Local Government South East
Inspecting Officer
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Full Time
Buckinghamshire
Posted 3 hours ago
£40,639.80 – £45,749.85 £ / Year
Closes: 24 August 2026
Website Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking to make a real difference? Join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service and help protect our communities by delivering professional, risk-based fire safety regulation, influencing compliance and improving public safety across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This is why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About The Role
As a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, you will help protect people, property, and communities by regulating a diverse range of non-domestic premises and higher-risk residential buildings. You will undertake risk-based fire safety audits, provide specialist fire safety advice, respond to statutory consultations, and, where necessary, use proportionate enforcement to secure compliance with fire safety legislation.
The role includes
- Undertaking risk-based fire safety audits across a diverse range of non-domestic premises and higher-risk residential buildings
- Providing professional fire safety advice to Responsible Persons and duty holders, using education, engagement, and proportionate enforcement to secure compliance with fire safety legislation
- Responding to complaints and undertaking statutory consultations under Building Regulations, licensing, and housing legislation
- Investigating alleged breaches of fire safety legislation and preparing enforcement notices and prosecution case files where appropriate
- Maintaining accurate records on the Premises Risk Management System (PRMS) and contributing to the Service’s Risk-Based Intervention Programme (RBIP)
- Producing high-quality reports, correspondence, notices, and technical records in accordance with legislation, Service procedures, and national guidance
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We are looking for a competent and motivated fire safety professional who is committed to improving public safety through proportionate, risk-based regulation. You will be able to build positive relationships with businesses and partner agencies while making confident, evidence-based decisions in your role as an enforcing officer.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage a varied workload
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrates sound professional judgement and integrity
- Committed to maintaining professional competence and continuing professional development
- Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and producing clear, accurate technical reports and correspondence
- Represents Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service with professionalism and upholds our Promise, Values, and Behaviours
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Qualification And Experience Required
- Full UK driving licence
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety
- Competent Fire Safety Inspecting Officer with experience of undertaking fire safety audits across a range of premises, undertaking statutory consultations, and using proportionate enforcement where appropriate
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant Service information systems
- Able to assess risk, exercise sound professional judgement, and produce clear, evidence-based reports
How To Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome.
If there are any adaptations or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via email or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.
For further information about the role, please review the job description.
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Abatement And Protected Pension
If you are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
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