Fire Safety Manager Job at Butlin's (Bognor Regis)

Fire Safety Manager

Butlin's

Location:
United Kingdom , Bognor Regis

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Resort Fire Safety Manager role will aim to provide strategic leadership, professional assurance, and subject matter expertise to ensure effective fire safety management across each resort. The role will be accountable for maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, recognised standards, and internal policies, while supporting safe operations, capital development, and organisational risk management objectives.

Job Responsibility:

Provide strategic leadership, professional assurance, and subject matter expertise to ensure effective fire safety management across each resort
Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, recognised standards, and internal policies
Provide authoritative fire safety advice and assurance to Senior Leaders and Heads of Department
Ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and applicable codes of practice
Act as the principal point of contact with the Fire & Rescue Service, enforcing authorities, insurers, and other external stakeholders
Undertake, review, and monitor fire risk assessments across a diverse range of building types
Undertake site-specific fire risk assessments support licensing requirements for caravan parks
Establish and maintain a structured programme of inspections, audits, and assurance activities
Provide strategic oversight of fire safety systems and equipment
Lead the monitoring, analysis, and mitigation of fire alarm performance
Oversee the performance, competence, and compliance of external contractors
Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous review of company fire safety policies, procedures, and standards
Provide management and assurance over fire safety training arrangements and drills
Promote a positive fire safety culture
Provide fire safety leadership for capital projects
Advise on fire safety implications relating to building structure, fabric, services, and maintenance activities
Prepare and present periodic and annual fire safety performance reports
Lead the identification, investigation, and resolution of fire safety non-compliances
Support the development of team through mentoring and professional guidance
Maintain professional competence through ongoing awareness of emerging legislation, guidance, and technology

Requirements:

Diploma-level qualification (or equivalent) in Fire Safety
Professional membership of a recognised fire safety body (e.g. Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), at an appropriate grade) is desirable but not essential
Demonstrable experience in fire safety management, preferably within the leisure, tourism, or hospitality sector but not essential
Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice
Understanding of project delivery, budgetary control / constraints, and the commercial impact of fire safety decisions
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior level
Competent IT and communication skills for report writing and communicating with all tiers of employment and external bodies
A team player, credible, proactive, and confident professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage risk
Balanced decision-maker, capable of aligning compliance requirements with operational and commercial realities
Committed to continuous improvement and professional best practice

Nice to have:

Professional membership of a recognised fire safety body (e.g. Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), at an appropriate grade) is desirable but not essential
Demonstrable experience in fire safety management, preferably within the leisure, tourism, or hospitality sector but not essential

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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