Head of Fire Safety

Salary: £67,993 £78,542 per annum

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Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Cross-site, acute hospital environment (Cheltenham & Gloucester) / Hybrid
Closing date: 5th June 2026 at 12 noon
About the Organisation
We are a specialist facilities management and property services organisation supporting NHS services, delivering estates, compliance and operational services across a complex, multi-site acute healthcare environment. We play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant and high-performing estates that support frontline clinical services.
Fire safety is a core element of our governance framework, ensuring the protection of patients, staff, visitors and infrastructure across a large and diverse estate.
Join Our Team
We are seeking an experienced Head of Fire Safety to provide strategic and operational leadership across all fire safety activities.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for organisational assurance, regulatory compliance and the development of a high-performing fire safety function. You will work at executive level, influencing corporate strategy, risk management and governance frameworks while embedding a strong fire safety culture across all services.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Fire Safety Management System across the organisation
Ensure compliance with statutory fire safety legislation, national guidance and healthcare standards (including HTM Firecode)
Provide corporate-level assurance, reporting to senior leadership and governance committees
Lead fire safety risk management, integrating risks into corporate frameworks and audit processes
Oversee fire risk assessments, audit programmes and performance reporting across multiple sites
Provide leadership during incidents, business continuity planning and regulatory inspections
Manage stakeholder relationships including regulators, auditors and Fire & Rescue Services
Lead workforce development, succession xwzovoh planning and performance management for the fire safety function
Ideal Candidate
Significant senior leadership experience within fire safety or compliance in a complex, multi-site environment
Extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation, governance and regulatory frameworks
Strong strategic capability with experience advising senior leadership and Boards
Proven ability to lead teams, manage risk and deliver organisational change
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: 5th June 2026 12 noon
Interviews: To be confirmed
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and supporting statement