The Role
We are recruiting a Head of Fire Safety & Compliance to lead fire safety strategy and compliance across a large residential housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for ensuring buildings meet all fire safety and regulatory requirements. You will lead specialist teams, manage multi-million-pound budgets, oversee contractors, and provide assurance to senior leadership that residents' homes are safe and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the Responsible Person for fire safety across the organisation
* Lead and manage a specialist fire safety and compliance team
* Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including RRFSO 2005
* Develop, implement, and review fire safety policies and procedures
* Manage annual budgets of £3m-£12m, ensuring value for money
* Oversee procurement, contract performance, and contractor management
* Provide regular compliance and risk reports to senior leadership and board
* Lead implementation of new legislation and regulatory change
* Manage responses to serious incidents, escalations, and emergencies
* Work closely with internal teams on new developments and asset strategy
* Represent the organisation with regulators and industry bodies
About You
* Proven experience in a senior fire safety or compliance leadership role
* Strong background in residential housing, social housing, or regulated environments
* Experienced in managing large budgets and complex contracts
* Confident operating at executive and board level
* Strong people leader with excellent stakeholder management skills
* In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Recognised professional qualification in fire safety or health & safety
* (e.g. NEBOSH, FPA, FIA or equivalent)
* Extensive knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
* Experience leading change in response to new legislation
* Strong contract management experience (JCT / NEC or similar)
Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.
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