Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to oversee fire safety compliance across corporate and school estates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire safety legislation and experience in managing risk assessments, ensuring legal adherence, and collaborating across teams. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop and implement crucial fire safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fire safety management or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of fire legislation: Fire Safety Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience with regulatory bodies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies.
• Provide training and investigate fire incidents.

Skills

Fire safety legislation knowledge

Risk management strategies

Leadership

Training provision

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety or IFE certifications

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, overseeing the provision, management, and quality assurance of an end-to-end Fire Risk Management service. You will shape and oversee delivery of fire property compliance and asset management strategies to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with relevant legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

Your responsibilities include managing risk assessments, developing fire safety policies, ensuring legal adherence, collaborating with teams, and overseeing maintenance programs to maintain fire safety across various estates, ensuring a safe environment for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and manage workload effectively to meet or exceed KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead fire safety compliance programs across all sites.
• Review and maintain fire risk assessments and audit action logs.
• 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 on fire safety laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and facilities teams for effective service delivery.
• Lead 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation including the Fire Safety Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, and Fire Safety Regulations 2022.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fire safety management or compliance roles, preferably in local authority or educational settings.
• Qualifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety or IFE certifications.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and emergency services is advantageous.
• Ability to develop and implement risk management strategies.