Community Safety Advisor

The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire and rescue service in Buckinghamshire is looking for a Community Safety Advisor to educate and support local residents on fire safety. You'll conduct safety visits, implement prevention initiatives, and work with community partners to enhance safety. Strong communication skills and relevant GCSEs are essential. The role offers a full-time position with a good benefit package.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave Entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

On-Site Gym Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of engaging with the public and providing advice.
• Experience of determining solutions to risks in homes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted fire safety education and prevention initiatives.
• Conduct Home Fire Safety Visits and install safety equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Public engagement

Education

GCSE English and Maths at level 4 to 9

Job description

Community Safety Advisor
Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary: 29,984- 30,659 Per Annum
Package: Full-Time 37-Hour Week Permanent Contract Local Government Pension Scheme Good Annual Leave Entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health On-Site Gym Facilities
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Support Services

Make a difference where it matters most.

At Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, we believe prevention is just as powerful as response.

As a Community Safety Advisor, you'll play a vital role in educating and supporting local residents - helping to reduce risk, promote fire safety, and build stronger, safer communities.

If you're a great communicator with a passion for public service and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to be a local hero - every single day - and turn that passion into action.

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 Community Safety Advisor with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, you'll be at the heart of our mission to protect and support the communities of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

This dynamic role focuses on delivering targeted fire safety education, prevention initiatives, and health and welfare advice, to help reduce the risk and impact of fire across the region.

You'll work closely with residents' areas such as private homes, supported living, sheltered accommodation, and more, to identify fire risks and implement practical solutions.

From conducting Home Fire Safety Visits and installing safety equipment, to supporting youth inclusion and early intervention programmes, your work will make a meaningful difference every day.

You'll also collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including local authorities, emergency services, and community groups, to ensure a joined-up approach to safety and wellbeing.

With opportunities to represent the Service at professional meetings and contribute to shaping prevention strategies, this role offers both variety and impact.

If you're a confident communicator with a passion for public service, and you're ready to take initiative and work independently, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

The ideal candidate for our Community Safety Advisor role will be:

• Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Confident in their approach with talking to the public
• Flexible, and able to prioritise workloads
• Keen to support the wider Prevention Team and local fire stations in the delivery of community safety activity and Home Fire Safety Visits
• Able to travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes daily, using a Service-provided vehicle

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

• English and Maths GCSE at level 4 to 9 (grade C or above), or equivalent
• Experience of engaging with, and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
• Experience of determining solutions to risks within people's homes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving License

Anything else you need to know

This role is a mobile, public facing, thematic role, which involves travel through Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Access to a service vehicle during working hours will be provided to conduct duties in line with the role.

Please note, the below dates are subject to change:

Application closing date: 17 August, at Midnight
Shortlisting: W/C 18 August

Interviews commencing: W/C 25 August

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

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 our HR department.

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighters 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.