Contract: permanent and fixed term contracts
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 department 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.
Further information about the role and the requirements are detailed in the attached job profile / person specification.
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements based around a 35 hour working week.
- Flexi-time with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month.
- 23 days holiday (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service), plus bank holidays and 2 additional extra statutory days added to the holiday
entitlement.
- Access to a free on site gym
- Free, secure parking
- Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
- Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
Closing date: midnight, Monday 26th May 2025
Interviews: Monday 9th / Tuesday 10th June 2025