Technical Fire Safety Manager

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.

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.

Working within a team of fire safety experts, the individual will interpret national guidance and legislation, translating and developing local policy. Managing daily activities, a flexible and agile approach to delivery will ensure the needs of enforcing fire safety legislation are met by the Service.

About You:

LFR are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to support the leadership of our fire protection team.

The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of fire protection legislation, reviewing and updating existing internal policy. With a number of updates to legislation already enacted the individual will need to ensure they maintain pace with an environment that is changing to support the safety of the built environment.

Whilst taking the direction from national policy change, it is important that the individual focuses what the changes mean to the communities of Lincolnshire. Our fire protection team need to ensure that we provide relevant and person centred support, with an aim of keeping communities safe and well.

The individual will need to be innovative and use their imagination to ensure that our staff delivery effective, accurate and supportive services to those responsible for compliance with fire protection legislation. Communication and engagement will form a significant part of the role, as well as working closely with colleagues across all departments of the service.

A dynamic leader will work within the community fire protection team, and look to ensure delivery is integrated across the Service. Taking a lead on LFR’s business engagement planning, the individual will work with partners and develop a network of support and compliance across the county.

An important part of the role will be to develop positive working relationships with individuals and groups.

Essential Criteria:

• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills presented in a positive manner
• Proven ability to work under own initiative, unsupervised as well as within a team
• Ability to meet objectives and deadlines in a changing environment and maintaining professional credibility
• IT skills – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Analysis and interpretation of data in order to assess risk
• Ability to develop policy, guidance and advice for technical fire safety issues
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
• 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

Essential Qualifications needed:

• 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

Application Process:

Applications will be assessed against the person specification (attached).

To be considered for this opportunity in the personal statement section of the application - please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) outlining how you meet the essential criteria as well as answering the following question : 'Why do you want to become a Technical Fire Safety Manager at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue?

• Please ensure your response is structured, clear and stays within the 1,000 word limit (the application form defaults to 2000 words, but please keep to 1000 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 carry out an interview and pre-prepared 15 minute presentation on the topic:

“As the newly appointed Technical Fire Safety Manager for Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue, describe how you would develop and manage the Central Fire Protection Function to ensure a consistent, effective and risk-based approach across the Service.”

For any queries:

Please contact recruitmentfire@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Thomas Patrick Group Manager of Community Fire Protection: Thomas.Patrick@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Data Collection:

All application and selection data will be collected and reviewed to ensure a fair process and to identify areas where additional support may be necessary.

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.