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An established social housing provider is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to join its Health & Safety team. Managing a diverse residential property portfolio, the organisation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of resident safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping fire safety strategy, providing technical expertise and driving continuous improvement across the housing stock.

Your New Role
As Fire Safety Manager, you will act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for operational fire safety, ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry best practice. Working closely with senior stakeholders, contractors and operational teams, you will lead on fire risk assessments, compliance assurance and remedial action management across a residential portfolio.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Undertaking and reviewing Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and managing associated action plans.
*Monitoring fire safety compliance and providing assurance against legislative and regulatory requirements.
*Managing remedial works programmes, contractor performance and quality assurance activities.
*Conducting fire door inspections and overseeing passive fire protection improvements.
*Supporting resident fire safety initiatives, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
*Investigating fire incidents, identifying lessons learned and driving preventative measures.
*Providing technical advice, guidance and training to colleagues and senior stakeholders.
*Producing compliance reports and supporting governance, audit and regulatory inspections.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*A recognised Level 4 Fire Safety qualification (or equivalent).
*Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments within residential housing or a similar built environment.
*Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, regulations and relevant British Standards.
*Experience managing fire safety compliance, remedial works and contractor performance.
*Knowledge of fire doors, passive fire protection, compartmentation and evacuation planning.
*Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
*The ability to apply professional judgement and take a practical, risk-based approach to fire safety management.
*Membership of a professional body or additional fire safety qualifications would be advantageous.

What You’ll Get in Return
*The opportunity to lead and influence fire safety standards across a sizeable residential property portfolio.
*A varied and technically rewarding role with significant autonomy and stakeholder engagement.
*Ongoing professional development and support for continued learning within the fire safety profession.
*The chance to make a meaningful impact on resident safety, compliance and organisational performance.
*A competitive salary and benefits package.

What you need to do now
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