Fire Safety Adviser

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Fire Safety Adviser in Reading. The role includes auditing and advising on fire safety measures in premises, contributing to environmental protection and safe business growth, and progressing along a development pathway toward Fire Safety Inspector.

Responsibilities include enforcing fire safety legislation, providing guidance, and supporting operational crews with protection activities.

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education – Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Awareness of the elements of the role.
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation with basic knowledge of risk assessment.
• Be self-motivated and prioritise work to achieve targets within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Able to use IT systems effectively in the collation, analysis and presentation of information.

Responsibilities

• Improve public and business safety and reduce risk through education and enforcement of fire safety legislation.
• Protect people, property and the environment by advising on risk management.
• Promote and support business growth by guiding compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005.
• Process and issue documents and communications for non-uniformed fire safety inspecting officers.
• Provide fire safety and prevention advice and guidance.
• Support Operational crews with Protection activities, including Fire Safety Checks.

Skills

IT skills

Risk assessment

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Self-motivation

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

• Full Time
• Reading
• Posted 4 days ago
• 29,071-33,119 £ / Year
• Closes: 22 October 2026

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Adviser. You will follow a detailed career progression pathway which includes a comprehensive training and development programme gaining the nationally recognised qualifications and experience you need to demonstrate competence to become a Fire Safety Inspector.

Upon successful completion of the development process in line with the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators, the post holder will progress to the role of Fire Safety Inspector. You will then contribute fully to the work and Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing premises, planned structures and events. The work you will be involved in will also be crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and healthy business growth, which can be adversely affected by building fire losses.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who can communicate effectively with a diverse range of people explaining and delivering complex information in a clear and logical manner. You will also have the ability to gather, analyse, use and share data to inform risk assessment. You must be able to plan and prioritise work and be able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive and deliver Protection Fire Safety activities to enhance the safety and support to the public of Berkshire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire Safety Adviser to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• To improve public and business safety and reduce risk through targeted education and enforcement of fire safety legislation.
• To protect people, property and the environment by advising on the management of risks associated with actual or potential fire.
• To promote and support business and economic growth by providing guidance and advice to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in line with the government better for business for all agenda.
• To receive, process, allocate, complete and issue documents, standard letters and relevant communications in respect of all the work areas within the non-uniformed fire safety inspecting officers role whether statutory (required to meet legal compliance deadlines) or non-statutory.
• Providing fire safety and prevention advice and guidance.
• To support Operational crews with Protection activities, including but not limited to Fire Safety Checks

Key Role Requirements (knowledge, Skills And Experience)

• A good standard of general education – Level 2 in English and Maths
• Awareness of the elements of the role.
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation with basic knowledge of risk assessment.
• Awareness of the aims and objectives of Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and its role within the community.
• Be self-motivated and prioritise work to achieve targets within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Be able to use IT systems effectively in the collation, analysis and presentation of information.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and regulations.
• Experience of working as an individual and team member.
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.