Overview
The successful individual will join Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue’s Community Fire Protection team, offering leadership 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, interpreting national guidance and legislation, translating and developing local policy, and managing daily activities to ensure the needs of enforcing fire safety legislation are met.
Responsibilities
- Develop the understanding of fire safety legislation across the Service.
- Interpret national guidance and legislation, translating and developing local policy.
- Manage daily activities and deliver fire safety enforcement in an agile and flexible manner.
- Engage with communities of Lincolnshire, communicating changes in legislation and their impact.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Community Fire Protection team.
- Build positive working relationships with individuals and groups.
- Lead business engagement planning, developing a network of support and compliance across the county.
Essential Qualifications
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.
- PCIL Level 7 or equivalent.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of partnership and community related networks.
- Awareness of multi‑agency initiatives.
- Knowledge and understanding of partnership structures and funding sources.
- HTM Qualification.
- Petroleum Qualification.
- Sports Grounds Qualification.
- Internal Information Governance Qualification.
Skills
- Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills presented in a positive manner.
- Proven ability to work under own initiative, unsupervised and within a team.
- Ability to meet objectives and deadlines in a changing environment while maintaining professional credibility.
- IT skills – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Analysis and interpretation of data to assess risk.
- Ability to develop policy, guidance and advice for technical fire safety issues.
- Converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
- Knowledge and understanding of community issues and risks.
- In‑depth knowledge of fire safety legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
- Data protection/security of data.
- Good working knowledge and understanding of the legal system to support prosecutions where required.
- Enhanced DBS check requirement; a standard DBS check minimum, as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
EEO Statement
We are looking for candidates who align with our values – Putting communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect, Leadership, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 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.
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