Fire Safety Advisor

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week) Hybrid working may be considered for this role. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £25,119 - £27,803 per annum.

About the Fire Safety Advisor role:

The successful candidate will be working as part of a team delivering fire safety advice to members of the public for both commercial premises and private dwellings as well as providing support to the fire protection inspecting officers.

The day to day role will also entail administrative duties and you will therefore need be familiar with Microsoft packages such Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint. Full training will be provided on other internal software systems used.

Responsibilities as our Fire Safety Advisor:

As a Fire Safety Advisor, your base will be at Fire Service Headquarters and you will be the initial point of contact for fire safety concerns and as such be able to ensure relevant advice is given in line with national guidance. You will need to demonstrate good verbal communication skills, be able to deal appropriately with confidential matters and ensure appropriate action is taken.

The role will involve liaising with mobile inspecting officers, management of fire safety data, maintaining communications with regulatory partners and ensuring a high standard of work is maintained. At times this role will be challenging and will require the successful applicant to work on their own initiative as well as part of a close knit team. However, the job can also be rewarding knowing you are assisting in providing a vital role to both internal departments and members of the public in ensuring safer places for safer people.

What we’re looking for in our Fire Safety Advisor:

Ideally you will be Level 3 qualified in fire safety, however Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is willing to fund training for the right candidate if they demonstrate the desired level of ability and commitment to the training. It would be an expectation that this Level 3 certificate is achieved within 2 years and may require you to attend residential courses. There is also the prospect of career progression to the role of Fire Safety Inspecting Officer.

Benefits you'll receive as our Fire Safety Advisor:

Competitive salary
Flexible working
Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
Full support for ongoing professional development
On-site gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules).

Closing date:  5th June 2024

Interview and test date: Week Commencing 17th June 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, 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. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
British Sign Language Charter
Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Fire Safety Advisor then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

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