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A crucial leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the Council’s fire safety strategy, procedures and compliance frameworks. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as Hackney strengthens its approach to resident safety and ensures full alignment with the Fire Safety Act, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Building Safety Act.
Job Responsibility:
Shaping and delivering the Council’s fire safety strategy, procedures and compliance frameworks
Leading a well-established team of fire safety professionals
Overseeing all statutory fire safety functions, including Fire Risk Assessments, fire door inspections, external wall assessments and fire remediation programmes
Acting as the Council’s principal expert on fire safety, providing informed guidance to senior leaders, elected members, and regulatory partners
Working closely with the London Fire Brigade, contractors, residents and internal teams to maintain high standards, strengthen compliance and provide clear, transparent communication around fire safety responsibilities and risks
Requirements:
Extensive experience in fire safety management within a housing or public-sector context
Senior leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and high-risk portfolios
Deep knowledge of fire safety legislation, building construction principles and risk assessment methodologies