Interim Fire Safety Manager Required
A local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Fire Safety Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of its fire safety compliance programme across its housing portfolio.
This is a critical role for a fire safety professional with a strong background in housing compliance, fire risk management and contractor oversight. You will play a key part in ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met while providing expert advice and assurance to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the organisation's fire safety compliance programme.
* Review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and ensure all actions are tracked and completed.
* Oversee fire safety contractors and remedial works programmes to ensure quality and compliance.
* Conduct site inspections and verify completed fire safety works.
* Monitor compliance performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required.
* Produce assurance reports and provide compliance updates to senior management.
* Support regulatory inspections and ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety legislation.
* Maintain accurate fire safety records, compliance documentation and audit trails.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience as a Fire Safety Manager, Fire Consultant, Senior Fire Safety Surveyor or similar.
* Strong experience within social housing, local authority, ALMO or registered provider environments.
* Excellent knowledge of current fire safety legislation, standards and housing compliance requirements.
* Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessments, fire safety projects and specialist contractors.
* The ability to provide expert advice and provide robust assurance to senior stakeholders.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Availability to start at short notice.
What's on Offer?
* £450 per day
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* Opportunity to lead an important fire safety compliance programme.
* Immediate start available.
* Flexible interim contract with potential for extension