Job Description

FireSafety Manager

Location: Nationwide role (travel required to our Developments)

Salary: Up to 65,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Company Car or Car allowance + Bonuses + Benefits

Are you a fire and building safety expert looking to make a real impact? Do you have the knowledge, leadership, and passion to drive fire and building safety strategy across a nationwide property estate? If so, we want to hear from you!


At McCarthy Stone, we're committed to providing safe and secure living environments for our residents. We are looking for a

Fire Safety Manager

to lead our fire and building safety approach, ensuring compliance with all current and future legislation. This is a pivotal role in shaping our strategic approach, working closely with Hampshire Fire and Rescue and key stakeholders across the business.

What You'll Do -

Develop and implement fire and building safety strategies across our estate. Provide expert guidance to internal teams, ensuring compliance with current regulations. Work closely with Hampshire Fire and Rescue and external consultants to maintain our high safety standards. Conduct audits on fire risk assessments, ensuring best practice across our properties. Lead fire remediation projects and implement recommendations to enhance safety. Keep up to date with legislative changes and ensure our approach evolves accordingly.

What We're Looking For -

Degree-qualified professional with membership in a relevant fire safety body (e.g., IWFM). Extensive knowledge of fire and building safety legislation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulations to diverse audiences. Experience in developing and implementing safety strategies across large property estates. Resilient, proactive, and results-driven individual with excellent problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

Play a key role in safeguarding the residents and properties of a leading retirement living developer. Work in a collaborative and supportive environment, where your expertise is valued. Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and shape the future of fire and building safety at McCarthy Stone, apply today!


As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.


We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.


We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!