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Job title Fire Safety Service Manager Job reference 000012619 Date posted 28/10/2026 Application closing date 01/12/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary £51,928 - £55,224 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Buildings & Maintenance, Construction / Building, Health & Safety Attachments Blank Job description
Salary: £51,928 - £55,224 a year Location: Council House Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 1st December 2026
The Opportunity Are you passionate about protecting people, property, and business continuity through high standards of fire safety management? We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Fire Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of fire safety strategies across our organisation. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, oversee fire risk assessments, manage remedial actions, and provide expert guidance to stakeholders at all levels.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a tangible difference by fostering a strong fire safety culture, driving best practice, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. If you have excellent technical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safeguarding people and assets, we would welcome your application.
What you’ll be doing
- Reviewing and monitoring Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and ensuring all actions are completed within required timescales.
- Carrying out audits and inspections of buildings to verify compliance with fire safety legislation and organisational policies.
- Managing fire safety improvement programmes, including compartmentation works, fire door inspections, alarm system upgrades, and remedial works.
- Liaising with contractors, consultants, residents, building managers, enforcement authorities, and senior management.
- Investigating fire incidents, near misses, and unwanted fire alarm activations, identifying lessons learned and implementing improvements.
- Providing professional advice on fire safety matters for new projects, refurbishments, and building alterations.
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), compliance data, and risk registers, producing reports for leadership teams and governance boards.
- Delivering fire safety training and awareness sessions to staff and stakeholders.
- Reviewing evacuation strategies, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), and emergency response arrangements.
- Keeping up to date with changes in legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.
About you
- Extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations, and best practice guidance.
- Experience in undertaking, reviewing, and managing Fire Risk Assessments.
- Strong understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and related compliance requirements.
- Ability to develop, implement, and monitor fire safety policies and procedures.
- Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing fire safety improvement programmes and remedial works.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide advice, training, and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to investigate fire incidents and identify lessons learned.
- Knowledge of fire detection, alarm, emergency lighting, and evacuation systems.
- Experience managing contractors and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to analyse complex technical information and produce clear reports.
- Leadership and influencing skills to promote a positive fire safety culture.
- Competence in auditing, inspection, and compliance monitoring.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and fire safety management systems
Who We Are At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
Why join Derby City Council?
Financial Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
- Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-Life Balance
- Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
- The option to purchase additional annual leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
- Flexible retirement options, where eligible
- Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
- Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
- Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
- Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training
Community and Inclusion
- Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
- Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
- The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity
At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.
Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.
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Fire Safety Service Manager employer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Derby City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a significant impact on the community. With generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to equality and inclusion, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The council also offers extensive learning and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can grow their career in a collaborative and ambitious environment.
