Description
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is looking for individuals to serve as Fire Safety Inspecting Officers, based at Walton Fire Station Business Fire Safety Office. We aim to build a pool of suitable candidates to help manage our retirement profile over the next 12 months.
The role offers a salary based on the PS9 Surrey County Council Pay scale of £40,296, for a 36-hour week.
If you are a grey book employee, this position attracts a salary equivalent to Watch Commander B, plus 10%. If not yet a competent Watch Commander, pay will start on a development basis until competency is achieved, in line with national joint council terms. The additional 10% reflects the specialist nature of the role, flexibility requirements, and operational fitness standards.
Applicants with a background in compliance and regulation are encouraged to apply. For Surrey County Council pay scale applicants, experience in fire safety compliance is preferred. Grey book applicants must be a firefighter, Crew Commander, or Watch Commander who is competent and fit for duty, with the required fire safety qualifications.
Are you passionate about community safety in Surrey?
Your role as a Business Fire Safety Inspector will involve inspecting and auditing high-risk business premises to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You will support the Protection Teams to deliver the Risk Based Inspection Programme, promoting safety through education and enforcement.
Roles are based at locations across Surrey, with postings at Walton-upon-Thames or Leatherhead, subject to vacancies. You will be supported by a diverse team of operational and civilian professionals and will need to acquire technical fire safety knowledge under the guidance of a Fire Safety Manager.
You will engage with partners and business owners to ensure lawful resolution of fire safety matters, educate stakeholders, and conduct inspections, audits, and follow-up visits. Enforcement decisions will be made based on audit findings.
The role requires assessing fire risks, evaluating safety measures, influencing businesses to improve safety, and reporting breaches. Flexibility, adaptability, and ongoing professional development are essential, as fire safety regulations evolve regularly.
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to influence stakeholders and work effectively with various groups. Competence with basic IT software, attention to detail, and a calm, confident demeanor in challenging situations are crucial. Physical fitness is also required for building inspections and site visits.
To be shortlisted, candidates must be fit for duty and competent in their role (grey book). Evidence of experience in fire safety regulation, health and safety, communication, leadership, and relevant qualifications (Level 4 Diploma or Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety) should be provided. Responses to five application questions are required, each limited to 300 words.
Applicants will undergo references, DBS clearance, fitness testing, medical assessment, and qualification verification. The application deadline is 8 August 2025, with interviews scheduled for the week of 18 August 2025.
Additional benefits include flexible working, job sharing, a laptop and mobile, annual leave, pension, and car lease options. Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and values diversity and inclusion.
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