Head of Fire Safety

Venn Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Head of Fire Safety to implement fire safety strategies across its campuses. The role requires extensive fire safety leadership experience and a Level 4 Diploma in fire safety. You will foster collaboration and ensure compliance with fire safety legislation while leading a team to enhance safety standards. This position offers a full-time contract in a dynamic and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire safety leadership within complex, multi-site organisations.
• Deep knowledge of fire safety legislation, fire engineering, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a university-wide fire safety strategy and risk management framework.
• Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on fire safety planning and compliance.
• Oversee fire risk assessments, incident investigations, and emergency response protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Fire safety legislation knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Influence and innovation

Education

Level 4 Diploma in fire safety

Job description

Overview

Join Imperial College London as Head of Fire Safety

Location: South Kensington (with regular travel across all campuses)
Contract Type: Full-time, Open-ended
Salary:£69,365- £79,257 per annum
Department: Chief Operations Officer Team – Safety Department

Are you a visionary fire safety leader ready to shape the future of safety at one of the world’s leading universities?

Imperial College London is seeking an accomplished and strategic Head of Fire Safety to lead the development and implementation of fire safety strategies across our multi-campus estate. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors through robust fire safety operations, compliance, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a university-wide fire safety strategy and risk management framework.
• Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on fire safety planning and compliance.
• Oversee fire risk assessments, incident investigations, and emergency response protocols.
• Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other legislation.
• Lead and mentor a team of fire safety professionals, fostering excellence and collaboration.
• Represent Imperial in external regulatory and emergency service engagements.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) in fire safety and registration with a recognised Fire Risk Assessor Register.
• Extensive experience in fire safety leadership within complex, multi-site organisations.
• Deep knowledge of fire safety legislation, fire engineering, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, innovate, and drive continuous improvement.

Why Imperial?

At Imperial, our values—Respect, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation—are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a dynamic and inclusive working environment, where your expertise will shape the safety of a world-class institution.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our values and EDI commitment here.