Fire Safety Inspector (8094) | Permanent contract | 18.5 hours per week | £36,124 to £37,938 per annum pro rata | (Grade I) | Wymondham, Norfolk

Norfolk County Council's Fire and Rescue team is committed to the safety of its residents. The Building Safety Regulator is responsible for ensuring the safety of tall buildings. This role primarily involves working for the building safety regulator as part of the regional team assembled by fire services, while being employed by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.

As a fire safety inspector, you will conduct inspections of buildings in Norfolk according to their risk-based inspection programme, and assess fire safety arrangements in tall buildings for building safety certificates through the building safety regulator.

This may include site visits and liaising with responsible and accountable persons.

The successful candidate will also provide guidance on tall buildings for Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service enforcement and remediation actions, and promote fire safety awareness within the business community. Enforcement of fire safety regulation as outlined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order may also be required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to help shape community safety in these buildings. You will be instrumental in saving lives.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, with access to the office when needed, and regional collaboration with other services, which can be discussed at interview.

The minimum essential qualification is a Level 4 diploma in fire safety or equivalent. If suitable applicants with this qualification are insufficient, candidates meeting all essential knowledge and experience will be considered.

For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Curtis, Group Manager Protection Lead.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options like flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants pensions
• Tax-efficient benefits, including pension and bike schemes
• Green travel options via our car lease scheme
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill roles

Before applying, review the full Job description and person specification to demonstrate your suitability. Existing Norfolk County Council employees can apply via myOracle with their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Closing dates:

• Redeployment: Friday 23rd May 2025 at 23:59
• Other applicants: Friday 6 June 2025 at 23:59

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industry

• Government Administration