Overview

Location: North West London | Salary: £55-60K + travel allowance + TfL pass + private medical + 25 days holiday + benefits

We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Business Partner to provide expert leadership and assurance across a busy London transport operation. This is a key specialist role focused on strengthening fire safety compliance, reducing risk, and embedding a proactive fire safety culture across all sites and facilities.

Acting as the competent fire safety advisor, you will work closely with operational teams, managers and contractors to ensure statutory obligations are met and practical, effective fire safety solutions are in place. You will influence decision-making, deliver training and guidance, and support continuous improvement in fire prevention and emergency preparedness.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading fire safety compliance and providing technical advice across operational sites
  • Developing and implementing fire safety policies, procedures and management systems
  • Conducting fire risk and DSEAR assessments, audits and inspections
  • Delivering fire safety training and awareness programmes
  • Advising on alarms, detection systems, means of escape and emergency planning (PEEPs/GEEPS)
  • Supporting projects, contractors and CDM activities from a fire safety perspective
  • Liaising with fire authorities and regulators
  • Monitoring performance, reporting KPIs and leading incident investigations

About you:

You will hold a Level 4 Fire Safety qualification (or equivalent), with substantial experience managing fire risk in large, complex environments. You bring strong knowledge of fire legislation, excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Travel is required to sites across North West and West London and you will be eligible for a travel allowance is £3,000 per annum. You will also receive a staff TfL pass upon completion of 3 months of employment.  Full-time salary is based on 38 hour working week.