Head of Fire Safety

Head of Fire Safety | South Kensington, London | £69,365 to £75,117 + generous pension + 31 days holiday + bank holidays + benefits

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Fire Safety to lead the development and delivery of fire safety strategies across multiple sites. This senior role is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant environment for staff, students, and visitors, while fostering a strong safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement organisation-wide fire safety strategies and policies.
• Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation, compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee fire risk assessments, audits, training, and incident investigations.
• Influence strategic decisions on building design, refurbishment, and operations.
• Manage and lead a professional fire safety team, building effective relationships with external regulators.

About you

• Professional fire safety qualifications (e.g. Level 4 Diploma, NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management).
• Significant leadership experience in fire safety within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, building regulations, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• Opportunities to shape fire safety strategy at a senior level.
• A varied role with involvement in diverse projects and developments.

This is a permanent, site-based role, working 37 hours per week Monday – Friday and is available for an immediate start upon appointment.  

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.