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Fire Safety Manager
Ipswich | Permanent, Full Time
Details: A senior opportunity to lead fire safety across a substantial residential portfolio.
We are working with a well-established local organisation seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take responsibility for fire safety compliance and strategy across a large housing portfolio of approximately 8,000 homes.
This is a key leadership position within a busy property and asset management function, offering the opportunity to influence fire safety standards, lead a specialist team and oversee a significant programme of improvements.
With major fire safety improvement contracts now underway, you’ll play an important role in providing technical expertise, supporting delivery and ensuring the organisation continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibilities.
The role will include:
- Leading fire safety compliance and strategy across the housing portfolio.
- Overseeing fire risk assessments, inspections and remedial actions.
- Developing and implementing building-specific fire strategies.
- Managing and supporting a Fire Safety Surveyor, including professional development.
- Providing technical and fire engineering advice to support major improvement programmes.
- Working with internal teams and external contractors to maintain safe homes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
About you
You’ll be an experienced fire safety professional with a proven track record in a similar role, ideally within social housing, residential property or a related environment.
You’ll have a strong understanding of fire safety legislation, risk management and building compliance, alongside the confidence to lead, influence and provide technical guidance across a complex property portfolio.
Relevant professional qualifications are essential, with IFE and/or NEBOSH qualifications desirable.
What’s on offer?
- Generous annual leave and pension provision.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A senior role with real scope to influence fire safety and resident safety.
Salary: £53,051 – £55,224 per annum
Closing date: 23 November 2026
If you’re an experienced fire safety professional looking for your next senior challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Principal Manager – Compliance
Ipswich | Permanent, Full Time
Details: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Manager to take on a senior role within a key housing and property service in Ipswich.
With responsibility for supporting the ongoing maintenance, safety and improvement of the Council’s housing stock, this is a significant position requiring strong leadership, sound technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of housing compliance.
You will lead on ensuring homes meet the required regulatory and safety standards, helping to maintain safe, decent homes for residents. This will include oversight of key areas of landlord compliance, including fire safety, gas, electrical safety, asbestos, water safety, lifts, emergency lighting, alarms, damp and mould.
You will also have responsibility for monitoring property-related hazards and ensuring appropriate action is taken in line with relevant legislation and housing standards, including Awaab’s Law and the Decent Homes Standard.
The role offers scope to influence service delivery, support continuous improvement and contribute to the ongoing development of housing standards.
About You
You will be an experienced manager with a background in housing, property, building maintenance or a related environment. You will have the confidence and capability to manage operational responsibilities, lead teams and ensure compliance within a regulated environment.
You will ideally have:
- Significant management experience within a comparable environment.
- A relevant degree qualification and/or membership of a professional organisation.
- Experience of managing staff, budgets and operational resources.
- A good understanding of the regulatory requirements associated with maintaining safe and compliant housing.
- Experience of business planning, change management and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety, supported by relevant qualifications or professional development.
What’s on Offer?
Alongside a competitive salary, the organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Career average pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave and sick pay entitlements.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- Subsidised parking and public transport discounts.
- Free swimming and gym membership.
- Cycle purchase scheme.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
This is an opportunity to take on a challenging and rewarding senior position, with the scope to make a tangible contribution to the safety, quality and standards of local housing.
Salary: £53,051 – £55,224 per annum
Closing Date: 23 November 2026
Recruitment Consultant
Location: Ipswich
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Details: An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing and specialist recruitment business as a Recruitment Consultant. We are keen to hear from individuals with previous recruitment experience, although applicants with a strong commercial sales background and a passion for building relationships will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing and identifying candidates through job boards, social media platforms, networking, and other recruitment channels
- Matching suitable candidates to vacancies and providing guidance throughout the recruitment process
- Conducting initial telephone interviews and candidate screenings
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates and clients
- Developing talent pipelines and expanding professional networks
- Managing recruitment administration, including correspondence, interview coordination, database updates, and record keeping
- Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process to ensure an excellent candidate and client experience
About you…
- Professional, confident, and personable communication style
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Proactive and resourceful approach to candidate sourcing
- Organised with excellent attention to detail
- Motivated by achieving results and delivering outstanding service
- Previous recruitment or sales experience would be advantageous
What’s on Offer?
- Training and ongoing development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Competitive basic salary plus bonus scheme
- On-site parking
If you’re looking to build a successful career within recruitment and join a business that invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary: Competitive + commission
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