Fire Prevention Officer

Southern Health and Social Care Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer (FIRE) to join their Finance, Procurement and Estates directorate. This Band 5 role sits within the vital Specialist Estate Services department, playing a central part in supporting the provision of a professional fire safety advisory service across the Trust network. As a Health and Safety Officer (FIRE), you will work closely with a collaborative team of line managers, staff, and external stakeholders to actively promote fire safety and embed a culture of compliance.

You will play a vital role in carrying out risk assessments, coordinating essential training, and ensuring that healthcare environments remain safe, legal, and secure for patients, public, and staff alike.

The Role:

Operational Delivery:
Complete Fire Risk Assessments, organise fire drills, and conduct fire safety inspections alongside managers and trade union representatives. Policy & Standards:
Assist in the development, review, and implementation of the Trust's Fire Safety & Arson Prevention Policy and Fire Safety Management System. Investigations:
Carry out baseline investigations into fire concerns and fire alarm activations under the direction of senior fire management. Training Coordination:
Support staff compliance by preparing, scheduling, and delivering fire safety training programmes and evacuation drills. Data & Information Management:
Maintain accurate fire safety records and compile clear, concise statistics and reports to support informed decision-making. Service Mobility:
Provide multi-site support by regularly travelling and serving at any location within the Trust's network as the needs of the service demand.

Essential Criteria :

Qualifications:

4 GCSE passes (Grade A*-C) including English and Mathematics OR an equivalent Level 2 qualification. Professional Certification: A recognised Fire Risk Assessment Qualification that explicitly included conducting fire risk assessments.

Experience:

At least one year of experience working independently to manage and undertake a programme of fire risk assessments across a range of premises. Must include experience identifying/recording assessments using healthcare HTM Firecode, PAS 79, or similar recognised formats, alongside 12 months of documented CPD. Core

Skills:

Clear and effective communication skills, strong planning and organisational abilities. Technical Knowledge:
Microsoft Office Package, combined with a strong baseline knowledge of current health, safety, and fire legislation. A current full UK driving licence with access to a car upon appointment (reasonable adjustments possible) Desirable Criteria:
Experience dealing with health, safety, and fire issues specifically within a health and social care environment. Technical experience in the use of AutoCAD software. Higher-level qualifications, such as a Level 3 Certificate (Fire Auditor), Level 4 Diploma (Fire Inspector), or Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design. The Package:
Salary/Grade:
Band 5 | £15.88/h | 37.5

Hours Week Duration:
At first ~6 Months (November 2026)

Location:

Armagh Professional Development: A structured programme of continued professional development and training to advance your professional expertise. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Corey Hillis, Specialist Technical Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, on . MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation.

If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Skills:

Fire Prevention Fire Officer Health & Safety