Senior Fire Safety Inspector | 8579 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £38,626 to £40,476 per annum | Grade J | Carrow Fire Station
The role is to lead the Central Fire Safety Team based at Carrow fire station in Norwich. The role is responsible for managing the team on a day-to-day basis, allocating inspections and work, identifying development opportunities and training. Also supporting the wider development of the team and giving advice on more technical fire safety situations.
The role supports in delivering the Risk Based Inspection Audit Plan (RBIAP) for the county by carrying out a range of advisory, enforcement and engagement duties. In addition, leading on the development, delivery and management of projects, tasks and activities that contribute to the work of the Protection department in discharging its statutory duties under fire safety legislation, contributing to the overarching community risk management plan.
The role holder will be expected to work with local authorities, businesses, commerce, the public and other professional regulatory bodies, to improve joint working between the agencies and compliance within business.
Tasks will involve developing Fire Safety Advisors/Inspectors and mentoring Fire Investigation Protection Officers in their roles specific to business engagement and enforcement as well as linking in with operational crews and officers.
The role holder will be required to ensure all team members follow appropriate policy and management systems reflecting the legal requirements and corporate standards of the service, including where appropriate those in relation to financial control, administration, information management, personnel, health, safety and wellbeing and equal opportunities.
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These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
1. Competitive salary
2. Generous holiday entitlement
3. Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
4. Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
5. Financial benefits such as:
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Relocation expenses (where applicable)
An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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Closing date: 05 August 2025 23:59