Fire Safety Inspecting Officer (FSIO)
Role based at Buxton Fire Station, Derbyshire
SO1/SO2/POD*
£34,834 - £41,418* per annum, 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
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are excited to recruit a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer with eligibility to access an Apprenticeship programme, serving the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales areas based at Buxton Fire Station.
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 as part of a forward-looking fire safety team, and individually using their own initiative. This individual will help shape and develop all aspects of fire safety enforcement and knowledge in the years to come. This will ensure that the level of service and fire safety protection offered to the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.
The successful candidate will be expected to successfully complete a Fire Safety Inspector Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. The Apprenticeship programme involves completing training courses, achieving competence and gaining skills whilst contributing to delivering the Service's Fire Safety strategy.
As one of our Fire Safety Inspecting Officers you will work with members of the public, diverse community groups and businesses across Derbyshire to provide advice and reduce the risk from fires.
You will be expected to develop and enhance our fire safety team in undertaking fire safety audits, consultations and providing assistance. You will ensure that owners and occupiers of buildings comply with current fire safety regulations, sometimes in challenging situations.
The successful candidates will also be responsible for the future development of fire safety knowledge across the department and wider service. This will include personal training and development, CPD activities, and the coaching and mentoring of other team members through our internal protection development pathways.
All roles provide opportunity for development and offer advancement through the protection career progression criteria. Attendance at training/professional events (sometimes residential) in and out of Derbyshire may be required.
Further details about the roles can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification, please use link below.
The post holder's will be required to work across the west area of Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service as necessary and must hold a full UK driving licence. A pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours per week however, you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours and at evenings and weekends as required.
In return we offer;
- Flexible working hours
- Family friendly policies
- Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service
- 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 Wednesday 14th August 2024. Interviews will be held on the 21st and 22nd August.