Fire Safety Manager

Fire Safety Manager – Social Housing

Greater Manchester
Up to £66,000 per annum

The Role

We are working with an established housing provider to appoint an experienced Group Fire Safety Manager to take a lead role in the organisation’s approach to fire safety.
This is a senior position within the Building and Fire Safety function, with responsibility for providing technical leadership, managing a specialist team and ensuring fire safety arrangements remain robust across a large property portfolio.

You will work closely with senior leaders, asset management, development, repairs and external partners to identify risks, strengthen compliance and continually improve fire safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organisation’s Fire Risk Assessment programme, ensuring actions are effectively managed through to completion.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety legislation, regulations and best practice across the organisation.
• Ensure statutory inspections and fire safety checks, including fire door inspections, are completed within required timescales.
• Oversee fire safety audits, incident investigations and relevant statutory reporting.
• Develop and review fire safety policies, procedures, strategies and guidance.
• Produce management information and reports for senior leadership and governance groups.
• Deliver fire safety training, briefings and guidance to colleagues.
• Work closely with Asset Management, Development and Repairs teams to ensure fire safety is embedded across projects and property management.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a small team of Fire Safety professionals.
• Deputise for the Head of Building Safety when required.

About You

• Significant experience within fire safety, ideally gained within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation, guidance and standards.
• Experience overseeing Fire Risk Assessment programmes and managing associated actions.
• Previous experience managing or developing a specialist team.
• Experience managing external consultants and contractors.
• Strong analytical, reporting and IT skills, including Excel and compliance databases.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• A relevant Fire Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Fire, Fire Safety Diploma or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IFE or IFSM is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.