The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Business Fire Safety Advisor Job reference: VAC (Apply online only) Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD + Travel Salary: £32,884 £36,570 per annum Hours: Full time, 37-hour week Contract: Permanent Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Good annual leave entitlement Employee benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite gym facilities About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: As a Business Fire Safety Advisor (BFSA), you ll play a key role in protecting people, property, and livelihoods across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. You will: Work with local businesses to help them understand and meet their fire safety responsibilities. Be responsible for undertaking fire safety audits and inspections of simple premises. Engage proactively with businesses through visits, campaigns, and sector-based initiatives. Providing advice and guidance on fire risk assessments and compliance. Supporting enforcement where serious risk or non-compliance is identified. About You: We re looking for a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and solving problems. You will: Have a strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and a genuine interest in keeping people safe. Be proactive, organised, and able to manage your own workload. Comfortable talking to business owners and explaining complex information clearly. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and positive, with a practical approach to helping others achieve compliance. Committed to ongoing learning and development in fire safety. Experience and Qualifications Required: Essential: GCSEs (Grades C/4 9 or equivalent) in Maths and English Full UK driving licence Experience conducting fire safety audits, inspections, or fire risk assessments. Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and report writing skills Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (or the commitment to achieve it within 12 months) We welcome applications from individuals who are currently working towards their Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety qualification Full training, mentoring, and structured development support will be provided to help you achieve competence and progress confidently in the role Desirable: NEBOSH Fire or General Certificate. Fire service or enforcement background Understanding of business engagement and the role of fire safety in community resilience Anything Else you Need to Know: This is a varied role involving both office-based and field work, including occasional evening or weekend engagement events. Regional travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes is required. You ll receive full training and mentoring, with a clear pathway to develop your competence and confidence as a fire safety professional. Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact our HR Team. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. Abatement and Protected Pension: If are in receipt of a Firefighter s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. No agencies please.
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Business Fire Safety Advisor Job reference: VAC (Apply online only) Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD + Travel Salary: £32,884 £36,570 per annum Hours: Full time, 37-hour week Contract: Permanent Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Good annual leave entitlement Employee benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite gym facilities About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: As a Business Fire Safety Advisor (BFSA), you ll play a key role in protecting people, property, and livelihoods across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. You will: Work with local businesses to help them understand and meet their fire safety responsibilities. Be responsible for undertaking fire safety audits and inspections of simple premises. Engage proactively with businesses through visits, campaigns, and sector-based initiatives. Providing advice and guidance on fire risk assessments and compliance. Supporting enforcement where serious risk or non-compliance is identified. About You: We re looking for a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and solving problems. You will: Have a strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and a genuine interest in keeping people safe. Be proactive, organised, and able to manage your own workload. Comfortable talking to business owners and explaining complex information clearly. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and positive, with a practical approach to helping others achieve compliance. Committed to ongoing learning and development in fire safety. Experience and Qualifications Required: Essential: GCSEs (Grades C/4 9 or equivalent) in Maths and English Full UK driving licence Experience conducting fire safety audits, inspections, or fire risk assessments. Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and report writing skills Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (or the commitment to achieve it within 12 months) We welcome applications from individuals who are currently working towards their Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety qualification Full training, mentoring, and structured development support will be provided to help you achieve competence and progress confidently in the role Desirable: NEBOSH Fire or General Certificate. Fire service or enforcement background Understanding of business engagement and the role of fire safety in community resilience Anything Else you Need to Know: This is a varied role involving both office-based and field work, including occasional evening or weekend engagement events. Regional travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes is required. You ll receive full training and mentoring, with a clear pathway to develop your competence and confidence as a fire safety professional. Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact our HR Team. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. Abatement and Protected Pension: If are in receipt of a Firefighter s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. No agencies please.
The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
We currently have 2 opportunities to lead a team of fire safety professionals and play a vital role in protecting our communities and firefighters. We are so much more than fighting fires! While it is true to say responding to emergency incidents like fires and road traffic collisions is at the very core of what we do, our firefighters and wider support teams work within the community keeping our vulnerable safe. Protection Team Leader Job Reference: VAC(phone number removed) Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week (Support, Non-Operational) / 42 hours per week (Operational) Based: Broughton MK10, Aylesbury HP20 or Marlow SL7 office Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Onsite gym facilities Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support Range of employee benefits Salary: Support role: £40,924 £45,678 per annum, plus 10% uplift for providing out-of-hours fire safety support and/or for duty rota commitments. Operational role (Watch Commander pay): £44,038 £48,202 per annum, plus 10% uplift for out-of-hours fire safety cover and an additional 5% for duty rota commitments (total up to 15%). Protection Team Leader FTC Job reference: VAC(phone number removed) Contract: Fixed term, contract (6 months) Hours: 37 hours per week (Support, Non-Operational) / 42 hours per week (Operational) Based: Broughton MK10, Aylesbury HP20 or Marlow SL7 office Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Onsite gym facilities Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support Range of employee benefits Salary: Support role: £40,924 £45,678 per annum, plus 10% uplift for providing out-of-hours fire safety support and/or for duty rota commitments. Operational role (Watch Commander pay): £44,038 £48,202 per annum, plus 10% uplift for out-of-hours fire safety cover and an additional 5% for duty rota commitments (total up to 15%). We are looking for two motivated and talented individuals to join our Protection Department as a Protection Team Leader - one on a permanent basis, one on a fixed-term basis. This is a key leadership role, ensuring we deliver our statutory duties under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and associated legislation. As a Protection Team Leader, you will: Lead and support a team of Fire Safety Inspecting Officers, Advisors and Apprentices Co-ordinate fire safety activities, including audits of businesses and high-risk residential buildings Oversee statutory consultations, business engagement, complaints and investigations Provide professional advice to duty holders, building control bodies, and partner agencies Take formal enforcement action where required and represent the Service externally, including in court Support firefighter safety through effective risk information gathering Mentor and develop staff through appraisals, training and quality assurance This vacancy is open to both non-operational candidates (support staff) and operational candidates (Watch Commanders), whether in a development or competent role. About You You will be: A motivated and professional leader who acts with integrity and demonstrates our Service values Skilled at supervising and mentoring staff, with proven ability to manage workloads Confident in decision-making, problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships internally and externally Committed to continuous personal and professional development Essential requirements include: GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 9 or equivalent) Level 4 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety Full, valid UK driving licence Experience of inspecting premises, applying fire safety legislation, and preparing enforcement notices or supporting prosecutions Strong report writing, IT and organisational skills Desirable experience/qualifications include: NEBOSH Fire or General Certificate, APCIL or equivalent legal training, or Level 5 Fire Engineering Technician award Background in operational firefighting, fire engineering, fire investigation or prosecutions Closing Date: Monday 17th November, 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Anything Else You Need to Know Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If are in receipt of a Firefighter s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If you have any queries or concerns or if there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us. No agencies please.
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
We currently have 2 opportunities to lead a team of fire safety professionals and play a vital role in protecting our communities and firefighters. We are so much more than fighting fires! While it is true to say responding to emergency incidents like fires and road traffic collisions is at the very core of what we do, our firefighters and wider support teams work within the community keeping our vulnerable safe. Protection Team Leader Job Reference: VAC(phone number removed) Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week (Support, Non-Operational) / 42 hours per week (Operational) Based: Broughton MK10, Aylesbury HP20 or Marlow SL7 office Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Onsite gym facilities Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support Range of employee benefits Salary: Support role: £40,924 £45,678 per annum, plus 10% uplift for providing out-of-hours fire safety support and/or for duty rota commitments. Operational role (Watch Commander pay): £44,038 £48,202 per annum, plus 10% uplift for out-of-hours fire safety cover and an additional 5% for duty rota commitments (total up to 15%). Protection Team Leader FTC Job reference: VAC(phone number removed) Contract: Fixed term, contract (6 months) Hours: 37 hours per week (Support, Non-Operational) / 42 hours per week (Operational) Based: Broughton MK10, Aylesbury HP20 or Marlow SL7 office Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Onsite gym facilities Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support Range of employee benefits Salary: Support role: £40,924 £45,678 per annum, plus 10% uplift for providing out-of-hours fire safety support and/or for duty rota commitments. Operational role (Watch Commander pay): £44,038 £48,202 per annum, plus 10% uplift for out-of-hours fire safety cover and an additional 5% for duty rota commitments (total up to 15%). We are looking for two motivated and talented individuals to join our Protection Department as a Protection Team Leader - one on a permanent basis, one on a fixed-term basis. This is a key leadership role, ensuring we deliver our statutory duties under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and associated legislation. As a Protection Team Leader, you will: Lead and support a team of Fire Safety Inspecting Officers, Advisors and Apprentices Co-ordinate fire safety activities, including audits of businesses and high-risk residential buildings Oversee statutory consultations, business engagement, complaints and investigations Provide professional advice to duty holders, building control bodies, and partner agencies Take formal enforcement action where required and represent the Service externally, including in court Support firefighter safety through effective risk information gathering Mentor and develop staff through appraisals, training and quality assurance This vacancy is open to both non-operational candidates (support staff) and operational candidates (Watch Commanders), whether in a development or competent role. About You You will be: A motivated and professional leader who acts with integrity and demonstrates our Service values Skilled at supervising and mentoring staff, with proven ability to manage workloads Confident in decision-making, problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships internally and externally Committed to continuous personal and professional development Essential requirements include: GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 9 or equivalent) Level 4 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety Full, valid UK driving licence Experience of inspecting premises, applying fire safety legislation, and preparing enforcement notices or supporting prosecutions Strong report writing, IT and organisational skills Desirable experience/qualifications include: NEBOSH Fire or General Certificate, APCIL or equivalent legal training, or Level 5 Fire Engineering Technician award Background in operational firefighting, fire engineering, fire investigation or prosecutions Closing Date: Monday 17th November, 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Anything Else You Need to Know Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If are in receipt of a Firefighter s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If you have any queries or concerns or if there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us. No agencies please.
The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Walton, Buckinghamshire
Are you ready to lead transformational change and deliver impactful projects that shape the future of our Fire & Rescue Service? Programme Manager Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD Salary: £50,631 £51,914 Per Annum Package: Permanent Contract Full-Time 37-Hour Week Local Government Pension Scheme Good Annual Leave Entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Job category/type : Support Services About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: We re looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to join our team. This is a pivotal role where you ll manage the successful delivery of strategic projects from introducing new systems to building a new training facility. All of which support our organisational goals, drive innovation, and improve services for our communities. What you ll be doing: Leading complex programmes from inception to delivery, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and aligned with our strategic priorities. Supporting managers with expert project advice, templates, and facilitated workshops. Driving business change and benefits realisation. About You: We are looking for someone with: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail. Passion for continuous improvement and innovation. Experience and Qualifications Required: A qualified project/programme manager (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM). Proven experience delivering large-scale projects. A full, valid UK driving licence Anything Else you Need to Know: You will be based at our Headquarters in Aylesbury but will be required to travel across the county. Closing Date: 16th November 2025 Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. Anything Else You Need to Know Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If are in receipt of a Firefighter s pension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If you have any queries or concerns or if there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us. No agencies please.
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to lead transformational change and deliver impactful projects that shape the future of our Fire & Rescue Service? Programme Manager Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD Salary: £50,631 £51,914 Per Annum Package: Permanent Contract Full-Time 37-Hour Week Local Government Pension Scheme Good Annual Leave Entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Job category/type : Support Services About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: We re looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to join our team. This is a pivotal role where you ll manage the successful delivery of strategic projects from introducing new systems to building a new training facility. All of which support our organisational goals, drive innovation, and improve services for our communities. What you ll be doing: Leading complex programmes from inception to delivery, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and aligned with our strategic priorities. Supporting managers with expert project advice, templates, and facilitated workshops. Driving business change and benefits realisation. About You: We are looking for someone with: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail. Passion for continuous improvement and innovation. Experience and Qualifications Required: A qualified project/programme manager (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM). Proven experience delivering large-scale projects. A full, valid UK driving licence Anything Else you Need to Know: You will be based at our Headquarters in Aylesbury but will be required to travel across the county. Closing Date: 16th November 2025 Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. Anything Else You Need to Know Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If are in receipt of a Firefighter s pension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If you have any queries or concerns or if there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us. No agencies please.
