Remediation Acceleration Lead; Senior Protection Manager

Make buildings safer. Make a real difference.

Greater Manchester is leading the way nationally in tackling building safety risks and accelerating the remediation of unsafe residential buildings. As part of our ambitious programme, we are seeking an outstanding Remediation Acceleration Lead to drive forward delivery of the Greater Manchester Remediation Acceleration Plan, ensuring residents are safe and feel safe in their homes.

Reporting to the Head of Protection, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of activity across Greater Manchester to accelerate remediation and improve building safety outcomes.

You will:

• Lead delivery of the Greater Manchester Remediation Acceleration Plan
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and partners
• Drive a multi-agency response across key stakeholders
• Oversee complex and high-risk cases
• Develop and embed policies, procedures and training
• Manage performance, budgets and risk

Leadership & Strategic Delivery

• Lead cross-functional and multi-agency teams
• Develop capability through coaching and mentoring
• Deputise for the Head of Protection

Service Delivery & Partnership Working

• Oversee remediation activity across Greater Manchester
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and regulatory partners
• Lead enforcement approaches
• Represent GMFRS at strategic forums

Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop annual delivery plans, relevant KPIs and performance metrics to effectively monitor progress of remediation across different schemes
• Provide reports to senior leaders, the GM High Rise and Building Safety Strategic Oversight Group
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives

• Experienced leader within fire safety or regulatory environment
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation
• Proven track record of partnership working
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Level 4 Fire Safety (or an equivalent regulatory discipline) essential

This is an opportunity to lead one of the most important building safety programmes in the country, work with regional and national partners, and deliver real impact for communities.

Full UK driving licence required. Travel across Greater Manchester required. Occasional evening/weekend working may be required.