Fire Safety Manager

Ashford Borough Council; Ashford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Ashford is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to oversee the strategic development of fire safety across housing assets. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, and engaging with residents. The successful candidate will have at least a NEBOSH Fire Certificate and substantial experience in fire safety management. Salary ranges from £42,561 to £47,373 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the Fire Brigade and managing compliance teams.
• Confidence in building technology and compliance processes.
• A full UK driving licence and ability to carry out site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety management and continuous improvement.
• Oversee fire risk assessments and remediation programmes.
• Engage with tenants to promote fire safety awareness.

Skills

Fire safety management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Performance management

Education

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

True Compliance

MRI Asset Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of fire safety across our housing assets. This is a pivotal role in ensuring residents' safety and compliance with fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, and associated regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on fire safety, manage inspection programmes, oversee compliance contracts, and drive continuous improvement.
• Head up a dedicated team of Fire Door Inspectors to ensure fire safety measures are robust, efficient, and resident-focused.
• Lead on contract management and quality assurance for fire safety compliance across housing assets.
• Oversee fire risk assessments, intrusive surveys, and remediation programmes.
• Act as primary liaison with Fire Authorities and Rescue Services.
• Manage fire safety budgets, procurement, and contract authorisation.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping using systems like True Compliance and MRI Asset Management.
• Develop and update fire safety policies, procedures, and technical briefs.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and performance indicators.
• Engage with tenants to promote fire safety awareness and satisfaction.
• Act as the Responsible Person by having responsibility for ensuring fire safety across the Councils premises (additional remuneration applying).

Qualifications andExperience

• Minimum of NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
• Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers or Institution of Fire Engineers is desirable.
• Experience of working with the Fire Brigade, managing technical inspection or compliance teams, and overseeing procurement and contract management.
• Confidence in building technology, compliance processes, and performance management. Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with asset database systems and technical specification writing; prior experience in a Local Authority or Housing Association is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to carry out site inspections.

Other requirements

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

Salary

• £42,561 - £47,373 per year