Senior Business Development Manager

Collins King & Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global Facilities Company is seeking a Head of Fire Safety responsible for driving the UK&I fire safety strategy and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in fire legislation, governance, and risk management. This leadership role demands strong influencing skills and the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders while fostering a zero-harm fire safety culture. Competitive salary of up to £90,000 based on experience plus bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• At least Member level membership of IFE or IFSM.
• Proven experience in governance, assurance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the UK&I fire safety strategy and roadmap.
• Develop and maintain fire safety governance model.
• Set clear standards and guidance for operational business.
• Maintain competency standards for fire safety roles.
• Provide technical support across high-risk environments.
• Ensure compliance with fire risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Support operational transitions and maintain strategic relationships.
• Cultivate a zero-harm fire safety culture.

Skills

Deep knowledge of UK&I fire legislation

Governance and risk management experience

Influencing at scale

Fire safety best practices

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers

Job description

This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for driving the UK&I fire safety strategy, overseeing governance and assurance, maintaining competency standards, and acting as the organisation’s fire safety authority. The position requires deep expertise in UK&I fire legislation, strong governance and risk management experience, and professional membership at Member level or above (IFE or IFSM.

About the role

We’re seeking a highly experienced Head of Fire Safety to lead the fire safety strategy for a Global Facilities Company

In this role, you will drive the UK&I fire safety agenda, strengthen governance and assurance, and oversee competency standards for all fire‑related roles. As fire safety authority, you’ll enhance my clients Fire Safety Operating Model and manage key external relationships, including our Primary Authority partnership.

You will ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation and act as the Competent Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The role also supports local operational capability and provides oversight on the effectiveness of fire safety arrangements across our diverse portfolio.

This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone who excels at influencing at scale and delivering exceptional safety performance across complex environments.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the UK&I fire safety strategy and roadmap.
• Own, develop and maintain the fire safety governance model.
• Set clear standards and guidance for the operational business as part of the fire strategy.
• Define and maintain competency standards for all fire safety roles supporting business segments; measuring the effectiveness of resources allocated for fire safety.
• Provide authoritative technical support across high‑risk environments within the UK & I business, assisting segment‑specific resources.
• Provide assurance in relation to fire risk mitigation effectiveness via frameworks, audits, compliance controls, and corrective actions.
• Act as senior escalation point for the Fire Authorising Engineer and Fire Safety Advisors.
• Support mobilisation, bids, PFI handbacks, and operational transitions.
• Maintain strategic relationships with the Primary Authority, regulators, insurers, and industry bodies. There are a range of fire safety regulators such as CPFSI, HSE, Local Fire Authorities and MoD based upon the client site/ contract arrangements.
• Lead a zero‑harm fire safety culture, ensuring fire safety best practice networks.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualification in fire prevention or fire safety, e.g., a combination of both the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent level 4 RQF accredited fire risk assessment course.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers or Institute of Fire Safety Managers.

(At least at the level of Member grade)

• Deep knowledge of UK&I fire legislation and frameworks.
• Proven experience in governance, assurance and risk management.

Package Description

Up to £90,000 depending on experience + bonus