Senior Fire Safety Adviser

• Permanent Contract | Full Time - 37.5 Hours per week
• Starting Salary is £57,528 per annum (pro rata), as aligned to NHS AfC Band 8a
• Place of work:
  The Workplace Directorate, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an experienced and influential Senior Fire Safety Adviser to lead and shape our fire safety agenda across one of the South West's largest integrated healthcare organisations.

This newly created senior role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient, staff and visitor safety while influencing strategic decision-making at the highest level of the organisation.

Reporting directly to the Director of Estates & Facilities, you will serve as the Trust's senior professional lead for fire safety, providing expert guidance, strategic leadership and assurance across our acute and community healthcare estate. You will work closely with senior leaders, executives and Trust Board members, ensuring robust fire safety governance and helping to drive a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organisation.

At a pivotal time of estate development, refurbishment and fire safety improvement programmes, you will lead the development, implementation and continual enhancement of the Trust's Fire Safety Management System. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and NHS Firecode requirements, including HTM 05-01 and HTM 05-03, while providing expert advice on complex fire safety matters and future service developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated fire safety professional to join a NHS Trust and play a key role in safeguarding healthcare environments that serve thousands of people every day. To learn about our Trust and staff benefits, please browse our interactive booklet.