Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities

(Section 151 Officer)

£78,777 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities, and enhance our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with an experienced, inspiring, forward thinking leader.

This is an exciting and varied opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the Service and play a leading role in our long term financial sustainability. The successful candidate will be able to provide strategic financial advice and guidance, whilst ensuring robust financial systems are in place to provide appropriate governance and assurance.

Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive you will be responsible for providing effective leadership and guidance to the Finance, Estates and Facilities teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities you will:

• Act as the Treasurer (Section 151 officer) to the Fire Authority in accordance with Section 73 of the Local Government Act 1985, ensuring appropriate control and financial governance within the Service.
• Provide assured leadership and strategic advice, guidance and support to ensure effective financial management and the long-term financial sustainability of our Service.
• Ensure value for money, economy and effectiveness in the operation of the Service.
• Deliver an effective Estates and Facilities management service for all departments.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• Providing statutory finance functions in a public sector organisation, preferably within Local Government and/or Fire or comparative role in the private sector.
• Providing strategic financial advice and guidance, including management of complex budgets within tight financial limits to enhance effectiveness of the Service.
• Leading a Financial Services function which includes Finance, Procurement, Payroll and Pensions teams.
• Leading an Estates and Facilities function which includes building development, property maintenance, facilities management and acquisition/ disposal of assets.

About our Finance, Estates and Facilities teams

Our Financial Services function is a centralised resource that leads and promotes sound financial management, ensuring that public money is safeguarded and used economically, efficiently and in line with governance requirements. The Estates and Facilities Department is committed to providing high-quality services that support the effective functioning of TWFRS.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline

Advert closes – 12 noon on 15 March 2024
Notification of shortlist – W/C 18 March 2024
I3 Profile online assessment – W/C 18 March 2024
First stage – Presentation and technical interview with a panel. *Please note the presentation topic will be provided in advance – W/C 25 March 2024
Second stage – Employee Panel and interview with members of the Executive Leadership Team – W/C 01 April 2024
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your CV, supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk by no later than 12 noon on Friday 15 March 2024.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the current post holder before the advert closes please contact Zoe Brett, Executive Assistant via Zoe.Brett@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks. 

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Key employee benefits

• Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus
• Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
• Flexi-time scheme in operation
• Local government pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Blue light discount
• Car leasing scheme

Crew Manager External Promotion Pathway

Salary: CM Dev (£34,269) – CM Comp (£35,747) per annum

Location: Various roles and locations across the GMFRS boundary

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on 5th April 2024

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) are pleased to confirm that the Crew Manager application window is now live and seeking talented & passionate high performing individuals who can bring diverse ideas into an evolving and improving UK FRS. We welcome applications external candidates who have a proven track record of success as a competent Wholetime Firefighter within their current service.

For Competent Crew managers looking to transfer to GMFRS, please refer to our Crew Manager Inter-Service Transfer application form.

ABOUT US

GMFRS has seen a positive shift over the last year in terms of the leadership and culture and our vision is to be a modern, flexible, resilient fire and rescue service. It is a large service which offers staff development opportunities in a busy, vibrant, diverse & dynamic metropolitan area with an international airport serving over 200 destinations, a major motorway network plus over 200 train and tram stations, Greater Manchester County presents some of the most operationally varied challenges you will find. From modern inner-city developments to traditional mill towns, Greater Manchester is made up of ten very different districts – Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals for a Crew Manager role, with potential who have:

Essential

– Demonstrable competence as a permanent Wholetime Firefighter within a UK Fire and Rescue Service throughout the last two years (proof of contract and up to date training records)
– Operational awareness or competence as a Wholetime Firefighter
– Currently not under any live sanctions, capability, performance, or disciplinary procedures
– Willingness and ability to be posted to and work from any location within the Greater Manchester boundary
– Driving license with access to own vehicle

Desirable

– IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations, Incident Command & Fire Safety
– SFJ L3 Incident Command Qualification
– Any Technical Rescue Unit specific qualification or training
Protection experience or additional qualifications such as NFCC

– Fire regulators Competency Framework for Fire Safety – L4 Diploma
– Started a development portfolio / can evidence development for promotion
– Already accessed a coach or mentor to support you throughout your promotional process

Please Note: We are not currently accepting any On-Call Firefighter applications for our external Crew Manager Promotions Pathway.

PROCESS

All applicants will be required to complete an application fulfilling the relevant personal details and attaching any relevant qualifications. Applicants will then be invited to attend a leadership potential assessment day (these are scheduled July – August 2024). Further information will be provided upon invitation, including anything you may be asked to pre-prepare.

If successful in your leadership assessment day, in score placement order, you will be invited to attend and complete your SFJ L3 qualification and frontline leaders’ course (due to run from late September 2024). Following successful completion, work placements for development and acting up on the rota to cover short term absence will be offered. Please note, whilst undertaking a CM posting, development rate of pay will be paid until such time the individual is deemed to be competent.

To achieve competence in role and pay, all competent essential criteria will need to be met, please see the framework for more details.

Please Note: Successful external applicants whose outcome is promotable through this process will initially be offered a substantive Firefighter position with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service. A Crew Manager promotion will only be secure on successful completion of all essential promotion pathway criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As an organisation we have many benefits including:

·               Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 5 active staff networks for; LGBT+, Black and Racially Diverse, Disability and Women’s

·               Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)

·               Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship

·               Corporate travel loans

·               Cycle scheme

·               Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands

·               Health and wellbeing offer – Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme

·               On-site gyms at our Fire Service HQ and Stations across GM

·               Sports and welfare club

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT:

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Failure to disclose information when asked within this application could result in dismissal but will not necessarily be a bar to employment with us. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The role holder will be subject to a National and Police Vetting through a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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If you would like any further information or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact GMCApeople@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk and include ‘CM External Promotional Pathway’ in the email subject heading.

We wish you the best of luck with your application.

Benefits:

Salary:  £49,498 – £54,706 per annum, Grade 7, (pay award pending)

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week 

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 30 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work for an emergency service who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring that RBFRS is compliant in all aspects of health and safety law and guidance. 

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who is passionate about health and safety. You enjoy working with others, have a can-do approach to work and are a great communicator who is able to influence others.  

The key focus of this role is to:

• Act as lead advisor on health and safety matters to the Senior Leadership Team and Fire Authority
• Develop and implement Health and Safety Strategy and associated action plans 
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the health and safety management system 
• Lead and manage the Health and Safety Team
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders   

  Key role requirements: (knowledge, skills and experience)

• Experience in a similar role 
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or working towards) and Membership of IOSH or other relevant professional body.
• A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation.
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to health and safety, with excellent communication skills.
• Able to plan and prioritise
• Calm and resilient under pressure

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. 

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, 

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.   

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Maisie Head, Business Support Officer on 0118 9384614 at headm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion with Nikki Richards, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Corporate Services.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 25 March 2024.  

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will begin week commencing 2 April 2024.  

Anticipated start date:  April 2024 (depending on notice period)

Assessment 

If you are invited for interview, you will be required to prepare and deliver a 10-minute presentation on the following: 

‘An overview of health and safety challenges facing a modern UK Fire Service.  You will also be required to complete a desk top exercise’.   

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.  

 We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

 Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

 All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

The Brigade is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual who can innovate, help drive and shape future improvements and increase awareness regarding equality,  diversity, and inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading, forward thinking and high performing Fire and Rescue Service. Cleveland Fire Brigade is one of the top performing Fire and Rescue
Services in England.

In addition to the delivery of generalist Human Resource services applicants must be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion with a proven track record of being proactive in the delivery of Equalities agendas.

A key aspect of the role will be to lead a range of positive action initiatives with the aim of increasing the diversity of the workforce and to identify opportunities and devise ways of engaging with a range of stakeholders and partners to promote Cleveland Fire Brigade as an Employer of Choice.

The successful applicant must also be able to help embed a culture of inclusion and cohesion across the organisation through the provision of advice, guidance and support to all staff, which includes Networks and Allies representative across all of the protected characteristics.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is looking to recruit highly motivated people to join the Fire Control team as a Fire Control Operator (known internally as a Firefighter – Control), based at Fire and Police Headquarters, Nettleham, near Lincoln.

As a Fire Control Operator, your primary role is to:

Receive, record and action emergency and non-emergency calls
Mobilise resources to incidents in response to emergency calls and/or requests for assistance using the mobilising system provided
Provide support and guidance to members of the public
Assist in the continued management of incidents
Carry out a variety of emergency and non-emergency tasks to support and maintain an effective Fire Service response
Communicate with Officers and other agencies in accordance with policies and procedures
Have the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and ever changing environment
Have a positive and flexible attitude to all aspects of work
Be able to work as part of a team and act on own initiative
Have a good level of commitment to personal development

It is essential that you have a confident telephone manner, exceptional and accurate keyboard skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to think and communicate quickly and clearly.

The Control Room operates 365 days a year, therefore you will work an 8 day rotating shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week, which includes days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Although the role is office based, there will be a requirement to use Service pool cars, as such, a clean full UK Driving Licence is required.

If successful following your application, you will be invited to selection testing which will assess a range of skills such as your keyboard skills, ability to listen and record information as well as spelling abilities. You will also then be required to carry out an interview.

Join our team with a competitive starting salary of £25,819, which increases to £26,895 after just 12 weeks! As you progress through our comprehensive training and development program, expect your salary to grow to £34,415 within approximately 2 years.

Take the next step in your career with us!

This role will also require you to undertake police level 3 vetting.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes people from underrepresented groups.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Are you innovative, creative, and keen to have an impact?  Do you enjoy working in a busy and vibrant team where everyone plays their part in Making West Yorkshire Safer? 

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by supporting our improvement and assurance procedures as part of the Service Improvement and Assurance Team. If you are passionate about process improvement and data excellence, we want to hear from you. 

Working with a number of workflows you will contribute to the innovation and development of our Operational Reality Testing, Smarter Working, HMICFRS and Fire Standards workstreams.  You will support a whole range of meetings and workshops, and by using ICT skills, produce innovative and accessible resources that are of a high standard to support senior managers and the wider workforce with the effective implementation of these processes across the Authority. 

You will have a good knowledge of Microsoft products and the skills to improve processes through the development and introduction of ICT solutions, and you will have the ability to communicate on a variety of levels.  For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please see the attached job description. 

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives. 

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.   

Job share applicants are welcome. 

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork. 

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37-hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports, and social clubs with free use of gym. 

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers 

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 24th March 2024.            

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants, and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. 

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service. 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Digital Content Editor based at SFRS Headquarters, Cambuslang.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) exists to keep the people of Scotland safe. How we communicate with the public is a key pillar of achieving this goal.

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Communications and Engagement department for a creative, experienced and highly organised digital communications professional to join the team as a Digital Content Editor. This is a new post created to shape and drive forward the SFRS’ digital presence.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

Working closely with colleagues across the Communications and Engagement team, wider service and external stakeholders, you will lead and be the first point of contact on the development, creation, management and support for our website, social media channels, and other digital platforms such as staff intranet.

You will be experienced in creating and overseeing the development of engaging, informative and insightful content, with a keen eye for how to best communicate across digital channels to broad and diverse audiences. With excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload under pressure, you will also have an in-depth knowledge of digital content management and in developing a content management strategy. A working knowledge of web development and support would be desirable.

Essential Criteria

Educated to degree level In a relevant field or with equivalent experience in corporate or digital communication, digital marketing or a related role

Experience of producing digital communications through different channels and formats

Awareness of media law issues, FOI, GDPR and the general political landscape as well as a knowledge of the National Standards of Community Engagement

Awareness and knowledge of Web Content and Accessibility Standards (WCAS)

Experience of working with content management systems, HTML, cascading style sheets (CSS) and associated languages

Knowledge and understanding of SEO

Knowledge and understanding of web analytic tools, such as Google Analytics 4

Ability to work with tact, discretion and diplomacy and deal with matters of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature

Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit accurately, high quality copy and other forms of correspondence bespoke to the recipient or audience

Experience of devising and implementing accurate written communication strategies in relation to ongoing or planned incidents/events or operations and also in relation to key organisational events, operations and change management

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including a confident manner in dealing with a wide range of people including at a senior manager level as well as stakeholders

Flexible, adaptable and organised approach to work, with the ability to prioritise under pressure and meet tight deadlines, exercise initiative and work independently as appropriate.

Desirable Criteria

Professional qualification in communications, digital marketing or a related subject

Professional qualification in web development or a related subject

Experience in line management in a professional environment

Good knowledge of publication processes, including planning and digital publishing and visual/design aptitude.

Knowledge of MS Office / 365 applications

Knowledge and experience of video production and editing, with demonstrable understanding of relevant technology and software

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Successful candidates will assess and audit risks associated with fire, advise on fire safety measures and contribute to fire safety solutions by inspecting premises and plans designed to minimise risks to the community.

 
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Fire Protection Team.  With a number of significant national developments in the legislative fire safety arena, LFR are developing their Protection Team and looking for dynamic individuals to support the enforcement of fire safety legislation.  The successful candidates will carry out a range of activities, including statutory consultations, themed activities, fire safety audits and engagement with businesses across Lincolnshire promoting fire safety standards.

Interviews anticipated to take place Week Commencing 08/04/2024

The successful candidates must pass Level 3 Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking this role.

About Our Offer 
Along with a competitive salary we are offering: 
A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work 
Civil service sports council membership 
Flexible working patterns  
Professional support and development 
An annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days plus the option to buy more 

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure 
If this sounds like your next career move, but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you! 

Best of luck with your application