Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dedicated Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to ensure fire safety compliance across its corporate and educational estate. The role emphasizes managing fire safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and leading compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to legislation while maintaining safe environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in fire safety management across multiple sites.
• Experience in local authority or educational settings is preferable.
• Relevant fire management and compliance qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire compliance programs and manage service providers.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure legal adherence.

Skills

Fire Safety Legislation Knowledge

Risk Management

Leadership

Compliance Management

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety

IFE Certifications

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 service providers and driving the client’s strategic approach to 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 fire property compliance and asset management strategies to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with 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 successful candidate will manage risk assessments, develop fire safety policies, ensure legal and regulatory adherence, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee maintenance programs, and maintain a safe environment for all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and manage workload 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 fire 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 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 regulations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fire safety management or compliance roles across multiple sites, preferably within a local authority or educational setting.
• Relevant fire management and compliance qualifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety, IFE certifications, or equivalent.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and emergency services is advantageous.
• Ability to develop and implement risk management strategies.