Inspecting Officer

Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking to make a real difference? Join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service and help protect our communities by delivering professional, risk-based fire safety regulation, influencing compliance and improving public safety across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.Inspecting OfficerJob reference: VAC000446Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BDSalary: £40,639.80 £45,749.85 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full-Time, 37 hours per weekPackage: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite Gym FacilitiesAbout Us:Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community will you join us?Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.About the Role:As a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, you will help protect people, property and communities by regulating a diverse range of non-domestic premises and higher-risk residential buildings. You will undertake risk-based fire safety audits, provide specialist fire safety advice, respond to statutory consultations and, where necessary, use proportionate enforcement to secure compliance with fire safety legislation.The role will include:Undertaking risk-based fire safety audits across a diverse range of non-domestic premises and higher-risk residential buildingsProviding professional fire safety advice to Responsible Persons and duty holders, using education, engagement and proportionate enforcement to secure compliance with fire safety legislationResponding to complaints and undertaking statutory consultations under Building Regulations, licensing and housing legislationInvestigating alleged breaches of fire safety legislation and preparing enforcement notices and prosecution case files where appropriateMaintaining accurate records on the Premises Risk Management System (PRMS) and contributing to the Service's Risk-Based Intervention Programme (RBIP).Producing high-quality reports, correspondence, notices and technical records in accordance with legislation, Service procedures and national guidanceWe are looking for a competent and motivated fire safety professional who is committed to improving public safety through proportionate, risk-based regulation. You will be able to build positive relationships with businesses and partner agencies while making confident, evidence-based decisions in your role as an enforcing officer.About YouWe are looking for someone who is:Self-motivated, organised and able to manage a varied workloadAble to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamDemonstrates sound professional judgement and integrityCommitted to maintaining professional competence and continuing professional developmentConfident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and producing clear, accurate technical reports and correspondenceRepresents Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service with professionalism and upholds our Promise, Values and BehavioursExperience and Qualifications Required:Full UK driving licenceLevel 4 Diploma in Fire SafetyCompetent Fire Safety Inspecting Officer with experience of undertaking fire safety audits across a range of premises, undertaking statutory consultations and using proportionate enforcement where appropriateCompetent in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant Service information systemsAble to assess risk, exercise sound professional judgement and produce clear, evidence-based reportsApplication closing date: Monday 24th August 2026Interested?If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome.If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.Abatement and Protected PensionIf are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.No agencies please.TPBN1_UKTJ