Job Description:

Looking to take the lead on Fire Safety across a major Social Housing organisation, with the autonomy to shape strategy, lead an established team and drive meaningful improvements?

We're exclusively supporting one of the UK's largest Housing Associations in their search for a Group Fire Safety Manager to lead Fire Safety across a diverse portfolio of homes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety professional looking to take the next step into a strategic leadership position, or an established Fire Safety Manager seeking greater responsibility and influence.

About the Role

• Newly created leadership position with overall responsibility for Fire Safety across the organisation.
• Lead and develop an established team of Fire Safety professionals.
• Provide strategic oversight of Fire Safety across residential properties, including high-rise buildings.
• Work closely with senior leadership and wider operational teams to drive improvements, strengthen compliance and promote best practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide strategic advice, guidance and reporting to senior management, supporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead, support and develop the Fire Safety team, promoting a proactive and consistent approach across the organisation.
• Oversee the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme, ensuring assessments are completed and outstanding actions are effectively managed.
• Lead the management and oversight of Fire Door Inspection programmes and external specialist contractors.
• Review and improve Fire Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Work collaboratively with Asset Management, Repairs and other teams to ensure Fire Safety risks are addressed and actions progressed.

What We're Looking For

• Fire Safety experience within Social Housing, ideally having held a management position.
• Experience leading a Fire Safety function or managing a team, with the ability to take ownership of wider organisational priorities.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and Fire Safety (England) Regulations.
• Experience overseeing FRA programmes, remedial actions and external contractors.
• A relevant Fire Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Fire or above.
• A proactive, collaborative leader with strong communication skills, sound judgement and the confidence to influence stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Basic salary up to circa. £64,000
• Car allowance of circa. £5,500
• 35 hour working week with hybrid working
• 4 day working week available (compressed hours - 35 hours across 4 days)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Strong pension scheme
• Life assurance and enhanced family benefits
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Why Apply?

• Take ownership of Fire Safety across a large, established Housing Association.
• Join a newly structured function where you can influence strategy, improve existing processes and make a genuine impact.
• Lead a knowledgeable, supportive team with strong collaboration across Fire and Building Safety.
• Enjoy excellent flexibility, work-life balance and an organisation that actively invests in its people.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Specialists in Safety & Sustainability Recruitment within Social Housing.