Fire Safety Manager in Ipswich

Fire Safety Manager / Health and Safety / Permanent / up to £55,000pa

Lead fire safety, drive compliance and help create safer homes and communities.

Vivo Talent are working with our client to recruit an experienced and proactive Fire Safety Manager to lead the management and delivery of fire safety across a substantial housing portfolio.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape fire safety strategy, oversee a significant improvement programme and ensure the safety of residents, customers, visitors and colleagues.

The role

As the organisation's fire safety lead, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including the Fire Safety Act, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Safety Act.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, overseeing performance, training and workload.
• Developing fire strategies and ensuring Fire Risk Assessments are completed and remedial actions addressed.
• Overseeing specialist consultants, contractors, procurement and major fire safety improvement contracts.
• Acting as the main point of contact with the Fire and Rescue Service, managing audits and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
• Developing and implementing corporate fire safety policies and building-specific fire strategies.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance through effective inspection, testing and maintenance programmes covering fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, escape routes and firefighting equipment.
• Maintaining accurate fire safety records and ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and the 'Golden Thread' of information.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to improve building safety, service delivery and long-term compliance.
• Managing budgets, contracts, health and safety responsibilities and wider service improvement initiatives.

About you

We are looking for a technically knowledgeable and confident leader with the ability to manage complex fire safety programmes and deliver effective outcomes.

You will have:

• Significant experience in fire safety management, ideally within social housing or a similar property environment.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, building regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience of managing Fire Risk Assessments, fire strategies and remedial works programmes.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing specialist teams and external contractors.
• Experience managing substantial budgets, procurement and complex contracts.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to influence at senior level and drive continuous improvement.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile and important function, leading a significant programme of investment and improvement while making a real difference to resident safety.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping fire safety standards, influencing organisational strategy and ensuring housing assets remain safe, compliant and sustainable.

Fire Safety Manager / Health and Safety / Permanent / up to £55,000pa

Fire Safety Manager / Health and Safety / Permanent / up to £55,000pa

Fire Safety Manager / Health and Safety / Permanent / up to £55,000pa