Fire Safety & Compliance Manager in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Fire Safety & Compliance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Fire Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and oversee fire safety and statutory compliance across a diverse property portfolio.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that the organisation meets its legal, regulatory and statutory obligations in relation to building safety, resident protection, and property compliance.

The postholder will lead the development and delivery of effective compliance strategies, ensuring a structured, proactive and risk-based approach to managing safety across property assets in line with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities will include overseeing key compliance areas such as fire safety, gas safety, electrical safety, water hygiene, asbestos management and lift safety. The role will ensure that compliance activities are completed within required timescales, supported by accurate records, effective monitoring and appropriate evidence.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for strengthening governance arrangements, monitoring performance, managing risks and promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

The role will involve working collaboratively with operational teams, asset management, capital investment teams, contractors and external partners to ensure that compliance requirements are embedded within property management, maintenance and service delivery. The postholder may also provide specialist fire safety and compliance advice across other property portfolios as required.