Fire Safety Support Officer and Facilitator
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford, OX4 4XN
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We are seeking a Fire Safety Support Officer and Facilitator to join our team and play a key role in supporting fire safety compliance across the orga...
As a Fire Safety Support Officer and Facilitator, you will:
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and review of fire safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Assist in undertaking and reviewing fire risk assessments and monitoring action plans.
- Identify fire risks and support managers in implementing practical and proportionate control measures.
- Deliver and facilitate fire safety training, awareness sessions, and evacuation exercises.
- Support fire safety inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Maintain accurate fire safety records, reports, and documentation.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff on fire safety legislation, policies, and best practice.
- Work collaboratively with managers, staff, contractors, and external agencies to support continuous improvement.
- Contribute to emergency planning and business continuity arrangements where required.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualification
Essential
- AET/Fire related Qualification/ significant years of experience within field/healthcare
Desirable
- Healthcare/AET/Fire related Qualification/ significant years of experience within field
Extensive experience in fire risk assessments
Essential
- Conduct fire risk assessments and provide advice and guidance about the application and interpretation of fire safety legislation and guidance documents
Desirable
- Understanding of British Standards relevant to Fire
Understanding of relevant legislation
Essential
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Fire Safety Order 2005
Desirable
- NHS Fire Code HTM 05
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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About the employer
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