Fire Safety Operations Lead

Description

Fire Safety Operations Lead

London

Permanent

GBP55,000–GBP63,000 plus bonus and benefits

A prestigious retail organisation is seeking a credible and experienced Fire Safety Operations Lead to join its Fire, Health & Safety team and play a pivotal role in embedding a positive fire safety culture across its flagship site in Central London.

This newly created role supports the Head of Fire, Health & Safety in delivering a robust fire safety strategy and leading a team of Fire Safety Team Leaders and Officers. You'll be the operational expert, providing guidance across projects, events, inspections, and incident investigations, while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Fire Safety Team, supporting their development and ensuring effective rota coverageEnsure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005Conduct and review fire risk assessments and inspectionsProvide expert fire safety advice across internal teams, projects, and eventsMonitor and improve fire safety performance using data and auditsInvestigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement recommendationsBuild relationships with external regulators and stakeholders

About You

Level 4 or above Fire Safety Management qualificationMember of the Institute of Fire Engineers (or equivalent)Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and standards (RRFSO 2005, BS9999, Approved Document B)Approachable and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence changeFamiliarity with complex retail or multi–site environments (desirable)

Vacancy Reference: PR/(phone number removed)

Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson (url removed) () (phone number removed)

Ad ID: 5416907907