Fire Safety Manager

Hybrid working 2 days from one of our offices in either Welwyn Garden City, London, Reading or Southampton and the rest from home

Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), Monday to Friday

Earn circa £58,000 pa negotiable based on skills and experience plus brilliant benefits including health cash plan!

Home, a place where you belong

You want to do work that matters. You understand the real-world impact of fire safety, and you want to be part of a team that takes it seriously. As our new Fire Safety Manager in the Building Safety Team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our customers and homes safe—bringing clarity, structure and action to one of the most important parts of what we do.

This is a brand new role where you’ll take the lead on fire safety in your region. You’ll be out and about, guiding inspections, working with contractors, checking standards and making sure risks are dealt with properly. It’s about getting ahead of problems, making sure reports are accurate, and ensuring any fixes are done right the first time. You’ll also be a go-to person for colleagues who need clear, practical advice on fire safety—helping them feel confident and well-informed.

What you’ll do

• Lead fire safety inspections, manage contractors and review assessment quality
• Spot trends and risks early, taking action before they escalate
• Guide remedial work and post-checks to make sure everything’s resolved properly
• Prepare for audits and respond confidently when things go wrong
• Train and support colleagues to understand their fire safety responsibilities
• Contribute to safety case reports and golden thread data to support wider compliance

Why choose us

Imagine finishing each day knowing you’ve made a real difference in our customers’ lives. That’s exactly what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK!

You’ll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in doing things right, with the autonomy to make decisions and the backing to follow them through.

What you bring

• Strong experience in fire risk assessment and inspection programmes
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment or NEBOSH Fire Certificate (or similar)
• Skilled at managing contractors and challenging poor performance
• Good working knowledge of the Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act
• Comfortable leading audits, investigations and regulatory reporting
• A calm, confident communicator who supports others to build a safer culture

We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly.

Job details

• You’ll work Monday to Friday
• You’ll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch for a haircut or swim, you can use your flexi time to manage that!
• You will at times need to flex your working hours to meet with customers when it works best for them, so you may have occasional evening working.
• This is a hybrid role and you’ll spend some days each week out and about or in our offices, and the rest working from home.
• You will cover a patch that includes the South
• To get from A to B, you’ll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we’ll pay your mileage!
• You need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.

A place where you belong

We do our best work when we can be ourselves. That’s 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!

What’s 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 (subject to criteria).
• Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
• 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
• We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them!
• Grow your career with us, we’ll 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 Fire Safety Manager job description, learn about us, and for help to apply. Don’t wait, roles can close early, so apply and take the first step towards making a difference. To let us know how we can help you shine in our process, email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk to discuss your reasonable adjustments.