Fire Safety Manager

Salary: £47,500 – £50,500

Are you ready to play an important role in supporting the delivery of building safety and compliance services in one of London’s most ambitious and diverse boroughs?

Redbridge Council is seeking a Fire Safety Manager who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and maintaining the safety of residents, staff, and visitors across the borough's housing stock and public buildings. This includes conducting risk assessments, managing contracts, developing fire safety strategies, and overseeing the implementation of remedial works to mitigate fire risk.

About the Role:

• Reporting to the Building, Compliance & People Safety Manager (Housing), the post holder will be responsible for managing Redbridge’s delivery of Building & Fire Safety and fire safety related remedial repair’s function.
• Developing LBRs Fire Safety in conjunction with the associated service contractors.
• Develop and implement the borough's Fire Safety Management Strategy in compliance with legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Order 2005 (and 2021 amendments).
• Manage the programme of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and ensure remedial actions are completed within agreed timelines.
• To actively manage the annual budget of approximately £1.3 million ensuring sound financial oversight and scrutiny.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies, including the London Fire Brigade.
• Lead on investigations of fire incidents, providing reports and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide fire safety advice and training to staff and residents.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Support the council in achieving fire safety accreditations and best practices.
• Regularly review policies, procedures, and risk management processes to reflect changes in regulations or circumstances.

About You

• Minimum L4 certificate or diploma in a relevant fire safety subject area
• Membership of a professional fire safety body (e.g., IFSM, IFE) is desirable
• Substantial, demonstrable and relevant experience in Fire Safety, compliance, health and safety in a demand lead or property related employment.
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Order 2005 (and 2021 amendments).
• Strong track record of conducting Fire Risk Assessments and overseeing remedial works.
• Experience in developing and implementing fire safety policies and strategies.
• First-hand experience of Client Managing a contractor in the delivery of an outsourced day to day repairs service.
• Technical experience of identifying, specifying, monitoring and quality checking Fire Safety remedial repair activity.
• Experience in working with vulnerable residents in a housing setting.
• Knowledge of passive and active fire protection systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a personal and professional demeanour which commands the confidence other stakeholders.

If you're a team player and you really care, then Redbridge is the right place for you. We are passionate about putting our staff, our people at the heart of the council, looking after people, making sure that they are happy in their work and an environment to thrive.

To apply for this position, please use the link provided below or contact Dan Evans at Castlefield Recruitment - dan.evans@castlefieldrecruitment.com

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Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV’s will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.