Fire Safety Contracts Manager

MHS Homes; Chatham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in Chatham is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to oversee fire safety initiatives and ensure compliance across properties. You will manage fire safety works, contract management, and collaborate with fire safety services to ensure safe living environments. Candidates should have significant experience in fire safety management, excellent budget management skills, and a commitment to customer service. This role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Flexible employee benefits

Access to holiday homes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable background in Fire Safety Management.
• Strong technical knowledge in Fire Safety compliance.
• Ability to maintain strategic focus while managing details.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety works and contract management.
• Manage fire door replacement and maintenance inspections.
• Ensure compliance with changing fire safety legislation.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Compliance Management

Budget management

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Compliancy Qualifications in Fire Safety Management

Job description

Job Advert

About the job:

Our ultimate ambition is to end the housing crisis in North Kent – that’s yours too.

A good Fire Safety management plan relies on sound knowledge management, using the data we hold to shape the way we deliver our objective of providing safe, decent, energy efficient homes that meet the needs of modern living for our customers.

We provide homes, not just houses, and we’re committed to working together with our customers to ensure they are safe and that they feel safe in their homes.

Key tasks & Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of the delivery of fire safety works
• Managing a corporate fire door replacement programme across our portfolio
• Ensuring works data and servicing records are maintained accurately, managing regular service and maintenance inspections, working with our inhouse Fire Safety Assets Team
• Managing all aspects of contract management
• Lead for specialist advise for Fire Safety
• Support and develop our relationship with Kent Fire & Rescue service (KFRS)
• Fire Safety champion within mhs
• Review the changing legislative landscape and ensure that mhs adopt new policies and procedures in line with any changes
• Generating & Managing Work Schedules
• Compliance Management
• Post Delivery / Quality Assurance

You'll need

• Passion about all things related to driving forward fire and customer safety
• A demonstrable background in Fire Safety Management, from high level oversight to detailed management of actions relating to remedial works
• Strong compliancy and technical knowledge and skills particularly with regards to Fire Safety Management
• The ability to maintain a focus on the strategic big picture as well as detail of project delivery, quality assurance and compliance
• The ability to be a team player, with a proven track record of effective partnership working
• Good financial skills, and a solid understanding of value for money
• Very strong people, budgetary and contract management skills
• First class communication and presentation skills with a commitment to excellent customer experience and service
• Compliancy Qualifications in Fire Safety Management or equivalent significant management experience in these compliancy areas
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development

We offer

• A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
• Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular toolbox talks
• A great team of colleagues to work with
• Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and disabled parking
• Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset

Join mhs and contribute to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in our community.

Equal Opportunities & Disability

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job.

Instructions for potential applicants

Please note we’re using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you’re shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience.