Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to ensure fire safety compliance across their estate, which includes corporate and school properties. This pivotal role involves overseeing management strategies, compliance policies, and risk assessments to maintain safety and adherence to legal standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in fire safety management across multiple sites.
• Experience with regulatory bodies and emergency services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire safety compliance programs across all sites.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Knowledge of fire safety legislation and standards

Risk management strategies

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 our service providers and driving the client's strategic approach to fire safety compliance across our estate, including corporate and school properties.

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 Fire Risk Management services, and shaping fire property compliance and asset management strategies to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with 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, and ensure adherence to legal standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and overseeing maintenance programs will be key to maintaining a safe environment for employees, clients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage fire safety compliance programs across all sites.
• Review and maintain fire risk assessments and audits, identifying hazards.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Collaborate with fire authorities, insurers, and auditors.
• Provide fire safety training and advice to staff.
• Investigate fire incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on fire safety laws and best practices.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and facilities management.
• Lead fire compliance management and asset management efforts.
• Build relationships for knowledge transfer and training.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and standards.
• Minimum 3 years experience in fire safety management across multiple sites.
• Qualifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety or IFE certifications.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and emergency services is a plus.
• Ability to develop risk management strategies.