Fire Protection Inspector – Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

You will be part of a dynamic team of fire safety regulators who work to keep Warwickshire safe both through formal enforcement action as well as providing advice to those with duties under the Fire Safety Order. The legislative framework governing fire safety in  buildings is  constantly  evolving and the role of an inspector therefore requires an agile mindset and the ability to take ownership of your own development  to ensure that you keep up-to-date and maintain competence.

Successful candidate(s) will be responsible for conducting fire safety audits in relevant premises across Warwickshire, to ensure that responsible persons comply with their obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This includes producing letters, informal and formal notices to inform the responsible person of the outcome as well as provide feedback, guidance, and instruction.

The duties of an inspector also include responding to statutory consultations as well as working with other regulatory authorities. There will be times when you are required to collaborate with various stakeholders to develop a solution that ensures sustained compliance.

About you: You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. You will have an excellent ability to communicate and build relationships with people representing both internal and external stake holders. You will also have experience in producing letters and written reports to a high standard, as well as proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Outlook.

To thrive at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, your values and behaviours will be aligned with those of Warwickshire County Council as well as the NFCC Core Code of Ethics. You will demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset and promote a positive and inclusive team environment, enabling yourself and others to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate(s) will be provided with training including the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and other courses to enable you to carry out your role. You will be expected to take a proactive role in your study and manage your time effectively to  meet assignment deadlines while simultaneously making sure that your workload is completed in a timely manner.

A current full driving licence and the ability to travel are essential.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below:

Fire Protection Inspector

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure.  Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund‘

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

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Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

If you would like further information, please contact Department Manager Mathew Alsop mathewalsop@warwickshire.gov.uk  or Department Manager Gabriella Ahnger gabriellaahnger@warwickshire.gov.uk

About the Selection Process:

Note: We will review and score the cover letter based against the essential and desirable criteria in Job Description.

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025
Interview date: W/C 13th January 2025

Interview will be scored based on your ability to show you meet the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and the essential and desirable criteria in Job Description.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.