Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to recruit a Fire Safety Advisor within the Fire Protection Business Support Team.

Fire Safety Advisor
Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Grade 4: £30,559 - £32,654 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

We are seeking an innovative individual who has the skills and ability to build and maintain relationships through engagement with local businesses, regulators and trade bodies (such as the Business Improvement District, Pubwatch, CQC, HSE etc) to support our vision of creating safer communities within Nottinghamshire.

The role will focus on achieving the promotion of fire safety in the workplace, the education of compliance requirements with Fire Safety legislation in commercial premises, support in the reduction of arson related events and the reduction in unwanted fire signals through an education and advisory approach.

Knowledge and understanding of the way in which cultural barriers can affect business education and working practises will be hugely beneficial.

Candidates should be aware that the post holder will be required to work at various locations across the county of Nottinghamshire. The successful candidate will be provided with opportunities to develop through nationally recognised fire safety pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, organise and deliver seminars, presentations, other events and projects designed to increase awareness of and promote Fire Safety legislation compliance, along with supporting arson reduction and the reduction of unwanted fire signals with relevant organisations and bodies.
Work with internal departments, external partner agencies and the business community to develop and deliver initiatives and programmes aimed at achieving the promotion of fire safety compliance along with supporting arson reduction and the reduction of unwanted fire signals.
Develop relationships with diverse business communities across Nottinghamshire with the focus on providing support and education with regards fire safety compliance along with supporting arson reduction and the reduction of unwanted fire signals.
Work in partnership with other regulatory bodies, business groups, enterprise partnerships, and other such bodies to support compliance with Fire Safety and other regulatory legislation.

Experience/Qualification

Experience of Fire Safety in commercial premises and/or Fire Safety qualifications would be beneficial but not essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to talk to members of the public.
Experience working and communicating with the public and partner organisations.
Have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Experience of delivering presentations or education packages.
Experience of setting up and running stalls at events or community projects.
Have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel around Nottinghamshire.

Why NFRS?

Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing date: Sunday 9th March 2025

Interview date: Monday 24th March 2025

Other suitable skills and experience include Fire Safety Officer, Fire Protection Consultant, Fire Prevention Advisor, Community Fire Safety Officer, Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Compliance Officer, Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Prevention Coordinator, Business Fire Safety Liaison, Fire Safety Education Officer