Fire Safety Manager

Home Group; Leeds, North East; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Leeds is looking for a Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety inspections and ensure compliance with regulations. You will work in a hybrid model, with two days in the office and the rest from home. This role offers a salary of around £58,000 pa along with excellent benefits, including a health cash plan and generous leave policies.

Benefits

34 days leave including bank holidays

Health cash plan covering dental and optical

680+ discounts on shopping and holidays

Qualifications

• Strong experience in fire risk assessment and inspection programmes.
• Skilled at managing contractors and challenging poor performance.
• Good working knowledge of the Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety inspections and manage contractors.
• Guide remedial work to ensure issues are resolved properly.
• Train and support colleagues on fire safety responsibilities.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Managing contractors

Communication skills

Knowledge of Fire Safety Order

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Job description

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Job Description - Fire Safety Manager (251240)

Job Description

Fire Safety Manager - ( 251240 )

Description

Fire Safety Manager

Hybrid working 2 days from one of our offices in either Durham or Leeds and the rest from home

Permanen t , full time (37.5 hpw ) , Monday to Friday

Earn circa £58,000 pa negotiable based on skills and experience plus brilliant benefits including health cash plan!

Home, a place where you belong

You want to do work that matters. You understand the real-world impact of fire safety, and you want to be part of a team that takes it seriously. As our new Fire Safety Manager in the Building Safety Team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our customers and homes safe—bringing clarity, structure and action to one of the most important parts of what we do.

This is a brand new role where you’ll take the lead on fire safety in your region. You’ll be out and about , guiding inspections, working with contractors, checking standards and making sure risks are dealt with properly. It’s about getting ahead of problems, making sure reports are accurate , and ensuring any fixes are done right the first time. You’ll also be a go-to person for colleagues who need clear, practical advice on fire safety—helping them feel confident and well-informed.

What you’ll do

• Lead fire safety inspections, manage contractors and review assessment quality
• Spot trends and risks early, taking action before they escalate
• Guide remedial work and post-checks to make sure everything’s resolved properly
• Prepare for audits and respond confidently when things go wrong
• Train and support colleagues to understand their fire safety responsibilities
• Contribute to safety case reports and golden thread data to support wider compliance

Why c hoose u s

Imagine finishing each day knowing you’ve made a real difference in our customers’ lives. That’s exactly what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK!

You’ll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in doing things right, with the autonomy to make decisions and the backing to follow them through.

What y ou bring

• Strong experience in fire risk assessment and inspection programmes
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment or NEBOSH Fire Certificate (or similar)
• Skilled at managing contractors and challenging poor performance
• Good working knowledge of the Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act
• Comfortable leading audits, investigations and regulatory reporting
• A calm, confident communicator who supports others to build a safer culture

We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly.

Job details

• You’ll work Monday to Friday
• You’ll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch for a haircut or swim , you can use your flexi ti me to manage that!
• You will at times need to flex your working hours to meet with customers when it works best for them, so you may have occasional evening working.
• This is a hybrid role and you’ll spend some days each week out and about or in our offices, and the rest working from home .
• You will cover a patch that includes the North East
• To get from A to B, you’ll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we’ll pay your mileage!
• You need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.

A place where you belong

We do our best work when we can be ourselves. That’s why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive. Together we make Home Group a great place to work !

What ’s in it for you?

• Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39, and the option to buy five days more (subject to criteria).
• Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
• 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
• We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them!
• Grow your career with us , w e’ll help you take the next step.
• Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Chec k more benefits online!