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As a Senior Risk Intelligence Officer at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, you will directly report to the Business Intelligence Manager as part of the Data Insight Team. The role requires presenting processed intelligence about high-risk premises, specific locations, and vulnerable individuals across

This role has a starting salary of £41,585 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract / secondment opportunity. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are looking for people to carry out the role of a Clad Buildings Team Fire Safety Inspector, based out of our Fire Safety Offices. These roles will be based at Woodhatch Surrey Fire & Rescue Headquarters, Reigate and working at locations across Surrey. Service vehicles are available to complete work. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.About the Role Are you passionate about making a difference to the communities of Surrey? As a Clad Buildings Team Fire Safety Inspector your role will be to inspect and audit 11 metre+ residential premises in Surrey that require remediation, work with partners to issue remediation orders in line with the drive to make these buildings 'Sustainably Safe' by 2030 and to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 on behalf of the fire authority. You will also support the Protection Teams in Surrey Fire and Rescue to deliver the objectives of the Risk Based Inspection Programme, ensuring the buildings and people that use them safer through education and enforcement You will be supported by an experienced team, made up of operational and civilian backgrounds and experience. The role will require you to obtain specialist and technical knowledge in fire safety and remediation orders and court process, which will be overseen by a Fire Safety Manager. This role will involve engaging with various partners and responsible persons to lead and support people to lawfully resolve remediation issues and regulatory fire safety matters, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. You will also be responsible for educating businesses and fire teams ensuring shared understanding of risks for clad buildings. As well as this, you will work independently to manage your calendar with the support of your manager in prioritising workloads. You may also be required to carry out consultations, inspection and audit regimes as part of the risk-based inspection programme. This may include follow up visits and deciding on appropriate enforcement levels based on audit outcomes for other non-clad building types. A typical day in this important role will see the Business Fire Safety Inspector assessing progress on remediation, fire safety risks and hazards, evaluating measures in place to mitigate clad building risks. Your actions will protect people and premises, whilst influencing and supporting businesses to act on recommendations and, where appropriate, reporting breaches and taking required enforcement actions. Job Details You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date. You will have the interpersonal skills that give you the ability and flexibility to gain support and influence internal and external stakeholders. We work with businesses, partners, and the public to improve safety in the community. You must be able to work effectively with technology and able to demonstrate competence with basic software and IT equipment. Accuracy and attention to detail are key skills. You will be able to demonstrate a calm, confident and resilient approach to unpredictable, challenging or dangerous situations while maintaining respect for others. You will need to lead and support people to resolve all types of Regulatory Fire Safety matters legally and justifiably. This includes planning inspection and audit regimes, timescales for follow up visits, and deciding on appropriate enforcement levels based on audit outcomes. A reasonable level of physical fitness and mobility is necessary as you will be required to inspect multiple areas of a building and take equipment with you to carry out your role. This can also include walking around the surrounding areas as well as reviewing a building internally. A Standard DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our core code of ethics: Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety Competent Fire Safety Inspector Experience of regulation or enforcement of fire safety legislation or similar Experience in the fire safety arena or delivery of fire safety linked activities Confident in communication and stakeholder engagement with people both internally and externally Have strong written communication and report writing skills People and team leadership and management skills, as the role will offer opportunities to lead Advisors or Business Education Officers Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or working towardsApplication Questions To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Describe a time when you identified a safety or compliance issue in the built environment. How did you ensure your actions demonstrated integrity, fairness, and professionalism in line with the SFRS 's Ethical Principles, while influencing others to address the issue? Cladding remediation requires working collaboratively with residents, responsible persons, technical specialists and local partners. Can you provide an example where you effectively communicated complex fire-safety or similar concerns to individuals with different levels of understanding, ensuring transparency and respect throughout? Explain how you would approach assessing high rise residential buildings, particularly those with external wall system concerns, ensuring your approach supports evidence-based decision-making, aligns with the Regulators Code, and promotes public safety through proportionate enforcement. If successful, further training and qualifications will be provided to enhance and support your development.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29/03/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

The starting salary for this role is £61,784 to £67,859 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout the Role As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Providing solutions focused advice on Employment law matters to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools Working with Human Resources to provide practical support and technical legal advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation including drafting responses to claims and advocacy at some hearings Instruct and manage suppliers of external legal services such as solicitors and barristers in accordance with client requirements Running internal training and providing legal updates on relevant topics Leading/contributing at client meetings Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council Managing competing priorities to achieve client, statutory and Tribunal deadlines Exemplary client care and organisational skills Assisting with management and supervision of junior members of the team, including trainees and paralegals including ensuring the effective use of the Council's case management systems and work in accordance with the standards set out in the team's Lexcel manual and policies and procedures Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues where required.Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our : You are a skilled employment lawyer with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area Experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters The ability to work with clients at all levels and give clear, accurate and practical adviceWe welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Care via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs