Fire Safety Inspecting Officer (FSIO) (Training Officer)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade E £33,143 - £37,280 per annum (pro rata as applicable), starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Progression to Grade F £37,280 - £41,771 / Grade G £41,771 - £47,181 is subject to fulfilling the Fire Safety Inspecting Officer Career Progression criteria as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Location: Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley

Hours: 37 hours per week full time or 18.5 hours per week part time. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Department: Protection

Reports to: Watch Manager Protection / Fire Safety Manager / Engineer

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 05 July 2026

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference. We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are excited to recruit a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer (Training Officer) to lead on Fire Safety Training and Development and support the Service’s wider Fire Safety delivery. This is a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer role with a particular focus on training and development. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is a high achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. During this recruitment process we will be looking for a positive, talented, and motivated individual who will be able to work independently and as part of our fire safety team. This individual will lead the coordination and delivery of Fire Safety training and development of our Fire Safety Inspecting Officers and operational staff.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma with comprehensive experience in enforcing Fire Safety legislation at or above this level, in a range of different fire safety activities, including auditing, enforcement and statutory consultations. They will also have extensive experience of coaching, mentoring and developing others. Ideal personal qualities for this role include being flexible, adaptable, remaining calm in pressured situations and an ability to manage and prioritise workloads.

The successful candidate will lead on the following workstreams:

• Coaching individuals on fire safety activities including Fire Safety Audits, Enforcements, and completing statutory consultations.
• Coordinating and Leading on Continuous Professional Development activities.
• Supporting and delivering Fire Safety instruction for Operational crews and recruits.

Other responsibilities depending on experience could include:

• Coordinating and supporting officers enrolling onto the Institute of Fire Engineers Fire Risk Auditors register.
• Supporting the delivery of DFRS Protection Strategy by way of fire safety audits and other regulatory activities driven by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, at a high level of competency.

The Service supports the personal development of all employees and attendance at training/professional events in and out of Derbyshire may be required. This is Fire Safety Inspecting Officer role, and the maintenance of the relevant individual competencies is required. The successful candidate will be required to apply for the Institute of Fire Engineer’s Register of Fire Risk Auditors. Further details about the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

The post holder will be primarily based at DFRS headquarters. However, occasional travel will be required to other areas of Derbyshire for which a pool car will be provided. Possession of a full UK driving licence is required. The post is 37 hours per week full time or 18.5 hours per week part time (2 and ½ days per week); however, you may occasionally need to work outside normal office hours. We encourage applications from both full-time and part-time candidates. The role is advertised as full-time; however, part-time working arrangements may be considered for suitably qualified applicants.

What We Offer in Return

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working (60% office based).
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata if applicable).
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full and 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Guidance on the pension implications of taking a promotion are attached. We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK. Applications should provide evidence of suitability against the person specification for the role. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 05 July 2026. Interviews are due to take place on 14 and 15 July 2026. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.