Fire Safety Manager

Sustainable Futures Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Royal Tunbridge Wells is looking for a Fire Safety Manager to oversee compliance and enhance building safety. The role supports a hybrid working model with 2 office days and 3 remote, offering competitive benefits including a salary of approximately £58,000 and 30 days of annual leave. Ideal for professionals seeking to make a tangible difference in fire safety within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Exceptional annual leave

Professional development support

Life assurance and wellness programs

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and the Building Safety Act required.
• Experience overseeing fire risk assessments and managing contractors required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team essential.
• Willingness to work towards Professional Building Safety Diploma is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety compliance efforts for the organization.
• Support building safety case management.
• Deliver a resident-focused approach to fire safety.

Skills

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Experience with fire risk assessments

Ability to lead a team

Background in Social Housing

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to step into a role where you can directly shape fire and building safety for residents and communities?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is proud to be working exclusively on this opportunity, partnering with a leading housing provider to appoint their new Fire Safety Manager.

About the Organisation

This housing provider manages over 12,000 homes across Kent, Surrey and the South East. The organisation operates independently while being part of a wider, well-respected housing group, giving you the benefits of both local focus and group-wide support.

With a portfolio of mainly low/medium-rise homes and only five high-rise buildings, you\'ll find the scale manageable while offering the scope to deliver best practice and achieve strong resident-focused outcomes.

About the Role

This newly evolved position sits within a supportive Compliance function and leads a small team of three. You\'ll take the lead on fire safety compliance (c.75% of the role) while also supporting building safety case management and delivering a resident-focused approach to building safety (remaining c.25%).

Location

You can be based from either their Tunbridge Wells or Epsom offices (Hybrid - c.2 days office, 3 days home, plus occasional site travel across Kent, Surrey and Sussex)

What We\'re Looking For

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and the Building Safety Act (Essential)
• Experience overseeing fire risk assessments, remedial actions and managing contractors to deliver compliance (Essential)
• Ability to lead and develop a small team (Essential)
• Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (or willingness to work towards) (Desirable - full support and funding for this qualification provided following probation, if not currently held)
• Background in Social Housing, Residential Property, or similar environments (e.g. Student Accommodation, Care, Local Authority) (Essential)

What\'s on Offer

• Basic salary of circa £58,000
• 35 hour working week with hybrid working (2 days a week in the office / 3 days remote)
• Flexible working hours to support work life balance
• Exceptional annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays
• An additional 2 paid days a year for volunteering leave
• Leading pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Life assurance, dental cover, eye care scheme, staff wellbeing programme
• Regular staff social events
• Professional Development - Support and funding provided towards the Level 6 Building Safety Diploma if not currently held and ongoing training and CPD
• A genuinely supportive, “no blame” environment and culture with approachable leadership, strong values and a clear focus on making a real difference for residents

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference while working within a flexible and supportive environment. You\'ll be part of a team that values collaboration, champions professional development and is committed to strengthening fire and building safety across the organisation.

Whether you\'re looking to take the next step in your fire or building safety career, or you\'re an experienced manager seeking a role with stability and balance, this position offers the scope to grow while making a meaningful impact.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) - Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability