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Assistant Director of Estates - Fire Safety (Head of Fire Safety)
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Reference: 363-CP8161415-A
Job summary
Assistant Director of Estates - Fire Safety (Head of Fire Safety)
East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Estates, Facilities & Capital Development Directorate as Assistant Director of Estates - Fire Safety (Head of Fire Safety).
This is a pivotal Trust-wide leadership role, providing strategic direction and professional authority for all aspects of fire safety across more than 125 sites, including mental health hospitals, community health facilities, offices and residential premises. Acting as the Trust's principal professional adviser, you will lead the development of our Fire Safety Strategy, governance framework and assurance arrangements, ensuring compliance with NHS Firecode, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, the Building Safety Act and associated legislation.
Working closely with Executive Directors, senior clinical and operational leaders, regulators and external partners, you will provide expert advice, lead the Trust's response to fire safety risks and regulatory inspections, and ensure that our patients, staff and visitors are protected by safe, compliant and resilient environments.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an ambitious Estates leadership team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and sustainable healthcare environments across East London, Luton and Bedfordshire.
Main duties of the job
As the Trust's Head of Fire Safety, you will provide strategic leadership, professional advice and assurance across all aspects of fire safety management.
Your responsibilities are as detailed in the Job Description
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£75,328 to £86,114 a year per annum Inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CP8161415-A
Job locations
Trust Wide
Notionally, Mile End Hospital
London
E1 4DG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ELFT Estates would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.
At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre passionate about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.
David Stevens Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development"
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full range of duties, responsibilities and essential criteria for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ELFT Estates would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.
At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre passionate about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.
David Stevens Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development"
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full range of duties, responsibilities and essential criteria for this role.
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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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Wide
Notionally, Mile End Hospital
London
E1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Wide
Notionally, Mile End Hospital
London
E1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)