Inspection Support Manager

The Scottish Government; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Inspection Support Manager to assist the Fire Service Inspectorate. The role requires significant experience in fire and rescue services, operational command expertise, and strong analytical skills. This fixed-term position involves planning inspections and performing detailed analyses to support outcomes over a two-year period. Candidates must possess excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Wide range of employee benefits

Travel expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire and rescue service operations required.
• Ability to gather and analyze quantitative information.
• Demonstrated communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing inspections for SFRS.
• Conduct detailed quantitative information gathering and analyses.
• Create bespoke assessment tools for qualitative work.

Skills

Significant experience at senior level within fire and rescue service

Operational command experience

Knowledge of inspection analysis importance

Job description

Job Description

Do you have sector experience within either a local authority or defence fire and rescue service environment, with knowledge across the functions of the Service?

If so His Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland (HMFSI) is seeking an Inspection Support Manager. The role and purpose of HMFSI is defined by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 which was substantially amended by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 on 1 April 2013. The Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland exists to provide independent, risk based and proportionate professional inspection of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). Our values are Integrity, Objectivity and Fairness.

The Inspectorate also provides independent, professional advice to Scottish Ministers and the Chief Inspector has an arbitration function in relation to non-domestic fire safety.

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE or 3 working days) fixed-term appointment which will run for a period of two years with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

• Assist Inspectors in the planning of and preparation for inspections of the SFRS. Including carrying out inspections as part of an inspection team in accordance with legislation and Inspectorate guidelines.
• Plan and develop inspection fieldwork including arranging inspection visits.
• Assist in the conducting of detailed quantitative information gathering, analysis, investigation and be able to draw-up conclusions of fieldwork to assist the individual inspections desired outcomes .
• Create bespoke assessment tools for use during qualitative work with SFRS personnel. Including the preparation of inspection reports, briefing notes and presentations in regard to the work of the various inspections.
• Form an integral part of the Inspectorate’s inspection team taking part in inspection fieldwork.
• Liaise effectively within the business support team to assist with supporting the business management side of HMFSI.
• Fulfil the role of HMFSI Budgetary Control Liaison Officer (BCLO).
  
  

Success Profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Experience

Significant experience of working at a senior level within an fire and rescue service with operational command experience.

Knowledge and understanding of the importance of analysis in supporting the findings from inspection activity.

Behaviours

• Changing and Improving – Level 3
• Communicating and Influencing – Level 3
• Working Together – Level 3
  
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot

How To Apply

Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.

Assessments are scheduled for w/c 08/09/25 onwards however this may be subject to change.

About Us

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern

This is a two year fixed-term part-time appointment consisting of 0.6 FTE/3 working days. The working pattern is normally Monday to Wednesday.

If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Equality Statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

The post will be based at St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh. This post will include travel across Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom (travel and accommodation expenses for these business trips will be reimbursed).