Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) – Team Leader

Post: Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) – Team Leader
Salary: £43,736 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736 – £52,242 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 10 October 2024

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.).

Your chance to make a difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a team focused on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) is part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment. BDCH is primarily responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests, Planning submissions and work supporting the Building Safety Regulator (Gateway 2); reviewing plans, technical drawings and fire strategies etc. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise and pertinent legislation to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.

We are recruiting for a team leader who, in collaboration with the incumbent team leader, will manage a diverse team of BDCH Technicians, Advisors and Administrative staff, all with the drive to influence the built environment within London for the better.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and organised individual with excellent communication skills, who has a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge and experience in leading a team of fire safety professionals.

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 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.

Eligibility
Ideally the post holder will hold a minimum Level 4 diploma in fire safety but other relevant qualifications may be considered as part of the initial application process.

Assessment Overview
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. Fire Safety: Qualifications, knowledge and experience to consider and technically review fire safety design proposals for all premises types to assess their risks and the adequacy of their fire safety arrangements, as well as an understanding of current fire safety legislation and associated guidance and regulations.

2. Quality Assurance: Experience in developing and working with established quality assurance systems, i.e. monitoring of work completed by others to ensure consistency and quality of standards are maintained. Providing associated reporting, feedback, etc.

3. Organisation: Experience of organising, planning and prioritising a team’s workload to meet deadlines and targets to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed in detail and promptly.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the 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

Formal Assessment and Interview.

Assessment for this role is due to take place late November 2024. 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 the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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
• 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 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.