Inspecting Officer

Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking to make a real difference? Join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service and help protect our communities by delivering professional, risk-based fire safety regulation, influencing compliance and improving public safety across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

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.

As a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, you will help protect people, property and communities by regulating a diverse range of non-domestic premises and higher-risk residential buildings. You will undertake risk-based fire safety audits, provide specialist fire safety advice, respond to statutory consultations and, where necessary, use proportionate enforcement to secure compliance with fire safety legislation.

• Undertaking risk-based fire safety audits across a diverse range of non-domestic premises and higher-risk residential buildings
• Providing professional fire safety advice to Responsible Persons and duty holders, using education, engagement and proportionate enforcement to secure compliance with fire safety legislation
• Responding to complaints and undertaking statutory consultations under Building Regulations, licensing and housing legislation
• Investigating alleged breaches of fire safety legislation and preparing enforcement notices and prosecution case files where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate records on the Premises Risk Management System (PRMS) and contributing to the Service’s Risk-Based Intervention Programme (RBIP)
• Producing high-quality reports, correspondence, notices and technical records in accordance with legislation, Service procedures and national guidance

We are looking for a competent and motivated fire safety professional who is committed to improving public safety through proportionate, risk-based regulation. You will be able to build positive relationships with businesses and partner agencies while making confident, evidence-based decisions in your role as an enforcing officer.

• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates sound professional judgement and integrity
• Committed to maintaining professional competence and continuing professional development
• Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and producing clear, accurate technical reports and correspondence
• Represents Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service with professionalism and upholds our Promise, Values and Behaviours

• Full UK driving licence
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety
• Competent Fire Safety Inspecting Officer with experience of undertaking fire safety audits across a range of premises, undertaking statutory consultations and using proportionate enforcement where appropriate
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant Service information systems
• Able to assess risk, exercise sound professional judgement and produce clear, evidence-based reports

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’spension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.