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City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Fire Safety Manager to lead and evolve Harrods’ fire safety culture, ensuring our world-famous store and estate remain safe, compliant, and exceptional. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of our customers, colleagues, and partners, this is a unique opportunity to shape the fire strategy for one of London’s most iconic destinations.
About the Role
The Fire Safety Manager will lead our dedicated Fire Safety Team and report to the Head of Fire, Health and Safety. Driving the development and implementation of Harrods’ fire safety strategy, the Fire Safety Manager will embed best practice, compliance, and a proactive approach to risk management across our estate. From overseeing fire risk assessments and inspections to managing the incident investigations, the Fire Safety Manager will ensure that fire safety standards are upheld and continuously improved.
Working closely with key stakeholders across operations, projects, and events, the Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for offering expert advice and guidance. The Fire Safety Manager will increase awareness and understanding of fire safety through engagement with stakeholders to positively influence behaviours and continuous improvement of fire safety across the organisation.
This role is fully on site, working 5 out of the 7 days a week. This role includes both late shift and weekend cover (1 in 6), and a degree of flexibility is required with some out-of-hour work occasionally necessary.
About You
You’ll be an accomplished fire safety professional with significant experience in large, complex environments. You will combine strong technical knowledge with exceptional communication and leadership skills, able to engage and influence at every level. You will be aware of latest legislation and codes of practice, able to speak to and drive continuous improvement and best practice.
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About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including an enhanced company pension, eligibility for a competitive bonus scheme, private medical insurance, 25 days’ holiday and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our Food Halls and restaurants), and a season ticket loan.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.
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Fire, Health and Safety Management (Manjit Sagoo)