Fire Safety Advisor

Fire Safety Advisor 

Salary:  £27,269 – £31,067 per annum, Grade 3

Rising to £38,626 – £43,693, Grade 5 upon achieving competence as a Fire Safety Inspector in accordance with the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators

Hours:  37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Location – Protection offices located in Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and Maidenhead – travel may be required across Berkshire

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting trainee Fire Safety Advisors.  You will follow a detailed and comprehensive training and development programme gaining the nationally recognised qualifications and experience you need to demonstrate competence to become a Fire Safety Inspector.

Upon successful completion of the development process in line with the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators, the post holder will progress to the role of Fire Safety Inspector. You will then contribute fully to the work and Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing premises, planned structures and events.  The work you will be involved in will also be crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and healthy business growth, which can be adversely affected by building fire losses.

About you:

We are seeking motivated and engaging individuals who can communicate effectively with a diverse range of people explaining and delivering complex information in a clear and logical manner. You will also have the ability to gather, analyse, use and share data to inform risk assessment. You must be able to plan and prioritise work and be able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive and deliver Protection Fire Safety activities to enhance the safety and support to the public of Berkshire.

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Fire Safety Advisors to join our dynamic organisation.

The key focus of this role is:

• To improve public and business safety and reduce risk through targeted education and enforcement of fire safety legislation.
• To protect people, property and the environment by advising on the management of risks associated with actual or potential fire. 
• To promote and support business and economic growth by providing guidance and advice to comply with the regulatory reform fire safety order in line with the government better for business for all agenda. 
• To receive, process, allocate, complete and issue documents, standard letters and relevant communications in respect of all the work areas within the non-uniformed fire safety inspecting officers role whether statutory (required to meet legal compliance deadlines) or non-statutory.  
• Providing fire safety and prevention advice and guidance.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• A good standard of general education – Level 2 in English and Maths  
• Awareness of the elements of the role. 
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation with basic knowledge of risk assessment.
• Awareness of the aims and objectives of Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and its role within the community. 
• Be self-motivated and prioritise work to achieve targets within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision. 
• Be able to use IT systems effectively in the collation, analysis and presentation of information. 
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and regulations. 
• Experience of working as an individual and team member.
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

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Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.  

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact David Crease, Area Manager Prevention and Protection at Creased@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours Sunday 5 January 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing Monday 13 January 2025

Anticipated start date:  24 February 2025

*Please note – no pre-existing leave or holidays will be honoured*.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/