Fire Safety Regulations Manager

• Annual Salary: £54,496 to £56,494
• Location: Kirklees
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Fire Safety Regulations Manager to lead our fire safety compliance efforts within a housing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and related regulations across the council's residential portfolio. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone with experience in housing and fire/building safety, looking to further their career in a managerial capacity.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the council's Fire Safety Management Plan and associated fire strategies.
• Manage fire safety compliance across residential buildings, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Maintain and develop Building Safety Cases and manage the "Golden Thread" of building information.
• Undertake and review fire and building risk assessments, monitoring risks and ensuring suitable mitigation measures are in place.
• Develop tailored resident engagement plans and work closely with tenant involvement teams.
• Support delivery of investment, improvement, and remediation programmes, ensuring effective communication with residents to minimise disruption.
• Report incidents and regulatory matters to the Building Safety Regulator as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong fire safety and building safety knowledge within a housing environment.
• Proven experience managing fire and/or building safety compliance.
• Ability to develop organisational responses to regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance.
• Skilled in customer and resident engagement.
• Proficient in managing complex compliance information and databases.
• Relevant qualifications in Fire Safety, Building Safety, Construction, or Building Surveying.
• NEBOSH Fire qualification or equivalent, IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification.

Benefits:

• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of approximately 16.9%.
• Hybrid working model, typically around 50% office-based with flexibility.
• Strong investment in training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and professional qualifications.
• Supportive work-life balance and a flexible management approach.

How to apply:

To apply for the Fire Safety Regulations Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Ensure your application highlights your leadership capabilities and your experience in fire and building safety within a housing environment