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Fire Safety Inspecting Officer (FSIO) (Training Officer)
Contract Type : Permanent
Salary : Grade E* A GBP 33,143 : A GBP 37,280 per annum (pro rata as applicable), starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Progression to Grade F A GBP 37,280 : A GBP 41,771 / Grade G A GBP 41,771 : A GBP 47,181 is subject to fulfilling the Fire Safety Inspecting Officer Career Progression criteria as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Location : Based at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley
Hours : 37 hours per week full time or 18.5 hours per week part time.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Closing date : Midnight on Sunday 05 July 2026
About Us
At Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, were more than an emergency service:were a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether its responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.
Were proud to be one of the countrys top:performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.
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About The Role
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are excited to recruit a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer (Training Officer) to lead on Fire Safety Training and Development and support the Services wider Fire Safety delivery. This is a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer role with a particular focus on training and development.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is a high achieving, dynamic and forward:thinking organisation. During this recruitment process we will be looking for a positive, talented, and motivated individual who will be able to work independently and as part of our fire safety team. This individual will lead the coordination and delivery of Fire Safety training and development of our Fire Safety Inspecting Officers and operational staff.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma with comprehensive experience in enforcing Fire Safety legislation at or above this level, in a range of different fire safety activities, including auditing, enforcement and statutory consultations. They will also have extensive experience of coaching, mentoring and developing others.
Ideal personal qualities for this role include being flexible, adaptable, remaining calm in pressured situations and an ability to manage and prioritise workloads.
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The Successful Candidate Will Lead On The Following Workstreams
Coaching individuals on fire safety activities including Fire Safety Audits, Enforcements, and completing statutory consultations. Coordinating and Leading on Continuous Professional Development activities. Supporting and delivering Fire Safety instruction for Operational crews and recruits.
Other Responsibilities Depending On Experience Could Include
Coordinating and supporting officers enrolling onto the Institute of Fire Engineers Fire Risk Auditors register. Supporting the delivery of DFRS Protection Strategy by way of fire safety audits and other regulatory activities driven by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, at a high level of competency.
The Service supports the personal development of all employees and attendance at training/professional events in and out of Derbyshire may be required. This is Fire Safety Inspecting Officer role, and the maintenance of the relevant individual competencies is required.
The successful candidate will be required for the Institute of Fire Engineers Register of Fire Risk Auditors.
The post holder will be primarily based at DFRS headquarters. However, occasio
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