Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

Fox Morris Group Ltd; Whittington; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services contractor is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee fire safety compliance and management in Whittington, Worcestershire. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management and health and safety standards. This hybrid role requires at least two days per week on-site, offering a salary range of £34,000 to £37,600 per year.

Benefits

Mileage Paid

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mobilising and delivering fire safety contracts.
• Ability to manage health & safety standards across complex environments.
• Skilled in managing contractors and engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Maintain databases of risk assessments and compliance schedules.
• Manage contractors for fire‑related services and ensure compliance.
• Train fire safety personnel and support schools with compliance.
• Investigate fire incidents and enforce compliance systems.

Skills

Extensive Contract & Project Management

Strong Compliance & Health and Safety Experience

Contractor & Stakeholder Engagement

Budget & Performance Management

Collaborative Working

Job description

Compliance Manager | Worcestershire Council | (Fire Lead)

Permanent | Hybrid role but must be 2 days minimum per week Worcester office based

Salary: £34,000 - £37.6k per year

Mileage Paid - Driving Licence & own car is essential.

Fox Morris Group is recruiting on behalf of our client (UK's leading multi-discipline building services contractors) for an experienced and motivated Compliance Manager for their offices in Worcestershire Council.

What you'll be doing:

• Fire Safety Management & Compliance: Oversee the implementation and monitoring of fire safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments across corporate and maintained school premises, ensuring timely completion of fire tasks and compliance with legal standards.
• Risk & Asset Data Oversight: Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date databases of risk assessments, asset data, and statutory compliance schedules, enabling accurate reporting and effective management of safety measures.
• Contractor & Supply Chain Management: Manage and monitor contractors for fire‑related services, ensuring competency, health & safety compliance, and performance against KPIs, including procurement, finance, and communication planning.
• Training & Stakeholder Support: Ensure relevant training for fire safety personnel, support maintained schools with fire and non‑fire compliance, and deliver in‑house training where needed.
• Incident Response & Escalation Procedures: Investigate fire incidents, enforce a three‑strike compliance system for maintained schools, and assume control through FM contracts when necessary, while ensuring regular reporting to stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive Contract & Project Management: Proven track record in mobilising, managing, and delivering large‑scale fire safety or property‑related contracts across diverse portfolios, including end‑to‑end project oversight.
• Strong Compliance & Health and Safety Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage statutory compliance and ensure health & safety standards are met across complex environments.
• Contractor & Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in managing contractors and negotiating with multiple key stakeholders to drive critical decisions and actions.
• Budget & Performance Management: Significant experience managing budgets, monitoring performance, and delivering projects on time and within resource constraints.
• Collaborative Working: Experienced in working within matrix and partnership environments, ensuring effective communication, planning, and delivery through multi‑agency collaboration.