Head Of Fire Safety

Job Purpose The Head of Fire Safety leads the organization’s comprehensive fire safety strategy, ensuring the highest levels of protection for employees, assets, and operations. This senior leadership role prioritizes alignment with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards as the primary framework for fire prevention, protection, and life safety, in support of operational and regulatory requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Ensure Compliance to Rules and Regulations Ensures compliance with all relevant industry standards during all aspects of work Ensures all employees’ adherence to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Internal Rules, and Regulations at all times General Job Functions Leads the department’s strategic, operational, and financial management, including business planning, annual budgeting, and cost control for Fire & Safety Operations Provides strong leadership and people management, ensuring effective staffing, recruitment, development, and performance management of a high-performing Fire & Safety team Develops, implements, and oversees Fire & Safety policies, procedures, and operational frameworks covering administration, normal operations, and emergency operations Conducts and oversees fire risk assessments, incident investigations, and pre-incident planning, and provides formal reports and recommendations to management Oversees fire prevention and fire safety management programmes, ensuring compliance with local regulations, international standards (including NFPA), and organizational policies and procedures Directs all fire safety training activities, including training needs analysis, development of training plans, and execution of programmes Acts as Incident Controller/Commander during fire emergencies to mitigate risks to life, property, the environment, and business continuity, and ensures regular review and updating of emergency management plans Leads and oversees the design, review, installation, inspection, testing, and ma…