Head of Product & Technical (Fire Systems)
Remote
Vacancy listed 30/07/2026
Application deadline 13/08/2026
Details
Head of Product & Technical (Fire Systems)
About the job

Location: Home-based with UK-wide travel
Salary: Up to £56,000.00 + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shape Standards. Drive Growth. Influence the Future of Fire Safety.

At NSI, we help protect people, property and businesses by providing trusted third-party certification services across the security and fire sectors.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Product & Technical (Fire Systems) to take ownership of our Fire Systems Approval Schemes, ensuring they remain technically robust, relevant and fully compliant with UKAS accreditation requirements.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with fire systems expertise who wants to make a wider impact across the industry. You'll combine technical leadership with business development, industry engagement, auditor development and scheme governance, acting as a visible ambassador for NSI across the UK.

The Opportunity
Reporting into the Technical team, you'll be responsible for the ongoing management, development and governance of NSI's Fire Systems certification schemes, while helping to grow our presence and influence within the fire sector.

You will:
  • Lead the technical management and continuous improvement of NSI Fire Systems schemes
  • Ensure schemes remain aligned with industry standards, legislation, certification requirements and UKAS expectations
  • Provide authoritative technical guidance to auditors, approved companies and stakeholders
  • Support auditor competence through training, calibration and audit delivery
  • Develop and deliver business development initiatives that support sustainable growth
  • Represent NSI at exhibitions, conferences, committees, industry forums and speaking engagements
  • Work closely with Marketing and Sales to increase awareness of NSI's services and value proposition
  • Provide deputy cover for Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) schemes when required
  • Complete and maintain authorisation as an NSI auditor, delivering a minimum of 20 audit days annually

About You
We're looking for a credible technical professional who can confidently engage with customers, industry leaders and key stakeholders while ensuring the highest standards of technical governance.

Essential Experience & Skills
  • Strong knowledge of the UK fire systems industry, standards, legislation and third-party certification
  • Experience working with, or strong understanding of, BAFE schemes and certification requirements
  • Proven ability to build relationships and create commercial opportunities through networking and stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience managing multiple priorities, projects and controlled documentation
  • Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement and high levels of integrity
  • Commitment to developing and maintaining auditor competence

Desirable
  • Experience with Fire Risk Assessment certification schemes, including BAFE SP205
  • Previous certification, inspection or management systems auditing experience
  • Experience within UKAS-accredited certification or compliance environments
  • Involvement in industry committees, working groups or professional bodies
  • Experience delivering technical training, webinars or conference presentations
  • Relevant fire, engineering, auditing or professional qualifications

Why Join NSI?
As the UK's leading certification body for the security and fire sectors, you'll have the opportunity to influence industry standards, work with recognised experts and play a key role in shaping the future of fire systems certification.

Our Benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonus linked to company performance
  • Enhanced annual leave (up to 28 days + Bank Holidays depending on length of service)
  • Pension scheme (8%-10% employer contributions)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual salary reviews

Our Values
At NSI, our values guide everything we do:

Be Collaborative
We work together to overcome challenges, respect different perspectives and help each other succeed.

Stay Curious
We ask questions, seek understanding and continuously learn, grow and improve.

Take Ownership
We lead by example, deliver on commitments and go beyond expectations for our customers and colleagues.

Continuously Improve
We strive to be better every day, share knowledge, celebrate success and learn from experience.

If these values resonate with you and you're passionate about raising standards within the fire sector, we'd love to hear from you.
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