Fire Safety Manager

Interviews are expected to be held 10 July 2026

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about driving forward fire safety management, through the implementation of a fire safety strategy for the University?

You will be a fire safety professional with experience of fire risk assessment to become a key member of our fire safety team. Working for the Health and Safety Service and reporting to the Senior Fire Safety Manager, you will provide comprehensive fire safety support on all matters relating to compliance with Fire Safety legislation and codes of practice.

You will be comfortable liaising with a broad spectrum of stakeholders and of working in an ever changing environment which is both diverse and challenging. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ensure uniformity in terms of fire safety practice throughout all University properties. Experience of working alongside capital investment programmes is also an advantage.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Mohammed Azam, Senior Fire Safety Manager

Tel: 07966276357, Email: m.z.azam@leeds.ac.uk