About Us
Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.
Purpose of the Role
The ideal candidate will have combined a progressive career within the fire service, culminating in a leadership role (e.g. Watch Commander), with commercial experience gained in the Hospitality, Retail, Property, or Facilities sector. As the Fire Safety conscience for Stonegate, the Fire Safety Manager will regularly make recommendations that are legally compliant, financially astute, and aligned with our “We invest wisely” company value.
Stonegate Group operates three Business Models: Managed (439), Craft Union/Operator model (655), and Pub Partners/Leased and Tenanted (circa 3000). The primary focus areas across each Business Model are:
* Regulatory compliance
* Authority interface
* Technical oversight
While direct experience of one or more of our business models would be advantageous, the ability to differentiate between each model is vital to ensure a proportionate level of support. The role requires balancing reactive tasks (investigating fires) with proactive initiatives (championing preventative measures), managing a heavy workload, and responding to serious fires nationwide, including required traveling and overnight stays.
Duties And Responsibilities
* Oversee statutory fire compliance, including Planned Maintenance Visits, and work closely with the Head of Compliance (Property)
* Act as Subject Matter Expert, providing technical advice to contractors and facility managers
* Manage the statutory notice tracker to ensure all notices are dealt with promptly, cost‑effectively, and legally while limiting pub closures and avoiding prosecution
* Lead the development and maintenance of the Fire Safety dashboard as part of a risk‑based approach, collating and analysing data from fire risk assessments, NSF third‑party audits, area/regional manager checks, late‑night audits, statutory notices, and prior incidents
* Serve as the primary contact across all three business models, informing the company of changing legislation and fire safety trends
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Ideally a progressive fire service career combined with commercial experience as a Fire Safety Manager in Hospitality, Retail, Property or Facilities
* SFJ Level 3 certificate in fire safety or equivalent
* Level 4 diploma in fire safety for complex premises, including licensed premises, BS9999 and Building Regulations
* Affiliation with an accredited industry‑recognised safety body
* Balanced, results‑driven attitude committed to continuous improvement
* Strong networking skills, particularly with enforcing authorities, third parties and Primary Authority
* Project management experience, leading value‑adding and cost‑benefit projects (e.g., low‑cost capacity opportunities)
* Ability to communicate at all levels from pub teams and managers to operators, publicans, departmental colleagues, the leadership team and board members
* Administrative skills, supporting “self‑serve” methodology and prioritising work using an Eisenhower‑style matrix
* Experience auditing and assessing fire risk in simple and complex premises
* Experience compiling case files and providing expert witness statements under the Fire Safety Order
* Experience advising on architects’ and building plans in partnership with project managers
* Experience writing technical documents, e.g., specs and standards for fire safety systems
* Current driving licence; national travel required
What Makes Stonegate a Great Place to Work
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year
* Bonus Scheme
* Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
* Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
* Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks and VIP entry across our Managed Estate
* Life Assurance with access to Help @ Hand
* Early pay via Stream
* Stonegate Xtra portal with a wide range of high‑street discounts and offers
* Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
* Award‑winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any necessary support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us at hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk.
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