Fire Safety Manager in Brampton

Description

Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.The Resort Fire Safety Manager role will aim to provide strategic leadership, professional assurance, and subject matter expertise to ensure effective fire safety management across each resort. The role will be accountable for maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, recognised standards, and internal policies, while supporting safe operations, capital development, and organisational risk management objectives. Provide authoritative fire safety advice and assurance to Senior Leaders and Heads of Department, including leadership in the resolution of fire-related issues and incidents.Ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and applicable codes of practice across resort operations.Act as the principal point of contact with the Fire & Rescue Service, enforcing authorities, insurers, and other external stakeholders on fire safety matters.Risk Assessment & Assurance Undertake, review, and monitor fire risk assessments across a diverse range of building types, ensuring risks are appropriately managed, documented, and actioned.Undertake site-specific fire risk assessments support licensing requirements for caravan parks (where applicable)Establish and maintain a structured programme of inspections, audits, and assurance activities, providing confidence to senior management.Systems, Assets & Performance Oversight Provide strategic oversight of fire safety systems and equipment, ensuring they remain operational, compliant, and effectively maintained.Lead the monitoring, analysis, and mitigation of fire alarm performance, including unwanted fire alarm activations and system reliability trends.Oversee the performance, competence, and compliance of external contractors delivering fire safety systems and services.Policy, Training & Competence Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous review of company fire safety policies, procedures, and standards.Provide management and assurance over fire safety training arrangements and drills, ensuring relevant personnel are competent and appropriately trained.Promote a positive fire safety culture and consistent application of best practice across all resort teams.Capital Projects & Project Oversight Provide fire safety leadership for capital projects, including new builds, refurbishments, and alterations, ensuring fire safety principles are embedded from design through to delivery.Advise on fire safety implications relating to building structure, fabric, services, and maintenance activities.Reporting, Leadership & Continuous Improvement Prepare and present periodic and annual fire safety performance reports, identifying key risks, trends, and strategic improvement opportunities for senior leadership teams.Lead the identification, investigation, and resolution of fire safety non-compliances, ensuring effective escalation, corrective action, and learning.Support the development of team through mentoring and professional guidance.Maintain professional competence through ongoing awareness of emerging legislation, guidance, and technology.

KPIsFire Safety ComplianceFire Evacuation Plans and ExecutionContinuous review of company fire safety policies, procedures, and standards.Fire safety budget on BAU and capital spendReduced incidentsProactive Fire Safety Management

About YouDiploma-level qualification (or equivalent) in Fire Safety.Professional membership of a recognised fire safety body (e.g. Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), at an appropriate grade) is desirable but not essential.Demonstrable experience in fire safety management, preferably within the leisure, tourism, or hospitality sector but not essential.Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice.Understanding of project delivery, budgetary control / constraints, and the commercial impact of fire safety decisions.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior level.Competent IT and communication skills for report writing and communicating with all tiers of employment and external bodies.A team player, credible, proactive, and confident professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage risk.Balanced decision-maker, capable of aligning compliance requirements with operational and commercial realities.Committed to continuous improvement and professional best practice.

About Butlin’s At Butlins, were all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years weve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders.Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things theyll say about working at Butlins is our culture! Were all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. xbpsjkuSo, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you arent afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other this could be the perfect fit for you.There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlins!