Fire Safety Manager in London, London

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety professional to lead fire safety operations across the Royal Household's London Estate.

Based at Buckingham Palace, you'll be responsible for the strategic leadership, management and continuous improvement of fire safety across a diverse and historic portfolio that includes Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Kensington Palace, The Royal Mews, The King's Gallery and Marlborough House.

As Fire Safety Manager, you will lead all aspects of fire prevention, protection, preparedness and emergency response across the London Estate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing and managing a team of Fire Safety and Access Officers and Fire Safety Coordinator. 
• Overseeing the operation, maintenance and development of fire detection, alarm and control systems.
• Managing fire risk assessments, fire safety policies, procedures and compliance programmes.
• Supporting major estate projects, including large-scale fire systems replacement and refurbishment programmes.
• Leading responses to incidents, investigations, emergency planning and evacuation exercises.
• Managing operational budgets and ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Promoting a proactive fire safety culture across the estate through training, engagement and awareness initiatives.

About you

You'll be an experienced fire safety leader with strong technical expertise, excellent judgement and the ability to lead teams in a complex operational environment.

You'll bring:

• A recognised Fire Safety Management qualification.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as IFSM or FPA.
• Extensive experience managing fire safety compliance programmes.
• Strong knowledge of fire legislation, fire risk assessments and fire strategies.
• Significant experience with fire detection and alarm systems.
• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, training and compliance frameworks.
• Experience within large estates, heritage buildings, public venues, complex commercial environments or high-profile properties would be highly advantageous.