Head of Building and Fire Safety

Head of Fire and Building SafetyWe re excited to be partnering with a leading specialist in student accommodation infrastructure and services to appoint a Head of Fire and Building Safety. This pivotal role will lead the delivery of a comprehensive Fire and Building Safety Programme across a national property portfolio.Reporting into the Director of Technical, Safety and Fire Services, you ll act as the organisation s subject matter expert on fire and building safety, setting strategic direction and overseeing critical compliance priorities. You ll manage a specialist team and build strong relationships with regulatory bodies, external partners and internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities Set and deliver the Fire and Building Safety strategic plan across all premises.Oversee Building Safety Case Reports for higher-risk buildings and ensure robust control processes.Lead fire risk assessments, compliance audits and remediation works.Provide expert advice on regulatory and legislative requirements.Commission external works and liaise with statutory authorities and Primary Authority partners.Build fire safety awareness and capability across technical and operational teams.Manage and develop a team of specialists, ensuring competency and performance against KPIs. What We re Looking For CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management and Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent).Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Institute of Fire Engineers).Proven ..... full job details .....