Chief Fire & Building Safety Officer

Upp Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accommodation provider is seeking a Head of Fire and Building Safety to take charge of compliance and safety standards for a diverse property portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in fire safety legislation, a relevant diploma, and proven team management skills. This role, based in London, will ensure that regulations are met while leading a dedicated team. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, healthcare, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Volunteering or personal development days

Cycle to work scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing fire and building policies and standards.
• Understanding of current fire safety legislation.
• Ability to build team competency and flexibility.
• Experience with detailed information systems for compliance.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of fire and building safety programme.
• Manage regulatory compliance across the property portfolio.
• Develop strategic business plans for fire and building safety.
• Oversee Fire Risk Assessments and Building Safety Case Reports.
• Evaluate remediation work for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fire safety legislation management

Team management

Technical report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management

Job description

A leading UK accommodation provider is seeking a Head of Fire and Building Safety to take charge of compliance and safety standards for a diverse property portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in fire safety legislation, a relevant diploma, and proven team management skills. This role, based in London, will ensure that regulations are met while leading a dedicated team. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, healthcare, and generous holiday allowances.