Head of Compliance

I'm currently working with a fire protection company with the crucial hire a Head of Compliance to join them on a permanent basis.

Head of Compliance

65,000 - 75,000 per annum

Location: Essex

Full time office/ site

This role will be responsible for ensuring the company's fire protection services and operations adhere to UK regulations, industry standards, and best practices and will involve monitoring compliance with fire safety legislation, reviewing internal processes, conducting audits, maintaining certifications and certification records and promoting a culture of safety and quality across the business and leading continuous improvement in fire safety compliance.

Duties:

• Ensure company compliance with latest UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations (Approved Document B), and appropriate BS standards including developing and implementing processes/procedures as may be required.
• Monitor and support adherence to third-party certification schemes such as BM Trada and IFC Certification.
• Conduct internal audits of all fire safety work to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Deliver or arrange compliance training for all staff on topics such as fire safety law, installation standards and requirements, and health & safety including all on-site engineers and operatives.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven track-record working in either construction industry compliance or fire protection industry, or with Local Authorities or Housing Associations
• Strong understanding of passive fire protection systems and installation practices.
• Strong knowledge of construction and fire safety codes and standards
• IFE Membership or qualifications
• IFC and BM Trada or similar third-party scheme knowledge
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Interviews will happen in June via Teams and in person.

Please get in contact with me for more details.