Fire Safety Manager

Boden Group; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Home-based role with national remit

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Boden Group is seeking an experienced Fire Officer to support fire safety compliance across a diverse portfolio of sites in the UK and Ireland. This national role focuses on reducing risk, improving compliance, and promoting best practice through strong technical leadership.

The role requires NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certification (or equivalent), solid knowledge of UK legislation, and the ability to travel across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in fire safety within Facilities Management or high-risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fire safety policies and procedures in line with UK legislation.
• Carry out fire risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Monitor maintenance and compliance of fire detection, suppression and life safety systems.
• Lead fire drills and support emergency preparedness across multiple sites.
• Work with operations and facilities teams to integrate fire safety into maintenance programmes.
• Provide fire safety advice for refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects.
• Deliver engaging fire safety training and promote a positive safety culture.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and support audits.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working across sites

Willingness to travel

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced Fire Safety professional looking to make a real impact across a complex Facilities Management portfolio?

A leading Facilities Management organisation is seeking a Fire Officer to support fire safety compliance across a diverse range of sites throughout the UK and Ireland. This national role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise who enjoys working collaboratively to improve compliance, reduce risk and promote best practice.

The Role As the Fire Officer, you will:

• Develop and implement fire safety policies and procedures in line with UK legislation.
• Carry out fire risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Monitor the maintenance and compliance of fire detection, suppression and life safety systems.
• Lead fire drills and support emergency preparedness across multiple sites.
• Work closely with operational and facilities teams to integrate fire safety into planned maintenance programmes.
• Provide fire safety advice for refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects.
• Deliver engaging fire safety training and promote a positive safety culture.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and support internal and external audits.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and key stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety standards.

About You To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience in fire safety within Facilities Management or another high-risk environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently across multiple sites.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland.

Desirable

• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Good IT skills and experience producing compliance reports.

What's in it for you?

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Home-based role with national remit
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to influence fire safety strategy across a large property portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative team environment