The Role
Post: Petroleum Inspecting Officer (Prevention and Protection)
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 - £46,550.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 04 August 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Your chance to make a difference in London.
An opportunity has arisen to join the Prevention and Protection department in the role of an Inspecting Officer (Petroleum).
Reporting to the Petroleum and Primary Authority Business Group Team Leader, you will be responsible for undertaking inspections at petroleum dispensing premises as well as evaluating design submissions and certifying sites as being acceptable for the storage of petrol. You will be required to keep up to date with industry developments, shape policies and negotiate with key stakeholders both within and outside the Brigade, to ensure London Fire Brigade retains its place as a centre of excellence. You will also be expected to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties, including working with our Primary Authority Partners.
The ability to understand and decipher technical information and strong organisational skills are required for this role. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are required to cultivate and maintain relationships within the Brigade and with outside organisations.
An understanding of current legislation which covers petroleum, key developments and related emerging themes is not essential.
Please be advised additional learning and travel will be required as part of this role.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place Mid August 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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