Job Description

The Role

Post: Transport and Business Engagement Manager Salary: 54,332 per annum plus a market rate supplement for eligible candidates, currently set at a maximum of 10% additional on top of the base salary. Grade: FRS F Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered). Location: This post is based at LFB HQ, 169 Union Street, with some flexibility to work from home / remotely, subject to agreement and needs of the service. Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 14 July 2025. From specialist support staff to education and fire prevention, enforcing regulations to answering 999 calls, we're a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country. What's more, we are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world protecting people and property from 102 stations across the 1587 square kilometres of Greater London. Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London. About the Role A rare opportunity has arisen to join the London Fire Brigade'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. The London Fire Brigade is seeking a dynamic Transport and Business Engagement Manager 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 driving innovation in fire safety. The role has four primary areas of responsibility: Primary Authority partnerships, Business Engagement, Transport Fire Safety, and Alternative Fuels. Your work will directly contribute to making London safer by shaping our improving the LFBs business engagement, designing policies, building strategic partnerships, and identifying emerging risks. 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. Key Responsibilities As the Transport and Business Engagement Manager, you will develop and implement policies for 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. Why Join Us? We offer competitive salaries, excellent pension benefits, and flexible working arrangements. You'll have access to professional development opportunities while working alongside experts in fire safety and emergency response. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Eligibility

What We're Looking For We need someone with knowledge of fire safety legislation and experience developing policies and managing partnerships. You should understand transport infrastructure risks and alternative fuels, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to various audiences. Team management experience is essential, along with experience of budget oversight. A minimum of a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (or actively working toward a Level 4 Diploma). Candidates with equivalent qualifications or experience are encouraged to apply and will receive support to achieve this certification in role. Membership with the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA), support will be provided to obtain this if needed. What matters most, is that we're seeking a passionate, innovative professional committed to enhancing London's safety through collaboration and forward-thinking solutions.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1 Online application, CV and cover letter (see instructions below). To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. If you have a minimum of a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent qualification, please upload a copy of your qualification. If you don't have a qualification but have equivalent experience, you will be able to provide evidence of your experience when completing your application form. Cover letter requirements: Within your cover letter please provide one or two examples of: 1) How have you effectively engaged stakeholders such as local businesses, emergency services, and community groups to strengthen fire safety awareness, ensuring collaborative risk reduction and compliance? 2) In what ways have you applied key legislation, such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or transport-specific regulations? 3) What approaches have you taken to align internal teams and external partners on shared objectives, ensuring clear communication and accountability? 4) How you led a team through a difficult situation? What specific actions did you take to support your team, and how did you keep staff motivated and engaged during this time? Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted. Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form. Stage 2 The assessment process will consist of: o Structured Interview and a written assessment Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 21st July 2025 at the Brigade Headquarters (Union Street). Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade o 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays o Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave) o Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year o Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave o Flexible working including work from home 60% o Free access to the Brigade gym o Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers o Free counselling o Season ticket loans o Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups o Contributory pension scheme o Cycle to work scheme o Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts o Opportunity to access affordable accommodation In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Job Reference: FRS01258