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REED Talent Solutions
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Head of Fire Safety
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £61,777 per annum |
Overview
The company Our client is one of the largest and best known hospital trusts in the country, delivering care to the local community through their two hospitals and over 11,000 staff. They are a leading national centre for specialist treatment, a government-designated comprehensive biomedical research centre, one of only six academic health science centres in the UK and a university teaching hospital with a worldwide reputation. The trust vision is to improve people’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable healthcare. Their strategy is focused on improving the quality, safety and experience of care for patients and their values are at the heart of patient care, defining the way they work and behave. The role As the Head of Fire Safety in this hospital Trust, you will act as a focus for all fire safety matters in the organisation with accountability for the coordination of fire safety matters, reporting up to board level. Through the provision of competent advice, you will be a key component in setting the strategic direction of fire safety within the Trust and facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) and other related legislation. As the competent person for fire, you will work closely with all relevant parties within the hospital and externally to deliver a fire safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and to facilitate sustained care and well-being in relation to fire safety. You will also lead the multi-disciplinary professional team forming an integral part of the Trust’s Estates & Facilities Directorate, responsible for the provision and content of fire training and for undertaking suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments in support of Trust management and their compliance with the FSO. Essential requirements In-depth fire safety knowledge as well as significant experience in fire safety management in a complex environment. A minimum of a NEBOSH Fire but preferably a CFPA Diploma or equivalent with evidence of CPD. Senior Management and team leadership experience. Strategic thinking Strong legislation knowledge is required, especially RRO and HTM as well as skills training, auditing, inspecting and managing contractors. What’s in it for you? We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. You will also receive 27 days holiday, plus public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. What to do next If you are interested in the Head of Fire Safety position based in Cambridge, please click "Apply Now" to forward your up-to-date CV.