About this role
We are currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Manager to manage and oversee fire safety arrangements across the organisation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and maintaining a safe environment for employees, visitors, contractors and the public.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and regulations.
- Conduct and review fire risk assessments.
- Monitor and manage fire safety action plans.
- Ensure fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire doors are maintained and inspected.
- Coordinate fire evacuation drills and emergency procedures.
- Deliver fire safety awareness training and support fire wardens.
- Carry out regular fire safety inspections and audits.
- Investigate fire incidents, near misses and fire alarm activations.
- Ensure escape routes and emergency exits remain clear.
- Liaise with contractors, facilities teams and external fire safety specialists.
- Maintain accurate fire safety records and compliance documentation.
- Provide regular fire safety reports to senior management.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in fire safety management or a similar role.
- Good understanding of UK fire safety legislation.
- Knowledge of fire risk assessments and fire prevention.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
- Experience managing fire safety training and audits.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent.
- Relevant fire risk assessment qualification.
- Membership of a recognised fire safety professional body (desirable).