Fire Safety Manager

Fire Safety Manager 
 

Hybrid working 2 days from one of our offices in either Durham or Leeds and the rest from home
 

Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), Monday to Friday
 

Earn circa £58,000 pa negotiable based on skills and experience plus brilliant benefits including health cash plan! 
 

 
 

Home, a place where you belong 
 

You want to do work that matters.

You understand the real-world impact of fire safety, and you want to be part of a team that takes it seriously.

As our new Fire Safety Manager in the Building Safety Team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our customers and homes safe—bringing clarity, structure and action to one of the most important parts of what we do. 
 

 
 

This is a brand new role where you’ll take the lead on fire safety in your region.

You’ll be out and about, guiding inspections, working with contractors, checking standards and making sure risks are dealt with properly.

It’s about getting ahead of problems, making sure reports are accurate, and ensuring any fixes are done right the first time.

You’ll also be a go-to person for colleagues who need clear, practical advice on fire safety—helping them feel confident and well-informed. 
 

 
 

What you’ll do 
 


* Lead fire safety inspections, manage contractors and review assessment quality


* Spot trends and risks early, taking action before they escalate


* Guide remedial work and post-checks to make sure everything’s resolved properly


* Prepare for audits and respond confidently when things go wrong


* Train and support colleagues to understand their fire safety responsibilities


* Contribute to safety case reports and golden thread data to support wider compliance 

 

 
 

Why choose us 
 

Imagine finishing each day knowing you’ve made a real difference in our customers’ lives.

That’s exactly what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK! 
 

You’ll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in doing things right, with the autonomy to make decisions and the backing to follow them through. 
 

 
 

What you bring 
 


* Strong experience in fire risk assessment and inspection programmes


* Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment or NEBOSH Fire Certificate (or similar)


* Skilled at managing contractors and challenging poor performance


* Good working knowledge of the Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act


* Comfortable leading audits, investigations and regulatory reporting


* A calm, confident communicator who supports others to build a safer culture 

 

 
 

We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits.

We do review this regularly. 
 

 
 

Job details  
 


* You’ll work Monday to Friday 


* You’ll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch for a haircut or swim, you can use your flexi time to manage that!


* You will ...