Fire Safety Manager

Bristol Airport; Lulsgate Bottom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to lead the compliance with fire safety legislation and oversee fire prevention measures. The role involves close cooperation with operational teams and implementing a Fire Safety Management System. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 4 diploma in fire safety and have substantial experience in a complex environment. This role offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking or bus travel

Private medical insurance

24 hour EAP service

Salary sacrifice pension

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire safety and engineering within complex environments.
• Proficient in safety management systems with a solution-focused approach.
• Understanding of auditing techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and emergency preparedness.
• Manage fire prevention measures, inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Implement Fire Safety Management System in line with legal regulations.

Skills

Fire safety expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 diploma in fire safety

Job description

We're Always Aiming High, leading the way and having pride in what we do. With the planned growth of our 12 million passengers per annum (mppa) planning application, Bristol Airport is poised for an extraordinary transformation, backed by a capital investment exceeding £400 million. We're looking for a Fire Safety Manager to join us on this exciting journey.

Responsibilities

As the Fire Safety Manager, reporting into the Chief Fire Officer you will ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, emergency preparedness, resilience, and response across the airport in relation to fire safety and fire strategies. Your primary responsibility will be to manage, coordinate, and implement robust fire prevention measures, including fire safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and emergency planning and coordination of fire strategies.

You will work closely with multiple stakeholders, including the Bristol Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (RFFS) Fire Safety Team, operational teams, development, and third-party providers, to ensure best practices in fire safety management. You will also manage the implementation of a Fire Safety Management System in accordance with relevant legal regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for a candidate with qualifications in fire safety or fire safety engineering, and experience in using safety management systems with a solution‑focused approach to problem‑solving.

We require demonstrable experience in fire safety and engineering within a complex environment, and in the use of safety management systems.

Applicants should hold at least a Level 4 diploma in fire safety and have a sound understanding of auditing techniques and procedures.

Excellent communication skills, confidence working with multiple stakeholders, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues are essential. Attention to detail and resilience in embedding change are also required.

Whilst not essential, experience of emergency planning and crisis management, and knowledge of Airport Security regulations and contract law, is desirable. (Disability Confident)

Disability Confidence

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on‑site parking or bus travel
• Private medical insurance including online GP and dental, with the option to add dependents
• 24 hour EAP service
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Enhanced family leave policies and access to our fast‑track service and free holiday parking for when you want to take a break.
• Plus much more