We currently have 2 opportunities to lead a team of fire safety professionals and play a vital role in protecting our communities and firefighters.
We are so much more than fighting fires! While it is true to say responding to emergency incidents like fires and road traffic collisions is at the very core of what we do, our firefighters and wider support teams work within the community keeping our vulnerable safe.
Protection Team Leader
Job Reference: VAC000400
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Support, Non-Operational) / 42 hours per week (Operational)
Based: Broughton MK10, Aylesbury HP20 or Marlow SL7 office
Salary: £44,038 - £48,202 per annum *plus uplift for providing out-of-hours fire safety support and/or for duty rota commitments
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme | Generous annual leave entitlement | Flexible and hybrid working opportunities | Onsite gym facilities | Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support | Range of employee benefits
Protection Team Leader FTC
Job Reference: VAC000401
Contract: Fixed term, contract (6 months)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Support, Non-Operational) / 42 hours per week (Operational)
Based: Broughton MK10, Aylesbury HP20 or Marlow SL7 office
Salary: £44,038 - £48,202 per annum *plus uplift for providing out-of-hours fire safety support and/or for duty rota commitments
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme | Generous annual leave entitlement | Flexible and hybrid working opportunities | Onsite gym facilities | Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support | Range of employee benefits
We are looking for two motivated and talented individuals to join our Protection Department as a Protection Team Leader - one on a permanent basis, one on a fixed-term basis. This is a key leadership role, ensuring we deliver our statutory duties under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and associated legislation.
As a Protection Team Leader, you will:
* Lead and support a team of Fire Safety Inspecting Officers, Advisors and Apprentices
* Co-ordinate fire safety activities, including audits of businesses and high-risk residential buildings
* Oversee statutory consultations, business engagement, complaints and investigations
* Provide professional advice to duty holders, building control bodies, and partner agencies
* Take formal enforcement action where required and represent the Service externally, including in court
* Support firefighter safety through effective risk information gathering
* Mentor and develop staff through appraisals, training and quality assurance
This vacancy is open to both non-operational candidates (support staff) and operational candidates (Watch Commanders), whether in a development or competent role.
About You
You will be:
* A motivated and professional leader who acts with integrity and demonstrates our Service values
* Skilled at supervising and mentoring staff, with proven ability to manage workloads
* Confident in decision-making, problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes
* An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships internally and externally
* Committed to continuous personal and professional development
Essential requirements include:
* GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/49 or equivalent)
* Level 4 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety
* Full, valid UK driving licence
* Experience of inspecting premises, applying fire safety legislation, and preparing enforcement notices or supporting prosecutions
* Strong report writing, IT and organisational skills
Desirable experience/qualifications include:
* NEBOSH Fire or General Certificate, APCIL or equivalent legal training, or Level 5 Fire Engineering Technician award
* Background in operational firefighting, fire engineering, fire investigation or prosecutions
Closing Date: Monday 20th October 2025
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Anything Else You Need to Know
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.
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.
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 you have any queries or concerns or if there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us.
No agencies please.
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