Job Description

Post: Trainee Fire Safety Adviser
Salary: £34,214 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,214 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 26 September 2023 at 16:00 GMT

Are you interested in starting a career in Fire Safety? The London Fire Brigade is actively seeking Trainee Fire Safety Advisers to work across London, with opportunities available in both service delivery and centralised teams within the Prevention and Protection (Fire Safety) Department. This engaging role offers an opportunity to positively impact London and our communities, safeguarding both property and lives.

As a Fire Safety Adviser, you will:

• utilise your communication skills to collaborate with a range of businesses and organisations, identifying potential hazards and breaches in Fire Safety Law
• consider and technically review fire safety design for all premises types, engaging with stakeholders as necessary
• support operational staff based on fire stations and in other areas of the brigade by improving their awareness of fire safety regulation
• provide fire safety advice to members of the public
• work both independently and as part of team
• keep up to date with the latest in building safety legislation and standards, understanding legislative changes, with access to qualifications to applicable to your role

We are looking for:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to respecting and celebrating differences
• Flexibility,
• adaptability to change,
• self-motivated with a continuous pursuit of learning and professional growth .
• a reasonable level of physical fitness and mobility*

*as you will be required to conduct thorough inspections of entire buildings, carrying equipment as necessary. This may involve travelling around the surrounding areas and thoroughly reviewing internal building structures.

To enable you to fulfil the duties of this role you will be provided with:

• Initial comprehensive technical training**
• Level 3 and Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Ongoing formal qualifications and training packages
• Uniform and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

**NB, Attendance is required on a full time basis during the initial training period (22 weeks) irrespective of job share opportunities.

Career progression

There are excellent development opportunities available to match your potential, as we will seek to support your professional development with both training and formal qualifications. This can include progression through to the Inspecting Officer role, as well as further opportunities within the department.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Benefits of working for LFB:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

Online application, CV and selection criteria evidence (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide evidence to address the highlighted selection criteria (please refer to the selection criteria section in the attached job description) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2 (from late-September 2023)

Online Maths and English Tests and a Written Test. Successful candidates will be invited to stage 3.

Stage 3 (from early-October 2023)

Role play and structured interview.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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