We are currently working in partnership with an award-winning construction consultancy firm based in Birmingham, who are looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Fire Safety Management on permanent contracts.

These will be full-time positions based in Birmingham, with hybrid working and a salary between £55,000 - £75,000 dependent on candidate’s experience for the roles.

The successful candidate will display excellent organisational skills, solid technical competency and outstanding communication skills. The overriding characteristics of leadership are necessary to drive both internal staff and external supply chain teams within the wider Fire Safety division.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing the successful delivery of existing fire consultancy projects carried out by FRMS (to include Type 1 and Type 3 FRAs) & actualising the existing pipelines of activity and business plans for Fire Risk Assessment works
• Playing an active role in the overall management team supporting on operational, financial and commercial performance whilst being pro–active in tendering for and securing new business opportunities
• Co-ordinating operations of the fire safety teams in support and on behalf of the Head of Fire Safety Management
• Assisting in the operation of the management system and be actively involved with QA processes within the department
• Directing the delivery of quality of existing projects to the satisfaction of clients and making sure that project management processes are in place to deliver business outcomes, profitability and repeat business

Experience required:

• Professional fire safety accreditation with IFSM, IFE or equivalent
• 3 years working in a management or supervisory position within fire safety

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to manage and oversee multiple large scale fire risk assessment contracts to ensure business objectives set out in the Business Plan are me
• Capability to resolve any work issues that could have a negative impact on the client perception of service delivery

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days
• Progression into leadership role

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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