Head of Fire Safety

Exciting career opportunity at Citizen Housing

Head of Fire Safety

You will be joining an existing team, and you will sit within Citizen’s Building Safety directorate.

Citizen is a fabulous employer and we’re proud that we have recently achieved the highest consumer rating from the Regulator of Social Housing. Our C1 rating demonstrates that we are one of a select number of housing associations meeting the consumer standard, our customers are why we are here.

We are also proud to have achieved the highest governance rating. Our G1 rating demonstrates that we have effective governance in place that deliver their aims, objectives and intended outcomes for our customers.

Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands.

Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen.

You will be joining a high performing and well respected organisation. Our colleagues live our values, and we put support and collaboration with each other at the heart of everything that we do.

Position: Head of Fire Safety

Salary: £91,223 + 4% pay award from 1st April 2026

Location: 4040 Lakeside, Birmingham

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership of the fire safety team and the co-ordination of investment plans to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements regarding fire and building safety.
• Lead the development and success of the Directorate through active membership of the Directorate’s Leadership Team. 
• Develop building safety cases for all higher risk buildings and ensure all are successfully registered with the Building Safety Regulator.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant professional technical qualification e.g. CIOB level 6
• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma in fire safety or equivalent
• Fire Risk Assessment (IFE Accredited)
• Chartered member of IOSH or equivalent

Will Walker – Director of Building Safety

We are entering a defining period for the housing sector. The expectations placed on landlords have never been higher, and rightly so. The Building Safety Act has reshaped our responsibilities, and we are determined not only to meet those standards but to lead the way in how safety, transparency, and resident trust are delivered.

This is why we are looking for an exceptional leader — someone who brings deep technical expertise, strong professional judgement, and the confidence to operate at the highest levels of accountability. You will shape our approach to fire safety and higher‑risk buildings, lead our engagement with the Building Safety Regulator and West Midlands Fire Service, and ensure that our residents feel informed, protected, and heard.

You will join a team that is ambitious, collaborative, and committed to doing the right thing. You will have the autonomy to influence major decisions, the support to deliver meaningful change, and the opportunity to build a legacy of safer homes and stronger communities.

If you are driven by purpose, motivated by challenge, and ready to lead one of the most important areas of our organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values creativity and innovation.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 33 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• AXA
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

Our team is driven to make a positive impact for our customers.  We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

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Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

Closing date: 13th April 2026

Interview dates: 20th and 21st April 2026