Berwick Partners
Westminster City Council
is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager
to ensure the safety and compliance of their housing stock. This critical role involves overseeing fire safety for 22,000 tenant and leasehold properties and ensuring adherence to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
About Westminster City Council:
Westminster is a dynamic and diverse city, home to over 250,000 residents and 50,000 businesses. Their mission is to create a supportive, safe, and thriving community. Westminster City Council are committed to building a Fairer Westminster, with ambitious goals outlined in our Council Delivery Plan for 2024-25.
The Role:
As the Fire Safety Manager, you will:
- Lead a team of fire safety professionals, delivering a multi-million-pound annual programme of planned works.
- Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations through accurate work packaging, inspections, and audits.
- Regularly review and update fire safety policies, processes, and procedures.
- Provide technical support for developing Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
- Manage capital budgets and procure works via contracts.
- Liaise with residents, leaseholders, and councillors to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
What Westminster City Council Offer:
- A culture of excellence and community recognition.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A diverse and inclusive environment that values different perspectives.
The Ideal Candidate:
You are a seasoned professional with substantial experience in fire-related project management, design, servicing, repair, or installation within the public and/or private sectors, preferably housing. You possess advanced technical knowledge of fire safety and relevant legislation, and you are committed to fostering a positive fire safety culture.
For an informal discussion, please contact Bonnie Amos English on or (0) .
Closing date:
9am on Wednesday 30th October
