Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) – Worcestershire
We are currently working with a Council in Worcestershire who are looking for a dynamic and experienced Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to join their Corporate and Maintained Schools estates team.
This is a temporary, full-time role working across a diverse and complex property portfolio—ranging from corporate HQs to school buildings—where you'll act as the Council’s competent person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Location: Worcester / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £36 per hour Umbrella LTD / £29 PAYE
Hours: 35 per week
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage fire compliance across the entire WCC corporate and school portfolio.
* Act as the Council’s “Responsible Person (Fire)” under the Fire Safety Order.
* Oversee fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, and delivery of remedial works.
* Ensure contractor and supply chain compliance, performance, and KPI delivery.
* Investigate fire-related incidents and ensure lessons learned are captured.
* Support the management of non-fire statutory compliance in maintained schools.
* Prepare reports, contract briefs, and compliance strategies for internal stakeholders.
* Deliver training and promote a positive fire safety culture across the estate.
We’re Looking For:
* Substantial experience in managing large-scale fire compliance or property contracts.
* Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation including RRFSO 2005.
* Experience delivering contracts across a wide and varied estate (100+ sites).
* Skilled in performance reporting, contractor oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
* Strong project/programme management and excellent communication skills.
* Confident working with both in-house teams and external consultants.
* Able to travel across the county and attend meetings out of hours when required.
Essential:
* Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent recognised qualification.
* Level 6 qualification (or equivalent compensatory experience).
* Experience managing statutory compliance and remedial programmes.
* Ability to lead in a matrix environment with strong contract management focus.
Desirable:
* NEBOSH or IOSH accredited.
* Understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and construction project delivery.
* Experience working in a local government environment.
If interested please feel free to get in touch via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk or Ask for James Glover at Service Care on 01772 208967