Fire Safety Adviser: Path to Fire Safety Inspector

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Onsite gym

Parking facilities

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Reading invites applications for a Fire Safety Adviser. The role follows a clear career progression path with a comprehensive training and development programme to become a Fire Safety Inspector under the NFCC framework.

You will audit and advise on fire safety measures in existing premises, planned structures and events, supporting risk reduction and compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, while protecting the environment and local heritage.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in English and Maths required.
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment basics.
• Experience in customer-focused environment and IT systems used for data collation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Improve public and business safety by educating and enforcing fire safety legislation.
• Protect people and property by advising on risk management and fire safety measures.
• Promote business growth by guiding compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Process and handle documents and communications within non-uniformed fire safety inspecting duties.
• Provide fire safety and prevention advice to stakeholders and the public.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Reading invites applications for a Fire Safety Adviser. The role follows a clear career progression path with a comprehensive training and development programme to become a Fire Safety Inspector under the NFCC framework.

You will audit and advise on fire safety measures in existing premises, planned structures and events, supporting risk reduction and compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, while protecting the environment and local heritage.