Fire Safety & Compliance Manager (Estates)

Sussex Police; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,374 - 60,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Discounts for staff

Job summary

Sussex Police is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across joint estates in Lewes. You will deliver the joint Fire Safety Strategy, liaise with partner organisations and ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.

Reporting to Estates and Facilities Management, you will mentor staff, manage budgets and coordinate with Sussex and Surrey Forces to align objectives and resources.

Qualifications

• Fire safety qualifications and professional membership.
• Experience leading fire compliance in large estates.
• Strong communication with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety strategy, policy and plan across Surrey/Sussex estates.
• Provide strategic fire safety advice to PCC, leaders and project teams.
• Governance of fire risk assessments, passive protection, evacuation and audits.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessor qualification

FDIA/BRE Fire Door Inspection

NEBOSH General Certificate

Institute membership (MIFSM/MIFireE)

Managing complex fire arrangements

Stakeholder negotiation

Project governance & risk

IT literacy (MS tools)

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Fire Risk Assessor qualification

Water hygiene / Legionella qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sussex Police is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across joint estates in Lewes. You will deliver the joint Fire Safety Strategy, liaise with partner organisations and ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.

Reporting to Estates and Facilities Management, you will mentor staff, manage budgets and coordinate with Sussex and Surrey Forces to align objectives and resources.