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Are you interested in or have a background and expertise in compliance and Regulatory Reform? (Fire Safety Order 2005)

Are you passionate about making a difference to the communities of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø? If you are a Grey Book employee, this role attracts a salary reflective of development Crew Commander plus 10% until competency is achieved. Once competency has been achieved then competent pay will be paid in line with agreed national joint council.

The purpose of this role will be to inspect and audit low risk business premises in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to ensure the compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 on behalf of the fire authority. Support the wider teams in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Fire and Rescue to deliver the objectives of the 2025 CRMP, making the buildings and people that use them safer through education and enforcement. The role will require specialist and technical knowledge in fire safety which will be overseen by a more experienced manager.

Job Introduction

This role will be based at one location across ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø; 

• Walton-upon-Thames

You will be supported by an experienced team, many of whom are operational.

This role will be engaging with various partners and business owners to lead and support people to lawfully resolve regulatory fire safety matters, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory reform (Fire Safety) Order. Educating businesses and fire teams ensuring shared understanding of risks. Working independently to manage their calendar with the support of their manager to prioritise workloads. Planning inspection and audit regimes, timescales for follow up visits and deciding on appropriate enforcement levels based on audit outcomes

To be considered for shortlisting to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence as many of the following as possible. 

• Experience of regulation or enforcement of fire safety legislation or similar
• Qualifications and/or experience in Health and Safety
• Experience in the fire safety arena or delivery of fire safety linked activities
• Confident in communication and stakeholder engagement with people both internally and externally; and
• Have strong written communication and report writing skills – minimum GCSE English language or equivalent and Maths
• Accelerated Business Safety Induction Course (ABSIC). 

• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety or working towards

At ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø handbook to see insights of the culture at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Job Details

For Grey Book staff, as well as ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Allowance, this role attracts an additional 10% which reflects the specialist nature, requirement to work flexibly and to maintain operational competence including fitness. 

A typical day in this important role will see the Business Fire Safety Advisor completing consultations, assessing risks and hazards associated with fire, evaluating measures in place to protect people and premises, influencing and supporting businesses to act on recommendations and, where appropriate, reporting breaches.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date.

Required further training and qualifications will be provided. 

Process for applying - 

On the supporting statement please ensure that you are; 

• Competent in Role and fit for operational duties (Grey book only) 
• Evidence the above for all essential criteria
• Complete the following statements outlining your knowledge and experience as well as skills and abilities as per the Job Description in the following areas (maximum 150 words per criteria)

*Applications that fail to do so, will not be considered*

Q1 - Describe a time when you have led, engaged or worked with others to achieve a common goal

Q2 - Highlight your understanding of Health and Safety in the Workplace

Q3 - Provide an example where you have to adapt to learn a new way of working

Q4 - Provide an example where you have delivered a message that you know will not be well received

External applicant appointment to this role will be subject to the following:

• Satisfactory references

• Enhance DBS clearance
• (Grey Book only) Fitness test (which will be the bleep test)
• (Grey Book only) Medical clearance

Additional information

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th August 2025 with shortlisting being completed the week commencing 11th August 2025. Interviews will take place after that date.

Contact details

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Dawn St Leger by email on Dawn.St-Leger@surreycc.gov.uk or Rob Jenks at robert.jenks@surreycc.gov.uk

We look forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø staff.

(Annual leave as per Grey Book)

Our Commitment

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.