What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Safety Manager position at Places for People?
Osterna, part of RMG and Places for People Group, is looking for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to join a proactive and highly successful team of Health & Safety Professionals.
Where will I be working?
Linked to nearest local office and working predominantly from home – regular travel across the UK is required, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.
About The Role
Are you passionate about fire safety and compliance? Osterna is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Fire Safety Manager to deliver strategic fire safety advice and support across our business. You'll oversee Fire Risk Assessments, Asset Testing, and Door Compliance, ensuring Osterna remains compliant with all current and emerging fire safety legislation and best practice.
As our Fire Safety Manager, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering training, representing Osterna at fire safety meetings, and providing expert consultation to clients, partners, and enforcement bodies. You'll drive a robust programme of compliance checks and lead a team of senior risk assessors, championing a culture of safety, compliance, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
Where will I be working?
Linked to nearest local office and working predominantly from home – regular travel across the UK is required, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.
About The Role
Are you passionate about fire safety and compliance? Osterna is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Fire Safety Manager to deliver strategic fire safety advice and support across our business. You'll oversee Fire Risk Assessments, Asset Testing, and Door Compliance, ensuring Osterna remains compliant with all current and emerging fire safety legislation and best practice.
As our Fire Safety Manager, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering training, representing Osterna at fire safety meetings, and providing expert consultation to clients, partners, and enforcement bodies. You'll drive a robust programme of compliance checks and lead a team of senior risk assessors, championing a culture of safety, compliance, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic fire safety advice and support across Osterna.
- Oversee Fire Risk Assessments (FRA), Asset Testing, and Door Compliance.
- Develop and deliver fire safety training for colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, statutory requirements, and industry guidance.
- Represent Osterna at fire safety meetings and with external stakeholders.
- Offering guidance a team of senior risk assessors, ensuring high standards of performance.
- Drive a robust programme of FRA and compliance checks across all property types.
- Act as the principal authority on fire safety within the organisation.
- Ideally you will have a level 5 Fire Safety Diploma
- BAFE accredited validator
- NEBOSH diplomas in occupation Health and Safety and Fire Safety
- In-depth and current knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations.
- Familiarity with SP205 standards and fire risk assessment protocols.
- Proven experience in line management and leading fire safety professionals.
- Member of a recognised fire safety body (e.g., Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM)) or equivalent knowledge
- Exceptional interpersonal and client-facing skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and confidently at all levels.
- Full UK drivers license and access to own vehicle
- 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
- Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave each holiday year
- Life Assurance Cover
- Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
- Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
- Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
- As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.