Overview

Head of Fire Safety – Interim contract for three months. This is a full-time, home-based position with travel to multiple sites across England three to four times a month. The daily rate is £650, inside IR35, via an umbrella company.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme for a nationwide portfolio of properties, ensuring statutory compliance, consistency of approach, and prioritisation of high-risk sites
• Controlling the full delivery process of FRAs from commissioning through to monitoring, ensuring remedial works are promptly actioned, tracked, and completed to required standards
• Exercising a strong understanding of Building Safety legislation, including the preparation and application of Building Safety Case Reports, to support compliance and assurance activities
• Managing fire door inspections and wider fire safety inspections, ensuring accurate reporting, effective contractor performance, and timely resolution of any identified issues

Experience required

• Extensive experience in managing Fire Risk Assessment programmes across a large or complex property portfolio (ideally nationwide or multi-site)
• A background in developing and implementing Building Safety Case Reports and associated compliance documentation
• Practical experience in managing fire door inspections, fire stopping, cladding works, and other fire safety-related projects
• Track record in leading or managing fire safety teams, including setting objectives, performance monitoring, and professional development
• Experience in developing fire safety policies, procedures, and training to embed compliance across an organisation

Skills, knowledge and expertise required

• Proven track record of overseeing the delivery of remedial works arising from FRAs, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and safety standards
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations, and guidance (e.g. Regulatory Reform [Fire Safety] Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, inspections, and assurance checks on fire safety systems and works
• Background in liaising with regulators (e.g. Fire and Rescue Service, Building Safety Regulator) and external contractors

Working hours

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• National site visits required three to four days a month
• Home based role

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

For further information on the vacancy or to enquire about other suitable posts please email rbirbeck@lincolncornhill.com

If this position is not for you, but you know of someone who may be suitable please pass on our contact details.

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