Primary Authority Fire Safety Officer HIWFRS624826

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to join the team on a permanent basis. You will manage a national portfolio, conduct inspections, and advise partner organisations to meet statutory duties under the Fire Safety Order.

Ideally you will hold the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) or be working towards it, with the ability to travel to other locations as necessary and work unsupervised to an agreed agenda.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory inspections under the Fire Safety Order.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) or working towards.
• Understanding of the Primary Authority Scheme and Statutory Guidance.
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business partners across the country.
• Carry out inspections of premises on request or via proactive schedules.
• Engage with senior managers to provide support across all levels of the business.

Skills

Statutory inspections

Travel willingness

Independent working

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors)

Job description

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Primary Authority Fire Safety Officer HIWFRS624826

Salary Range: £41,771 - £44,075 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £25,062 - £26,445 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Interview Date: 5 October 2026

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen to become part of the leading Fire Primary Authority (PA) in the UK. HIWFRS joined the PA Scheme in 2014 and have continued to support business partners in meeting their statutory duties in sometimes innovative ways, growing a partnership portfolio of over 52 businesses helping to reduce national fire risk and improving the safety of millions of residents.

We are seeking a pragmatic and competent Fire Safety Officer to join the Team.

Working nationally, you will manage your own portfolio of business partners, carrying out inspections of premises on request or as part of a proactive inspection schedule. Engaging with senior managers, you will provide support to all levels of the business.

You will have the knowledge and ability to challenge other national enforcing authorities to ensure statutory activity is consistent and proportional. In order to meet the requirements of this role you will need to:

• be experienced in statutory inspections under the Fire Safety Order.
• be qualified to Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) or working towards.
• be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Primary Authority Scheme and Statutory Guidance.
• you will be required to occasionally visit other locations nationally and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.
• be able to work unsupervised to an agenda agreed between you and the partner business.

We are ideally looking for a candidate available for immediate start.

• Reaching Further-Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
• Showing Respect- Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
• Supporting Others-Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
• Everyone Playing Their Part-Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Dean Dixon, Partnership Strategic Lead on 07584 704515

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