Compliance Manager Fire Lead

Posted 17 October 2025
Salary 30.68
LocationWorcester WR1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Interim & Executive Management
ReferenceRQ1626008

Job description

1 year contract with a local authority

Summary
  • This role involves orchestrating, administering, and managing a Fire compliance program in alignment with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The position ensures that council Corporate and Maintained School premises are maintained in a safe condition, minimizing risks as much as reasonably practicable for the Council as the principal duty holder.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the qualified, competent person and principal contact for all Fire compliance matters across the WCC Corporate and Maintained School portfolio.
  • Monitor, report, advise, and support school staff in delivering non-Fire statutory compliances across assigned premises.
  • Ensure ongoing Fire risk assessments and reviews are conducted at recommended intervals, addressing any remedial actions in a timely manner, and maintaining appropriate records.
  • Coordinate Fire compliance and construction activities to adhere to the Council's Fire policy and management requirements.
  • Evaluate service providers' performance against KPIs and other targets, addressing any under-performance.
  • Fulfill the role of Responsible Person Fire as per WCC Fire policy requirements.
  • Prepare detailed financial and performance-related bids, reports, and schedules of work, presenting these to senior managers, heads of departments, directors, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Provide specialist support and training to WCC staff involved in Fire management.
Essential Experience 
  • Substantial experience in managing large-scale Fire Contracts (typically 100+ diverse premises) or similar areas such as construction or property.
  • Proven track record in the end-to-end management of major Fire contracts.
  • Extensive experience in liaison, negotiation, engagement, and communication with key organizations regarding critical decisions and actions.
  • Significant experience in contract management and managing contractors.
  • Experience in managing statutory compliance performance.
Essential Qualifications
  • Level 6 qualification or equivalent compensatory experience.
  • Current Diploma in Fire Safety or comparable industry-recognized qualifications.
  • Expert knowledge of RRFO 2005 and associated statutory compliance regulations and legislation.
  • Proficient in maximizing resources and managing budgets effectively in a commercially focused and financially disciplined environment.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  • Hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week based in the Worcester office.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.