Fire Safety Manager

Fire Safety & Security Manager

Location: UK-wide (with regular travel)Industry: Leading Retail Entertainment Business

Package: £50,000 per annum + company car (mid range) + fuel card + bonus

Are you an experienced fire safety professional ready to take ownership of safety standards across a diverse and expanding national estate?A leading retail entertainment business is seeking a proactive Fire Safety & Security Manager to safeguard its nationwide venues, champion compliance, and elevate safety culture across the organisation.

This is a key role with high visibility-perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, strategic thinking, and hands-on influence.

What makes this a great role?

• A manager that offers you a lot of autonomy and doesn't micro-manage
• This is not a desk job so you can have full control of your diary and whereabouts
• Surrounded by a very good and collaborative team
• This is a role where you can make a huge impact
• Can add a lot of value with the security element being added to the role

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Construction & Facilities, you will act as the company's Designated Person for Fire Safety, ensuring that all sites comply with legal requirements, internal standards, and best practice.

You will lead, shape, and continuously improve fire safety processes across the estate, while working collaboratively with external specialists, internal teams, and senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across the estate and implement all required remedial or preventative actions within delegated budgets.
• Lead and manage FRA tabletop reviews, ensuring consistent fire safety compliance across all sites.
• Strategically manage fire and security contractors to drive efficiency, best working practice, and strong value for the business.
• Identify risks and hazards, reporting findings to senior management with clear recommendations to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Oversee the delivery of annual fire awareness training for all employees.
• Provide expert guidance to colleagues and external stakeholders on fire safety and security practices.
• Liaise with landlords, insurers, and Fire Officers to maintain strong, compliant, and collaborative relationships.

The ideal candidate

• Must have a strong background in fire safety and HSE

• Experience as a Fire Officer within HM Fire Service, military, or industrial environments is desirable
• Must hold relevant fire safety qualifications such as NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, FPA Level 4 or above, or equivalent
• In-depth understanding of relevant fire safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience of conducting FRAs.
• Practical, hands-on approach to issue identification and resolution.
• Strong experience with tendering, procurement, contractor and supplier management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why Join this company?

You'll be stepping into an influential role within a dynamic, growing retail entertainment business. Your expertise will directly shape how our estate stays safe, compliant, and operational-while giving you opportunities to innovate, improve, and leave a lasting impact.

Do you hesitate and apply today