Job Summary
Job Role Title: Fire Protection Inspecting Officer
Salary: G (SCP 29-33) £38,626- £42,708 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week
Job Share: No
Closing date: 23:59 26 February 2025
Job Advert Text
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’.
Benefits you will receive:
1. Competitive salary
2. Flexible working
3. Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
4. Full support for ongoing professional development
5. On-site gym facilities
6. Free onsite parking
7. Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
8. Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
9. Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
10. Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Hybrid working will be considered for this role following probationary period.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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.
Pension Considerations
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications.
Sponsorship
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.
Recruitment Schedule:
Closing date: 23:59 26 February 2025
Interview and test date: w/c 10 March 2025
Job Objectives
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:
1. Fire safety in occupied high rise residential buildings/ higher risk premises
2. Issues relating to fire protection and safety systems
3. Issues relating to building construction, refurbishment, materials and demolition
Skills Required
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.
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