Fire Safety Manager in Ipswich

Fire Safety Manager
Ipswich
(£53,051 – £55,224 per annum)

We are looking for a Fire Safety Manager to join a public sector organisation and lead their fire safety compliance across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring all buildings meet relevant fire safety legislation, regulatory requirements and organisational policies.

The role is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for residents, customers, visitors and staff, while overseeing fire safety programmes, risk management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities as a Fire Safety Manager

• Lead and manage fire safety compliance, ensuring adherence to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Manage and develop a team of fire safety professionals, providing leadership, technical guidance, training and performance management.
• Oversee fire risk assessments, ensuring identified actions are prioritised, allocated, completed and appropriately recorded.
• Develop and implement building-specific fire strategies and organisation-wide fire safety policies.
• Lead fire safety improvement programmes, managing significant budgets, contractors, consultants and procurement processes.
• Ensure statutory fire safety inspections, testing and maintenance are completed, including fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment and sprinkler systems.
• Maintain accurate fire safety records and ensure compliance information is accessible and up to date.
• Liaise with fire and rescue services, regulatory bodies, contractors and internal stakeholders, responding to audits and addressing any areas of non-compliance.
• Oversee fire safety projects from initial assessment and design through to procurement, delivery and completion.
• Develop resident engagement and communication strategies to promote fire safety awareness and ensure appropriate support for vulnerable residents.
• Monitor budgets, contracts, performance and service delivery, ensuring value for money and high standards of workmanship.
• Provide professional fire safety advice, prepare management reports and present compliance updates to senior management.
• Lead service improvements, review working practices and develop procedures to strengthen long-term fire safety management.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for maintenance and building works to protect fire safety measures and compartmentation.
• Support wider health and safety responsibilities and maintain professional competence through ongoing training.

Experience and Expertise required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant building-related discipline, with substantial post-qualification experience.
• At least five years' relevant technical or professional experience.
• Strong experience managing fire safety within residential or property environments.
• In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to identify and manage fire risks, undertake fire risk assessments and develop appropriate fire strategies.
• Experience planning and delivering fire safety improvement programmes across multiple sites.
• Strong organisational, project management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, budgets and resources.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, risk-based approach to problem-solving, with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Requirements

• IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Experience presenting technical information and advice to senior management and external stakeholders.

If your application is unsuccessful on this occasion, we may retain your CV and personal details for consideration for future suitable opportunities.