Experienced/Qualified Fire Safety Inspector

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 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available.

This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the ‘Employee Referral Scheme’.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting experienced and qualified Fire Safety Inspectors. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

As a member of the Protection Team, the post holder will contribute to the Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing locations, planned structures and events. The work is also crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and protecting healthy business growth, which will be affected by building fire losses.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual with a passion and drive to deliver Protection Fire Safety activities to enhance the safety and support to the public of Berkshire. Exciting opportunities have arisen for competent and qualified Fire Safety Inspecting Officers to join our dynamic organisation. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who have attained all the relevant Fire Safety Qualifications aligned to the Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators and have regulatory experience within the sector.

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 Fire Safety Order 2005 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 officer’s role whether statutory (required to meet legal compliance deadlines) or non-statutory.
• As and when required, to initiate, support and engage in legal proceedings including witness interviews and court proceedings.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Successfully completed the QCF Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, QCF Level 4 Certificate in fire safety, QCF Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.
• Ability to deliver safety information to a diverse range of audiences and be able to convey complex information in a clear and logical manner.
• Be able to define the legislative framework and the mechanisms of enforcement of fire protection in new, altered and existing buildings.
• Competent at carrying out fire protection “audits” for simple/complex premises.
• Involvement in the issue of Deficiency, Alterations, Enforcement and/or Prohibition Notices.
• Proven practical experience in undertaking statutory Building Regulation consultations.

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.

If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now. Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For further details about the role please contact David Crease, Area Manager Prevention and Protection at creased@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin – gavina@rbfrs.co.uk, Recruitment Assistant.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form. The closing date for applications is 11:50pm on Friday 20, June 2025. It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing Monday 28 July 2025. Anticipated start date: ASAP.

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

Please note that it 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.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application. 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).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment. Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.