Business Fire Safety Advisor

The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire safety service is looking for a Business Fire Safety Advisor to enhance compliance in businesses across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The role entails conducting inspections, advising on fire safety, and engaging with local entities to promote fire safety awareness. Candidates must have a strong sense of professionalism, relevant qualifications, and willingness to learn. Competitive salary and training provided.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good annual leave entitlement

Employee benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health

Onsite gym facilities

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in conducting fire safety audits or inspections is necessary.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety audits and inspections.
• Provide advice on fire risk assessments.
• Engage with local businesses regarding fire safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Integrity

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (or commitment to achieve)

Job description

Business Fire Safety Advisor

Job reference: VAC (Apply online only)

Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD + Travel

Salary: £32,884 – £36,570 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37-hour week

Contract : Permanent

Package: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good annual leave entitlement | Employee benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite gym facilities

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

As a Business Fire Safety Advisor (BFSA), you’ll play a key role in protecting people, property, and livelihoods across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

You will

• Work with local businesses to help them understand and meet their fire safety responsibilities.
• Be responsible for undertaking fire safety audits and inspections of simple premises.
• Engage proactively with businesses through visits, campaigns, and sector-based initiatives.
• Providing advice and guidance on fire risk assessments and compliance.
• Supporting enforcement where serious risk or non-compliance is identified.

About You

We’re looking for a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and solving problems. You will:

• Have a strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and a genuine interest in keeping people safe.
• Be proactive, organised, and able to manage your own workload.
• Comfortable talking to business owners and explaining complex information clearly.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and positive, with a practical approach to helping others achieve compliance.
• Committed to ongoing learning and development in fire safety.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Essential

• GCSEs (Grades C / 4–9 or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience conducting fire safety audits, inspections, or fire risk assessments.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and report writing skills
• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (or the commitment to achieve it within 12 months)
• We welcome applications from individuals who are currently working towards their Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety qualification
• Full training, mentoring, and structured development support will be provided to help you achieve competence and progress confidently in the role

Desirable

• NEBOSH Fire or General Certificate. Fire service or enforcement background
• Understanding of business engagement and the role of fire safety in community resilience

Anything Else you Need to Know

This is a varied role involving both office-based and field work, including occasional evening or weekend engagement events. Regional travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes is required. You’ll receive full training and mentoring, with a clear pathway to develop your competence and confidence as a fire safety professional.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact our HR Team.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.

Abatement and Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

No agencies please