Fire Safety Manager
Hays · Oxford, England ·
Reference: 4823468Job ID: 5411530Posted: 2026-08-26Closing date: 2026-11-23Location: OxfordSalary: 60,500 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Government & Public Services / Health and SafetyCompany: HaysConsultant: Charlotte HodgkinsonHays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 02072598724Email: charlotte.hodgkinson@hays.com Your New Company An established socialhousing provider is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to join its Health &Safety team.
Managing a diverse residential property portfolio, theorganisation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of residentsafety, regulatory compliance and risk management. This is an opportunity toplay a key role in shaping fire safety strategy, providing technical expertiseand driving continuous improvement across the housing stock.
Your New Role As Fire SafetyManager, you will act as the organisation's subject matter expert foroperational fire safety, ensuring compliance with current legislation andindustry best practice. Working closely with senior stakeholders, contractorsand operational teams, you will lead on fire risk assessments, complianceassurance and remedial action management across a residential portfolio.
Key responsibilitieswill include: Undertaking and reviewing FireRisk Assessments (FRAs) and managing associated action plans. Monitoring fire safetycompliance and providing assurance against legislative and regulatoryrequirements.
Managing remedial worksprogrammes, contractor performance and quality assurance activities. Conducting fire doorinspections and overseeing passive fire protection improvements. Supporting resident fire safetyinitiatives, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
Investigating fire incidents,identifying lessons learned and driving preventative measures. Providing technical advice,guidance and training to colleagues and senior stakeholders. Producing compliance reportsand supporting governance, audit and regulatory inspections.
What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful inthis role, you will have: A recognised Level 4 FireSafety qualification (or equivalent). Experience undertaking FireRisk Assessments within residential housing or a similar builtenvironment.
Strong knowledge of UK firesafety legislation, regulations and relevant British Standards. Experience managing fire safetycompliance, remedial works and contractor performance. Knowledge of fire doors,passive fire protection, compartmentation and evacuation planning.
Excellent report writing,communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to applyprofessional judgement and take a practical, risk-based approach to firesafety management. Membership of a professionalbody or additional fire safety qualifications would be advantageous.
What You'll Get in Return The opportunity to lead andinfluence fire safety standards across a sizeable residential propertyportfolio. A varied and technicallyrewarding role with significant autonomy and stakeholder engagement.
Ongoing professionaldevelopment and support for continued learning within the fire safetyprofession. The chance to make a meaningfulimpact on resident safety, compliance and organisational performance. A competitive salary andbenefits package.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussionabout your career. #4823468 - Charlotte Hodgkinson