Fire Safety Manager
5 days ago
Bickleigh
Fire Safety Manager Southwest of EnglandPermanent Opportunity£60,000.00 + Excellent BenefitsHybrid WorkingPanoramic Associates is supporting a leading housing provider in appointing a Fire Safety professional to lead the organisation's fire safety compliance, governance, and assurance functions across a substantial residential property portfolio.This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced fire safety professional looking to influence strategy, shape organisational culture, and ensure the highest standards of resident safety and regulatory compliance. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will act as the organisation's subject matter expert for fire safety, providing assurance and expert guidance on compliance performance, risk management, legislative requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.As Fire Safety Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the organisation's fire safety strategy, governance framework, and compliance programmes. You will ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and all associated regulatory requirements.You will work closely with operational teams, contractors, residents, regulators, and senior stakeholders to ensure a proactive and risk-based approach to fire safety management across the housing portfolio.Key Responsibilities Leading the organisation's fire safety strategy, policy framework, and assurance arrangementsActing as the principal advisor to senior management and Board members on fire safety compliance, performance, risks, and regulatory mattersProviding oversight and quality assurance of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, and wider fire safety programmesEnsuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, guidance, and best practice standardsOverseeing risk-based decision making relating to means of escape, communal areas, fire precautions, evacuation strategies, signage, and firefighting equipmentLeading fire door inspection, repair, replacement, and installation programmes across the housing stockManaging passive fire protection and compartmentation programmes, ensuring remedial works are completed within agreed timescalesSupporting the delivery of Building Safety Act requirements and higher-risk building obligationsMaintaining robust fire safety information systems, records, and compliance reporting frameworksActing as the lead liaison with enforcing authorities, Fire and Rescue Services, the Building Safety Regulator, and other external stakeholdersLeading responses to fire incidents, near misses, enforcement notices, serious complaints, and regulatory investigationsDriving continuous improvement initiatives across fire safety management, assurance, governance, and resident engagementAbout You The successful candidate will demonstrate:Significant experience leading fire safety compliance within social housing, residential property, local authority, or regulated environmentsExtensive knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and associated legislationStrong technical understanding of fire risk management, passive fire protection, compartmentation, fire doors, and building safety complianceExperience overseeing Fire Risk Assessment programmes and managing large-scale fire remediation projectsProven ability to influence senior stakeholders, Boards, regulators, and operational teamsExperience managing external contractors, consultants, and compliance delivery partnersStrong leadership capability with experience developing and managing high-performing technical teamsExcellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skillsInterested? For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch or submit your updated CV to express your interest. Even if this particular role isn't quite right, we would still welcome a conversation, as we are currently supporting a range of Building Safety, Compliance, Fire Safety, and Asset Management opportunities across the housing sectorTPBN1_UKTJ