Active Fire Safety Lead
Company: Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP)
Salary: from £62,770 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: London, TW11 8GT
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits including:
- Pension payments doubled by us, up to a maximum of 11.3%
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced family leave
- Simply Health level 5 healthcare plan
- Generous annual wellbeing allowance
Hybrid/flexible working
Our full list of benefits can be found further down this page.
Who we’re looking for:
As part of our Compliance and Investment team, you'll lead the delivery of active fire safety programmes, ensuring systems are inspected, maintained and replaced effectively. You'll manage contractors, compliance activities and investment programmes, helping to keep our customers safe and homes compliant.
You’ll act as our technical lead for active fire systems, providing specialist advice on fire alarm, emergency lighting and smoke control systems. You’ll be confident, reviewing inspection reports, certifications and technical recommendations, knowing when to challenge recommendations and ensure actions are taken while managing compliance risks. You will provide assurance that records, certifications and evidence are accurate and readily available for audits, inspections and regulatory reviews.
You will have significant experience managing active fire safety systems, compliance contracts or maintenance programmes within social housing, residential property or a similarly regulated environment. You'll have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and industry standards, alongside the confidence to manage contractors, make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement. You'll be highly organised, collaborative and customer focused, with the ability to build effective relationships with a genuine commitment to keeping customers safe and delivering excellent outcomes.
Our values
- We know our stuff
- We make it happen
- We care
Closing date: 22 November
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Active Fire Safety Lead in London employer: Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP)
Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth in a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on community impact, RHP offers hybrid working options, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the housing sector while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic in vibrant London.
Contact Details:
Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) Recruitment Team
