Fire Safety Manager

Shirley Parsons Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead fire prevention, protection and emergency response across the Royal Household's London Estate. Based at Buckingham Palace, you will shape strategy, governance and continuous improvement across historic properties including Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and Kensington Palace.

You will manage a team of Fire Safety Officers and coordinators, oversee fire detection systems, risk assessments, training and

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Fire Safety Management qualification.
• Membership of IFSM or FPA desirable.
• Extensive experience managing fire safety programmes.
• Strong knowledge of fire legislation and risk assessments.
• Experience with fire detection and alarm systems.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, training and compliance frameworks.
• Experience within large estates or historic properties is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Fire Safety and Access Officers and Fire Safety Coordinator.
• Oversee operation, maintenance and development of fire detection, alarm and control systems.
• Manage fire risk assessments, policies, procedures and compliance programmes.
• Support major estate projects, including large-scale fire systems replacement and refurbishment programmes.
• Lead responses to incidents, investigations, emergency planning and evacuation exercises.
• Manage operational budgets and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Promote a proactive fire safety culture through training, engagement and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Fire safety expertise

Policy development

Emergency response

Education

Fire Safety Management qualification

Tools

Fire detection systems

Job description

Fire Safety Manager

London

Permanent

GBP65,000–GBP70,000 plus benefits

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety professional to lead fire safety operations across the Royal Household's London Estate.

Based at Buckingham Palace, you'll be responsible for the strategic leadership, management and continuous improvement of fire safety across a diverse and historic portfolio that includes Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Kensington Palace, The Royal Mews, The King's Gallery and Marlborough House.

As Fire Safety Manager, you will lead all aspects of fire prevention, protection, preparedness and emergency response across the London Estate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing and managing a team of Fire Safety and Access Officers and Fire Safety Coordinator.
• Overseeing the operation, maintenance and development of fire detection, alarm and control systems.
• Managing fire risk assessments, fire safety policies, procedures and compliance programmes.
• Supporting major estate projects, including large–scale fire systems replacement and refurbishment programmes.
• Leading responses to incidents, investigations, emergency planning and evacuation exercises.
• Managing operational budgets and ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Promoting a proactive fire safety culture across the estate through training, engagement and awareness initiatives.

About you

You’ll be an experienced fire safety leader with strong technical expertise, excellent judgement and the ability to lead teams in a complex operational environment.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised Fire Safety Management qualification.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as IFSM or FPA.
• Extensive experience managing fire safety compliance programmes.
• Strong knowledge of fire legislation, fire risk assessments and fire strategies.
• Significant experience with fire detection and alarm systems.
• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, training and compliance frameworks.
• Experience within large estates, heritage buildings, public venues, complex commercial environments or high–profile properties would be highly advantageous.

Vacancy Reference: PR/(phone number removed) Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson (url removed) () (phone number removed)