Head of Fire Safety

Lincoln Cornhill is proud to be partnering with a large reputable Housing Association who operate nationwide. They are looking to appoint a Head of Fire Safety on an interim contract for three months.This will be a full time, home based position with the requirement to travel to multiple sites across England three to four times a month. The rate is £650 per day, inside IR35, via an umbrella company.The range of duties which are covered include:Managing the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme for a nationwide portfolio of properties, ensuring statutory compliance, consistency of approach, and prioritisation of high-risk sitesControlling the full delivery process of FRAs, from commissioning through to monitoring, ensuring remedial works are promptly actioned, tracked, and completed to required standardsExercising a strong understanding of Building Safety legislation, including the preparation and application of Building Safety Case Reports, to support compliance and assurance activitiesManaging fire door inspections and wider fire safety inspections, ensuring accurate reporting, effective contractor performance, and timely resolution of any identified issuesExperience required:Extensive experience in managing Fire Risk Assessment programmes across a large or complex property portfolio (ideally nationwide or multi-site)A background in developing and implementing Building Safety Case Reports and associated compliance documentationPractical experience in managing fire door inspections, fire stopping, cladding works, and other fire safety-related projectsTrack record in leading or managing fire safety teams, including setting objectives, performance monitoring, and professional developmentExperience in developing fire safety policies, procedures, and training to embed compliance across an organisationSkills, knowledge and expertise required:Proven track record of overseeing the delivery of remedial works arising from FRAs, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and safety standardsStrong knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations, and guidance (e.g. Regulatory Reform [Fire Safety] Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022)Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, inspections, and assurance checks on fire safety systems and worksBackground in liaising with regulators (e.g. Fire and Rescue Service, Building Safety Regulator) and external contractorsWorking hours:37 hours per weekMonday – FridayNational site visits required three to four days a monthHome based rolePlease note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.For further information on the vacancy or to enquire about other suitable posts please email rbirbeck@If this position is not for you, but you know of someone who may be suitable please pass on our contact details.At Lincoln Cornhill Executive we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Created: 2025-09-05