Fire Safety Lead

The City of London Corporation; Plymouth; Híbrido; GBP 51.000 - 57.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The City of London Corporation is seeking a Fire Safety Lead to provide professional fire safety leadership across the Communities and Children's Services Departments. You will lead audits, risk assessments and compliance activities for new developments, major works and high‑risk buildings, advising estates and operational teams.

This role combines hybrid working with travel to sites and offices. A Level 4/5 fire safety qualification (with Level 6) and active professional membership are

Qualificações

• Level 4/5 fire safety qualification with Level 6 where applicable.
• Active progress towards full membership of a fire safety body.
• Experience in fire safety management within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Safety Order and related standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead fire safety audits, inspections and reviews of risk assessments and compliance arrangements.
• Provide specialist input to new developments and major projects including design and construction-phase controls.
• Produce reports and action plans, and track remedial measures to completion.
• Develop and review fire strategies, evacuation procedures and resident information.
• Collaborate with building safety, construction and health & safety teams, contractors and regulators to achieve compliant outcomes.

Conhecimentos

Fire safety qualification

Level 6 qualification

Professional membership

Fire safety management

Fire safety legislation

Building design knowledge

Analytical communication

Formação

Level 4/5 fire safety qualification

Level 6 qualification

Descrição da vaga

Department: Community & Children's Services Department

Level of DBS required for this role: Standard

Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required

Is this a politically restricted post?: No

Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No

Salary:£50,860 - £56,920 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Hours of Work/Work Pattern:Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm

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Make a Real Impact in a City Like No Other

We’re looking for aFire Safety Lead to provide professional fire safety leadership and competent advice across the City of London Corporation’s Communities and Children’s Services. You’ll lead fire safety compliance support for new developments, major works and special projects, while advising operational services, estates and colleagues responsible for higher‑risk residential buildings.

Why This Role?

• Lead Fire Safety Assurance:Act as DCCS’s competent fire safety adviser, leading audits, inspections and reviews of fire risk assessments and compliance arrangements.
• Shape Safe Projects:Provide specialist fire safety input to new developments, major works and special projects, including design, temporary works and construction‑phase controls.
• Turn Findings into Action:Produce clear reports, recommendations and action plans, and support the effective tracking and completion of remedial measures.
• Strengthen Fire Safety Management:Develop and review fire strategies, fire management plans, evacuation procedures, resident information and proportionate golden‑thread records.
• Influence and Collaborate:Work with building safety, construction and health and safety colleagues, contractors, residents, enforcing authorities and regulators to achieve practical, compliant outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• A suitable Level 4 or 5 fire safety qualification, supported by a relevant Level 6 qualification, or the experience and qualification combination set out in the person specification.
• Relevant professional membership at affiliate or technician level, with active progress towards full membership of a fire safety-related professional body.
• Substantial fire safety management experience within a complex organisation or estate, including compliance audits, inspections and fire risk assessment review.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and standards, including the Fire Safety Order, Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act and relevant British Standards.
• The ability to apply fire safety principles to building design, construction and occupied buildings, with a sound understanding of active and passive fire protection.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to provide clear, proportionate advice and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

You’ll join experienced health, fire and building safety colleagues and take a visible professional lead across a varied operational and residential portfolio. The role combines hybrid working with regular travel to estates, workplaces and construction sites. Training and personal protective equipment will be provided where required for site activities.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 17 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on 9 December 2026.

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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here .

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.