Fire Safety Manager
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- England,West Midlands,Walsall
- full-time
- £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Fire Safety Manager
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (plus car allowance & excellent benefits)
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, full time – hybrid working, but presence in the office and on site required to meet business need.
Closing Date: 18th November 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Overview of role:
Are you an experienced fire professional with extensive working knowledge of engineering principles of a range of high, medium and low rise buildings?
Are you passionate about making a difference to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe and they are educated about fire safety? If so, this could be the role you are looking for…
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building Safety Team as our Fire Safety Manager. You’ll be integral to our organisation as our subject matter expert in fire safety, and be responsible for designing, implementing and delivering our strategic fire safety programme. You’ll lead, guide and mentor a brand new team of fire safety experts to support you with the delivery of this plan.
This role will be highly influential across the whole organisation, from influencing customer behaviour to interacting with senior management and the Executive. It is a great opportunity for the right person to have a real impact on the way we manage fire safety across whg.
Given the technical nature of the role, we will need you to have the following qualifications:
*Level 6 Diploma in fire safety or fire engineering.
*HNC/D in Building Studies/Fire Safety, or equivalent experience within industry.
*Hold a chartership or be on a chartership pathway for a relevant professional body (IFSM or IFE).
So what’s in it for you? We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a local government pensions scheme and much, much, more. It also offers you the opportunity to be involved in a social business that has a clear set of values and objectives that are all about supporting people. And our inclusive culture and market-leading professional development opportunities have seen us achieve a Sunday Times ’Best place to work’ award for 2024.
Interested? Please read on below and check out our website at www.whg.uk.com to find out more about what we do.
What’s in it for you?
whg is an organisation that is all about supporting a positive culture for colleagues and enabling people to bring their best to work each and every day. We support a flexible approach to work and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Working for whg means you will receive:
*A competitive salary
*A range of shopping and leisure discounts
*27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down)
*Access to learning and development opportunities
*Access to the annual leave purchase scheme
*The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
*Access to a choice of two great pension schemes including the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
*A health cash plan
*A friendly office environment
*Access to a car leasing scheme
*A culture that really does aim to create a place for all colleagues regardless of job role.
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply.
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (plus car allowance & excellent benefits)
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, full time – hybrid working, but presence in the office and on site required to meet business need.
Closing Date: 18th November 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Overview of role:
Are you an experienced fire professional with extensive working knowledge of engineering principles of a range of high, medium and low rise buildings?
Are you passionate about making a difference to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe and they are educated about fire safety? If so, this could be the role you are looking for…
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building Safety Team as our Fire Safety Manager. You’ll be integral to our organisation as our subject matter expert in fire safety, and be responsible for designing, implementing and delivering our strategic fire safety programme. You’ll lead, guide and mentor a brand new team of fire safety experts to support you with the delivery of this plan.
This role will be highly influential across the whole organisation, from influencing customer behaviour to interacting with senior management and the Executive. It is a great opportunity for the right person to have a real impact on the way we manage fire safety across whg.
Given the technical nature of the role, we will need you to have the following qualifications:
*Level 6 Diploma in fire safety or fire engineering.
*HNC/D in Building Studies/Fire Safety, or equivalent experience within industry.
*Hold a chartership or be on a chartership pathway for a relevant professional body (IFSM or IFE).
So what’s in it for you? We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a local government pensions scheme and much, much, more. It also offers you the opportunity to be involved in a social business that has a clear set of values and objectives that are all about supporting people. And our inclusive culture and market-leading professional development opportunities have seen us achieve a Sunday Times ’Best place to work’ award for 2024.
Interested? Please read on below and check out our website at www.whg.uk.com to find out more about what we do.
What’s in it for you?
whg is an organisation that is all about supporting a positive culture for colleagues and enabling people to bring their best to work each and every day. We support a flexible approach to work and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Working for whg means you will receive:
*A competitive salary
*A range of shopping and leisure discounts
*27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down)
*Access to learning and development opportunities
*Access to the annual leave purchase scheme
*The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
*Access to a choice of two great pension schemes including the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
*A health cash plan
*A friendly office environment
*Access to a car leasing scheme
*A culture that really does aim to create a place for all colleagues regardless of job role.
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply.
Job number 1689749