Fire Safety Manager

• Fire Safety Manager
• East Midlands Airport
• Permanent

Why MAG?

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region. 

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking

The role

The role drives the strategic implementation of fire safety measures, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and alignment with the MAG fire Safety Framework Standards while fostering a proactive safety culture. It aims to minimise fire-related risks, protect all airport users, and support operational resilience through expert guidance and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

The role encompasses the safety, and welfare of all users of the airport, meeting of statutory responsibilities, protecting the company’s interests and reducing the costs and consequences of fire related incidents. 

Key responsibilities will include;

Facilitating the management of Fire Safety and Risk by line management and third parties, through the timely provision of professional advice and training on statutory responsibilities, fire safety policy & procedures, and best practice.

Providing proactive leadership and expert advice on Fire Safety to Airport Senior Managers including interpreting fire safety related law to ensure legal compliance, specifically the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Supporting the Head of Health Safety and Fire Safety in their interaction with MAG Group in the implementation of fire safety measures at divisional level.

Maintaining, delivering and continuously improving a dynamic, risk based, fire safety management system across the airport.

What will make you successful in the role?

• To be successful in this role you will need 
• Degree or diploma (minimum Level 4) in Fire Safety Management related qualification or equivalent ideal or working towards 
• Membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent upon commencement.
• Extensive experience as a Fire Safety Professional or managing Fire safety in a large, busy operational environment, with transport/large places of assembly related experience desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999, Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Documents applicable to fire safety
• Practical knowledge of British Standards for fire safety.
• Experienced and competent fire risk assessor with knowledge of PAS 79.
• Strong ability to analyse information and to determine effective risk based solutions.
• Ability to be able to formulate and deliver training in fire safety subjects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the business.
• Strong ability to analyse information and to determine effective solutions.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.