Fire Service Manager

Are you ready to take on a vital role that impacts fire safety across the nation? A leading company in the Facilities Management sector is hiring a Fire Service Manager to work from home with regular national travel. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead fire compliance programmes, oversee remedial works and ensure statutory fire safety standards are maintained across a large and diverse estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and coordination of fire compliance activities across a national property portfolio.
• Manage fire door inspection findings, remedial programmes and compliance activities from end to end.
• Review inspection reports, assess defects and ensure remedial works are prioritised and completed.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Monitor supply chain performance, quality and documentation to ensure works meet contractual and compliance standards.
• Manage budgets, risks and KPI performance while driving continuous improvement across fire safety processes.
• Build strong relationships with customers, operational teams and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, company procedures and industry best practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant fire safety qualifications, including Fire Door Inspection (FDIS or equivalent) and passive fire protection experience.
• Proven experience managing fire compliance programmes, remedial works or fire safety projects within facilities management, construction or building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, compliance standards and risk management.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multiple workstreams across large property portfolios.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, resources and service performance.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using CAFM systems or Maximo would be advantageous.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC).

Benefits

• £38,000 – £42,000 salary
• Home‑based role with national travel
• Company car or car allowance
• 6% matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Single private medical cover
• Professional subscription paid annually
• Long‑term career development within a growing organisation

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