Fire Safety Business Partner in City of London

Job description

Fire Safety Business Partner

North west London

Permanent

£55,000 - £65,000

Are you a fire safety expert ready to shape the future of safety in a large, complex, and evolving transport organisation?

We’re seeking a Fire Safety Business Partner to join a newly established SHEQ function within a major UK transport operator. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic safety direction across a high-risk, unionised environment — including hydrogen and electric vehicle technologies.

About the Business

This organisation operates a large fleet across multiple depots in London and beyond, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees. Backed by a global parent company, it is undergoing significant transformation, with a renewed focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability.

The Role

As the Fire Safety Business Partner, you’ll be the subject matter expert for all fire-related safety matters across a diverse estate. You’ll work closely with the SHEQ leadership team to:

• Conduct complex fire risk assessments across shared-use and high-risk premises.
• Provide expert advice on fire legislation, chemical safety, and workplace fire risks.
• Support statutory compliance (e.g. Legionella, slips/trips/falls, DSE).
• Plan for emerging risks, including hydrogen vehicle safety.
• Represent the business in internal and external safety forums.
• Contribute to the development of a forward-thinking SHEQ strategy.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a dedicated fire safety professional. You might be an ex-firefighter or someone with a deep background in fire risk management across high-risk sectors like transport, construction, or large estates.

Essential experience:

• Proven expertise in workplace fire safety and fire risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of UK fire legislation.
• Ideally experienced working in unionised, operationally complex environments.
• Fire Safety Management related qualification - level 4 or above
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive cultural change.
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028606

Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com | 07725258687

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English