Full job descriptionFire 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.
Apply
If you’re an ambitious fire safety profesisonal looking to make a lasting impact within a values-driven housing association, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact