Make your mark by improving fire safety compliance and supporting safer business communities across Nottinghamshire. Join a team where your advisory skills make a real impact.

Fire Safety Advisor
Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2GQ

37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Fixed term contract: 24 months
Grade 4: £30,559 - £32,654 per annum

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

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to recruit a Fire Safety Advisor within the Fire Protection Business Support Team. 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 how cultural barriers can affect business education and working practices 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 regarding 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

Why NFRS?

Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy, which allows our employees 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 that 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

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 in delivering presentations or education packages
Experience in setting up and running stalls at events or community projects
Have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel around Nottinghamshire

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 to submit an application form.

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

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunity 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 underrepresented 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.
Interviews for this role will be taking place at Carlton Fire Station, Manor Road, Nottingham.

Other suitable skills and experience include Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Safety Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, Fire Protection Officer, Community Safety Officer, Enforcement Officer, Risk Consultant, Fire Inspector, and Public Safety Officer.