Fire Safety Officer

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to take ownership of fire safety compliance across a large, fast-paced resort environment, helping to protect guests, team members and property while influencing how fire safety is managed across the wider business.

Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, contractors and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of fire safety compliance while supporting both day-to-day resort operations and future development projects., As Resort Fire Safety Manager, you will provide expert advice and leadership on all aspects of fire safety across the resort., Leading fire safety compliance across a diverse operational resort.
- Carrying out, reviewing and managing fire risk assessments across multiple building types.
- Ensuring compliance with UK Fire Safety legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant codes of practice.
- Managing statutory inspections, fire safety audits and compliance assurance programmes.
- Overseeing fire alarm systems, fire safety equipment and maintenance programmes to ensure continued legal compliance.
- Monitoring fire alarm performance, investigating false alarms and identifying opportunities to improve system reliability.
- Acting as the key liaison with Fire & Rescue Services, insurers, enforcement authorities and other external stakeholders.
- Managing the performance and compliance of external contractors delivering fire safety services.
- Supporting refurbishment projects, new developments and alterations by providing specialist fire safety guidance.
- Developing, reviewing and implementing fire safety policies, procedures and best practice.
- Delivering fire safety training, emergency drills and promoting a positive fire safety culture throughout the resort.
- Producing reports, providing expert advice to senior leaders and supporting informed operational decision-making.

We're keen to hear from experienced fire safety professionals who have a genuine passion for protecting people, property and business operations.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience within a Fire Safety Management, Fire Risk or Fire Compliance role.
- Strong knowledge of UK Fire Safety legislation, Building Regulations and British Standards.
- Experience carrying out and reviewing fire risk assessments.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders, operational teams and external agencies.
- Excellent communication, organisation and report writing skills.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance compliance, operational needs and commercial priorities.
- Experience managing fire safety systems, statutory compliance programmes and contractor performance.
- Experience supporting refurbishment, capital or construction projects would be advantageous.
- A recognised Fire Safety qualification or relevant professional experience. Membership of organisations such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates working towards professional qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience within hospitality, leisure, tourism, facilities management, healthcare, education or other complex operational environments would be highly desirable.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise will genuinely influence safety, compliance and operational excellence within one of the UK's leading leisure businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

Box Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading leisure and holiday resort operators to recruit an experienced Resort Fire Safety Manager.

Salary up to £45,000
Permanent, Full-Time Position
Senior Leadership Opportunity
Excellent Company Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development
Varied, Fast-Paced Resort Environment
Opportunity to Influence Fire Safety Strategy Across a Leading UK Leisure Business