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Fire Safety (Protection) Inspector – North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Job summary
A regional fire and rescue service is looking for a Fire Safety (Protection) Inspector in Harrogate. You will conduct audits, enforce fire safety regulations, and mentor staff. The role requires a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and proven experience in applying fire safety legislation. A full UK driving licence is also essential. Competitive salary offered, with responsibilities covering various premises across North Yorkshire.
Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or in progress) is essential.
- Proven experience with fire safety legislation in various buildings.
- Strong communication skills for training and conflict resolution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fire safety audits and inspections regularly.
- Lead enforcement actions including issuing statutory notices.
- Investigate complaints and prepare case files for legal proceedings.
- Collaborate with local authorities and other organizations.
- Mentor staff in fire safety practices and legislation.
Skills
Education
Location: Based in Harrogate – Covering Harrogate, Carven, Hambleton and Richmond
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time Day Duty (37hrs Mon – Fri) + Protection Out of Hours Rota (one week in eight)
Salary: NYFRS Grade 10 – £39,862 – £41,771 + an additional 10% Out of Hours Supplement
Closing Date: 09/11/2025 23:59
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting a skilled and motivated Fire Safety (Protection) Inspector to support the delivery of fire protection duties across the county. This specialist role involves conducting inspections, enforcing legislation, leading investigations, and promoting fire safety to protect lives and property.
Appointed under Article 26 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Section 19 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, you will have powers to carry out audits, issue legal notices, and lead enforcement actions where fire safety breaches pose serious risks.
- Conduct fire safety audits and inspections across a range of premises, including complex and high-risk sites.
- Identify compliance issues and recommend proportionate solutions to reduce fire risk.
- Lead enforcement actions, including issuing statutory notices and supporting prosecutions.
- Investigate complaints and offences, prepare case files, and represent the Authority in legal proceedings.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including local authorities and other enforcing bodies.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to firefighter safety through robust information sharing.
- Carry out Building Regulation and Licencing consultations.
- Promote fire protection and arson reduction within the community.
- Mentor and support other staff in fire safety practices.
- Stay up to date with legislation, policies, and technical fire safety matters.
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or working towards) in line with the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators.
- Willingness to work towards BTEC Diploma in Advanced Investigative Practice Level 7 or equivalent.
- Registered with or working towards registration on the Contextualised Auditors Register.
- Proven practical experience applying fire safety legislation across various building types.
- In-depth knowledge of fire safety principles, including passive and active systems in high-risk premises.
- Experience leading on fire protection issues.
- Understanding of cost-benefit analysis and prescriptive code applications.
- Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including training delivery and conflict resolution.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Experience issuing Improvement, Alteration, Enforcement, or Prohibition Notices.
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies.
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