Fire Safety Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London seeks a Fire Safety Manager to oversee fire safety compliance and manage a team. The role involves strategic leadership in fire safety, stakeholder management, and technical reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive fire safety industry experience and proven team management skills. The working environment is hybrid with 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in fire safety.
• Experience in stakeholder relationship management.
• Strong communication skills in meetings and writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all fire safety matters within the housing stock.
• Procure and manage specialist consultancies for fire safety.
• Compile technical reports for court presentations.

Skills

Proven management of a Fire Safety Team

Exceptional communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Extensive experience in the fire safety industry

Knowledge of Fire Safety legislation

Job description

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• The Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for promoting fire safety and providing expert technical advice across the department. They will ensure that fire safety is inspected, managed, and maintained in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Health & Safety legislation. Additionally, the manager will oversee the compliance of fire safety works undertaken by other departments within the housing stock.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Lead on all fire safety matters within the housing stock, including strategic policy and procedures.
  
• Procure and manage specialist consultancies for fire safety works as necessary.
  
• Compile technical reports and relevant documentation for court presentations and represent the Council at court in relation to technical fire issues if required.
  
• Manage Fire Safety Surveyors to ensure optimum efficiencies and prepare project plans for undertaking FRAs and fire safety inspections.
  
• Ensure compliance with Council and statutory responsibilities on repair legislation and contract management.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven management of a Fire Safety Team
  
• Experience of managing effective stakeholder relationships within a public sector setting or equivalent
  
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and in internal meetings, with strong influencing abilities
  
• Extensive experience in the fire safety industry including undertaking risk assessments and preparing action plans for management
  
• Tier 3 level fire risk assessor
  
• MIFSM membership, IFE membership is desirable
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the New Fire Safety Competences, Fire Safety Order 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
  
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in the office
  
• Interviews will be held as soon as possible.
  
• Location: 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ
  
• The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven management of a Fire Safety Team
  
• Experience of managing effective stakeholder relationships within a public sector setting or equivalent
  
• Exceptional communication skills
  
• Extensive experience in the fire safety industry
  
• MIFSM membership, IFE membership is desirable
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the New Fire Safety Competences, Fire Safety Order 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022