Fire Safety Manager

MAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator in the UK seeks a Fire Safety Manager to drive the strategic implementation of fire safety measures and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will have a degree in Fire Safety Management and extensive experience within large operational environments. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to develop training. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme and a company pension contribution while fostering a proactive safety culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

10% company contribution pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing fire safety in a large operational environment.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related regulations.
• Competent fire risk assessor with knowledge of PAS 79.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of fire safety measures across the airport.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on fire safety compliance.
• Maintain and improve the fire safety management system.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Ability to formulate and deliver training on fire safety

Strong analytical skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Fire Safety Management or equivalent

Membership of a professional body in fire safety

Job description

Summary

Why MAG?

East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UKs number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including :

• Bonus scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking

The role

The role drives the strategic implementation of fire safety measures, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and alignment with the MAG fire Safety Framework Standards while fostering a proactive safety culture. It aims to minimise fire-related risks, protect all airport users, and support operational resilience through expert guidance and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

The role encompasses the safety, and welfare of all users of the airport, meeting of statutory responsibilities, protecting the companys interests and reducing the costs and consequences of fire related incidents.

Key responsibilities

Facilitating the management of Fire Safety and Risk by line management and third parties, through the timely provision of professional advice and training on statutory responsibilities, fire safety policy & procedures, and best practice.

• Providing proactive leadership and expert advice on Fire Safety to Airport Senior Managers including interpreting fire safety related law to ensure legal compliance, specifically the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Supporting the Head of Health Safety and Fire Safety in their interaction with MAG Group in the implementation of fire safety measures at divisional level.
• Maintaining, delivering and continuously improving a dynamic, risk based, fire safety management system across the airport.

What will make you successful in the role?

To be successful in this role you will need

Degree or diploma (minimum Level 4) in Fire Safety Management related qualification or equivalent ideal or working towards

Membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent upon commencement.

Extensive experience as a Fire Safety Professional or managing Fire safety in a large, busy operational environment, with transport / large places of assembly related experience desirable.

Extensive knowledge of :

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999, Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Documents applicable to fire safety
• Practical knowledge of British Standards for fire safety.
• Experienced and competent fire risk assessor with knowledge of PAS 79.

• Strong ability to analyse information and to determine effective risk based solutions.
• Ability to be able to formulate and deliver training in fire safety subjects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the business.
• Strong ability to analyse information and to determine effective solutions.