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Fire Safety Inspector

Career Graded Post: Grade 4 – 5

£31,537 - £37,280

37 hours (Monday – Friday)

Fixed Term: 24 Months

Various Locations within Nottinghamshire

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of the buildings within your community? This role might be for you! We are looking for two Fire Safety Inspectors to join our dedicated Protection team.

The role of the Protection team is to direct its inspection and enforcement activities to premises that pose the greatest risk to life, property and the environment.

As a competent Fire Safety Inspector, you will form part of a team carrying out inspections within a wide range of premises to regulate and enforce statutory fire safety legislation, provide a fire safety advice and evaluate fire safety design submissions.

If you are a team player with a strong ability to communicate and a drive to make your community a safer place for everyone, then please apply below!

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake inspections of non-complex and complex (depending on progression through the career grade) on premises in accordance with fire safety legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance on fire safety and relevant legislation to business owners, internal staff and the public.
• Prepare fire safety reports and liaise with other regulatory agencies.

Experience/Qualification

• Understanding of how to undertake inspections of premises and evaluate risk.
• Know how to use the MS Office suite of programmes (such as Word & Excel) and be able to write reports.
• Possess knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation.
• Be willing to undertake fire safety training.
• Demonstrate ethical and values driven behaviour.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave (rising to 27 upon reaching Grade 5) plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date:  Sunday 15th February 2026

Interview date: 3rd & 4th March 2026

Rostering Support Officer

Grade 4: £31,537 - £33,699 (pro rata)

22.5 hours (Monday – Friday)

Fixed Term: 9 Months

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PP

Are you highly organised, great with systems, and motivated by helping teams work efficiently? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the operational delivery of Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.

As a Rostering Support Officer, you will work as part of a dedicated team ensuring the right crews are available at the right time by supporting the administration of duty planning and maintaining key rostering systems that underpin emergency response.
 
You’ll work closely with operational staff, HR and management teams, helping to keep information accurate, up to date, and aligned with service requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working with data, and communicating with a wide range of colleagues.

You will support the Rostering manager with administration queries around Rota and FSR contract issues and respond appropriately to colleagues. Being adaptable to demand of tasks and being able to prioritise is a necessary part of this role.

Being flexible to assist with the Replacement Mobilising System (RMS) testing requirements in the absence of the Rostering Manager may also be necessary over the period of this position.

If you’re looking for a rewarding administrative role where your work has real impact on frontline capability, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update information systems relating to operational cover, including FireServiceRota, and iTrent and RMS.
• Monitor long‑term sickness, promotions, transfers and retirements to support effective workforce deployment.
• Administer and update FireServiceRota and Systel, ensuring data accuracy for operational mobilisation and crew availability.
• Create annual rostering patterns, input annual leave/working hours data and support new starters with system access and contract setup.
• Conduct routine checks, audits and retrospective changes following authorisation.
• Provide reports and data for managers to support planning and decision‑making.
• Liaise with payroll, HR and other teams to ensure data consistency across systems.
• Act as a point of contact for operational personnel, providing advice, support and system guidance.
• Maintain accurate records for business continuity and ensure appropriate confidentiality of personnel information.
• Assist with overtime processes and support flexi‑duty officer rota creation and management.

Experience/Qualification

• Experience organising resources and meeting operational or workflow demands.
• Ability to use ICT systems effectively, especially Excel and other Microsoft applications, for data input, manipulation and reporting.
• Experience producing reports to support managerial decision‑making.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both face‑to‑face and over the telephone.
• Ability to interpret information, anticipate consequences and take appropriate action.
• Good literacy and numeracy (minimum Level 2 or equivalent).
• Commitment to customer care and maintaining confidentiality.

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms. The salary at the top of the advert is the full time equivalent salary.

Closing date:  Thursday 5th February 2026

Interview date: Monday 16th February 2026

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service are recruiting to the following vacancies:

ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS

We are looking to recruit a pool of suitable candidates that may be able to attend a 12-week training course in either July 2026 or January 2027

Working Pattern: On Call / Retained Duty System                                                  

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are considering applications for On Call Firefighters who can provide cover at any of our On Call fire stations:

Blidworth, Ashfield, Warsop, Worksop, Harworth, Misterton, Retford, Tuxford, Southwell, Collingham, Newark, Bingham, Stapleford, Eastwood, Hucknall, East Leake.

We welcome all applicants for this process but specifically for applicants who can provide cover during daytime hours (8am to 6pm). As an On Call Firefighter, you are required to provide operational cover within a defined period of travel time to the station you have applied for (usually five minutes).

Our On Call Firefighters are members of the community who are paid to respond to a variety of emergencies. They face all kinds of challenges from floods and fires to road traffic collisions; they also inform our communities about fire safety and prevention. They are notified of an emergency call via a personal pager, which they always carry with them whilst “On Call”.

If you want to make an exciting and rewarding contribution to your community, alongside your regular job and learn new skills, then this is the career for you.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently offering five contract bands, meaning you would be required to provide fire / stand by cover based on your availability to respond to emergencies promptly. The minimum number of hours required is 30 hours per week.

Each station has a different requirement due to current staffing levels and we advise you to apply and state the hours you can cover; you may be invited to discuss this with the station’s Watch Manager directly.

Our contract bands are, 30 / 54 / 84 / 110 and 120 hours per week, meaning you will be available for your specified hours and are able to respond to emergencies promptly, normally in around 5 minutes.

Payment

The annual retaining fee for an employee providing full cover (which is defined as cover of at least 120 hours per week), is:

£4,558 per annum retaining fee as a Firefighter in Development plus £13.87 per hour in attendance of calls and £5.12 disturbance fee.

£5,832 per annum retaining fee as a Competent Firefighter plus £17.75 per hour in attendance of calls and £5.12 disturbance fee.

Annual retaining fee payments are calculated based on the hours of cover provided.  Therefore, payments will be made according to the chosen cover of 110, 84, 54 or 30 hours per week.

Contract Type: Permanent

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to creating a diverse workforce to reflect the diversity of our community and where everyone is welcomed for the contribution they can make.  We welcome and value applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce.  

For more information, please see the Candidate Recruitment Pack or email the On Call Support Team OCST@notts-fire.gov.uk alternatively please contact the on-call station nearest to you (listed above).

The selection process is set out in the Candidate Recruitment Pack which is attached as part of the application.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Applications open on Monday 19th January 2026 and close on Sunday 1st February 2026

For more information, please email the On Call Support Team OCST@notts-fire.gov.uk

Key Dates:

19th January – Applications Open

2nd February – Applications Close

22nd – 23rd February – Fitness Testing and Exam Weekend

14th – 15th March – Job Related Testing Weekend

30th March - 20th April – Interviews

Human Resources Officer

Career Graded 4-6

£31,537 - £42,839

37 Hours (Monday – Friday)

Permanent

NFRS Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PP

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a dedicated and driven individual to join our Human Resources Team in the role of HR Officer. The role of HR Officer will be at the centre of delivering a change agenda within Human Resources and the wider Service by undertaking responsibilities including recruitment, development of people policy, and dealing with emerging HR issues, projects and operational HR activity where required.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who demonstrates a positive approach and can remain adaptable whilst managing a varied workload. This role is a development/career graded position that will develop and support the successful candidate to build up their skills and experience within a fast-paced HR environment. Candidates will start their journey at Grade 4 and, upon completion of a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management and competency requirements, will progress to Grade 6.

Experience undertaking a full range of HR activities is essential, such as being able to undertake a full recruitment process, draft HR policy and have the ability to analyse HR metrics and produce management reports. This role will also work with a variety of stakeholders across the Service so communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships will be essential.

Candidates must be trained to at least CIPD Level 3 (Foundation Certificate in People Practice) or hold an equivalent qualification.

If you have the motivation and commitment to develop your career in HR and you are an excellent and professional team player, this is the role that will help you take the next step in your career. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on, and undertaking, full recruitment and progression processes for all roles within NFRS.
• Draft, develop and update people policies and procedures.
• Support workstreams from the People and Organisational Development Annual Delivery Plan and Plan on a Page.
• Analyse key HR metrics and draft proposals and management reports.
• Participate in the job evaluation process.
• Act as the subject matter expert for HR on Service projects.
• Support the HR professional team on HR related operational activities.
• Undertake professional development and achieve the Level 5 CIPD Diploma in People Management.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Hold a Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice or equivalent.
• Have experience undertaking a full range of HR activities including recruitment, policy development and project work.
• Strong communication abilities and be able to form positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills.
• Be able to present information in a digestible and engaging way.
• Possess basic employment law and data protection knowledge.
• Values driven behaviour and a strong understanding on diversity and inclusion.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date:  Monday 9th February 2026   

Interview date: Monday 23rd February 2026