Specialist Investigations Officer

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

Central Regulatory Enforcement Group handles investigations and prosecutions following serious breaches in fire safety legislation and requires their administrative functions to be carried out effectively, timely and securely, maintaining professional, communicative and confidential thresholds at all times.

The postholder will:

• Oversee initial case conference meetings with relevant Investigating Officers, Team Leaders and our General Counsel's Department , to evaluate evidential value of investigative material gathered and to provide direction for further investigative enquiries required.

• Generate, populate and control electronic case files ('e-case file) for investigations, monitoring case file progression and development, whilst maintaining records of case oversight, throughout its entirety. Record on secure monitoring system developed for that purpose.

• Assist and develop, Investigating Officers and Team Leaders, in the conducting of interview under caution, in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Ac 1984; in particular Codes: C, E and F 2018.

• Monitor and review, in conjunction with the Enforcement Team Leader, progress made with ongoing investigations and prosecution cases to identify good practice and areas for development to continually improve the efficiency and handling of legal cases.

• Conduct and manage post-prosecution case reviews, to identify lessons learnt that can be used to develop best practice and enhance the efficiency and performance of the enforcement function.

• Conduct investigations for the purpose of prosecution into contraventions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

• Support Fire Safety Regulation staff in the investigation and prosecution processes by providing guidance and direction for investigations and associated matters including evidence gathering, collating officers and other witness statements, hard copy case file preparation, disclosure and identification of responsible persons, or others responsible for contraventions of fire safety legislation.

• Create and develop existing investigation documents, to assist and support the London Fire Brigades, investigation practices, policy and procedures.

• Monitor, vet and quality assure Audit Forms, Enforcement Notices, Prohibition Notices, Formal Letters and Documents generated and issued on behalf of the London Fire Commissioner, in respect of current fire safety legislation, whilst conducting Investigations.

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, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at to access the full advert.

Applicants will preferably hold a Level 3 Certificate or a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or undertake the training provided to attain the required qualifications when in post, if successful.

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience in managing investigations and delivering within a timely efficient framework, supporting staff achievement and development.

2. Good working knowledge of Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) – including experience of conducting of interviews under caution, in accordance with PACE in particular Codes: C, E and F

3. Ability to manage investigations with professionalism and integrity. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to public safety. Support Fire Safety Regulation staff in the investigation and prosecution processes by providing guidance and direction for investigations and associated matters including evidence gathering, collating officers and other witness statements, hard copy case file preparation, disclosure and identification of responsible persons, or others responsible for contraventions of fire safety legislation.

4. Well-developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally ensuring high levels of customer care and to undertake presentations to a variety of audiences.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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 week commencing 01 December 2025. 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.

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.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.