Community Safety Advisor

About 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.

This is a dynamic,public facing role, focused on reducing fire risk and supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities. In a role where no two days are the same, you will often work independently, visiting people in their homes and using your professional judgement to assess risk anddeterminethe most appropriate actions.

• Deliver Home Fire Safety Visits and other prevention activities
• Work within a range of environments, including private homes, sheltered accommodation and supported living
• Identify fire risks and provide clear, practical advice to reduce those risks
• Install safety equipment such as smoke alarms
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, local authorities and partner agencies
• Support youth inclusion and early intervention programmes
• Maintain accurate records
• Manage your own workload, respond to changing priorities and feel confident making decisions in the moment
• Work with vulnerable individuals and/or in complex circumstances, requiring a calm, adaptable and professional approach

• Confident working independently and making decisions in real time
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of people in their own homes
• Able to assess risk and take appropriate actions
• Resilient and professional when handling challenging or sensitive situations
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise the workload
• A clear and effective communicator, able to adapt their approach to different audiences
• Committed to making a meaningful difference in the community
• Accountable for the quality and accuracy of their work

• English and Maths GCSE at level 4 to 9 (grade C or above), or equivalent
• Experience of engaging with, and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
• Experience of determining solutions to risks within people’s homes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving License
• All successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

This is a mobile, public facing role which requires daily travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. A service vehicle will be provided during working hours.

The role may require occasional evening or weekend working.

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.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.