Business Fire Safety Advisor (Permanent)

Networking Women in the Fire Service; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire authority is seeking a Business Fire Safety Advisor to enhance fire safety compliance across local businesses in Buckinghamshire. The role involves conducting audits, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, strong communication skills, and a desire to further their fire safety qualifications. Flexible and hybrid working options are available, supporting professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting fire safety audits, inspections, or fire risk assessments.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage own workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with businesses to understand their fire safety responsibilities.
• Conduct fire safety audits and inspections.
• Provide advice on fire risk assessments and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Report writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety

Job description

Permanent Contract

Fulltime: 37 hour week

Salary: £32,884 – £36,570 per annum (Scale G – H)

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? Find out more about us and our values atwww.bucksfire.gov.uk/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:

• 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.

How to Apply:

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 us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact [e-mail].

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Abatement and Protected Pension:

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