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 If interested, apply now or call Ashleigh on