Fire Safety Strategy & Compliance Manager

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Team Derby Rewards discounts

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a proactive Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety strategies across the organisation from the Council House. You will oversee Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), drive improvements, and advise on compliance with the Fire Safety Order while collaborating with contractors, residents and senior leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive fire safety knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding people and assets.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations, and best practice guidance.
• Experience in undertaking, reviewing, and managing Fire Risk Assessments.
• Strong understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and related compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor fire safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing fire safety improvement programmes and remedial works.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide advice, training, and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to investigate fire incidents and identify lessons learned.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor Fire Risk Assessments and ensure actions are completed within required timescales.
• Carry out audits and inspections of buildings to verify compliance with fire safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Manage fire safety improvement programmes, including compartmentation works, fire door inspections, alarm system upgrades, and remedial works.
• Liaise with contractors, residents, building managers, enforcement authorities, and senior management.
• Investigate fire incidents, near misses, and unwanted fire alarm activations, identifying lessons learned and implementing improvements.
• Provide professional advice on fire safety matters for new projects, refurbishments, and building alterations.
• Monitor KPIs, compliance data, and risk registers, producing reports for leadership teams and governance boards.
• Deliver fire safety training and awareness sessions to staff and stakeholders.
• Review evacuation strategies, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), and emergency response arrangements.
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

FRAs management

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

Derby City Council is seeking a proactive Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety strategies across the organisation from the Council House. You will oversee Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), drive improvements, and advise on compliance with the Fire Safety Order while collaborating with contractors, residents and senior leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive fire safety knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding people and assets.