Head of Fire Safety

Head of Fire Safety

Location:Flexible, UK (with travel)

Salary:Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract:Permanent, Full-Time

About Anchor

Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Resident & Building Safety team is committed to ensuring fire safety compliance, protecting residents through adherence to the Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Fire Safety to lead Anchor's fire safety programme, acting as the Fire Safety SME. Reporting to the Director of Resident & Building Safety, you will ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, oversee fire risk assessments (FRAs), and embed a compliance-first and customer-first culture.

This role involves technical leadership, resident engagement, and collaboration with contractors and regulators to maintain safe environments for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Fire Safety SME, overseeing FRAs, compartmentation surveys, fire door inspections, and alarm testing.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies, ensuring alignment with regulations and best practice.
• Commission and manage contracts for FRAs, remedial works, and fire safety services, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Lead resident communication on fire safety measures, addressing concerns empathetically.
• Investigate fire safety incidents, liaising with Fire and Rescue Services, HSE, and other regulators.
• Manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in fire safety compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

About You

You are an experienced leader with expertise in fire safety compliance. You bring:

• Deep knowledge of the Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and FRA methodologies.
• Senior leadership experience managing FRAs, remedial works, and contractor procurement.
• Strong leadership, resident engagement, and risk management skills, with the ability to conduct site inspections and incident investigations.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, IFE Membership, or substantial experience with a commitment to achieve qualifications.
• A Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above) or willingness to work towards it, and a full, clean UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

Join Anchor and lead critical fire safety initiatives to protect our residents. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to drive fire safety compliance in a values-driven organisation.
• Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
• A chance to make a significant impact on resident safety and service quality.

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

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Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.