Fire Safety Manager

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Our Building and Facilities teams are recruiting - come and join Salford today!

About us

From grade II listed buildings such as Buile Hill Mansion and the Salford Museum and Art Gallery to nationally strategic sites at Salford Quays and modern new build modular buildings in the heart of the City, Salford City Council offers a unique opportunity for those with a passion for all things property.

The Building and Facilities team currently maintain around 500 buildings as part of the council estate, covering corporate offices, leisure centres, commercial property, and buildings & structures of historic importance. No day is the same.

The team is responsible for asset compliance, day-to-day repairs, energy management, and capital investment programmes.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Safety Manager within our team. As part of the senior building and facilities team, this role will lead and support the organisation in fire safety, bringing new experience, knowledge, and ideas into the team.

We provide a supportive, flexible, and engaging environment, promoting job satisfaction for our staff, who in turn deliver high-quality services to the people of Salford.

The Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for all aspects related to fire safety across a large and varied portfolio of land and buildings, including schools, social care premises, housing buildings, leisure facilities, and listed historic buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Council's Fire Safety Policy, Procedures, and Strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices across diverse building types.
• Manage contracts with specialist fire safety contractors, including fire risk assessments and servicing of fire safety systems.
• Oversee inspections and quality control of fire safety works, and assist with procurement processes.

About you

We seek a highly motivated Fire Safety professional with a passion for building safety. You should be part of a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team delivering asset management services to a diverse portfolio.

Requirements include:

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety.
• Level 3 in Fire Risk Assessment and compartmentation.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading policy and strategy in large, complex organizations.

Benefits

Join a friendly, values-based organization that prioritizes employee wellbeing and development. Benefits include flexible working, green travel options, pension schemes, salary sacrifice schemes, and health and wellbeing programs.

Additional Information

New employees can retain their service-related benefits when moving within various public sector organizations in Greater Manchester, including Councils, NHS, and emergency services.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting individuals and promoting equality. We are an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Please note that applicants may need a work permit if not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom