Compliance Manager Fire Lead

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Worcester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Councils 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.

Required Skills:

A level 6 qualification or equivalent compensatory experience

Required Education:

Qualifications: You must hold a Post-Graduate qualification in Town Planning and have membership of or be eligible for the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

1 year contract with a local authoritySummaryThis 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 con...