Corporate Fire Safety Advisor

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London seeks a Corporate Fire Safety Advisor to lead fire risk management across corporate buildings. This hybrid role involves providing technical advice, conducting assessments, and developing fire safety strategies. The successful candidate will have a Level 4/5 fire safety qualification, experience in multi-site management, and exceptional communication skills. You'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Confident and credible fire safety professional.
• Experience in multi-site fire safety management.
• Strong knowledge of fire risk assessments and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead on fire risk assessment reviews and audits.
• Provide technical fire safety advice for new builds.
• Support fire strategies and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Fire safety management

Fire risk assessments

Excellent communication skills

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 4/5 fire safety qualification

Professional membership (e.g. GIFireE)

Job description

Reporting to: Corporate Health and Safety Manager

Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

About the Role:

As our Corporate Fire Safety Advisor, you’ll be the Council’s subject matter expert on fire risk management across corporate buildings and activities.

• Lead on fire risk assessment reviews, validation, and audit programmes in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9997
• Drive continuous improvement using the Plan, Do, Check, Act model
• Provide technical fire safety advice on new builds, refurbishments, and remedial works
• Support and shape fire strategies, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Deliver engaging fire safety training and coordinate fire drills and emergency exercises
• Draft, implement, monitor and improve fire safety arrangements and procedures across the corporate estate
• Report on compliance and risk to senior management and leadership to strengthen assurance on fire safety performance
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and partners such as Building Control and the London Fire Brigade
• Play a key role in ensuring compliance with Building Regulations (Part B) and the Council’s enhanced standards

This is a highly visible role where you’ll influence decision-making, support major projects, and help embed a strong fire safety culture across the organisation.

About you:

You’re a confident and credible fire safety professional who can balance technical expertise with practical delivery.

• A Level 4/5 fire safety qualification and professional membership (e.g. GIFireE or equivalent)
• Experience in multi-site fire safety management and complex building environments
• Strong knowledge of fire risk assessments, auditing, and fire safety systems
• The ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience contributing to fire strategy development and capital projects
• Excellent communication, training, and influencing skills
• Just as important are your behaviours. You will demonstrate:
• A commitment to putting communities first
• Integrity, respect, and collaboration in everything you do
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to challenge and improve