Job summary
Thebuildingmanagerwill work withGroup Head of Safetyandwill assist theDeputy Director for Safety and EPRRtomanageday to dayactivitiesacross thetrustregardingfire safety management, general building safety, security, maintenance, and infrastructure issues within a building.
The post holder will be requiredtotravel across Northamptonshireand manage severallocations toco-ordinate fire safety management and general building safety, maintenance and infrastructure issues within a buildingor buildings.
Main duties of the job
In particular, the post holder will be expected to:
Be aware of the safety features of the building, and anyriskson the premisese. g., high risk materials/substances/processes/equipment, or other issues identified in the building fire risk assessment.
Co-ordinate the building emergency procedures.
Liaise with the Trust Fire Safety Officer, Health, and SafetyTeam, and with other occupants in a multi-occupancy building, to ensure a safe working environment.
Be aware of the activities of building occupants, and of any proposals to make changes to the building (e. g., extensions, alterations, refurbishment, change of use).
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
270-TH338-CORP
Job locations
Regional Role
Northamptonshire
NN56UD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ain duties and responsibilities
Ensure that any local procedures are communicated and understood byallstaffworking in the building
Ensure that there are arrangements for the control and regular safety inspection of all areas of the building.
Ensure thatadequatelytrainedFire Marshalls are available for thebuilding and ensure that enoughFireMarshalls areavailableon a daily basis.
Ensure staff are aware of local fire procedures, including out hours working environments
Ensure checks are in placedailyto ensureFireexit routes are alwayskeptclearand free from obstructions
EnsureFireMarshallsfor all departments on site have been identified and understand their role in the event of a fire alarm activation
Take the lead in the event of fire alarm activation, coordinate with FireMarshallsto ensure sweep and search of the building is complete and the building is clear and liaise with the fire brigade (if on site).
Ensure that adequate numbers of staff within the building are trained in fire prevention/ awareness andfirefightingtechniques, that enough fire Co-OrdinatorsandFireMarshalls areappointed, and that emergency drills are undertakene. g., fire drills.
Ensure that there are staff available, at all reasonable times, trained in the use of Evacuation chairs (if relevant)
Ensure Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (P. E. E. P) are provided for people who cannot get themselves out of a building unaided
Familiar with the basic functions of the fire alarm panel e. g. silencing and resetting
Ensure departments located on site have an appropriate local induction of staff which is delivered for new staff or existing members of staff transferring to the building
Ensure that the Fire and Health and Safety checklists sent out by the Health and Safety department are completed by a competent person, and that actions arising from the checklists and from Fire Risk Assessments undertaken by the Trust Fire Safety Officer are closed out.
Provide support to Estates by assisting in routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment. Note: This will vary from building to building, depending on the type of systems installed.
Maintain the Fire Risk Assessment and accompanying action plan, action identified deficiencies which local management can resolvei. e., blocked fire exits, wedged fire doors from the Fire Risk Assessment.
Ensure that adequate numbers of First Aiders are appointed within the building and that there is contact information readily available to staff, patients, visitors etc.
Ensure any first aid resource (held outside designated clinical areas) is maintained and up to date
Monitor and instruct maintenance staff and contractors on the premises (insofar as their activities might impact upon staff and patients), including checking that they have authorisation to start work, and advising them of any special risks within the premises.
Ensure that changes to the building or changes of use are notified to, and agreed with, the appropriate competent or professional staffe. g., Trust Fire Safety Officer and Estates.
Ensure that any security systems (building locking/unlocking procedures, swipe card systems etc) are effective in maintaining an appropriate level of security without compromising the buildings fire safety measures
Report any breaches of the fire safety arrangements by tenants (where relevant) to Estates for their further investigation.
Investigate incidents, accidents, andwork-relatedill health (where related to the building, and report through DATIX.
Co-ordinate the preparation of risk assessments for building related issues and common areas
Co-operate with Estates contractor to ensure that all equipment within the building is presented for its yearly PAT testing.
Co-ordinate the provision of information to Estates Capital Projects team on residual risks from processes carried out in any areas to be refurbished.
To facilitate a regular Buildings meeting comprising all building stakeholders as and when required
To act as a Green Champion for the building, promoting efficient use of energy and utilities e. g. turning lights and equipment off when not in use, monitoring heating / ventilation levels
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the grade and/or hours of work at the post holders initial place of work or at any other of the Trusts establishments.
Job responsibilities
ain duties and responsibilities
Ensure that any local procedures are communicated and understood byallstaffworking in the building
Ensure that there are arrangements for the control and regular safety inspection of all areas of the building.
Ensure thatadequatelytrainedFire Marshalls are available for thebuilding and ensure that enoughFireMarshalls areavailableon a daily basis.
Ensure staff are aware of local fire procedures, including out hours working environments
Ensure checks are in placedailyto ensureFireexit routes are alwayskeptclearand free from obstructions
EnsureFireMarshallsfor all departments on site have been identified and understand their role in the event of a fire alarm activation
Take the lead in the event of fire alarm activation, coordinate with FireMarshallsto ensure sweep and search of the building is complete and the building is clear and liaise with the fire brigade (if on site).
Ensure that adequate numbers of staff within the building are trained in fire prevention/ awareness andfirefightingtechniques, that enough fire Co-OrdinatorsandFireMarshalls areappointed, and that emergency drills are undertakene. g., fire drills.
Ensure that there are staff available, at all reasonable times, trained in the use of Evacuation chairs (if relevant)
Ensure Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (P. E. E. P) are provided for people who cannot get themselves out of a building unaided
Familiar with the basic functions of the fire alarm panel e. g. silencing and resetting
Ensure departments located on site have an appropriate local induction of staff which is delivered for new staff or existing members of staff transferring to the building
Ensure that the Fire and Health and Safety checklists sent out by the Health and Safety department are completed by a competent person, and that actions arising from the checklists and from Fire Risk Assessments undertaken by the Trust Fire Safety Officer are closed out.
Provide support to Estates by assisting in routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment. Note: This will vary from building to building, depending on the type of systems installed.
Maintain the Fire Risk Assessment and accompanying action plan, action identified deficiencies which local management can resolvei. e., blocked fire exits, wedged fire doors from the Fire Risk Assessment.
Ensure that adequate numbers of First Aiders are appointed within the building and that there is contact information readily available to staff, patients, visitors etc.
Ensure any first aid resource (held outside designated clinical areas) is maintained and up to date
Monitor and instruct maintenance staff and contractors on the premises (insofar as their activities might impact upon staff and patients), including checking that they have authorisation to start work, and advising them of any special risks within the premises.
What you will do
In particular, the post holder will be expected to:
Be aware of the safety features of the building, and anyriskson the premisese. g., high risk materials/substances/processes/equipment, or other issues identified in the building fire risk assessment.
Co-ordinate the building emergency procedures.
Liaise with the Trust Fire Safety Officer, Health, and SafetyTeam, and with other occupants in a multi-occupancy building, to ensure a safe working environment.
Be aware of the activities of building occupants, and of any proposals to make changes to the building (e. g., extensions, alterations, refurbishment, change of use).
ain duties and responsibilities
Ensure that any local procedures are communicated and understood byallstaffworking in the building
Ensure that there are arrangements for the control and regular safety inspection of all areas of the building.
Ensure thatadequatelytrainedFire Marshalls are available for thebuilding and ensure that enoughFireMarshalls areavailableon a daily basis.
Ensure staff are aware of local fire procedures, including out hours working environments
Ensure checks are in placedailyto ensureFireexit routes are alwayskeptclearand free from obstructions
EnsureFireMarshallsfor all departments on site have been identified and understand their role in the event of a fire alarm activation
Take the lead in the event of fire alarm activation, coordinate with FireMarshallsto ensure sweep and search of the building is complete and the building is clear and liaise with the fire brigade (if on site).
Ensure that adequate numbers of staff within the building are trained in fire prevention/ awareness andfirefightingtechniques, that enough fire Co-OrdinatorsandFireMarshalls areappointed, and that emergency drills are undertakene. g., fire drills.
Ensure that there are staff available, at all reasonable times, trained in the use of Evacuation chairs (if relevant)
Ensure Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (P. E. E. P) are provided for people who cannot get themselves out of a building unaided
Familiar with the basic functions of the fire alarm panel e. g. silencing and resetting
Ensure departments located on site have an appropriate local induction of staff which is delivered for new staff or existing members of staff transferring to the building
Ensure that the Fire and Health and Safety checklists sent out by the Health and Safety department are completed by a competent person, and that actions arising from the checklists and from Fire Risk Assessments undertaken by the Trust Fire Safety Officer are closed out.
Provide support to Estates by assisting in routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment. Note: This will vary from building to building, depending on the type of systems installed.
Maintain the Fire Risk Assessment and accompanying action plan, action identified deficiencies which local management can resolvei. e., blocked fire exits, wedged fire doors from the Fire Risk Assessment.
Ensure that adequate numbers of First Aiders are appointed within the building and that there is contact information readily available to staff, patients, visitors etc.
Ensure any first aid resource (held outside designated clinical areas) is maintained and up to date
Monitor and instruct maintenance staff and contractors on the premises (insofar as their activities might impact upon staff and patients), including checking that they have authorisation to start work, and advising them of any special risks within the premises.
Ensure that changes to the building or changes of use are notified to, and agreed with, the appropriate competent or professional staffe. g., Trust Fire Safety Officer and Estates.
Ensure that any security systems (building locking/unlocking procedures, swipe card systems etc) are effective in maintaining an appropriate level of security without compromising the buildings fire safety measures
Report any breaches of the fire safety arrangements by tenants (where relevant) to Estates for their further investigation.
Investigate incidents, accidents, andwork-relatedill health (where related to the building, and report through DATIX.
Co-ordinate the preparation of risk assessments for building related issues and common areas
Co-operate with Estates contractor to ensure that all equipment within the building is presented for its yearly PAT testing.
Co-ordinate the provision of information to Estates Capital Projects team on residual risks from processes carried out in any areas to be refurbished.
To facilitate a regular Buildings meeting comprising all building stakeholders as and when required
To act as a Green Champion for the building, promoting efficient use of energy and utilities e. g. turning lights and equipment off when not in use, monitoring heating / ventilation levels
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the grade and/or hours of work at the post holders initial place of work or at any other of the Trusts establishments.
ain duties and responsibilities
Ensure that any local procedures are communicated and understood byallstaffworking in the building
Ensure that there are arrangements for the control and regular safety inspection of all areas of the building.
Ensure thatadequatelytrainedFire Marshalls are available for thebuilding and ensure that enoughFireMarshalls areavailableon a daily basis.
Ensure staff are aware of local fire procedures, including out hours working environments
Ensure checks are in placedailyto ensureFireexit routes are alwayskeptclearand free from obstructions
EnsureFireMarshallsfor all departments on site have been identified and understand their role in the event of a fire alarm activation
Take the lead in the event of fire alarm activation, coordinate with FireMarshallsto ensure sweep and search of the building is complete and the building is clear and liaise with the fire brigade (if on site).
Ensure that adequate numbers of staff within the building are trained in fire prevention/ awareness andfirefightingtechniques, that enough fire Co-OrdinatorsandFireMarshalls areappointed, and that emergency drills are undertakene. g., fire drills.
Ensure that there are staff available, at all reasonable times, trained in the use of Evacuation chairs (if relevant)
Ensure Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (P. E. E. P) are provided for people who cannot get themselves out of a building unaided
Familiar with the basic functions of the fire alarm panel e. g. silencing and resetting
Ensure departments located on site have an appropriate local induction of staff which is delivered for new staff or existing members of staff transferring to the building
Ensure that the Fire and Health and Safety checklists sent out by the Health and Safety department are completed by a competent person, and that actions arising from the checklists and from Fire Risk Assessments undertaken by the Trust Fire Safety Officer are closed out.
Provide support to Estates by assisting in routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment. Note: This will vary from building to building, depending on the type of systems installed.
Maintain the Fire Risk Assessment and accompanying action plan, action identified deficiencies which local management can resolvei. e., blocked fire exits, wedged fire doors from the Fire Risk Assessment.
Ensure that adequate numbers of First Aiders are appointed within the building and that there is contact information readily available to staff, patients, visitors etc.
Ensure any first aid resource (held outside designated clinical areas) is maintained and up to date
Monitor and instruct maintenance staff and contractors on the premises (insofar as their activities might impact upon staff and patients), including checking that they have authorisation to start work, and advising them of any special risks within the premises.
