Head of Fire Safety

OverviewAt Axis, we’re not here to be the biggest, we’re here to be the best at what we do. Since 1986, we’ve grown steadily by staying true to our purpose: delivering high-quality building repairs, maintenance and improvement works across the UK’s property sectors, while making a positive impact in the communities we serve. We partner with some of the UK’s largest landlords, building owners and facilities managers and we’re proud of the reputation we''ve built. But what truly sets us apart is our people and our values-driven culture.

Head of Fire SafetyWe are looking for a Head of Fire Safety to lead the strategic growth and technical excellence of our fire safety division. This is a national leadership role that combines technical authority, compliance assurance, client influence, and business development.

As our most senior fire safety expert, you’ll shape best practice across the business, guide the development of new services, and ensure we maintain the highest standards in compliance and innovation as we grow this part of our business from £50m to over £200m over the next five years.

Responsibilities

Act as the group’s senior technical authority across passive and active fire safety services

Ensure full compliance with current regulations, British Standards, and third-party accreditations (e.g. FIRAS, BM Trada)

Lead and coordinate our national fire safety compliance team and internal audit processes

Support business development, tender submissions, and client engagements as fire subject matter expert

Shape our long-term fire safety strategy in partnership with the Chief Commercial Officer

Qualifications

Deep technical knowledge of passive and active fire safety systems

Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation (e.g. Fire Safety Order, Building Safety Act, PAS 9980)

Minimum IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety and experience presenting to clients and boards

Nice-to-haves

Chartered status with a relevant fire safety or construction body

Experience in digital fire safety compliance or working within public sector frameworks

Benefits

Generous Salary, fully negotiable.

Annual holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

Long service awards: Celebrating key career milestones

Perkbox: Enjoy perks from free coffees and cinema tickets to wellness and retail discounts

Volunteer day: One paid day each year to support a cause you care about

Expand Your HorizonsAs part of Axis CLC, you''ll gain access to:

National opportunities across housing, healthcare, education, defence, and commercial property sectors

Full-service delivery covering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation, and fire safety

Clear pathways to develop new skills and progress into senior leadership

Geographic mobility across our network of regional branches

Career longevity within a group that supports colleagues for the long term

Our Values-Led ApproachAt Axis, our group''s six core values aren''t just words on a wall – they''re the foundation of how we operate and the reason talented professionals choose to build their careers with us:

For You as an Employee:

Safety:

Your wellbeing is our priority, ensuring you work in environments where you can thrive professionally and personally

Trust:

We create a culture of reliability and integrity where you can depend on your colleagues and leadership to deliver on commitments

Teamwork:

You''ll be part of a diverse, collaborative community where different perspectives are celebrated and collective success is achieved

Impact:

Your work contributes to meaningful, long-term change in communities across the UK

Expertise:

We invest in your continuous learning and development, providing training and opportunities to help you grow and excel

Customer Focus:

You''ll be empowered to make decisions that put clients first, giving you the autonomy to deliver exceptional service

We value diversity in our business and actively support and celebrate it for the benefit of our employees, clients, and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity above all.

If you need any accommodations during our hiring process, please let us know in your application. Our goal is to meet your needs and make the assessment process fair and transparent.

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