Fire Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Fire Safety Manager based in Slough, UK, to lead fire safety strategy and compliance. This role involves advising stakeholders, developing policies, managing contractors, and ensuring safety across community-centered buildings. A Diploma or Degree in Fire Safety Management and strong fire safety experience are essential. The position offers an opportunity to positively impact communities while ensuring robust safety systems.

Qualifications

• Strong, strategic fire safety experience across residential and commercial buildings.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Diploma/ Degree in Fire Safety Management.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to influence and report at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage external contractors and maintain safety compliance frameworks.
• Confidence working with property systems and data platforms.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the internal expert on fire safety across the organisation.
• Create, develop, and deliver a fire safety strategy and policy.
• Monitor quality from fire safety contractors for compliance standards.
• Conduct audits, oversee risk assessments, and manage performance reporting.
• Develop training initiatives to embed a culture of safety.

Skills

Strong, strategic fire safety experience

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Confidence with property systems

Proven ability to manage external contractors

Experience working alongside charitable organizations

Education

Diploma or Degree in Fire Safety Management

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An established not-for-profit organisation with a diverse portfolio of properties is searching for a Fire Safety Manager to lead its fire safety strategy. This role offers the rare opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities while helping to protect vulnerable individuals through robust safety systems. This is not a replacement hire—it’s a newly created position, created from an organisational commitment to elevate fire safety and compliance across all sites. This is a home based position with regular UK travel.

About the Role

• Act as the internal expert on fire safety, advising stakeholders across the organisation.
• Create, develop and deliver a fire safety strategy, policy and management system that prioritises lives and wellbeing.
• Monitor and assure quality from fire safety contractors and ensure high compliance standards.
• Conduct audits, oversee risk assessments, and manage performance reporting.
• Develop internal training and awareness initiatives to embed a culture of safety.
• Work alongside teams who are deeply committed to a mission beyond profit.

Why This Role Matters

This isn't just a job—it’s a chance to help protect people and improve safety standards in buildings that house life-changing work: community centres, support hubs, places of worship, residential homes and more.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong, strategic fire safety experience across residential and commercial buildings.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Diploma/ Degree in Fire Safety Management, and membership of an accredited professional body.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to influence and report at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage external contractors and maintain safety compliance frameworks.
• Confidence working with property systems and data platforms, and delivering effective training sessions.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
• Experience working in or alongside charitable or socially-minded organisations.