Fire Safety Manager - Seymour John : Job Details

Fire Safety Manager

Salary: £51,000 – £56,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Blackpool

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

A role with purpose, impact, and professional integrity

If you're a fire safety professional who values precision, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, this is a role worth exploring. Atlas is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to lead compliance across a complex healthcare estate—where your expertise will directly contribute to protecting lives and ensuring regulatory excellence.

This is not a sales pitch. It’s a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a critical safety function within a respected organisation that puts values before profit and people before process.

Who we are

Atlas was established in 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We deliver expert facilities management across the Fylde Coast and North West region, with a growing portfolio of clients both within and beyond the NHS.

We reinvest our profits to support our partners and enhance our services. Our values—Client Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm—are not just words. They shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow.

The role: Leading fire safety with authority and assurance

As Fire Safety Manager, you’ll be the Appointed Person (AP) for fire safety, responsible for developing and delivering a robust fire safety management strategy across acute and community sites. This is a high-trust, high-impact role that demands technical expertise, strategic thinking, and confident leadership.

You’ll work closely with clinical teams, senior Trust leaders, and external regulators to ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation, while fostering a proactive safety culture across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the senior fire safety specialist and trusted advisor to Atlas and its clients
• Lead the development and implementation of fire safety policies, risk management strategies, and audit programmes
• Deliver expert guidance and training aligned with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, HTM 05, and other relevant legislation
• Conduct fire risk assessments, manage incident investigations, and maintain statutory documentation
• Liaise with the Trust, Fire and Rescue Services, and regulatory bodies
• Prepare formal reports and performance updates for Client Boards and Assurance Committees
• Mentor fire safety team members and manage external contractors
• Ensure seamless communication and partnership working between Atlas and the Trust

What you’ll bring

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline, plus NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of a recognised fire safety body (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers)
• Extensive experience in fire safety management, including risk assessments and training delivery
• Deep understanding of fire-related legislation and guidance
• Strong communication skills and confidence to engage across all levels
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to safety excellence

Why Atlas?

• A values-led organisation with a public service ethos
• A role with real-world impact across healthcare environments
• A chance to lead, influence, and shape fire safety strategy
• A supportive team and a culture of continuous improvement

Ready to protect what matters most?

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise will be respected and your impact will be tangible, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to our recruitment adviser at Seymour John