Fire Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in fire safety seeks a forward-thinking Fire Safety Manager to lead the development of a robust fire safety framework across complex operational sites. This pivotal role focuses on minimizing fire risks, enhancing resilience, and fostering a proactive safety culture, offering substantial impact and legacy within the organization.

Benefits

Encouragement of innovation and learning

Collaborative values-led organization

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of UK fire regulations is essential.
• Chartered membership (e.g., IOSH, IFE) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a fire safety strategy aligned with zero-harm values.
• Ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation and industry standards.
• Embed a comprehensive Fire Safety Management System.

Skills

Fire risk management

Leadership

Clear communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Diploma/ degree in Fire Safety/ Fire Engineering or Fire Science

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Hybrid, covering Bucks, Berks and surrounding areas

Permanent

Lead the future of fire safety in a high-impact infrastructure environment.

We’re looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Fire Safety Manager to champion the development and delivery of a robust fire safety framework across complex operational sites. You’ll play a vital role in minimising fire risk, enhancing resilience, and cultivating a proactive safety culture. This is a newly created position, with plenty of scope to make an impact and leave a lasting legacy on the organisation.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver a fire safety strategy aligned with zero-harm values and the wider HSW vision.
• Ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation and industry standards.
• Embed a comprehensive Fire Safety Management System and lead site audits and assurance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to integrate fire safety from design through operation.
• Working in close collaboration with the Fire Safety Advisor.

What you should bring:

• Essential: Diploma/ degree level qualification in Fire Safety/ Fire Engineering or Fire Science; fire risk management experience in complex, multi-site environments; sound knowledge of UK fire regulations.
• Desired: Chartered membership (e.g., IOSH, IFE); experience with COMAH/high-hazard sites; HOP certification or strong familiarity.
• Clear communication, leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Why apply?

• Make a meaningful impact in a critical sector.
• Influence how fire safety is embedded into infrastructure, design, and operations.
• Join a values-led organisation that encourages innovation, learning, and collaboration.