Fire Safety Technical Manager

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit are supporting Valleys to Coast, a forward-thinking housing association based in Bridgend, to recruit a Fire Safety Technical Manager. This is an opportunity to lead fire safety strategy and compliance for a progressive, community-focused organisation managing a diverse housing stock.

The Role

As Fire Safety Technical Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of Valleys to Coast's residents and buildings. You'll lead on legal compliance, risk assessment programmes, and the integration of fire safety in asset management, new developments, and refurbishments. You'll also act as the Principal Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act.

This is a strategic, hands-on role suited to a qualified fire safety professional who thrives in a collaborative, resident-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the fire safety strategy in line with UK and Welsh legislation
• Lead the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme, ensuring timely action and compliance
• Oversee fire safety works, including compartmentation, alarms, and fire stopping
• Act as the internal fire safety expert, supporting asset teams and development projects
• Manage stakeholder relationships with Fire & Rescue Services, contractors, and regulators
• Deliver internal training, policy guidance, and promote a culture of safety
• Support implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022 and lead on higher-risk buildings

About You

We're looking for an experienced professional with:

• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (e.g. Skills for Justice or equivalent);
• Recognised Fire Risk Assessor qualification (Level 3 or higher);
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent);
• Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety law and guidance (including in the Welsh context);
• Member of relevant professional body (eg, MIFireE, IOSH, COIB, RICS);
• Level 5 or higher qualification in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering or Building Safety.
• Proven experience managing fire safety in a large, complex residential property portfolio;
• Significant experience commissioning, reviewing and managing Fire Risk Assessments;
• Experience leading fire safety projects and managing contractors;
• Development and implementation of fire safety policy and procedures;
• Liaising with enforcement bodies and regulatory stakeholders;
• Delivering staff training and awareness programmes.

Desirable

• Project management qualification (e.g. Prince2 or APM);
• FDIS (Fire Door Inspector Scheme) or ASFP passive fire protection qualification;
• Building Safety Act or HRB-specific training.

Benefits:

Be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters growth and development with some fantastic benefits to include -

• Hybrid and flexible working: 9 day fortnight and early finish on a Friday
• Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays
• Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%)
• Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts
• Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more.

Application Process:

For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your CV to Hannah Welfoot.

Interviews will be held in person in Bridgend Thursday, 31st July 2025.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.