Principal Fire Officer

Job overview

Do you have extensive knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation and Regulations? Have you worked to develop and implement effective fire safety policies and procedures? Are you interested in working collaboratively with  both clinical and non-clinical professionals?

This could be the role for you!

As Principal Fire Officer, you will assume a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive fire safety programs and policies,

Your primary objective will be ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and NHS facilities. This role encompasses critical responsibilities such as the thorough assessment and mitigation of fire risks, the facilitation of training and fire drills, and effective communication with pertinent authorities and stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Duties of your role will include:

• Conduct thorough fire risk assessments across NHS facilities, identifying potential hazards, and recommending corrective actions to minimize risks.
• Organise and provide fire safety training and education programs for staff and contractors, ensuring they are aware of fire safety protocols and procedures.
• Coordinate and lead fire drills and exercises to evaluate emergency response plans, and develop strategies to improve preparedness.
• Provide expert technical advice on fire safety legislation and on the application and interpretation of fire safety HTM guidance, including Firecode to senior management, including the Director of Estates and Facilities.
• Management of Fire Safety Department and delivery of fire safety objectives

In return, you will receive:-

• A competitive starting salary and unsocial enhancements
• Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance
• An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!
• 27+8 days annual leave per year, paid leave including absence

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.