Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is seeking a Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer to undertake fire safety inspections and provide guidance to the community. The role requires either a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or a willingness to train towards it. Ideal candidates should excel in communication, have public engagement experience, and possess a valid driving license. This position offers a competitive salary with career progression and flexible working options.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexi-time attendance scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Access to free on-site gyms

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of fire safety enforcement in the business community.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor).

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory fire safety inspections and related activities.
• Provide fire safety advice, guidance, and technical support.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads

Experience in working with the public

Current full driving licence

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor)

Job description

Job Title

Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

Employment Details

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 4 (£26,403 - £28,142) In training
• Grade 6 (£32,061 - £34,434) In training
• Grade 7 (£36,363 - £39,152) Qualified
• Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)
• Work Pattern: Mon – Fri
• Location: CHQ Sheffield

Overview

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 hungry, career‑minded people with a passion for their communities to join us in this exciting role. You must be great with people, confident to learn new things and eager to save lives by helping us to enforce laws, which are designed to keep us all safe.

Role Purpose

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.

Requirements

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 driving licence

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 through the Business Fire Safety Training Pathway, you will progress up to Grade 6, onto the full Grade 7, when qualified.

Key Duties

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.

Application Process

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

Application forms can be obtained from the intranet site or by contacting the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. Closing date for applications is 5pm 2nd January 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 26th January 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‑rata) 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.

Pension Scheme

All eligible corporate staff are auto‑enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with 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. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other Benefits

Other benefits include 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Pre‑employment Screening

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre‑employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing 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.

Safeguarding Commitment

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.

Additional Information

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