Finstech is partnering with their public sector client in Ipswich to find an experienced Fire Safety Manager at a truly exciting time. Our client is mid-way through a £10 million fire safety improvement programme across a portfolio of 7,800 homes and 15 sheltered schemes ? and they need the right expert to lead it.
This is a senior, high-impact role with real influence, a significant budget and the opportunity to shape fire safety strategy from the ground up.




What You?ll Be Doing
*Acting as principal Duty Holder for fire safety across the entire housing portfolio
*Leading and developing a team of Fire Safety Surveyors
*Managing a £10m improvement programme, supplier contracts and procurement
*Developing and implementing fire safety strategies, policies and site-specific plans
*Conducting and overseeing Fire Risk Assessments across all properties
*Serving as the primary liaison with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
*Ensuring full compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022
*Reporting performance to senior management and elected members




What We?re Looking For
*Relevant fire safety qualifications (IFE, NEBOSH Fire, Level 4 FRA or equivalent)
*Proven experience in a senior fire safety role, ideally within social housing or the public sector
*Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation
*Experience managing budgets, contracts and multi-disciplinary teams
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills




The Package
*Competitive salary
*Career average pension scheme
*Generous holiday & sick pay
*Hybrid & flexible working
*Free gym & swimming membership
*Cycle scheme, parking & travel discounts
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Excellent CPD & development opportunities