Technical Head of Fire Safety

Role: Head of Technical Fire Safety

Location: London

Salary: Competitive Salary, & Benefits Package

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week)

Why FirstPort?

FirstPort, are on an ambitious journey to redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and professional residential property management company.

By joining us as a Head of Technical Fire Safety, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our vision:

• Impactful Work: You will directly support FirstPort's mission to elevate industry standards and provide an exceptional service to our customers.
• Professional Growth: With access to accredited training and development programmes, you will be empowered to reach your potential.
• Supportive Environment: We foster a culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way.
• A Future of Opportunity: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of residential property management in the UK.

At the core of everything we do are our leadership principles:

• Collaborative: We work together, combining expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers.
• Consistent: We deliver dependable results, building trust with customers and colleagues.
• Simple: We simplify the complex, ensuring our financial processes are straightforward and understood.
• Clear: We communicate with clarity, making information accessible and transparent to all stakeholders.

Your Role, Your Impact

As the Head of Technical Fire Safety is the organisation's Competent Person for fire safety providing the strategic oversight and intelligence relating to the fire safety of residential buildings, as well as compliance and management. The role provides fire engineering expertise and leadership in developing and implementing a Fire Safety Strategy that embeds a culture of proactive risk management and that the organization's duty holder obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a Fire Safety Strategy linked to corporate objectives
• Develop, review and revise all key fire safety documents for the organization (with support from the safety assurance team)
• Review Fire Safety Strategies as required
• Embed fire safety principles in all operational procedures.
• Provide regular Board-level reports, including fire safety KPIs and RAG-rated risk dashboards
• Act as the lead advisor on changes to fire safety legislation and technical standards
• Support/guide the preparation of technical fire safety compliance evidence for the Building Safety Regulator, including Safety Case Reports for higher-risk buildings
• Liaise with the Safety Assurance Team and provide technical fire safety advice and guidance where required
• Commission and manage specialist fire safety consultants and contractors for more complex work where appropriate
• Develop fire safety competence programs for operational teams
• Act as the organization's primary contact on fire safety matters for the Fire & Rescue Service and local authorities, including external enforcement authority liaison and challenge of Notices serviced with a view to appeal
• Be the single point of contact for the 5 larger clients
• Investigate Fire Safety incidents and provide higher level technical advice and guidance for prevention purposes
• Respond to fire safety emergencies providing higher level technical advice and guidance
• Work in conjunction with the Head of Fire Safety Compliance providing higher level technical advice and guidance in regard to maintaining the fire safety risk register
• Support operations and safety assurance business partners as required with higher level fire safety technical advice and guidance
• Review interim measures decision relating to Fire Safety system faults and Documents that advise interim measure maybe required

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in Fire Safety Engineering
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
• Over 15 years' experience in fire safety practice
• Hold relevant industry accreditations such as IFE, IFSM, CIOB, IWFM, RICS, TPI
• Experience in managing a team of Fire Safety practitioners
• Be passionate about fire safety and ensuring that homes under our management are safe for residents
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Excellent knowledge and understanding or Relevant Documents including
• Approved document B
• British standards ( n this role in particular BS9991/BS9991)
• The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety order 2005
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Fire Safety England Regulations 2022
• Building Safety Act 2022

What's in it for you?

Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We will provide you with the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depending on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pension contributions and life assurance. In addition, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you, and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health, including discounted gym membership for all colleagues.

Diversity

We're committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will ensure we make any adjustments that we can to support both through the recruitment and on-boarding process.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference we'd love to hear from you

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

Join us at FirstPort, where we not only manage properties but strive to lead and transform the industry. Together, we can make a difference – for our customers, our colleagues, and the future of residential property management in the UK.

Elevate your career. Reset the standard. Join FirstPort.