Fire Safety Advisor

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Job Summary

Salary:

£19,171 - £22,911 per annum

Vacancy ID:

101959

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Number of hours per week:

37 hours per week

Job Share:

Employment Location:

Service Headquarters, 12 Geoff Monk Way, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3BU

Closing date:

13 Mar

Further Information

The successful candidate will be working as part of a team delivering fire safety advice to members of the public for both commercial premises and private dwellings. As a Fire Safety Advisor you would be the initial point of contact for fire safety concerns and as such be able to ensure relevant advice is given in line with national guidance. You will need good verbal communication skills and be able to deal appropriately with confidential matters and ensure appropriate action is taken.

Ideally you would be qualified to level 3 certificate in fire safety. However, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is willing to fund training to the right candidate who is able to demonstrate the desired level of ability and commitment to training. It would be an expectation that this level 3 certificate is achieved within 3 years and may require you to attend residential courses.
The role will involve liaising with inspecting officers, management of fire safety data, maintaining communications with regulatory partners and ensuring a high standard of work is maintained. At times this role can be challenging and will require the successful applicant to work on their own initiative as well as part of a close knit team. However, the job can also be rewarding knowing you are assisting in providing a vital role to both internal departments and members of the public in ensuring safer places for safer people.

Closing date: 23:59 on 13 March 2020
Test and Interview date: 26/27 March 2020

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Stonewall Diversity Champions and Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Please note

This job is closed for applications.

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