Senior Fire Safey Advisor

Job summaryIf you are looking for an exciting new challenge Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) which is a Specialist Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust in the North West, is the place for you.We are currently looking to recruit 2 x Fire Safety Advisors on a permanent basis. Main duties of the jobThe post holders will be responsible for ensuring that Trust sites meet all statutory fire requirements. A key feature of these roles will be to ensure that fire safety systems are in place to meet requirements of legislation and that these are supported by suitable policies and procedures linking into Trust Management arrangements. The Fire Safety Advisors will complete Fire Risk Assessments, focus on providing staff training and provide general support in relation to fire safety.The Fire Safety Advisors will provide an oversight of the service providers fire safety responsibilities and ensure all their services comply with legislation and good industry practice.These roles are fantastic opportunities to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides.About usLSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce wellDetailsDate posted21 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number351-CS2921-LW-AJob locationsGuild LodgePrestonPR3 2JHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about these roles. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about these roles.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRelevant Fire Safety Qualification, Degree/DiplomaEvidence of continued professional Development Knowledge EssentialCompetent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel Experience EssentialSubstantial experience in a Fire Safety environment Skills EssentialExcellent customer service skillsDealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisationAbility to make effective decisionsAbility to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high quality service Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRelevant Fire Safety Qualification, Degree/DiplomaEvidence of continued professional Development Knowledge EssentialCompetent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel Experience EssentialSubstantial experience in a Fire Safety environment Skills EssentialExcellent customer service skillsDealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisationAbility to make effective decisionsAbility to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high quality serviceDisclosure 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAddressGuild LodgePrestonPR3 2JHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAddressGuild LodgePrestonPR3 2JHUnited KingdomEmployer's website