Group Fire Safety Manager – Social Housing Leader

Public Sector; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector in Greater Manchester is seeking a Group Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across a large housing portfolio. This senior role within Building and Fire Safety involves technical leadership, team management, and ensuring robust compliance.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, asset management, development, repairs and external partners to identify risks, improve compliance and drive fire safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fire safety, ideally within housing/public sector.
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation, guidance and standards.
• Experience overseeing Fire Risk Assessment programmes and managing actions.
• Experience leading or developing a specialist team.
• Experience coordinating with external consultants and contractors.
• Excellent IT and reporting skills, including Excel and compliance databases.
• Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholder presentations.
• A relevant Fire Safety qualification (NEBOSH Fire or equivalent).
• Membership in a professional body (IFE/IFSM) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fire Risk Assessment programme and ensure actions are completed.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety legislation and best practices.
• Ensure statutory inspections and fire safety checks are completed on time.
• Oversee fire safety audits, investigations and reporting.
• Develop and review fire safety policies, procedures and guidance.
• Produce management information and reports for leadership.
• Deliver fire safety training and guidance to colleagues.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Development and Repairs to embed fire safety across projects.
• Manage relationships with contractors, regulators and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a small team of Fire Safety professionals.
• Deputise for Head of Building Safety when required.

Skills

Fire safety

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis & reporting

IT skills & databases

Education

NEBOSH Fire or Fire Safety Diploma

Tools

Excel

Compliance databases

Job description

Public Sector in Greater Manchester is seeking a Group Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across a large housing portfolio. This senior role within Building and Fire Safety involves technical leadership, team management, and ensuring robust compliance.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, asset management, development, repairs and external partners to identify risks, improve compliance and drive fire safety standards.