Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience. We employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients across the UK, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant.
The Role: Head of Fire Safety
We 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 brings together technical authority, regulatory assurance, client influence and commercial insight.
As the group’s most senior fire safety specialist, you will set best practice across the business, shape the development of new and enhanced services, and ensure we maintain the highest standards of compliance and innovation. You will play a key role in scaling our fire safety offering from £50m to over £200m over the next five years, supporting both organic growth and strategic opportunities.
While this role is advertised as Stratford, London, we are open to the successful candidate being based from other locations nationally, with flexibility to travel as required.
What You’ll Do
* Act as the group’s senior technical authority across both passive and active fire safety services
* Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, British Standards and third-party accreditations (including FIRAS and BM Trada)
* Lead and coordinate the national fire safety compliance function, including internal audit and assurance processes
* Support business development activity, tenders and key client engagements as the fire safety subject matter expert
* Shape and deliver the long-term fire safety strategy in partnership with the Chief Commercial Officer and senior leadership team
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
To be successful Head of Fire Safety, you will require:
Essential:
* Deep technical expertise across passive and active fire safety systems
* Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Fire Safety Order, Building Safety Act and PAS 9980
* IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (minimum)
* Proven experience presenting confidently to senior clients, stakeholders and boards
Desirable:
* Chartered status with a recognised fire safety or construction-related professional body
* Experience of digital fire safety compliance systems and/or working within public sector or regulated framework environments
What We Offer
* An executive level salary and package with a performance-related bonus
* Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
* 1 paid volunteer day
* £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
* Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC
Why Axis CLC
Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know