex risk assessments working in a large complex multi site organisation.

Fully conversant with the statutory and legal requirements that impacts on building owners and occupiers. Experience of working in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & HTM 05 series of guide documents.

Significant experience of development of Fire Safety Policies and Procedures. Skills DesirableApplication of NHS HTM guidelines Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMaster's Degree or equivalent experience gained within Operational fire safety managementIFPO, NEBOSH, IFE or equivalent fire training course certification.

Experience / Knowledge EssentialSubstantial experience of operating in a fire safety role in an estates and facilities context. Significant in depth experience gained undertaking complex risk assessments working in a large complex multi site organisation.

Fully conversant with the statutory and legal requirements that impacts on building owners and occupiers. Experience of working in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & HTM 05 series of guide documents.

Significant experience of development of Fire Safety Policies and Procedures. Skills DesirableApplication of NHS HTM guidelinesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Dover StreetGreat Dover StreetLondonSE14YBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Dover StreetGreat Dover StreetLondonSE14YBUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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