Fire Safety Supervisor

Job Introduction

About us

At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities. 

About you

LFR are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our Community Fire Protection team as a Fire Safety Supervisor. The successful individual will join LFR’s Community Fire Protection team, offering supervision, support and direction to the department.

With an in depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, the individual will be responsible for developing the understanding of the subject across the Service, by supporting strategic planning, risk management, compliance and fire safety enforcement across Lincolnshire. You’ll provide technical expertise, develop and deliver training, support inspections and investigations, work with partners, and help protect communities through effective, professional fire safety practice.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to use your knowledge, experience and technical expertise to help shape the delivery of fire protection across Lincolnshire. You will play a key role in supporting our teams, developing staff capability and ensuring we continue to provide a professional, effective and risk-based fire safety service.

The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, technical guidance and risk management, alongside experience of fire safety enforcement. You will provide specialist advice, support complex investigations and prosecutions, and help our teams navigate an increasingly changing fire safety environment.

You will be someone who can turn technical knowledge into practical solutions. Working across high-risk premises, you will support auditing, enforcement and risk-based intervention, while also contributing to complex building consultations and specialist areas of fire safety.

People will be at the heart of this role. You will support, mentor and develop colleagues, helping to build confidence and competence across our Fire Protection team. You will also have the opportunity to develop and deliver training, share knowledge and contribute to maintaining high professional standards across the Service.

Communication and partnership working will be fundamental. You will work closely with colleagues, local authorities, external agencies and other partners, providing advice and building effective relationships that support better fire safety outcomes.

Working within the Community Fire Protection team, you will help us understand risk, respond to change and focus our resources where they can make the greatest difference. Most importantly, you will help ensure that the work we do continues to support safer buildings, businesses and communities across Lincolnshire.

Application:

In your application - please provide a written personal statement (maximum 2,000 words) that demonstrates your suitability for the role of Fire Safety Supervisor aligning to the criteria outlined above and attached job description:

• Please ensure your response is structured, clear and stays within the 2,000 word limit.
• Focus on providing specific examples and outcomes.
• Your statement will be assessed alongside your application to determine progression to the next stage of the selection process.

Selection Process:

Following the application sift, successful applicants will be invited to the next stage of selection comprising an interview.

Contact details:

For any queries about this role please email recruitmentfire@lincolnshire.gov.uk or contact SM Tom Patrick on 07799110567

Reasonable Adjustment Requests:

For candidates with neuro-divergence and disabilities, the process will operate a system of reasonable adjustments to those applicable parts to enable these candidates’ full access to the process whilst ensuring that the assessment process remains valid with all candidates receiving an equitable assessment experience.

For the applicable parts of the assessment process, LFR will mirror the IFE position for Reasonable Adjustments to provide continuity and clarity. Although reasonable adjustments must not compromise the validity and reliability of examination results, they should be based on individual needs and reflect the ways in which affected candidates normally work. Applications for reasonable adjustments should be made clear on the application form.

Alternatively, please contact Recruitmentfire@lincolnshire.gov.uk to discuss further.

Disclosures and Barred Services:

Please be advised that the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 now includes the requirement for Fire and Rescue Service employees to have a standard DBS check as a minimum. This legislation change applies to all Fire Services across the country and the process aims to help safeguard colleagues and communities. This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

As a service we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

Please note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We’re looking for candidates who align with our values- Putting communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect, Leadership, Equality Diversity and Inclusion.