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This role will act as a specialist business partner for the business reputation and responsibility (BRR) department on fire safety matters/ supporting AMER Safety and Security to ensure robust implementations of and sound decision making in relation to IHG’s fire safety requirements across the AMER portfolio.

Your day to day

+ Act as subject matter expert for Fire Brand Safety Standards within the Safety & Security (S&S) Team, taking responsibility for actively identifying external insight that could drive review or improvement of IHGs arrangements - such as material changes to local code, peer practices or in relation to major fire safety incidents relevant to the hotel sector.

+ Partner with the business and support with the implementation of applicable requirements and risk management practices; ensure compliance with IHG requirements and/ or identify alternative risk management solutions (Alternative means of compliance).

+ Proactively support the wider S&S team and BRR community to build capability within the region on fire safety & fire engineering, including the development of relevant tools, resources and training materials.

+ Develop and implement robust assurance processes to verify and monitor levels of implementation of applicable fire safety requirements.

+ Provide proactive support to identify & respond to fire safety issues, including incident investigation into fire safety events (where required) within the AMER portfolio.

+ Work as part of a wider network of Fire Safety Engineers within the S&S Team to establish global ways of working and ensure consistency of approach across the wider IHG business.

+ Act as a key interface between BRR and key internal stakeholders, including Hotel Lifecycle Growth (HLG), Operations and Leadership teams on matters of fire safety.

+ Support the active management of suppliers of Fire Safety support services, such as fire engineering consultants/ Technical Advisory Organizations.

+ There is also an expectation that this role will provide wider project and program support to initiatives covered under the Brand Safety Standards Program which may expand beyond fire safety.

What we need from you

+ Bachelor’s degree in Fire Safety/ Fire Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

+ Five or more years of progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/processes related to the position.

+ Must be a subject matter expert in Fire Protection & Fire Safety Engineering

+ Experience of operating in a ‘business partner’ role as the primary point of contact on Fire Safety across a substantial geography / portfolio

+ Experience in the hotel, hospitality, events, retail or similar ‘property heavy’ or Real Estate sectors is desirable.

+ Deep understanding and proficiency in relation to risk, assurance and other similar concepts

+ Able to understand stakeholder challenges from their perspective and engage in ‘win-win’ conversations

+ Experience of Project Management with the ability to define, coordinate and execute projects, manage complex data and identify pragmatic solutions.

Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in the ATLANTA office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

Travel - 10% travel required

The salary range for this position is $58,844 to $120,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and other benefits to employees.

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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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**Important information** :

+ The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

+ No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.