Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire safety compliance is seeking a Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to oversee fire safety across their sites. The role includes managing compliance programs, developing fire safety policies, and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation. Candidates should have strong knowledge of fire safety laws and substantial experience in compliance management within educational or local authority settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in fire safety management across multiple sites.
• Experience in local authorities or educational settings preferred.
• Skilled in developing and implementing compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire safety compliance across company sites and ensure legal adherence.
• Lead fire risk assessments and audits, developing action plans.
• Provide fire safety training and liaise with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Fire Safety Legislation Knowledge

Compliance Management

Risk Assessment

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent

IFE certifications

Job description

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

We are seeking a dedicated, competent, qualified, and skilled Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) with a relevant, 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. They will oversee the provision, management, and quality assurance of an end-to-end Fire Risk Management service. The role includes shaping and overseeing the delivery of fire property compliance and asset management strategies to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with all relevant legislative standards, including but not limited to the Regulatory Reform (Fire) Order 2005, the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Client Fire Policy.

The manager will be responsible for managing risk assessments, developing and implementing fire safety policies, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing maintenance programs to maintain fire safety across a varied estate, ensuring a safe environment for employees, clients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage fire safety compliance programs across all company sites, prioritizing workload effectively to meet or exceed KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead and oversee fire risk assessments, audits, and develop detailed action plans.
• Develop, review, and implement fire safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Liaise with fire authorities, insurers, and external auditors.
• Provide fire safety training and advice to staff.
• Investigate fire incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay updated with fire safety laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and facilities management to ensure effective service delivery.
• Chair and facilitate fire-related meetings with stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in fire compliance management related to risk and asset management.
• Build relationships for knowledge transfer, training, and guidance on fire safety.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation and standards.
• Proven experience in fire safety management or compliance roles across multiple sites (minimum 3 years), ideally 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.