Fire Safety Inspecting Officer (FSIO) – part time, 18.5 hours per week
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley
SO1/SO2/POD*
£34,834 - £41,418* per annum pro rata, starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience
*Progression to Scale SO2 or POD is subject to fulfilling the Fire Safety Inspecting Officer Career Progression criteria as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are excited to recruit a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer to lead on our Primary Authority Programme and support the Service's wider Fire Safety delivery.
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 deliver the Service's Primary Authority Programme ensuring that the level of service and fire safety protection advice offered to both the communities of Derbyshire and our Primary Authority Partners continues to be of the highest standard.
The successful candidate will support to the DFRS Protection Strategy by way of fire safety audits and other regulatory activities driven by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
In this role you will work closely with our Primary Authority partners, other enforcing authorities and regulators from across the UK to advise on compliance issues and provide general information relating to fire safety.
The ideal candidate will have, a minimum of Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma, comprehensive experience in enforcing Fire Safety legislation and be required to apply for the Institute of Fire Engineer's Register of Fire Risk Auditors.
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 also be involved in the development of fire safety knowledge across the department and wider service. This may include training, development and CPD activities. The Service supports personnel development of all employees and attendance at training/professional events in and out of Derbyshire may be required.
Further details about the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification, please use link below.
The post holder will be primarily based at DFRS headquarters. However, occasional travel may be required to other areas of Derbyshire and to premises located across the UK (a pool car will be provided). Possession of a full UK driving licence is required.
The post is 18.5 hours per week however, you may occasionally need to work outside normal office hours.
In return we offer:
Flexible working hours.
Family friendly policies.
Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (pro rata).
Free, secure on-site car parking.
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
Employee discount scheme (Boost).
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.
Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all support roles will be re-evaluated.
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
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. The HQ role requires enhanced vetting. 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 Monday 30th September 2024. Interviews are due to take place on 10th and 14th October 2024.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre.