Head of Fire Risk Assessment Manager

Fire and Security Careers; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national fire safety consultancy is seeking a Head of Fire Risk Assessments to lead a remote team of assessors. You will manage performance, drive quality standards, and ensure client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has strong leadership credentials and a thorough understanding of fire safety legislation. This role offers a base salary of £50,000 plus bonuses, car allowance, and benefits, with flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Company car or car allowance

Permanent employee benefits

Home-based flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessors.
• Comfortable working remotely, maintaining quality across teams.
• Strong leadership and validation credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dispersed team of Fire Risk Assessors.
• Validate FRA reports and ensure quality assurance.
• Engage with clients and ensure high service delivery.
• Mentor, coach, and develop assessors.

Skills

Leadership

FRA validation

Understanding of fire safety legislation

Performance management

Job description

Overview

Head of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) – Location: Home-based (ideally Midlands-based for occasional travel)

Salary: £50,000 + bonus + car or car allowance + full benefits

Sector: Fire Safety / Risk Management / Compliance

Company Overview - FRA Manager/ Head of Risk assessments (Fire) - Midlands

We're recruiting on behalf of a national fire safety consultancy delivering high-quality Fire Risk Assessments across commercial, public sector, and multi-site clients. With a growing team of remote assessors, they're now seeking a strategic Head of FRA to lead performance, quality, and operational flow across the UK.

Role Summary - Head of FRA/ Fire Risk Assessor Manager - Midlands

This is a leadership and coordination role focused on managing a dispersed team of Fire Risk Assessors, ensuring quality standards, productivity, and client satisfaction. You'll work closely with the bid team, validate assessments, support invoicing, and mentor assessors to exceed delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of remote Fire Risk Assessors across the UK
• Validate FRA reports (Tier 2 or Tier 3 level) and ensure quality assurance
• Drive team productivity and ensure work flows exceed targets
• Support bid team with tender submissions and technical input
• Engage with clients and ensure high levels of service delivery
• Oversee invoicing accuracy and operational coordination
• Mentor, coach, and develop assessors to maintain standards and compliance
• Occasionally visit clients or team members (London-Manchester corridor)

Who we are looking for

We're looking for an experienced fire safety professional with strong leadership and validation credentials. You'll be comfortable working remotely, managing a dispersed team, and ensuring operational excellence.

Essential Experience for FRA Manager/ Head of Fire Compliance (Fire Risk)

• Tier 2 or Tier 3 FRA validator
• Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessors
• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and assessment standards
• Ability to drive performance and maintain quality across remote teams
• Comfortable working from home with occasional travel
• Ideally based in the Midlands for access to London-Manchester corridor

Package & Benefits

• Base salary: £50,000
• Performance bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Permanent employee benefits
• Home-based flexibility

Apply today to lead a high-impact team and shape the future of fire safety delivery across the UK.

For a confidential discussion, contact Steve Eley - Fire and Security Careers (Eley Solutions Ltd)