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Fire Compliance Officer

Birmingham, B3, UK
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Company: HATCHED RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £36000 - £37000/annum

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

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Who We're Looking For

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.

Essential Experience & Skills

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.

Qualifications

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.

Personal Attributes

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
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