Senior Fire Safety Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Horwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Thomas Gray Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Fire Safety Manager to lead the fire safety function across a large residential portfolio.

You will shape the organisation's fire safety approach, work with senior stakeholders, asset management and development teams to deliver robust risk controls. You will oversee the fire risk assessment programme, ensure compliance with current legislation, manage actions and inspections, and guide policy development.

Qualifications

• Recognised fire safety qualification.
• Extensive experience in fire risk assessment and compliance.
• Experience managing a specialist team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the fire risk assessment programme and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage fire safety actions and inspections across properties.
• Lead development of policies, procedures and strategies for fire safety.

Skills

Fire safety

Fire risk assessment

Contractor management

Stakeholder comms

Education

Fire safety qualification

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established housing organisation with a significant residential property portfolio as they appoint a Senior Fire Safety Manager to provide leadership, assurance and technical expertise across their fire safety function.

This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to take a lead role in shaping the organisation's approach to fire safety, working closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams, asset management and development.

You'll oversee the fire risk assessment programme, ensure compliance with current fire safety legislation, manage fire safety actions and inspections, and lead the development of policies, procedures and strategies. You'll also manage a small specialist team and build effective relationships with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in fire safety, ideally within social housing or a complex property environment, with a recognised fire safety qualification and significant experience of fire risk assessment, compliance and contractor management.

You'll need to be confident advising senior management, managing a team and translating complex legislation into practical outcomes, with excellent communication, organisational and reporting skills.

The organisation offers a strong overall package, together with genuine opportunities for professional development and flexible working.

Ref: 4512AK