Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) based in Peterborough. This role involves overseeing fire safety management and compliance across corporate and school estates, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fire safety management, strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, and relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in fire safety management or compliance roles.
• Experience with regulatory bodies and emergency services is a plus.
• Ability to develop fire safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire safety compliance programs across all sites.
• Manage risk assessments and develop fire safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Fire safety management

Risk management strategies

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety

IFE certifications

Job description

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Compliance Manager (Fire Lead), Peterborough

Client: 4Recruitment Services

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Worcester (WR5)

Hybrid: Yes

Salary: £44,000 per annum, Contract

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. Responsibilities include overseeing the provision, management, and quality assurance of an end-to-end Fire Risk Management service, shaping and overseeing delivery of fire property compliance and asset management strategies, and ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with all relevant legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire) Order 2005, the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Client Fire Policy.

You 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 employees, clients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and manage workload to meet or exceed KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead fire safety compliance programs across all sites.
• Review and maintain action logs for fire risk assessments and audits.
• Develop 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 with fire safety laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and facilities management.
• Facilitate fire-related meetings and ensure issues are addressed.
• Provide leadership in fire compliance management related to risk and asset management.
• Build relationships for knowledge transfer and training on fire safety.

You should be able to demonstrate:

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