Fire & Security Manager
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Fire & Security Manager
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
This vacancy involves cross site working.
Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHDB as our Fire & Security Manager, leading the Trust's fire safety and security services across our diverse healthcare sites.
In this key role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for fire safety management and security service contracts, helping to create a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, visitors, and Trust assets. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will ensure the Trust remains compliant with all relevant legislation, NHS guidance, and industry best practice, while driving continuous improvement and promoting a strong culture of safety and security throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
As Fire & Security Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe, secure, and compliant environment across UHDB's hospital sites. Providing strategic leadership and expert advice, you will lead the Trust's approach to fire safety and physical security, helping to protect our patients, staff, visitors, and assets.
Acting as the Trust's senior specialist advisor on all fire and security matters, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop, implement, and monitor effective fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. You will provide assurance that statutory requirements, NHS guidance, and industry best practice are consistently met while fostering a strong culture of safety and risk awareness.
The role includes full accountability for contracted-out security services, ensuring effective contract management, performance monitoring, and delivery of high-quality, responsive, and value-for-money services.
Closing date of applications: 16 September 2026
Interview date: 30 September 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-TWS-2225
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxetor Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the
Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the
Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in Fire Safety, Security Management, or related discipline
- Management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5/7, postgraduate qualification) or equivalent experience
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with HTMs and NHS Fire code
- Experience in a large, complex organisation (preferably NHS or public sector)
Additional
Essential
- Full drivers licence and access to a vehicle to travel to all 5 sites
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in Fire Safety, Security Management, or related discipline
- Management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5/7, postgraduate qualification) or equivalent experience
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with HTMs and NHS Fire code
- Experience in a large, complex organisation (preferably NHS or public sector)
Additional
Essential
- Full drivers licence and access to a vehicle to travel to all 5 sites
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxetor Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxetor Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assosciate Director of Estates and Facilites
Jackie Marriott
07500976620
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-TWS-2225
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxetor Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
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