Fire Safety Inspector (8094)

Adult Learning; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a Fire Safety Inspector to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations in tall buildings. This role offers a chance to impact community safety significantly and includes flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have a Level 4 diploma in fire safety and experience dealing with established regulations.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 4 diploma in fire safety or equivalent.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations.
• Experience in risk assessments and enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of buildings according to risk-based inspection programme.
• Assess fire safety arrangements for building safety certificates.
• Provide guidance on fire safety regulations and enforcement actions.

Skills

Fire Safety Enforcement

Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Job description

Job Description

Fire Safety Inspector (8094) | Permanent contract | 18.5 hours per week | £36,124 to £37,938 per annum pro rata | (Grade I) | Wymondham, Norfolk

Norfolk County Council's Fire and Rescue team is committed to the safety of its residents. The Building Safety Regulator is responsible for ensuring the safety of tall buildings. This role primarily involves working for the building safety regulator as part of the regional team assembled by fire services, while employed by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.

As a fire safety inspector, you will undertake inspections of buildings in Norfolk in accordance with their risk-based inspection programme and assess fire safety arrangements in tall buildings as part of applications for building safety certificates through the building safety regulator. This may involve site visits and liaising with responsible and accountable persons.

The successful candidate will also provide guidance to the wider service regarding tall buildings, specifically for Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service enforcement and remediation actions, as well as promoting fire safety awareness within the business community. Enforcement of fire safety regulations, as outlined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, may be required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to help shape how we protect communities living in tall buildings. You will be instrumental in saving lives.

This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, with access to the office when needed. Since the role is regional, you will coordinate with other regional services. Details can be discussed during the interview.

The minimum essential qualification for this role is a Level 4 diploma in fire safety or equivalent. If there are not enough suitable applicants with this qualification, candidates who meet all essential knowledge and experience criteria will be considered.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Curtis, Group Manager – Protection Lead, at [e-mail].

Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Financial benefits including discounts through Norfolk Rewards, Blue Light card, relocation expenses, and travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient pension enhancements and bike schemes
• Car lease scheme for low-emission vehicles (eligibility dependent)
• Referral bonuses for successful hires

Before applying, please review the full job description and person specification to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. Additional information on our Terms and Conditions is available on our website.

Existing Norfolk County Council employees can view and apply for vacancies via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email addresses.

Redeployment closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: Friday 6 June 2025 at 23:59