Senior Fire Safety Leader — Social Housing Compliance

Orbit Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days Annual Leave

Bonus Opportunity

Generous Pension Contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Job summary

Orbit Group is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Lead to head the Fire Safety Team and shape the management of fire safety across Orbit’s homes. The role offers leadership over risk assessments, remediation actions and compliance programmes, with emphasis on regulatory obligations and proactive safety assurance.

The post requires senior leadership experience in fire safety within social housing or regulated environments, and strong collaboration with stakeholders and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Fire Safety, Building Surveying, Engineering, Construction, Property Management or equivalent.
• Senior fire safety, compliance or technical leadership experience in social housing or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of core fire safety legislation and risk assessment methodologies.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (IFE/IFSM/CABE/CIOB or equivalent).
• Fire Engineering, Fire Risk Management or NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Orbit's Fire Safety Management Plan and compliance programmes.
• Provide professional advice, guidance and assurance across the organisation.
• Governance of fire safety compliance including doors, compartmentation, alarms and escapes.
• Oversee Fire Risk Assessment programmes and ensure timely actions.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and manage contractors/consultants.
• Engage with Fire and Rescue Services and stakeholders; participate in out-of-hours duties.

Skills

Fire safety leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Regulatory knowledge

Emergency planning

Travel as required

Membership in professional body

Education

Fire Safety degree or equivalent senior level experience

Tools

Fire risk assessment tools

Building Regulations knowledge tools

Job description

Orbit Group is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Lead to head the Fire Safety Team and shape the management of fire safety across Orbit’s homes. The role offers leadership over risk assessments, remediation actions and compliance programmes, with emphasis on regulatory obligations and proactive safety assurance.

The post requires senior leadership experience in fire safety within social housing or regulated environments, and strong collaboration with stakeholders and senior leaders.