Fire Compliance Manager

300 North Limited; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking a Fire Compliance Manager to oversee fire safety compliance across various properties in Worcestershire. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in fire compliance and the ability to manage complex statutory requirements effectively. Offering a day rate of £400-£450, this hybrid role also allows for flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire compliance leadership across large-scale public sector estates.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience in delivering statutory compliance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate fire-related compliance activity across a large property portfolio.
• Oversee fire risk assessments and manage compliance projects.
• Investigate fire incidents and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Leadership in fire compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Performance monitoring

Fire risk management

Education

Diploma in Fire Safety

Job description

Fire Compliance Manager - Fire Safety Public Sector Contract Outside IR35

Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid - Some On-Site Attendance Required)

Contract Length: 6-12 months (Likely Extension)

Day Rate: £400-£450 (Outside IR35 - Ltd or Umbrella)

Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

300 North are supporting a Worcestershire based public sector body in sourcing a highly experienced Fire Safety Compliance Manager to lead and coordinate all fire-related compliance activity across a large and varied property portfolio, including corporate offices, public buildings, and maintained schools. This contract is suited to a consultant-level professional with deep expertise in fire risk management, statutory compliance, and contractor oversight.

This role is outside IR35 and offers hybrid working flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the competent person and Responsible Person (Fire) in line with RRFSO 2005.
• Oversee fire risk assessments, FRA reviews, fire door inspections, and remedial actions across 100+ properties.
• Manage the council's Fire Policy and Strategy, ensuring ongoing compliance across all sites.
• Work closely with supply chain and internal teams to deliver compliance projects to schedule and KPIs.
• Monitor, advise and support maintained schools on both fire and general statutory compliance.
• Investigate fire incidents and maintain robust compliance records.
• Provide training, guidance and performance oversight to internal stakeholders and third-party contractors.
• Liaise with senior managers, project teams, and external regulators as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in fire compliance leadership across large-scale public sector estates (e.g. schools, healthcare, local authority).
• Strong working knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent Level 6 fire qualification).
• Background in contract management and delivering statutory compliance programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and performance monitoring skills.
• Ability to lead compliance audits and influence operational safety culture.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH / IOSH Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience in local government or education estate environments.
• Familiarity with NEC3/4 contract management frameworks.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working with some travel to sites across Worcestershire.
• Enhanced DBS may be required due to school estate coverage.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Fire Compliance Manager or Consultant with the relevant qualifications and a track record of delivering robust fire safety programmes in the public sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV or contact Nathan at 300 North on (url removed) for a confidential discussion.