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

• 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

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or NEBOSH Fire Safety

• Competitive salary package
• Secure, long-term opportunity
• Key leadership position with real impact
• Opportunity to work on large, meaningful safety programmes