Fire Safety Operations Lead

Fire Safety Operations Lead London Permanent £55,000-£63,000 plus bonus and benefits A prestigious retail organisation is seeking a credible and experienced Fire Safety Operations Lead to join its Fire, Health & Safety team and play a pivotal role in embedding a positive fire safety culture across its flagship site in Central London. This newly created role supports the Head of Fire, Health & Safety in delivering a robust fire safety strategy and leading a team of Fire Safety Team Leaders and Officers. You’ll be the operational expert, providing guidance across projects, events, inspections, and incident investigations, while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Fire Safety Team, supporting their development and ensuring effective rota coverage Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Conduct and review fire risk assessments and inspections Provide expert fire safety advice across internal teams, projects, and events Monitor and improve fire safety performance using data and audits Liaise with contractors and internal teams on fire alarm systems and cause & effect Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement recommendations About You Level 4 or above Fire Safety Management qualification Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (or equivalent) Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and standards (RRFSO 2005, BS9999, Approved Document B) Approachable and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence change Familiarity with complex retail or multi-site environments (desirable) Vacancy Reference: PR/028561 Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com | (44) 7725 258687

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 9/8/2025