Description

• Provide authoritative fire safety advice and assurance to Senior Leaders and Heads of Department, including leadership in the resolution of fire-related issues and incidents. 
• Ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and applicable codes of practice across resort operations.  
• Act as the principal point of contact with the Fire & Rescue Service, enforcing authorities, insurers, and other external stakeholders on fire safety matters. 

• Undertake, review, and monitor fire risk assessments across a diverse range of building types, ensuring risks are appropriately managed, documented, and actioned. 
• Undertake site-specific fire risk assessments support licensing requirements for caravan parks (where applicable) 
• Establish and maintain a structured programme of inspections, audits, and assurance activities, providing confidence to senior management. 

• Provide strategic oversight of fire safety systems and equipment, ensuring they remain operational, compliant, and effectively maintained. 
• Lead the monitoring, analysis, and mitigation of fire alarm performance, including unwanted fire alarm activations and system reliability trends. 
• Oversee the performance, competence, and compliance of external contractors delivering fire safety systems and services. 

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous review of company fire safety policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Provide management and assurance over fire safety training arrangements and drills, ensuring relevant personnel are competent and appropriately trained. 
• Promote a positive fire safety culture and consistent application of best practice across all resort teams. 

• Provide fire safety leadership for capital projects, including new builds, refurbishments, and alterations, ensuring fire safety principles are embedded from design through to delivery. 
• Advise on fire safety implications relating to building structure, fabric, services, and maintenance activities. 

• Prepare and present periodic and annual fire safety performance reports, identifying key risks, trends, and strategic improvement opportunities for senior leadership teams. 
• Lead the identification, investigation, and resolution of fire safety non-compliances, ensuring effective escalation, corrective action, and learning. 
• Support the development of team through mentoring and professional guidance. 
  Maintain professional competence through ongoing awareness of emerging legislation, guidance, and technology. 

KPIs

• Fire Safety Compliance 
• Fire Evacuation Plans and Execution 
• Continuous review of company fire safety policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Fire safety budget on BAU and capital spend 
• Reduced incidents 
• Proactive Fire Safety Management 

About You

• Diploma-level qualification (or equivalent) in Fire Safety. 
• Professional membership of a recognised fire safety body (e.g. Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), at an appropriate grade) is desirable but not essential. 
• Demonstrable experience in fire safety management, preferably within the leisure, tourism, or hospitality sector but not essential.  
• Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice. 
• Understanding of project delivery, budgetary control / constraints, and the commercial impact of fire safety decisions. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior level. 
• Competent IT and communication skills for report writing and communicating with all tiers of employment and external bodies.  
• A team player, credible, proactive, and confident professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. 
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage risk. 
• Balanced decision-maker, capable of aligning compliance requirements with operational and commercial realities. 
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional best practice. 

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