Fire Safety Manager

Shirley Parsons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead the fire safety strategy across a large, high-profile commercial estate in Greater London. You will influence senior stakeholders and drive a proactive safety culture, while developing and directing the fire safety team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Degree or Diploma in Fire Safety Management or related discipline, and membership of the IFE or equivalent, with strong knowledge of UK fire safety standards and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma qualification in Fire Safety Management, Fire Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent professional body
• Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999, and Approved Document B
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Proven experience managing fire risk assessments and fire safety audits
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Fire Safety Team
• Managing fire safety compliance across a large and diverse estate
• Overseeing fire risk assessments, audits, inspections, and compliance programmes
• Investigating fire-related incidents and implementing corrective actions
• Providing expert fire safety advice and guidance to operational, project, and event teams
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external authorities

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Fire safety expertise

Education

Degree or diploma in Fire Safety Management

IFE Membership

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking Fire Safety Manager to lead and develop fire safety strategy across a large, complex, high-profile commercial estate. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of customers, employees, contractors, and visitors while driving a proactive fire safety culture throughout the organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape strategic fire safety initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and lead a dedicated team in a prestigious and fast-paced environment.

The Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the Fire Safety Team
• Managing fire safety compliance across a large and diverse estate
• Overseeing fire risk assessments, audits, inspections, and compliance programmes
• Investigating fire-related incidents and implementing corrective actions
• Providing expert fire safety advice and guidance to operational, project, and event teams
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external authorities

You will be an experienced fire safety professional with a strong track record of operating within large, complex environments. You will possess excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a passion for continuously improving safety standards.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or diploma qualification in Fire Safety Management, Fire Engineering, or a related discipline
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent professional body
• Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999, and Approved Document B
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Proven experience managing fire risk assessments and fire safety audits
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Vacancy Reference: PR/029435

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