We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Safety Manager to take on a senior role within one of the largest frontline housing services in the Suffolk region.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of residents, helping to ensure that thousands of homes remain safe, compliant and maintained to the highest standards.

Our client, a local authority, manages approximately 8,000 homes, including 15 sheltered housing schemes and four homeless family units, with an annual budget of around £25 million dedicated to repairs, maintenance and improvements.

With significant investment in fire safety improvements already underway, this is an excellent time to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes.

The Role

As Fire Safety Manager, you will take responsibility for ensuring full compliance with fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements across a diverse housing portfolio.

Working as part of a dedicated safety and compliance team, you will play a key role in developing and implementing fire safety strategies, managing risk and overseeing major improvement programmes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on fire safety compliance across approximately 8,000 residential properties.
• Ensuring all statutory fire safety inspections, testing, checks and maintenance are completed to the required standards.
• Identifying and managing fire safety risks, developing strategies and ensuring appropriate remedial actions are delivered.
• Providing specialist fire engineering advice and technical expertise to support major fire safety improvement contracts.
• Overseeing the successful delivery of fire safety programmes, ensuring work is completed to agreed standards, budgets and timescales.
• Managing and supporting a Fire Safety Surveyor, including their ongoing professional development.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders to maintain safe and compliant homes.

About You

We are looking for an experienced fire safety professional with the technical knowledge, leadership skills and practical experience to make an immediate impact.

You will bring:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a building-related discipline, with relevant post-qualification experience.
• At least five years' technical professional experience.
• Experience managing fire safety within residential properties.
• Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• A proven ability to identify and manage fire safety risks, develop fire strategies and undertake fire risk assessments.
• Experience planning and delivering fire safety programmes across multiple sites, balancing risk, cost, quality and timescales.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to make sound, risk-based decisions and develop practical, innovative solutions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.

An IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety, NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments would be advantageous.

You will also be confident working with colleagues at all levels, influencing decisions and providing clear technical advice. Flexibility to attend occasional evening meetings or work outside normal hours may be required.

What's on Offer?

Alongside the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents and communities, our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Career average pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and sick pay entitlements
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Subsidised parking and public transport discounts
• Free swimming and gym membership
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced fire safety professional looking for a senior role where your expertise can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity and take the next step in your career.