About Us
At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we are a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it is responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference. We are proud to be one of the country’s top‑performing fire and rescue services, recently rated “Good” in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.
About the Role
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are excited to recruit a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer (Training Officer) to lead on Fire Safety Training and Development and support the Service’s wider Fire Safety delivery. This is a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer role with a particular focus on training and development.
This organization is high‑achieving, dynamic and forward‑thinking. During the recruitment process we will be looking for a positive, talented and motivated individual who will be able to work independently and as part of our fire safety team. The successful candidate will lead the coordination and delivery of Fire Safety training and development for our Fire Safety Inspecting Officers and operational staff.
Responsibilities
- Coaching individuals on fire safety activities including Fire Safety Audits, Enforcements, and completing statutory consultations.
- Coordinating and Leading on Continuous Professional Development activities.
- Supporting and delivering Fire Safety instruction for Operational crews and recruits.
- Coordinating and supporting officers enrolling onto the Institute of Fire Engineers Fire Risk Auditors register.
- Supporting the delivery of the DFRS Protection Strategy by way of fire safety audits and other regulatory activities driven by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, at a high level of competency.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma with comprehensive experience in enforcing Fire Safety legislation at or above this level, in a range of different fire safety activities, including auditing, enforcement and statutory consultations. The candidate must also have extensive experience of coaching, mentoring and developing others.
Ideal personal qualities for this role include flexibility, adaptability, remaining calm in pressured situations and an ability to manage and prioritise workloads.
Other Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to apply for the Institute of Fire Engineer’s Register of Fire Risk Auditors and attend training/professional events. The role is based primarily at DFRS headquarters, with occasional travel across Derbyshire; a pool car will be provided. Possession of a full UK driving licence is required.
Contract Details
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E* £33,143 – £37,280 per annum (pro rata as applicable). Progression to Grade F (£37,280 – £41,771) or Grade G (£41,771 – £47,181) is subject to fulfilling the Fire Safety Inspecting Officer Career Progression criteria as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Location: Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley
Hours: 37 hours per week full time or 18.5 hours per week part time.
Closing Date
Midnight on Sunday 05 July 2026
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