Health and Safety Officer (Fire)

About the Role

Directorate: Finance, Procurement & Estates

Full-time / Part-time

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Officer (Fire) to join a dynamic Estates and Specialist Services team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of expert fire safety advice across Trust facilities, ensuring compliance and promoting a strong culture of safety across all sites.

The post holder will support the Health and Safety Manager (Fire) in providing a professional, organisation-wide fire safety advisory service. You will play a vital role in ensuring fire safety standards are maintained, risks are effectively managed, and best practice is embedded across all departments and facilities.

37.5 Hours - Full time available.

You will work closely with senior leaders, managers, staff, and external stakeholders to promote fire safety awareness and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Provide expert fire safety advice, guidance, and support across Trustwide facilities.
• Assist in developing and promoting a positive fire safety culture across the organisation.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of fire safety policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with senior colleagues, managers, and stakeholders to manage fire risks effectively.
• Contribute to inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations where required.
• Ensure fire safety standards are consistently maintained and improvements are identified and implemented.

• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, compliance, and best practice.
• Experience in a health & safety or fire safety-related role within a complex organisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites.
• Proactive approach to promoting safety culture and continuous improvement.
• 12 months relevant work experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to make a real impact in a Trustwide role, contributing directly to the safety and wellbeing of staff, patients, and visitors.