Transport and Business Engagement Manager – London Fire Brigade

About the Role

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the LFB’s Protection team leading specialist staff whose focus is London’s transport system and how we engage with business to promote fire safety engagement and improvement. We are seeking a technical fire safety professional to lead a dedicated team in ensuring fire safety compliance across London’s transport networks and business partnerships. This pivotal role involves shaping policies, fostering strategic collaborations, and supporting innovation in fire safety.

Your work will directly contribute to making London safer by shaping our improving the LFB’s business engagement, designing policies, building strategic partnerships, and identifying emerging risks. The role has four primary areas of responsibility: Primary Authority partnerships, Business Engagement, Transport Fire Safety, and Alternative Fuels. You will be responsible for promoting safety standards in accordance with key legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 2009, and Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014.

What We’re Looking For

We need a professional with knowledge of fire safety legislation and experience of developing policies and managing partnerships.

While ideally, you’d have some knowledge of transport infrastructure risks and alternative fuels it is recognised this is a specialised area and as such this knowledge can be developed in post.

You will need the ability to communicate complex information clearly to various audiences. Team management/leadership experience is also essential

What matters most, is that we’re seeking a passionate, technical professional committed to enhancing London’s safety through collaboration and forward-thinking solutions.

As the Transport and Business Engagement Manager, you will develop and implement policies for Business Engagement thorough out London, Primary Authority Partnerships under the Enterprise Act 2016. You’ll create strategies that align with our Community Risk Management Plan and Mayoral objectives, while monitoring new risks like lithium-ion batteries and liquefied natural gas. A major part of your role will involve representing LFB at industry events, delivering presentations, and building relationships with businesses, councils and internal teams.

You will oversee fire risk assessments for transport infrastructure including tunnels, railway stations and Airports, ensuring compliance across all projects. The role requires you to serve as our Fire Safety Alternative Fuels Lead, staying up to date with technological developments while prioritising safety. You’ll manage a team, monitor budgets, and identify training needs while upholding our equality and safety policies.

Eligibility

In terms of qualifications, applicants should hold a minimum of a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (or actively working towards a Level 4 Diploma). However, applicants with equivalent fire-related qualifications or experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.