Fire Protection Supervisor

Humberside Fire & Rescue Service are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Fire Safety Protection team in the role of Protection Supervisor. 
This is a challenging role, and the successful candidate will be required to display a high level of fire protection competence and knowledge.      
This multifaceted role includes jointly overseeing the day-to-day supervision of Fire Protection Inspectors, in addition to this they will be involved with the onboarding process for new team members during their training and development phase, overseeing and providing continued support to the qualified Protection Inspector Team and ensuring resilience and effective management across the service area. 
Furthermore, this position encompasses fulfilling statutory obligations, assisting in the delivery of the Risk Based Inspection Programme, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and policies, and contributing to the realising of the Service’ Community Risk Management Plan and Protection Tactical Plan.
 

We are currently looking to appoint a Fire Protection Supervisor to cover the North Bank of the Service area, however successful candidates will be expected to travel subject to the service need.

The post is contracted on a flexible 37 hours per week basis, however there will be additional on-call hours to ensure out of hours enforcement as the role is aligned to the Duty Protection Officer role.
 

Benefits package:
•    Local Government Pension Scheme
•    Free on-site parking
•    Generous holiday entitlement
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym
•    Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card
•    Free private healthcare
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Car salary sacrifice

Applications will be via the submission of an application form; with applicants demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria, as a minimum, as detailed in the Employee Specification. 
Please submit your completed application form via email to the HR Team on HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Candidates are asked to complete their own application form without assistance from other external sources such as ChatGPT.  Where there is reasonable belief that external support is evident, we regret that application forms will not be accepted for shortlisting.

Proposed Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday 3rd December 2025
• Shortlisting Date: Thursday 4th December 2025
• Interview Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including relevant existing qualifications, references, right to work, and an enhanced DBS checks.

If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to e-mail either one of our Protection Managers:
•    SM Paul Robson probson@humbersidefire.gov.uk 
•    SM Phil Duckles pduckles@humbersidefire.gov.uk 

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR Team (HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk), in confidence, at the earliest opportunity.

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.