Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are seeking two experienced Fire Protection Inspecting Officer to join our dynamic team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of GBP38,626- GBP42,708 per annum.
About the Fire Protection Inspecting Officer role:
We have an exciting opportunity within LFRS's Fire Protection Department to work alongside the Building Safety Regulator. Our aim is to deliver fire safety advice to statutory partners in regard to Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB's) properties across the East Midlands Region.
If you are a motivated individual looking to use your knowledge, skills and experience working with our business communities in a specialist area, then the role of Fire Protection Inspecting Officer could be for you. The successful candidates will be working within the Regional Building Safety Team and will be part of a team wanting to make a difference within the communities we serve ensuring Safer People, Safer Places.
Your responsibilities as our Fire Protection Inspecting Officer:
The Fire Protection Inspecting Officer will be expected to carry out desk-based inspections, deliver commentary on building regulation submissions and carry out inspections at premises within the East Midlands Region and on occasion nationally. This is to advise statutory partners, enforce relevant fire safety legislation, provide fire safety advice, guidance and determine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation in the following areas:
* Fire safety in occupied high rise residential buildings/ higher risk premises
* Issues relating to fire protection and safety systems
* Issues relating to building construction, refurbishment, materials and demolition
Skills required as our Fire Protection Inspecting Officer:
* The successful applicant will possess a Level 3 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent qualifications) or be willing and able to complete both qualifications within a 2 year period.
* You will have a good understanding and knowledge of risk management processes and their application. You will also be required to have a high level of written communication skills sufficient to write complex reports.
* Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences.
* Following the successful completion of the probationary period, employees will be given the opportunity to request a remote working arrangement.
Benefits you'll receive as our Fire Protection Inspecting Officer:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working
* Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
* Full support for ongoing professional development
* On-site gym facilities
* Free onsite parking
* Access to an emergency services Blue Light discount card
* Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
* Access to the Service's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.
Closing date: 23rd February 2025
Interview and test date: Week Commencing 10th March 2025
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Fire Protection Inspecting Officer then please click apply now! We’d love to hear from you!
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
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