Fire Safety Manager

Social network you want to login/join with:The Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for promoting fire safety and providing expert technical advice across the department. They will ensure that fire safety is inspected, managed, and maintained in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Health and Safety legislation. Additionally, the manager will oversee the compliance of fire safety works undertaken by other departments within the housing stock.

Key Duties/AccountabilitiesLead on all fire safety matters within the housing stock, including strategic policy and procedures.

Procure and manage specialist consultancies for fire safety works as necessary.

Compile technical reports and relevant documentation for court presentations and represent the Council at court in relation to technical fire issues if required.

Manage Fire Safety Surveyors to ensure optimum efficiencies and prepare project plans for undertaking FRAs and fire safety inspections.

Ensure compliance with Council and statutory responsibilities on repair legislation and contract management.

Essential Experience RequiredProven management of a Fire Safety Team

Experience of managing effective stakeholder relationships within a public sector setting or equivalent

Exceptional communication skills, both written and in internal meetings, with strong influencing abilities

Extensive experience in the fire safety industry including undertaking risk assessments and preparing action plans for management

Tier 3 level fire risk assessor

MIFSM membership, IFE membership is desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the New Fire Safety Competences, Fire Safety Order 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022

Additional InformationWorking hours:

36 hours per week

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Interviews will be held as soon as possible.

Location: 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

Requirements

Requirements:

Proven management of a Fire Safety Team

Experience of managing effective stakeholder relationships within a public sector setting or equivalent

Exceptional communication skills

Extensive experience in the fire safety industry

MIFSM membership, IFE membership is desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the New Fire Safety Competences, Fire Safety Order 2021, and Building Safety Act ..... full job details .....