Castlefield Recruitment are currently working with a national Housing Association who are looking for a Fire Safety Delivery Manager to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the implementation of fire safety strategies, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and the Building Safety Act.
- Oversee all aspects of fire safety management, including repairs and improvements, to maintain high standards of legal compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Provide expert fire safety advice and support, including out-of-hours assistance during serious incidents, in collaboration with the Health & Safety Team.
- Regularly review and update the Fire Safety Management Policy, ensuring it meets legislative requirements and best practices. Manage Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works and ensure robust compliance systems are in place.
- Engage with residents, leaseholders, and other stakeholders to address fire safety concerns. Supporting the Health & Safety Team in interactions with enforcing authorities.
- Enhance and develop dashboards for monitoring FRA actions, ensuring timely completion. Implement systems to maintain property compliance information.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Deep knowledge of Fire Safety Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and related Health & Safety Regulations.
- Proven experience in fire safety management within social housing or complex organisations.
- Strong leadership and change management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Experience in managing fire safety compliance, conducting and auditing fire risk assessments, and responding to enforcement notices.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovative solutions.
Qualifications:
- A degree or equivalent in a property/building-related discipline, or 5 years of relevant construction industry experience.
- Recognised Building Management or Fire Safety qualification (e.g., CIOB Level 6 Building Safety Management, BSC Fire Safety and Risk Management).
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., IFE, FPA, IFSM) and NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (desirable).