Company: 365JOBS
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £51,536 - £53,460 per annum
Finstech is partnering with their public sector client in Ipswich to find an experienced Fire Safety Manager at a truly exciting time. Our client is mid-way through a £10 million fire safety improvement programme across a portfolio of 7,800 homes and 15 sheltered schemes ? and they need the right expert to lead it.
This is a senior, high-impact role with real influence, a significant budget and the opportunity to shape fire safety strategy from the ground up.
What You?ll Be Doing
- Acting as principal Duty Holder for fire safety across the entire housing portfolio
- Leading and developing a team of Fire Safety Surveyors
- Managing a £10m improvement programme, supplier contracts and procurement
- Developing and implementing fire safety strategies, policies and site-specific plans
- Conducting and overseeing Fire Risk Assessments across all properties
- Serving as the primary liaison with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
- Ensuring full compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022
- Reporting performance to senior management and elected members
What We?re Looking For
- Relevant fire safety qualifications (IFE, NEBOSH Fire, Level 4 FRA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior fire safety role, ideally within social housing or the public sector
- Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation
- Experience managing budgets, contracts and multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The Package
- Competitive salary
- Career average pension scheme
- Generous holiday & sick pay
- Hybrid & flexible working
- Free gym & swimming membership
- Cycle scheme, parking & travel discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent CPD & development opportunities