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Head of Fire Safety
Ark Workplace Risk
Ark Workplace Risk provides risk management services focused on health, safety, and compliance.
Lead fire safety service line, provide technical authority and commercial support
11d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
50 Employees
Service Specialisms
Workplace Risk Assessments
Health and Safety Training
Fire Safety
Construction Risk Management
Environmental Risk Management
Compliance Consulting
HSE Audits
Emergency Response Planning
Sector Specialisms
Property & Facilities Management
Retail
Transport
Logistics
Hospitality & Leisure
Financial Services
Technology
Telecom
Role
What you would be doing
fire strategies
risk assessments
qa validation
regulatory monitoring
technical authority
client proposals
Build strong relationships with external bodies such as the Fire Authority, Building Safety Regulator, IFSM, IFE etc.
Lead the development, implementation, and upkeep of fire safety service products including:
Lead peer reviews of internal priority processes.
Monitor legal, regulatory and best practice updates (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, Gateway 2 & 3) and advise stakeholders accordingly.
Help shape the long-term growth and innovation strategy of Ark’s fire safety function.
Provide strategic and technical input into client tenders and proposals.
Support the management of the QA / validation process for all fire-related reports, ensuring both quality and efficiency.
Manage the competence framework and CPD schedule for fire safety consultants.
Support business growth by delivering insightful thought leadership seminars/webinars.
Support the business in responding to serious fire-related incidents or enforcement actions.
Act as Ark’s lead technical authority on fire safety matters.
Investigate and resolve fire-related non-conformances and systemic issues.
Act as a senior point of contact for technical fire queries from clients and colleagues.
Undertake fire strategies and fire risk assessments for high-risk and complex buildings when required.
What you bring
ifsm tier3
ifsm member
level 5
fire engineering
uk legislation
8 years
Approachable, collaborative and respected by peers and external stakeholders.
Outstanding technical fire safety knowledge.
Commercially aware with an understanding of resource allocation, fee proposals and margin protection.
Registered on the IFSM Tiered Register of Competent Fire Risk Assessors (Tier 3) or eligible.
Full membership with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or IFE.
Comfortable with providing confident and calming advice in high-stakes scenarios.
Holds a minimum Level 5 fire safety qualification.
Ideally holds (or working towards) a Fire Engineering degree.
Deep understanding of UK fire legislation, supporting standards and approved guidance.
Strategic thinker capable of aligning technical delivery with business goals.
Experience within consultancy or client-facing fire advisory roles is essential.
Minimum of 8 years in a senior fire safety role, with proven experience in managing complex fire safety assessments and compliance projects.
Benefits
Professional Membership reimbursement
Competitive & tailored salary and benefits package
A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on achieving excellence in compliance, risk, and health & safety
Social events with your colleagues.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Working with our diverse range of clients within the built environment, including residential and commercial.
A wide range of benefits including Private Healthcare plan, 5% matched pension plan, 4x salary life cover, 25 days holiday with option to increase via salary sacrifice, and Perkpal - perks and reward program.
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