Fire Safety Manager

Fire Safety Manager Suffolk, UK - flexible working available £52,000- £54,000 Includes several benefits The position sits within a large, well‑resourced Maintenance and Contracts service responsible for repairing, maintaining and improving around 7,800 homes and 15 sheltered schemes Key responsibilities include: * Leading fire safety compliance across all housing assets, ensuring full adherence to fire legislation and regulatory standards. * Acting as the organisations principal fire safety expert and Duty Holder. * Managing fire risk assessments, safety checks, inspections, testing and maintenance programmes. * Developing and implementing fire strategies for different building types. * Managing a Fire Safety Surveyor, including workload planning and professional development. * Overseeing major fire safety improvement programmes and providing fire engineering advice. * Working closely with internal teams, external partners and the Fire & Rescue Service. * Managing budgets, contracts and consultancy support. * Ensuring accurate fire safety records and maintaining the “Golden Thread” of information. Experience and skills we are looking for: * Strong background in managing fire safety within residential or housing environments. * Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and proven ability to assess and manage fire risk. * Experience developing fire strategies and delivering fire safety improvements. * Ability to lead, influence and communicate effectively at all levels. * Relevant professional qualifications, with IFE or NEBOSH Fire Safety qualifications desirable. * Strong organisational, project management and problem‑solving skills. The client is looking to move quickly with this one, so if this was of interest please apply sooner rather than later