This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are looking for people to carry out the role of a Clad Buildings Team, Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, based out of our Fire Safety Offices.
This temporary role (initially 12 months) Grey book Watch Commander B plus a pensionable supplement based on 10% of the basic annual salary will be paid to uniformed employees aligned to the day duty worker contract with the objective being to maintain operational competence. This allowance is also provided for employees to be flexible within the day worker system and must be monitored by the line manager. Internal applicants only
This opportunity in Surrey Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applications from people who have a background and expertise in compliance and regulation as well as meeting the shortlisting criteria.
These roles will be based at Woodhatch Surrey Fire & Rescue Headquarters, Reigate and working at locations across Surrey. Service vehicles are available to complete work.
Our Offer to You
* 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff)
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference to the communities of Surrey?
As a Clad Buildings Team Fire Safety Inspector your role will be to inspect and audit 11 metre+ residential premises in Surrey that require remediation, work with partners to issue remediation orders in line with the drive to make these buildings ‘Sustainably Safe’ by 2030 and to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 on behalf of the fire authority.
You will also support the Protection Teams in Surrey Fire and Rescue to deliver the objectives of the Risk Based Inspection Programme, ensuring the buildings and people that use them safer through education and enforcement.
You will be supported by an experienced team, made up of operational and civilian backgrounds and experience. The role will require you to obtain specialist and technical knowledge in fire safety and remediation orders and court process, which will be overseen by a Fire Safety Manager.
This role will involve engaging with various partners and responsible persons to lead and support people to lawfully resolve remediation issues and regulatory fire safety matters, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
Salary: £44,038 to £48,202 (+10% on achievement of Competence)
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