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Head of Fire Safety

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Goodman Masson

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United Kingdom , Hackney

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Salary:

73266.00 - 86121.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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
  • Experience managing contracts, external consultants, performance frameworks and complex remedial programmes
  • A Level 7 fire safety qualification or equivalent
  • membership of IFE, IFSM, IOSH or a related professional body

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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