Fire Safety Inspector Talent Pool (Grey and Green Book)

About the role:

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are offering the opportunity for suitably qualified Fire Safety Inspector in line with the NFCC competency framework to apply for the talent pool within the Protection Team. This is an exciting chance for motivated individuals to further their career and contribute to the ongoing success of our fire safety initiatives. Successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting our commitment to high standards of protection across the county.

Applications are open for the Grey Book Crew and Watch Managers and Green Book positions within the Protection Team.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in theCore Code of Ethics. This will be reflected throughout this promotion process.

Eligibility to apply:

This position is open to both internal and external candidates bothGrey and Green Book Applications are sought from suitably qualified Grey (Crew & Watch Manager) and Green Book personnel who hold Level 4 certificate (Fire Auditors) or Level 4 Diploma in fire safety.

Application Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a current Level 4 certificate (Fire Auditors) or Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety in accordance with the NFCC competency framework.
• Internal candidates should have successfully completed the CFRS Crew/Watch Manager talent pool process or be a substantive Crew/Manager with a lateral move request submitted for this position prior to the application opening.
• Staff must have a current and valid fitness assessment. (Grey Book only).
• Successfully completed ICS Level 1 training. (Grey Book only).
• Full valid UK driving license.
• Strong report writing IT and organisational skills.

Panel Members:

GM Worthington

Fire Safety Manager Graham Hughes

SM James Jago

SM Katie Hoskins

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your applicationthis should be no more than1000 words. Please ensure it demonstrates your suitability for this specific role. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The Application Process.

Please note the application will state that the maximum character count is 8000 characters. Disregard this the maximum word count is as stated above.

The application form will be evaluated to progress to the next stage.

You can add your education and qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV.

You are required to provide a short statement on your understanding of safeguarding. This should be no more than 200 words and will not be scored as part of the overall process although it must demonstrate a sound understanding of the safeguarding process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted so please contactif you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of both application screening and an interview which will include a presentation on a specified topic. Those who are successful at this stage will be included in the Protection Talent Pool. Membership of this pool forms a crucial part of succession planning to ensure that a range of positions expected to become available over the next 12 months due to retirement can be filled efficiently and effectively.

Please be aware that this is a talent pool process being successful and gaining a position in the talent pool does not guarantee you will be selected for a permanent position. The talent pool will be held for 12 months at which point it will be reviewed.

Assessment Framework

• NFCC Leadership Framework.

• Core Code of Ethics

• Role profile.

• NFCC Competence framework for fire safety regulators.

Any offer of employment made following this process will be conditional dependant on the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS.

Feedback

All applicants can request feedback whether successful or not. Feedback will be available from panel members.

Applicants are asked to book an appointment following completion of the process with a panel member during the dates advertised in the schedule below.

Salary

Cornwall Council Grade 3 Green Book or Crew and Watch Manager rates as appropriate.

Process Schedule

Application Closes: 18^th January 2025

Shortlisting date: 19^th January 2026

Selection Process Dates: 2nd & 3rd February 2026

Outcome shared with Candidates: 6^th January

Commencement in Role: As required over the 12 months following the competing of the process.

Candidate Feedback Sessions:Scheduled at a convenient time.

Supporting information:

For questions about the process contact

Reasonable Adjustments:

Reasonable adjustments are changes an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to someones disability.

Please inform the hiring manager and People Team of any reasonable adjustments you require to support you with this process. This must be done at least two days prior to the interview date.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Vision and Values

This recruitment process aims to support the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service objective to ensure we have the right people with the right skills behaviours and values are in the right roles at the right time.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in theCore Code of Ethics:

Putting our communities first we put the interest of the public the community and service users first.

Integrity we act with integrity including being open honest and consistent in everything we do.

Dignity and respect making decisions objectively based on evidence without discrimination or bias.

Leadership we are all positive role models always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.

Equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) We continually recognise and promote the value of EDI both within the FRSs and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination create equal opportunities promote equality foster good relations and celebrate difference.

As a service of Cornwall Council we are committed to the vision of Working Together to make Cornwall safer. We uphold and align to align to the Council Vision and Values.

For more information please visit:Our Vision and Values - Cornwall Council.