Job Description
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 the Core Code of Ethics. This will be reflected throughout this promotion process.
Eligibility To Apply
This position is open to both internal and external candidates both Grey 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 application, this should be no more than
1000 words. Please ensure it demonstrates your suitability for this specific role. Remember to demonstrate why 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 contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if 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 matthew.worthington@fire.cornwall.gov.uk graham.hughes@fire.cornwall.gov.uk james.jago@fire.cornwall.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustments
Reasonable adjustments are changes an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to someone's 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 the Core 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 .
About Us
Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here - Cornwall Council
We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options .
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
