Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to ensure fire safety compliance across its properties. This role involves overseeing fire risk management, managing compliance strategies, and developing fire safety policies. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation and proven experience in fire compliance management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in fire safety management or compliance.
• Experience in local authorities or educational settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire safety compliance programs across all sites.
• Manage risk assessments and develop fire safety policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and authorities.

Skills

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Risk management strategies

Leadership in fire compliance

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety

IFE certifications

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

Location: Worcester (WR5)

Hybrid: Yes

Salary: £44,000 per annum, Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (35hrs per week)

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated, competent, qualified, and skilled Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) with a successful track record to join our team. The role involves ensuring continued compliance by contract managing our service providers and driving the client's strategic approach to oversee fire safety compliance across our corporate and school estate.

Role Overview:

The Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) will be the nominated Responsible Person for fire safety, overseeing the provision, management, and quality assurance of an end-to-end Fire Risk Management service. Responsibilities include shaping and overseeing the delivery of fire property compliance and asset management strategies to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with relevant legislation such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

You will manage risk assessments, develop fire safety policies, ensure legal compliance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee maintenance programs, and maintain a safe environment for employees, clients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and manage workload effectively to meet or exceed client and contractor KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead fire safety compliance programs across all sites.
• Review and maintain detailed action logs for risk assessments and audits.
• Develop, review, and implement fire safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Liaise with fire authorities, insurers, and auditors.
• Provide fire safety training and advice to staff.
• Investigate fire incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay updated on fire safety laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and facilities management teams.
• Chair and facilitate fire-related meetings.
• Provide leadership in fire compliance management.
• Build relationships for knowledge transfer and training on fire safety.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation.
• Proven experience in fire safety management or compliance roles (minimum 3 years), preferably within local authorities or educational settings.
• Qualifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety, IFE certifications, or equivalent.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and emergency services is a plus.
• Ability to develop and implement risk management strategies.