Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
This role is subject to -
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
Qualification - C08 Fire Risk Management / NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management or equivalent
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
This is a chance to play a vital role in keeping Manchester’s residents safe by shaping fire safety standards across a diverse and evolving housing portfolio.
You’ll make a genuine difference every day by ensuring our homes meet the highest fire safety standards and by driving improvements that protect thousands of people across the city.
This role offers the opportunity to lead on complex fire safety work, influence decision‑making, and help deliver safer homes across Manchester at a time when building safety has never been more important.
You’ll be at the forefront of compliance in the post‑Grenfell era, applying your technical expertise to help shape safer buildings and modern, accountable fire safety practices.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your specialist skills to carry out critical inspections, identify risks, and work with stakeholders to resolve issues that directly improve public safety.
You’ll join a forward‑thinking team committed to high‑quality fire safety, continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful change in one of the country’s largest and most dynamic housing services.
In this role, you’ll shape the future of fire safety in Manchester by leading technical work packages, supporting compliance, and helping deliver the Council’s vision for safe, sustainable neighbourhoods.
This role gives you the platform to act as a trusted technical specialist — influencing major decisions, advising on legislation, and ensuring our buildings meet today’s and tomorrow’s safety expectations.
Please see the attached Role Profile for further information
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Scott Lawson, on 07966 381940 and scott.lawson@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical fire safety expertise with excellent communication skills, ensuring residents, colleagues and partners receive clear, customer‑focused advice and high‑quality compliance outcomes.
We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
Essential requirements for the role:
•Communication Skills: Ability to advise and put case across in relatively straightforward, non-contentious situation with ability to negotiate agreements. Speaks fluently, expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly, makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence.
•Planning and Organising: Excellent time management skills, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others. Has the ability to visualise a sequence of actions needed to achieve a specific goal and how to estimate the resources required.
•Financial Management: Resource and financial management skills to develop effective planning, financial management and reporting frameworks. Manage allocated resources effectively, delivering business performance and value for money.
•People Management: Is able to inspire individuals to give their best to achieve a desired result and maintains effective relationships with individuals and the team as a whole, to ensure that the team is equipped to achieve objectives set according to the overall business need.
•Communication Skills: Is able to effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood.
•A full driving licence and access to a car on each working day. This post is currently designated as a Casual Car User. Car User statuses are subject to review in line with policy.
The experience below would be beneficial but is not essential:
Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:
•Fire safety related qualification e.g. C08 Fire Risk Management in Residential Properties, NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management and a commitment to ongoing CPD.
•Accreditation with a scheme e.g. Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) would be desirable.
•Track record of success in a Surveying role within housing.
•Experience of delivering high-quality services gained in a multi-site, complex fire safety environment.•Proven track record of achieving and sustaining fire safety compliance in the post Grenfell era, including experience of carrying out fire risk assessments and inspections in residential buildings.•Knowledge of fire protection systems, emergency procedures and evacuation plans.•Extensive knowledge of UK fire safety regulations, codes and standards, including the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Home Office Guidance on Fire Doors 2023.
•Excellent knowledge and understanding of current statutory, regulatory, and best practice fire safety requirements for residential building in scope.•Familiarity with fire safety management software and tools and the ability to maintain accurate digital audit trail.
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer
- Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
- Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
- A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
- Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
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Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
- Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
- Current or former care leavers
- Have a disability or long-term condition
When You Join Us
a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
- A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
- Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
- A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
What we will need from you if you're successful
Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
Other relevant information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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