Job summary Estates, Facilities and procurement services for the Trust. We are looking for a Fire Safety Manager to join our team. We are looking for a highly motivated and professional individual capable of working well within our current Estates team. We are seeking an individual with the experience and qualifications stated in the essential criteria within the person specification Main duties of the job o To be responsible for the effective delivery of Fire Safety Services across the hospital site & Trust occupied locations.o To develop and offer direction, leadership and management in the delivery of the longer-term fire safety management strategy for the Trust.o To act as the appointed "Competent Person", as required in statute, for fire safety across the Trust.o To be the principal technical authority on all fire compliance and operational fire matters to the Trust.o To ensure close collaboration with internal departments and external partners to ensure that all fire related implications are considered as part of any service reconfiguration schemes.o To be responsible for advising on fire safety matters for the Trust's capital programme, RAAC remediation programme & New Hospital Programmeo To ensure delivery of a prioritised remedial fire safety capital programme to the satisfaction of the Director of Capital Development and Property and the Director of Facilities and Estates. About us AGH Solutions was born out of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, a hospital and community services trust based outside Keighley, West Yorkshire. We are privileged to operate in a beautiful part of the country. The clinical services we support reach far up into the Yorkshire Dales, across the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven patch. We are also lucky to have excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and beyond. Leeds city centre is 25 minutes by train from Keighley. We provide a wide range of services, from traditional facilities management and estate maintenance, to sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement. Our vision is to bring you a flexible, responsive, high quality, value for money service. Our NHS heritage means we work to the values and ethics of the NHS, and to those of Airedale NHSFT specifically. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £64,536 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-7067276 Job locations Airedale General Hospital Steeton BD20 6TD Job description Job responsibilities For more details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree: Science, Engineering or Fire Engineering/Fire Safety degree (or equivalent qualification recognised by an appropriate registration authority) Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent Building registration. Membership of a Professional Institution e.g. IEE, IET, I.MechE, CIBSE, IHEEM, CIOB, RICS, RIBA, IFE Holds advanced theoretical knowledge gained through a combination of numerous relevant formal courses and a wide breadth and depth of experience. This is to include managerial qualifications at or above degree level or equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of fire safety guidance including CLG Guidance, Building Regulation design codes, Health Technical Memorandums and the interpretation of fire safety legislation and guidance Knowledge of statutory requirements including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, Town Planning, Building Regulations, Management of Asbestos, Health and Safety at work, Disability Discrimination Act, etc. Desirable City and Guilds in Delivering Learning (or PTTLLS). IOSH / NEBOSH / ROSPA Qualification in accident / incident investigation Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in emergency lighting Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in fire detection Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in fire doors. Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in passive fire protection Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management Experience Essential Significant advanced practical knowledge and experience, of working and managing in a technical fire safety role which has a strong element of achieving statutory compliance. This may include but not be limited to, working in a fire safety consultancy, or working in a Fire Service enforcement capacity. Significant experience, post qualification, relevant experience in Estates Management at a higher level. Significant experience of HTM05 - Fire Safety in the NHS and fire legislation, significant experience of the application of the Fire safety Order and HTM Firecode, Building Regulations, Equality Act, CDM Regulations and ventilation systems, HTM 20111 - emergency electrical systems and fire alarm systems. Maintenance regimes for life safety systems and report writing of complex technical situations Experience of working with and interpreting building safety guidance that demonstrates a strong understanding of HTM guidance, CLG guidance and Building Regulations guidance and British Standards Experience of managing a team delivering fire safety management and services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree: Science, Engineering or Fire Engineering/Fire Safety degree (or equivalent qualification recognised by an appropriate registration authority) Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent Building registration. Membership of a Professional Institution e.g. IEE, IET, I.MechE, CIBSE, IHEEM, CIOB, RICS, RIBA, IFE Holds advanced theoretical knowledge gained through a combination of numerous relevant formal courses and a wide breadth and depth of experience. This is to include managerial qualifications at or above degree level or equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of fire safety guidance including CLG Guidance, Building Regulation design codes, Health Technical Memorandums and the interpretation of fire safety legislation and guidance Knowledge of statutory requirements including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, Town Planning, Building Regulations, Management of Asbestos, Health and Safety at work, Disability Discrimination Act, etc. Desirable City and Guilds in Delivering Learning (or PTTLLS). IOSH / NEBOSH / ROSPA Qualification in accident / incident investigation Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in emergency lighting Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in fire detection Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in fire doors. Relevant industry qualification (IFE, FPA, FIA, BRE or similar) in passive fire protection Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management Experience Essential Significant advanced practical knowledge and experience, of working and managing in a technical fire safety role which has a strong element of achieving statutory compliance. This may include but not be limited to, working in a fire safety consultancy, or working in a Fire Service enforcement capacity. Significant experience, post qualification, relevant experience in Estates Management at a higher level. Significant experience of HTM05 - Fire Safety in the NHS and fire legislation, significant experience of the application of the Fire safety Order and HTM Firecode, Building Regulations, Equality Act, CDM Regulations and ventilation systems, HTM 20111 - emergency electrical systems and fire alarm systems. Maintenance regimes for life safety systems and report writing of complex technical situations Experience of working with and interpreting building safety guidance that demonstrates a strong understanding of HTM guidance, CLG guidance and Building Regulations guidance and British Standards Experience of managing a team delivering fire safety management and services. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name AGH Solutions Ltd Address Airedale General Hospital Steeton BD20 6TD Employer's website https://aghsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)