Fire Safety Advisor/Inspector (Non Operational) Transfer in Only

Bidvane; Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid and flexible working

Audit visits vehicle provided

Service vehicle or mileage allowance

ESFRS DBS check funded

Flexible working allowance

Zusammenfassung

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor/Inspector in the Risk Reduction (Protection) Department for transfer-in applicants. The role covers fire safety checks, audits, enforcement where appropriate, and education.

Travel to the Southeast may be required and a full UK driving licence plus DBS check are mandatory. Work locations include Hove, Eastbourne or Hastings hubs, with hybrid working options subject to service requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Minimum-standard DBS check is required, funded by ESFRS.
• Transfer-in applicants only.

Aufgaben

• Carry out non-regulatory checks and regulatory audits under the Risk Based Inspection programme.
• Provide fire safety advice and education and take formal enforcement action when needed.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder liaison

Ausbildung

L4 Diploma

Tools

DBS check

Jobbeschreibung

This non-operational Fire Safety Advisor/Inspector post sits in East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s Risk Reduction (Protection) Department and is open to transfers only. The work covers fire safety checks and audits, advice and education, enforcement where appropriate, and related consultations, complaints and reports. Posts may be in the Hove, Eastbourne or Hastings hubs or specialist teams; fully qualified inspectors may also support the Building Safety Regulator across the Southeast. A full UK driving licence, a DBS check and 20 hours of continuing professional development are required; the start date is flexible.

What the job involves

• Carry out non-regulatory checks and regulatory audits of premises under the Risk Based Inspection programme, appropriate to competence
• Provide fire safety advice and education, and take formal enforcement action when competent and necessary
• Undertake fire safety activities in line with Risk Reduction (Protection) policies and procedures
• Review and advise on building consultations and licensing applications
• Liaise with stakeholders and respond to complaints
• Prepare reports and other documentation relating to fire safety interactions
• When qualified to L4 Diploma level, support the Building Safety Regulator by advising accountable and responsible persons and assisting with enforcement of the Building Safety Act 2022
• When required, travel across the Southeast to inspect buildings in other service enforcement areas
• Maintain and record at least 20 hours of continuing professional development each year
• Work across Protection hubs or specialist teams as service needs require, including rotating roles with suitable notice

Skills & knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum-standard DBS check, funded by ESFRS

Other

• Transfer-in applicants only
• Maintain and record at least 20 hours of continuing professional development
• Travel across the Southeast may be required when qualified to L4 Diploma level

What’s offered

• Hybrid and flexible working, subject to service requirements
• Car provided for audit visits
• Use of a service vehicle when available, or reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle at the approved rate
• ESFRS-funded DBS check
• Optional 10% additional flexible working allowance from Job Family 4 for evening and weekend rota cover