Fire Safety Strategy Lead - Social Housing

Vivo Talent Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent Solutions is recruiting a Fire Safety Manager to lead the management and delivery of fire safety across a substantial housing portfolio. You will ensure compliance with legislation, oversee risk assessments and drive improvements for resident safety.

The role requires a proven leader with experience in fire safety management, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering major safety improvements within housing environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fire safety management within housing or similar property environments.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, building regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing Fire Risk Assessments, fire strategies and remedial works programmes.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing specialist teams and external contractors.
• Experience managing substantial budgets, procurement and complex contracts.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence at senior level and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, overseeing performance and workload.
• Developing fire strategies and ensuring Fire Risk Assessments are completed and remedial actions addressed.
• Overseeing specialist consultants, contractors, procurement and major fire safety improvement contracts.
• Acting as main point of contact with the Fire and Rescue Service, managing audits and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and implementing corporate fire safety policies and building-specific fire strategies.
• Maintaining ongoing compliance through inspection, testing and maintenance programmes for fire doors and alarms.
• Maintaining accurate fire safety records and compliance with Building Safety Act and Golden Thread.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to improve building safety and service delivery.
• Managing budgets, contracts, health and safety responsibilities and service improvements.

Job description

Vivo Talent Solutions is recruiting a Fire Safety Manager to lead the management and delivery of fire safety across a substantial housing portfolio. You will ensure compliance with legislation, oversee risk assessments and drive improvements for resident safety.

The role requires a proven leader with experience in fire safety management, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering major safety improvements within housing environments.