Fire Safety Manager: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Lead and deliver all responsibilities of the Fire Safety Manager role in line with HTM 05-01 (Managing Healthcare Fire Safety) and subsequent updates, providing authoritative fire engineering, risk assessment and compliance leadership.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based on the Doncaster Royal Infirmary site and will provide expert, specialist leadership and professional advice on all aspects of fire safety, fire engineering and compliance across the Trust’s estate, supporting the Fire Safety Team in delivering a comprehensive and compliant fire safety management system.

Person Specification

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in managing Fire Safety with a proven ability to apply specialist knowledge in large and complex premises and high risk environments (e.g. hospitals, universities, multi-occupancy buildings)
• Fire safety principles and practices, Fire risk management frameworks, Fire safety legislation and codes of practice
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Skilled in undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control measure development
• Proven involvement in Fire Authority audits and investigations into unwanted fire alarm activations, including root cause analysis and improvement actions.
• Minor works, Capital projects, Major capital development schemes
• Experience in designing and delivering mandatory fire safety training to multidisciplinary teams with varying levels of responsibility.
• Skilled in writing clear, concise, and professional reports for a range of audiences.
• Strong general IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• HTM 05-01 Firecode and related Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs)

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare environments, particularly hospital settings, where complex fire safety challenges exist.
• Knowledge and practical experience of healthcare fire safety principles, standards, and challenges.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Possession of a recognised fire safety qualification at NEBOSH / Degree level or equivalent
• Membership of a professional body, such as: The Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) & The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) or similar.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) in fire safety or related fields.
• Possession of a Certificate in Training Practice (or equivalent), or extensive experience in preparing and delivering training to varied audiences.

Desirable

• Recognised fire safety qualification to Degree level, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or equivalent. NEBOSH Certificate in Health & Safety (General Certificate). NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Risk Management.
• Registered Fire Risk Assessor with a recognised and accredited body (e.g. IFE, IFSM, FRACS).
• Possession of a relevant Management qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent).

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Experienced in communicating and negotiating with external agencies, including Fire Authorities, specialist advisors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Engage with challenging individuals, Understand differing perspectives, Communicate in a non-confrontational, tactful, and diplomatic manner.
• Capable of managing emotionally sensitive situations, such as complaints or difficult feedback, with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, able to adapt communication to suit diverse audiences.
• Able to produce and present clear, concise, and accurate written reports to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Skilled in conducting Fire Risk Assessments, with the ability to evaluate and mitigate risks effectively.
• Experienced in delivering fire training and presentations across varied staff groups, with the ability to evaluate training effectiveness and adapt as needed.

Desirable

• Experience of financial and budgetary management, including understanding procurement processes and applying Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• Working knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and Security Management in complex operational environments.
• Understanding of corporate risk management principles, including how fire safety risk interfaces with broader organisational governance frameworks.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026