Compliance Manager (Fire Lead)

Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) – Worcestershire
We are currently working with a Council in Worcestershire who are looking for a dynamic and experienced Compliance Manager (Fire Lead) to join their Corporate and Maintained Schools estates team.
This is a temporary, full-time role working across a diverse and complex property portfolio—ranging from corporate HQs to school buildings—where you\’ll act as the Council’s competent person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Location: Worcester / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £36 per hour Umbrella LTD / £29 PAYE
Hours: 35 per week
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage fire compliance across the entire WCC corporate and school portfolio.
• Act as the Council’s “Responsible Person (Fire)” under the Fire Safety Order.
• Oversee fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, and delivery of remedial works.
• Ensure contractor and supply chain compliance, performance, and KPI delivery.
• Investigate fire-related incidents and ensure lessons learned are captured.
• Support the management of non-fire statutory compliance in maintained schools.
• Prepare reports, contract briefs, and compliance strategies for internal stakeholders.
• Deliver training and promote a positive fire safety culture across the estate.

We’re Looking For:

• Substantial experience in managing large-scale fire compliance or property contracts.
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation including RRFSO 2005.
• Experience delivering contracts across a wide and varied estate (100+ sites).
• Skilled in performance reporting, contractor oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project/programme management and excellent communication skills.
• Confident working with both in-house teams and external consultants.
• Able to travel across the county and attend meetings out of hours when required.

Essential:

• Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Level 6 qualification (or equivalent compensatory experience).
• Experience managing statutory compliance and remedial programmes.
• Ability to lead in a matrix environment with strong contract management focus.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH or IOSH accredited.
• Understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and construction project delivery.
• Experience working in a local government environment.

If interested please feel free to get in touch via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk or Ask for James Glover at Service Care on 01772 208967