Fire Safety Delivery Manager

Job summary

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme. We are also delivering cost- effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services.

Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning,

where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together:

• Striving for excellence- We always aim to deliver great results
• Empowering through respect- We insist on fair treatment for all, always
• Acting with integrity- We consistently do the right thing
• Succeeding together- We rely on each other to achieve success

We are committed to representing the communities we serve by making Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) part of everything we do. Our strong emphasis on EDI is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.

We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

Job description

This post will involve delivering fire safety management in some of the most iconic Government buildings in England and Wales. The role is dynamic, varied, and presents opportunities for accelerated professional development. The key purpose of the Fire Safety Delivery Manager role is to ensure effective fire safety management arrangements for GPA clients. The post holder will be part of an expanding national team of fire safety professionals, which forms part of the wider Assurance Team.

Key Responsibilities

The Fire Safety Delivery Manager will:

• Ensure that the GPA successfully discharges its statutory obligations, ensuring safe working environments for GPA clients and occupiers.
• Assist in the development of robust safe systems of work across all GPA activities, acting as a specialist for Fire Safety.
• Consult with key GPA client stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Engage with relevant fire safety enforcement bodies, supporting inspections and audits.
• Provide advice and guidance on fire safety policy, technical standards and operational issues to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of a risk-based fire safety management programme.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks to maintain effective fire safety management across the GPA estate.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders and key supplier contacts.

Person specification

We are looking for an experienced fire safety professional who is driven, able to deliver at pace, and can work autonomously when required. This role involves building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and so good interpersonal skills are needed. The applicant must have experience in a similar role, preferably delivering fire safety management in complex premises.

Experience & Technical Skills

Essential criteria:

• Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. IFE and IFSM.
• Experience of managing fire safety in complex premises.
• Experience of conducting fire safety audits.
• Experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Client Focus – ability to form strong working relationships and understanding of client needs.
• Team working – work collaboratively to build trust and rapport across the GPA.
• Communication & Influence – use a range of communication methods to achieve positive fire safety outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage own workload and provide updates to the Head of Fire Safety.
• Track record of maintaining continuous learning through CPD.
• Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse Management Information to inform decision-making.

Desirable criteria:

• Level 4 Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent
• Experience of conducting fire risk assessments.
• Experience of working in secure environments.
• Experience of managing fire safety in heritage environments.

Qualifications and Accreditations

Essential criteria:

• Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. IFE and IFSM.

Desirable criteria:

• Level 4 Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent
• Fire risk assessment qualification (IFE/IFSM recognised)

Qualifications

● Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent
● Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. IFE and IFSM.

Memberships

Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. IFE and IFSM.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Customer Perspective
• Commercial Acumen
• Property Market Knowledge
• Innovation

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £42,450, Government Property Agency contributes £12,297 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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