Head of Fire Safety Flexible Location, Home based or work from one of our offices in London, Birmingham, Hertfordshire, Leeds, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Occasional travel and the freedom to manage your own diary. Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw) Salary circa £90,000 pa negotiable based on skills and experience, and car allowance of £5,000 per annum, plus brilliant benefits including health cash plan Home, a place where you belong Lead the Future of Fire Safety and Make a Real Impact. At Home Group, we are on a mission to set new standards in fire safety, and we want you to lead the way. As our Head of Fire Safety, you will step into an exciting role created as part of our commitment to better align with the needs of our residents. We are taking a fresh, forward-thinking approach to fire safety, ensuring it is integrated seamlessly into everything we do, with our customers safety and wellbeing at the heart of it all. This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to lead a newly refined, customer-focused strategy that takes fire safety to the next level. By joining us, you will play a critical role in shaping the future, managing innovative solutions, and driving change that directly impacts the lives of thousands. If you are ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference, this is your moment. What youll do Lead on all fire safety matters across our owned and managed properties, ensuring legal compliance and driving best practice. Develop and implement fire safety policies, strategies, and governance procedures that keep our residents at the heart of decision making. Oversee the Fire Risk Assessment programme, ensuring risks are addressed and mitigated promptly. Collaborate with regulatory bodies like the Building Safety Regulator and local authorities, managing reporting requirements with precision. Drive improvements by analysing performance data and embedding a customer-focused approach to fire safety. Manage fire safety contractors and consultants, ensuring high standards and legal compliance. Why choose us Imagine finishing each day knowing youve made a real difference in our customers lives. Thats exactly what youll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK With opportunities for professional development, a supportive culture, and the chance to influence a critical area of our organisation, this is your opportunity to grow and thrive. Join us in creating safer, stronger communities. Apply today What you bring Extensive experience in fire safety management, ideally within the social housing or a complex environment. Deep knowledge of fire and building safety regulations, including the Fire Safety Order 2005 and Building Safety Act. Professional qualifications such as MIFireE, FIFireE, or NEBOSH Diploma. Proven ability to lead investigations, manage risks, and implement corrective actions. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and deliver high-quality outcomes. A customer-first mindset, with excellent communication skills to engage with residents and colleagues alike. Were sorry, but we cant offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly. Job details We are flexible about where youre based. With offices in London, Birmingham, Hertfordshire, Leeds, Durham, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow too, you also have the option to be based from home. If you are office based, we work a hybrid working pattern of 2 days per week in the office. Youll travel reasonably regularly but will manage your own diary to work out when is best to meet with your teams. Our Head Office is in Newcastle upon Tyne and you will also be expected to visit us once on a while. A place where you belong We do our best work when we can be ourselves. Thats why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA, Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive. Together we make Home Group a great place to work Were especially keen to encourage your application if you are from an ethnic minority background, female, identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender, (LGBTQ), or if you are registered or consider yourself disabled. This is because these groups are currently underrepresented amongst our colleagues. Whats in it for you? Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"), increasing to 39, and the option to buy five days more. Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies. 800 discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more. Were a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them Grow your career with us, well help you take the next step. Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online Ready to join us? Click APPLY NOW to see the Head of Fire Safety job description, learn about us, and for help to apply. Dont wait, roles can close early, so apply and take the first step towards making a difference. Dates for your diary Shortlisting and informal conversations will take place during the week commencing 24th February, with interviews scheduled for the 7th, 8th, and 10th of March ADZN1_UKTJ