Salary: £38,220 - £40,777 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: District or Service Headquarters based
Our Fire Protection team work closely with other regulators, businesses, housing providers and other responsible persons to ensure that they meet their legal duties with regards to Fire Safety, and that their premises are safe from fire for those who use them.
The Senior Fire Safety Inspector (SFSI) is an integral part of the Community Risk Management (CRM) Protection Directorate. The post holder will assess and audit risks associated with fire, advise on fire safety measures and contribute to fire safety solutions by inspecting very high risk and complex premises and plans designed to minimise risks to the community.
The SFSI will act as deputy to the Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with regard to the management of a Fire Safety District or team within Service Headquarters, be responsible for mentoring and coaching Fire Safety Inspectors and relevant team members and support the FSM in confirming the competence of Inspectors in line with National Guidance.
The SFSI will ensure achievement of performance indicator targets, both internal and external to the Service, that pertain to the direct areas of responsibility. In addition to plan, organise and evaluate work activities and develop proposals for improvement to facilitate work objectives and ensure continuous improvement of Service provision
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a high level of professional competence in management, leadership and technical fire safety and to show a strong commitment to continual professional development.
In addition, a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation and technical Fire Engineering principles and their application is essential.
What can we offer you?
· 23 days’ holiday, (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
· Access to free on-site gym
· Free, secure parking
· On-site canteen
· Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS
· Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the role and the qualifications, experience and skills required for the role are detailed in the accompanying job profile and person specification.Please note we cannot consider CVs.
Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 14th June 2026
**Please note should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early**
Interviews: to be held during the end of June 2026