Senior Fire Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton; Sulham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Manager to spearhead its fire safety strategy. This role involves setting compliance standards, leading assurance processes, and promoting awareness across a vast property portfolio. Ideal candidates will have expertise in fire safety management, clear communication skills, and must be open to international travel. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in a significant leadership position.

Qualifications

• Proven fire safety experience in a similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of changes in fire safety regulations.
• Comfortable with international travel.

Responsibilities

• Set the global fire safety strategy and ensure compliance.
• Lead assurance processes regarding fire safety.
• Track performance from audits and inspections.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Fire Engineering

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Diploma in Fire Safety / Fire Engineering

Job description

Senior Fire Safety Manager (Berkshire – global travel)

Irwin and Colton has partnered with a world leading hospitality company (a constituent of the FTSE‑100) to recruit a brand‑new Senior Fire Safety Manager. The company has a large global footprint with over 6,000 sites and an additional 2,000+ in development‑phase. The role has been created to lead the global fire safety strategy and ensure the company’s property portfolio remains resilient and ready for both staff and customers.

As part of the wider global safety team, the role will be the main point of contact and expert, partnering closely with Directors within the Safety and Security teams, Operations and other stakeholders across the EMEAA region. The role will require the ability to influence the global fire strategy, leading on the implementation of risk‑based fire safety controls and ensuring consistent delivery of world‑class fire safety that protects all members.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy and provide advice to ensure legal and policy compliance across fire safety requirements.
• Lead assurance and compliance processes, covering fire safety policies and standards, helping staff mitigate fire risks.
• Action the results provided from fire safety audits, inspections and track performance to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Work with stakeholders and train staff to promote fire safety awareness and best practices.
• Contribute to business‑critical projects, including due diligence on emerging risk and acquisition reviews; embed fire safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Fire Safety / Fire Engineering and preferably membership of the IFE.
• Proven fire safety experience within a similar environment (e.g. facilities management, hospitality, retail, property or related background).
• Extensive knowledge of ongoing changes to fire safety regulations.
• Excellent communications skills with proven experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders.

The right candidate must be comfortable and able to do international travel as‑and‑when required.

This is an excellent leadership opportunity with a highly regarded global company.