£21,589 - £23,836 per annum
37 hours per week
Protection Department

Every day we're helping to save lives and keep the community safe - and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don't see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

Reasons to join us
20 days annual leave per year. In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays

2 extra statutory days and 2 concessionary days

Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme

Access to a local government pension scheme

Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

A temporary 2 year fixed term opportunity has arisen in the Protection Department.

The role of the Fire Safety Advisor is to assist the Fire Authority in the discharge of its fire safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with current legislation.

Ideal applicants will have a recognised qualification in Fire Safety and be assessed to be empirically qualified to Fire Safety Advisor standard by a Fire Safety verifier.

Demonstrate experience at carrying out fire safety inspections.

Use IT effectively in the collation, analysis and presentation of information including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Understand the legislative framework and the mechanisms of enforcement of fire safety in new, altered and existing buildings.

Fully understand the generic principles of means of escape and fire safety, and have an appreciation of their development.

Understand the principles and the role in life safety of fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting systems, fire fighting equipment and fire protection signs and notices.

Understand the importance of fire safety management in protection of people from fire.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.

Work effectively as part of a team.

Demonstrate flexibility in working hours to meet objectives.

Be self motivated and prioritise work directed to achieve targets within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.

Have a current driving licence (desirable).

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Shaun D’Oliveira on 07884 111151. The closing date is Friday 06th August 2021.

Please note we are unable to accept CV's

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Job Description