Fire Safety Manager

Location:

Kirklees (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Salary: £54,495 - £56,494 + Excellent Local Government Benefits

Are you an experienced building safety or fire safety professional looking to play a pivotal role in protecting residents and shaping the future of building safety compliance?

We are seeking a Fire Safety (Regulation) Manager to lead the safe management of a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing service and drive compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and associated regulatory requirements.

As Fire Safety (Regulation) Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing fire and building safety compliance across high-risk residential buildings.
• Developing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and the Golden Thread of information.
• Leading resident engagement programmes and ensuring two-way communication on safety matters.
• Managing fire safety strategies, compliance programmes and remediation activity.
• Working closely with regulators, emergency services and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting investment programmes to ensure buildings remain compliant and safe to occupy.
• Leading and developing teams responsible for delivering high-quality compliance services.

We're keen to hear from professionals with experience in:

• Building Safety Management
• Fire Safety Compliance
• Social Housing Compliance
• Asset Compliance
• Building Surveying
• Fire Risk Management You will ideally possess:

• Significant experience managing fire and building safety within residential property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order and associated legislation.
• Experience producing or managing Safety Case Reports.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes.
• A relevant qualification in Fire Safety, Building Safety, Construction, Surveying or Compliance.
• IOSH, NEBOSH Fire or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and resident engagement skills.

• Salary £54,495 - £56,494
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to directly influence resident safety and compliance standards