Fire Safety Business Partner

Fire Safety Business Partner

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
North west London
Permanent
£55,000 – £65,000

Are you a fire safety expert ready to shape the future of safety in a large, complex, and evolving transport organisation?

We\’re seeking a Fire Safety Business Partner to join a newly established SHEQ function within a major UK transport operator. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic safety direction across a high-risk, unionised environment – including hydrogen and electric vehicle technologies.

About the Business
This organisation operates a large fleet across multiple depots in London and beyond, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees. Backed by a global parent company, it is undergoing significant transformation, with a renewed focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability.

The Role

As the Fire Safety Business Partner, you\’ll be the subject matter expert for all fire-related safety matters across a diverse estate. You\’ll work closely with the SHEQ leadership team to:

Conduct complex fire risk assessments across shared-use and high-risk premises.
Provide expert advice on fire legislation, chemical safety, and workplace fire risks.
Support statutory compliance (e.g. legionella, slips/trips/falls, DSE).
Plan for emerging risks, including hydrogen vehicle safety.
Represent the business in internal and external safety forums.
Contribute to the development of a forward-thinking SHEQ strategy.

What We\’re Looking For
We\’re looking for a dedicated fire safety professional. You might be an ex-firefighter or someone with a deep background in fire risk management across high-risk sectors like transport, construction, or large estates.

Essential experience:

Proven expertise in workplace fire safety and fire risk assessments.
Strong understanding of UK fire legislation.
Ideally experienced working in unionised, operationally complex environments.
Fire Safety Management related qualification – level 4 or above
Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive cultural change.
Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites.

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