Development Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

Are you looking to build a career in fire safety regulation? Join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as a Development Fire Safety Inspecting Officer and follow a structured development pathway that will equip you with the skills, qualifications and experience to become a competent Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, helping to protect businesses and communities across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role

As a Development Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, you will support Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service’s statutory responsibility for regulating fire safety across non-domestic premises. You will work as part of a supportive and experienced Protection Team, and complete a programme of learning, assessments and supervised practice; developing the knowledge, skills and experience needed to become a competent Fire Safety Inspecting Officer. Alongside your development, you will help businesses understand and comply with fire safety legislation through education, engagement and risk-based regulation.

The role includes

• Supporting Business Engagement activities, including working with partners, building campaigns and being part of digital engagement initiatives.
• Providing fire safety advice and guidance to businesses and Responsible Persons, helping them understand and comply with fire safety legislation
• Completing a structured development programme, progressing from supervised learning to increased responsibility as competence is demonstrated and you progress.
• Undertaking fire safety audits of simple premises,
• Supporting fire safety audits of more complex premises, statutory consultations and enforcement activity under appropriate supervision as qualifications and competence develop
• Responding to complaints and supporting consultations under Building
• Regulations, licensing and housing legislation
• Preparing reports, correspondence and recommendations in accordance with legislation, Service procedures and national guidance
• Maintaining accurate records on the Premises Risk Management System (PRMS) and contributing to the Service’s Risk-Based Intervention Programme (RBIP)

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing a career in fire safety regulation and committed to making a positive difference to the safety of businesses and communities across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. You will enjoy learning, building relationships and working as part of a supportive team, while developing the confidence and competence.

We are looking for someone who is

• Self-motivated, organised and committed to continuous learning and professional development
• Able to work independently, while recognising when to seek guidance and support
• Confident communicating with businesses, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Able to build positive working relationships and influence compliance through education and engagement
• Comfortable producing clear, accurate reports and maintaining high-quality records
• Flexible, proactive and able to manage a varied workload while balancing development and operational responsibilities
• Committed to upholding Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service’s Promise, Values and Behaviours

Qualification and experience required

• Full UK driving license (due to fieldwork and site visits).
• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (or must be obtained within 12 months of appointment).
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or must be obtained within 24 months of appointment).
• Progression through these qualifications is linked to staged development, scope of practice, and competency sign-off in line with Service policy.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant Service information systems.

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

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Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.