Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Flexi time

Free on-site gym

LGPS pension

Emergency service discounts

Job summary

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking a Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer to join our Business Fire Safety Department in Barnsley. The post may require Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor) or progression via our development pathway to qualification.

You will inspect premises, provide fire safety guidance, and support enforcement activities to reduce risk across South Yorkshire. The role is full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week, with flexi-time, generous annual leave and LGPS

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory fire safety inspections preferred.
• Proven ability to engage diverse groups and negotiate.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• GCSE Maths & English A-C or equivalent.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor) or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking regulatory fire safety inspections, and related activities.
• Providing fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support.
• Carrying out required enforcement activities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Public engagement

Planning & prioritising

Driving licence

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor)

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Post Title: Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 4 (£26,403 - £28,142) In training

Salary: Grade 6 (£32,061 - £34,434) In training

Salary: Grade 7 (£36,363 - £39,152) Qualified

Salary: *To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.

Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week

Hours: Flexi Time Scheme – (accrue up to 13 extra days off a year (pro‑ra) on top of your annual leave).

Key Benefits: 28 days annual leave (pro‑ra) plus Bank Holidays (36 days holiday a year). Increasing with length of service to a maximum of 37 days per year plus Bank Holidays (45 days holiday a year).

Key Benefits: A range of other great benefits including free on‑site gyms, many enhanced family friendly policies, access to emergency service discounts, and the Local Government Pension Scheme. (More details below).

Work Pattern: Mon – Fri

Location: Barnsley/Agile

An opportunity has arisen within our Business Fire Safety Department for a Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, either fully qualified to Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor) or willing to work on a development pathway to gain the qualification.

We are looking for motivated individuals with relevant experience and a passion for their communities to join us in this exciting role.

You must have proven ability to work with a diverse range of people, underpinned by strong influencing and negotiation skills, confident to learn new things and eager to save lives by helping us to enforce laws, which are designed to keep us all safe.

The overall purpose of the role will be to contribute to the risk reduction aims and objectives of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and the discharge of its statutory fire protection duties and responsibilities by:

• Undertaking regulatory fire safety inspections, and related activities.
• Providing fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support.

The key duties will include the inspection of business premises in South Yorkshire and where required carry out the required level of formal enforcement activity.

To be considered you will require a basic knowledge of the role South Yorkshire Fire Authority has in enforcement within the business community and the importance of providing a professional and quality service.

Applicants must:

• Where possible have experience in working with the public
• Have excellent written and communication skills
• Have the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads
• Have a current full car driving licence
• GCSE Maths & English Grades A-C or equivalent

You should have either, the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor) or, be willing to work towards the qualification on a development pathway. Qualified candidates will start on a Grade 7, or as a Trainee you will start at Grade 4, then as you successfully progress though the Business Fire Safety Training Pathway, you will progress up to Grade 6, onto the full Grade 7, when qualified.

For more information about the role contact District Manager Tracie Seago at [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 8th November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th December 2026

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro‑ra) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto‑enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with personal contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. 1/49th of your pensionable salary is added to your pot per year plus cost of living adjustments. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on‑site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre‑employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’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.

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