Business Safety Advisor (Scale 5) Full or Part Time

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue authority is seeking a Business Safety Advisor to join their Protection Team. The role involves reducing false alarms, auditing premises, and liaising with regulatory bodies. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications. The position offers full-time and part-time options with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive development

Professional promotion route

Flexi-time scheme

Wide range of other benefits

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications in Maths and English or Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Reduce the impact of false alarms.
• Liaise with regulatory and planning authorities.
• Carry out audits of premises.

Skills

Self-motivated

Understanding of regulatory changes

Education

Minimum Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent

Job description

Location

Various stations across Lancashire.

Rank & Compensation

Green Book Scale 5, Spinal Column Point 14-19, £29,540 – £32,061 (or pro rata based on 18.13 hours for part time).

Working Arrangements

Full time 36.25 hours per week
Part time 18.13 hours per week
Flexitime working arrangements.

Closing Date

12 noon, 9 January 2026.

Job Overview

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were graded ‘Outstanding’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services in our most recent inspection. New opportunities are now available for outstanding professionals to join our Protection Team in the role of Business Safety Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Reduce the impact of false alarms.
• Liaise with other regulatory and planning authorities.
• Carry out audits of premises.

Qualifications

Minimum Maths and English Language GCSE Grade A-C (9-4) or a Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.

Desired Attributes

Self‑motivated individuals who care deeply about Fire Safety and protecting the people of Lancashire and understand the current and forthcoming regulatory changes.

Benefits

Comprehensive development, a professional promotion route within Fire Safety, flexi‑time scheme in operation, and a wide range of other benefits.

Interview Schedule

Interviews anticipated w/c 19 January 2026.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact our Group Manager for Protection, Ian Armistead at [e-mail] or 07501 086541.

Legal

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Diversity

Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Recruitment Notice

This post is advertised both internally and externally.

Further information regarding our regulatory role can be viewed on our website Enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.