Development Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

Job Description

Are you looking to build a career in fire safety regulation?

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as a Development Fire Safety Inspecting Officer and follow a structured development pathway that will equip you with the skills, qualifications and experience to become a competent Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, helping to protect businesses and communities across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Development Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

Job reference: VAC000447

Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD + Fieldwork and Site Visits

Salary: £37,744 per annum

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week

Package: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite Gym Facilities

About Us:

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 why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role

As a Development Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, you will support Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service's statutory responsibility for regulating fire safety across non-domestic premises. You will work as part of a supportive and experienced Protection Team, and complete a programme of learning, assessments and supervised practice; developing the knowledge, skills and experience needed to become a competent Fire Safety Inspecting Officer. Alongside your development, you will help businesses understand and comply with fire safety legislation through education, engagement and risk-based regulation.

The role includes

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• Supporting Business Engagement activities, including working with partners, building campaigns and being part of digital engagement initiatives.

Providing fire safety advice and guidance to businesses and Responsible Persons, helping them understand and comply with fire safety legislation

Completing a structured development programme, progressing from supervised learning to increased responsibility as competence is demonstrated and you progress.

Undertaking fire safety audits of simple premises,

Supporting fire safety audits of more complex premises, statutory consultations and enforcement activity under appropriate supervision as qualifications and competence develop

Responding to complaints and supporting consultations under Building Regulations, licensing and housing legislation

Preparing reports, correspondence and recommendations in accordance with legislation, Service procedures and national guidance

Maintaining accurate records on the Premises Risk Management System (PRMS) and contributing to the Service's Risk-Based Intervention Programme (RBIP)

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing a career in fire safety regulation and committed to making a positive difference to the safety of businesses and communities across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. You will enjoy learning, building relationships and working as part of a supportive team, while developing the confidence and competence.

We are looking for someone who is

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• Self-motivated, organised and committed to continuous learning and professional development

Able to work independently, while recognising when to seek guidance and support

Confident communicating with businesses, colleagues and partner organisations.

Able to build positive working relationships and influence compliance through education and engagement

Comfortable producing clear, accurate reports and maintaining high-quality records

Flexible, proactive and able to manage a varied workload while balancing development and operational responsibilities

Committed to upholding Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service's Promise, Values and Behaviours

Qualification and experience required:

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• Full UK driving license (due to fieldwork and site visits).

Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety.

Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (or must be obtained within 12 months of appointment).

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or must be obtained within 24 months of appointment).

Progression through these qualifications is linked to staged development, scope of practice, and competency sign-off in line with Service policy.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant Service information systems.

Application closing date: Monday 10th August 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

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 adaptions or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.

Abatement and Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. xwwtmva

No agencies please.