Fire Compliance Officer

Job Title: Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)
Location: Worcestershire Area

Are you an experienced compliance professional with a passion for fire safety and statutory regulations? We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to join our team. This role is crucial in managing fire safety compliance across a diverse portfolio, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations and delivering high standards of safety across corporate and educational premises.

• Lead and manage a comprehensive Fire Compliance programme in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Act as the principal point of contact and subject matter expert for all fire compliance matters.
• Ensure that all fire risk assessments are carried out and updated as required, and that remedial actions are addressed promptly.
• Oversee and manage contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards, including evaluating performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare detailed reports, schedules of work, and communicate findings to senior management, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Support and advise staff responsible for maintaining fire and other statutory compliance, with a particular focus on school premises.
• Develop and implement training programmes for staff engaged in fire safety management.

We are seeking someone with substantial experience managing large-scale compliance contracts, ideally within fire safety or a similar discipline. You should be adept in liaising with a range of stakeholders, managing contractors, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.

• Fire Compliance Expertise: Extensive experience managing fire safety contracts across multiple premises, ideally including residential and educational properties.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of effective communication, negotiation, and liaison with key stakeholders.
• Contract & Compliance Management: Strong background in managing statutory compliance performance, contracts, and contractors.
• Health & Safety Knowledge: Significant experience ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, especially within a fire safety context.
• Project Management: Ability to manage large, complex projects to successful completion within budget and time constraints.
• Financial Acumen: Strong budget management skills and a commercial approach to managing resources effectively.
• Team Leadership: Experience in leading and motivating teams, both internal and external, with a focus on excellence and collaboration.

• Essential: Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience. Holds a Diploma in Fire Safety or a comparable industry-recognised qualification.
• Desirable: IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety accreditation, experience with NEC 3/4 contracts, and a background in local government or estate management.

• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining effective working relationships.
• A pragmatic problem-solver, able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Resilient and flexible, with a positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to take ownership of your work and contribute to the development of others.