Fire Safety Manager – Ipswich (Council Role)
Salary: £51,536 – £53,460 | Public Sector | Permanent
Pertemps is currently recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and highly regarded local authority for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior leadership role where you’ll be responsible for driving fire safety compliance and delivering key improvement programmes across a large residential property portfolio.
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for a confident and knowledgeable Fire Safety professional who can take ownership of fire compliance, lead a specialist team, and ensure all properties meet current legislation and safety standards. You will play a pivotal role in shaping fire safety strategy, managing risk, and delivering essential upgrades across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors
* Oversee fire risk assessments and ensure all remedial actions are completed
* Develop and implement fire safety strategies across the housing department
* Manage large‑scale fire safety programmes and budgets (circa £10m)
* Act as the main point of contact for Fire & Rescue Services and key stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation and regulations
* Manage contractors, procurement processes, and project delivery
About You
* Proven experience in a Fire Safety role within housing, residential, or similar environments
* Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation
* Experience managing teams, contractors, and large programmes of work
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to work strategically while maintaining operational oversight
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
* IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or NEBOSH Fire Safety
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary package
* Secure, long‑term opportunity
* Key leadership position with real impact
* Opportunity to work on large, meaningful safety programmes
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