Fire Safety Officer - Band D1

We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Fire Safety Officer to join our Fire Safety Team within Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS). This role is vital in helping us maintain safe environments across our healthcare estate, protecting patients, staff, visitors, and contractors.

Working across sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, you will provide professional fire safety advice and support to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, healthcare guidance, and organisational policies. Your work will include carrying out fire risk assessments, supporting investigations, delivering training, advising on projects, and promoting a strong culture of fire safety awareness.

As a Fire Safety Officer, you will provide expert fire safety advice across GMS-managed healthcare sites, ensuring compliance with legislation, guidance, and organisational policies. Your duties will include carrying out fire risk assessments, maintaining fire safety records, investigating incidents, overseeing fire equipment, coordinating drills and training, and supporting projects to ensure fire safety standards are met. You will work closely with Estates, clinical teams, contractors, and external agencies to maintain safe environments for patients, staff, and visitors.

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is committed to delivering high-quality support services that enable excellent patient care across Gloucestershire. As a values-driven organisation, we place people at the heart of what we do, fostering a culture built on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are proud to provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop, share ideas, and contribute to meaningful organisational change.

By working in partnership with clinical and operational colleagues, GMS plays a vital role in supporting frontline services, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and able to perform at their best.

Technical and Operational

Undertake and maintain fire risk assessments, fire plans, and evacuation strategies across all GMS-managed premises in line with statutory and healthcare guidance.

Monitor and advise on compliance with fire safety legislation and standards, including relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), supporting corrective action where required.

Maintain accurate fire safety records and contribute to assurance reporting, including risk management processes, trend analysis, and preventative planning.

Investigate fire-related incidents, near misses, and false alarms, producing reports and recommending proportionate corrective measures.

Co-ordinate routine fire safety activities, including alarm systems, emergency lighting, drills, audits, and oversight of fire safety equipment to ensure appropriate provision, positioning, and maintenance.

Provide specialist advice for maintenance, refurbishment, and capital projects, assessing fire safety implications or infrastructure or system changes.

Liaise with Fire and Rescue Services, Building Control, insurers, and other authorities regarding inspections, compliance, and improvement actions.

Support the development and review of fire safety policies and procedures, exercising professional judgement to advise on risks and escalating significant risks through appropriate governance routes.

Act as a competent person for fire safety matters in accordance with statutory requirements.

Professional Development

Maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge of fire safety legislation, healthcare guidance, and emerging best practice.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training, ensuring professional qualifications and registrations remain current.

Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and relevant professional networks.

Promote fire safety awareness across GMS and share good practice within the Estates and Facilities function.

Supervision and Coordination

Deliver fire safety training, including induction, refresher courses, fire warden training, and evacuation procedures.

Support, advise, and Fire Wardens and departmental…