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Head of Fire Safety

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 60484.00 - 73058.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 24, 2026

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We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Fire Safety to provide strategic leadership for fire safety management and compliance across the University of the Arts London (UAL). As the University's competent lead adviser, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering fire safety strategy, ensuring robust compliance, and safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and visitors across our diverse estate. Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will develop and implement our Fire Safety Management System and Fire Strategy, lead governance and assurance, and build a culture of excellence in fire safety across UAL. You will advise on major capital projects, oversee our fire risk assessment programme, and lead responses to regulatory matters and incidents, ensuring we meet and exceed statutory obligations. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the strategic direction, policy and culture of fire safety across one of the world's most renowned creative universities, influencing ambitious projects and environments where our community can flourish.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide strategic leadership for fire safety management and compliance
  • shape and deliver fire safety strategy
  • ensure robust compliance
  • safeguard health, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and visitors
  • develop and implement Fire Safety Management System and Fire Strategy
  • lead governance and assurance
  • build a culture of excellence in fire safety
  • advise on major capital projects
  • oversee fire risk assessment programme
  • lead responses to regulatory matters and incidents

Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in fire risk assessment
  • membership of a relevant professional body (such as IFSM)
  • deep knowledge of current fire legislation, including the Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act
  • strong technical expertise across both passive and active fire safety systems
  • influential and confident leader
  • ability to build trusted relationships and guide senior colleagues
  • ability to communicate complex technical requirements
  • experienced people manager with ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team

Nice to have

Experience working within a large, complex or multi-site organisation

What we offer

  • Living Wage employer
  • Disability Confident Scheme
  • membership of Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers

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