Corporate Fire Safety Advisor

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Corporate Fire Safety Advisor

Salary: £58,899 - £66,693
Grade: H
Reporting to: Corporate Health and Safety Manager
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 3^rd May

About us:

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we put communities at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to safety, resilience, and high-quality public services drives how we manage our buildings and protect the people who use them.

Our Corporate Health & Safety Team plays a vital role in ensuring that fire safety standards are not only met but continuously improved across a diverse and high-profile estate. This is your opportunity to help shape and influence fire safety at a strategic level within one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.

About the Role:

As our Corporate Fire Safety Advisor, you’ll be the Council’s subject matter expert on fire risk management across corporate buildings and activities.

• Lead on fire risk assessment reviews, validation, and audit programmes in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9997
• Drive continuous improvement using the Plan, Do, Check, Act model
• Provide technical fire safety advice on new builds, refurbishments, and remedial works
• Support and shape fire strategies, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Deliver engaging fire safety training and coordinate fire drills and emergency exercises
• Draft, implement, monitor and improve fire safety arrangements and procedures across the corporate estate
• Report on compliance and risk to senior management and leadership to strengthen assurance on fire safety performance
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and partners such as Building Control and the London Fire Brigade
• Play a key role in ensuring compliance with Building Regulations (Part B) and the Council’s enhanced standards

This is a highly visible role where you’ll influence decision-making, support major projects, and help embed a strong fire safety culture across the organisation.

About you:

You’re a confident and credible fire safety professional who can balance technical expertise with practical delivery.

• A Level 4/5 fire safety qualification and professional membership (e.g. GIFireE or equivalent)
• Experience in multi-site fire safety management and complex building environments
• Strong knowledge of fire risk assessments, auditing, and fire safety systems
• The ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience contributing to fire strategy development and capital projects
• Excellent communication, training, and influencing skills
• Just as important are your behaviours. You will demonstrate:
• A commitment to putting communities first
• Integrity, respect, and collaboration in everything you do
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to challenge and improve

The Process:

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are working in partnership with Chris Macdonald at Hammond Clarke to manage this recruitment process. For more information, please contact Chris on cm@hc-exec.co.uk or 0203 762 2207.

Closing date: Sunday 3^rd May