Fire Safety Manager (Maternity Cover)

Maternity Cover until 04/11/2027

Location: Lynton House

Make a real difference to building safety and the communities we serve.

Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking for an opportunity to lead, influence and drive meaningful improvements?

The London Borough of Redbridge is looking for a proactive, knowledgeable and motivated Fire Safety Manager to join our Building, Compliance & People Safety team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering fire safety services across our housing portfolio, ensuring residents remain safe while driving high standards of compliance, contractor performance and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with practical experience, sound judgement and the confidence to lead a service, challenge performance and turn priorities into positive outcomes.

About the role

As our Fire Safety Manager, you will take a leading role in overseeing the delivery of fire safety compliance, risk management and associated remedial works.

Reporting to the Building, Compliance & People Safety Manager, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders to maintain a robust and effective approach to fire safety management.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery and continuous improvement of fire safety compliance across the Council's housing portfolio.
• Overseeing Fire Risk Assessment programmes, ensuring identified risks are appropriately prioritised and remedial actions progressed.
• Managing fire safety contractors and consultants, driving accountability, quality and value for money.
• Supporting the development and implementation of fire safety strategies, policies and procedures.
• Providing technical advice and assurance on fire safety matters, including building safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Managing and supporting team members, promoting a positive, proactive and accountable working culture.
• Working closely with internal teams, residents and external partners, including the London Fire Brigade, to support effective risk management and resident safety.
• Monitoring performance, budgets and service delivery, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and improve outcomes.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about fire safety, takes ownership of their responsibilities and can bring both technical expertise and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You will ideally bring:

• A Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Fire Safety, or demonstrable relevant experience.
• A strong understanding of fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience in fire safety compliance, risk management and the delivery of remedial works, ideally within housing or a property-related environment.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, monitor performance and deliver improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence decisions and work collaboratively.
• Experience of managing or supporting teams, setting priorities and delivering results.
• A commitment to professional development and keeping up to date with evolving fire safety standards and industry best practice.

A NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification or equivalent, and membership of a recognised professional fire safety body such as the IFSM or IFE, would be advantageous.

Above all, we value individuals who demonstrate sound professional judgement, accountability and a genuine commitment to keeping residents safe.

Why join us?

At Redbridge, building safety is a priority, and this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

You will be joining a service focused on strengthening compliance, improving the way we work and embedding a proactive approach to managing building and resident safety.

Apply now and help shape the future of fire safety at Redbridge.

Job Description and Person Specification

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.