Fire Safety Business Partner

Department: Health and Safety | Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW | Salary: £58,000 | Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri, 9:00am‑5:30pm) | Contract: Permanent

Job Responsibilities

• Lead on fire risk assessment actions, ensuring identified risks are addressed effectively.
• Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation and standards, including the Building Safety Act 2024.
• Support colleagues to implement practical and compliant fire safety solutions across the estate.
• Review and develop fire safety policies and procedures.
• Design and deliver engaging fire safety training programmes.
• Carry out fire safety inspections and audits, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain fire prevention and emergency evacuation plans across all sites.
• Investigate fire‑related incidents and alarm activations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with Estates and Capital Projects teams to ensure fire safety is embedded within refurbishment and development projects.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors and external authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety or equivalent.
• Experience in a fire safety role within a complex organisation, ideally within healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2024, British Standards and associated guidance.
• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments, inspections and audits.
• Experience developing fire safety policies, procedures and emergency plans.
• Experience designing and delivering fire safety training.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Experience working collaboratively with Estates, Capital Projects and Health and Safety teams.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach and excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• Life insurance – cover worth four times your salary.
• Private medical cover – fast‑track access once probation is complete.
• Pension – matched scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Employee assistance programme – support for stress and practical guidance.
• Blue Light Card – thousands of discounts on retail, travel and leisure.
• Cycle‑to‑work incentive – tax‑free benefits and greener commute.
• Electric car scheme – affordable switch to an eco‑friendly vehicle.
• Subsidised staff restaurant – a variety of healthy meals.
• Recognition programme – celebrate achievements with the team.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for this role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess any previous criminal convictions.