Fire Safety Business Partner

Overview

Lead fire risk assessment and safety strategy for a large transport operator.

Key Responsibilities

• fire legislation
• chemical safety
• risk assessment
• statutory compliance
• emerging risks
• safety forums

Tasks

Provide expert advice on fire legislation, chemical safety, and workplace fire risks. Support statutory compliance (e.g. legionella, slips/trips/falls, DSE). Conduct complex fire risk assessments across shared-use and high-risk premises. Plan for emerging risks, including hydrogen vehicle safety. Represent the business in internal and external safety forums. Contribute to the development of a forward-thinking SHEQ strategy.

Requirements

• fire safety
• risk assessments
• level 4
• uk legislation
• independent
• negotiation

What You Bring

We’re looking for a dedicated fire safety professional. You might be an ex-firefighter or someone with a deep background in fire risk management across high-risk sectors like transport, construction, or large estates. Are you a fire safety expert ready to shape the future of safety in a large, complex, and evolving transport organisation? -Ideally experienced working in unionised, operationally complex environments. -Proven expertise in workplace fire safety and fire risk assessments. -Fire Safety Management related qualification - level 4 or above -Strong understanding of UK fire legislation. -Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites. -Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive cultural change.

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Benefits

£55,000 - £65,000

About Shirley Parsons

-The company specializes in sectors such as industrial, energy, infrastructure, commercial, and utilities, with a particular focus on sustainability. -Partners with clients to provide specialized recruitment services for both permanent and temporary roles across various industries. -Has a strong presence across Europe and has successfully expanded into global markets. -Known for deep industry knowledge, matching candidates with the right organizations based on specific sector needs.

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