Salary :  With effect from 1 July 2023, £41,031 (Development) – £44,911 (Competent WMB)

Hours : 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight  

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required

Excellent annual leave allowance, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and Superb Pension Scheme are available

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection and response services across the County of Berkshire. To ensure that our response arrangements are safe, effective and efficient, we need to have robust operational learning and assurance mechanisms.

The Watch Manager Operational Assurance is critical to the continued evolution and implementation of operational learning and assurance across the service, supporting a positive learning culture that improves our operational response.

About you:

We are seeking an individual who enjoys working with others, has a positive, solutions focussed approach to work and who can build and maintain effective, and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Working within the Response and Resilience Support team, and specifically in Operational Learning and Assurance you will co-ordinate, manage and develop the delivery of operational assurance processes across the service.

You’ll have a keen interest in learning, development and assurance and be able to influence change and improvement in these fields.

You will also offer management support to the Water Officer, who ensures that the Service has access to an adequate supply of water for firefighting when required, discharging its obligations under the Fire and Rescue Services At 2004.

The key focus of this role is:

·       The identification and analysis of feedback received by the Operational Learning and Assurance (OLA) team for escalation and consideration by the Operational Learning and Assurance Board (OLAB) and other forums as necessary

·       Monitor and evaluate Operational Assurance methodologies nationally, building professional relationships, highlighting ‘best practice’ and implementing improvements to processes to the Service

·       Provide guidance, training and assurance to the Response Monitoring Officer (RMO) cadre, managing CPD and standardisation events and ensuring they deliver on themes as identified through RBFRS operational forums (OLAB, SDMT)

·       Manage the station assurance process, collating results and reporting to the Group Manager – Response & Resilience Support (RRS)

·       Manage the statutory water function and maintain budgetary oversight, escalating to GM RRS as required

·       Act as subject matter expert on operational matters impacting all areas of the Response and Resilience Support function

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

·       Able to cultivate and maintain effective professional working relationships with a wide range of people including internal and external stakeholders based on trust, confidentiality and mutual respect.

·       Ability to communicate to a good standard, through multiple means, producing information in a range of formats to suit a diverse audience

·       Able to interpret, analyse and utilise complex data to identify trends, co-ordinate investigative actions, record and disseminate findings as part of the Service’s Operational Assurance processes

·       Comprehensive understanding of the current context within which the Service operates and also emerging issues facing Fire and Rescue Services nationally including the HMICFRS inspection process, Operational Assurance processes and forms of debrief

·       Working knowledge of fire service policies and procedures

·       Strong written communication skills with an ability to focus on detail, able to electronically generate accurate reports, briefings, tables and graphs

Eligibility:

Applications are welcomed from competent Crew Managers and above who have successfully completed Level 1 Incident Command qualification (and have maintained their knowledge and skills).

You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass may be acceptable – subject to checks).

Application and selection process

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

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

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 Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk or Martyn Doolin, Group Manager Response and Resilience Support at Doolinm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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 11 January 2024

It is anticipated that the interview process and role specific task will run week commencing 5 February 2024.

Anticipated start date:  March/April 2024

Disclosure and Barring Service

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.

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

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.

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.

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).

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Watch Manager (Talent Pool Application Process)

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to realising our aim for Safer People, Safer Places through our embedded Values and Behaviours.  If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role within our service as Watch Manager our Talent Pool Process could be for you. 

As a Watch Manager in Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service you could be supporting the management of an operational watch of firefighters, delivering and managing operational training within our Learning and Development department or working within one of our support departments.  As we work towards creating Safer People, Safer Places, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst serving our community.

Applicants for our 2024 Watch Manager Talent Pool Process must be committed to developing themselves as Managers and will be looking to prepare for future opportunities.  We will be recruiting for permanent Watch Manager posts throughout a range of departments during 2024 via a role specific process.  Applications will only be accepted for those already within the Watch Manager Talent Pool and as such we are now inviting applications to enter our Talent Pool Process.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two stage process.

Stage One involves a written application form via our e-recruitment portal.  This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Watch Manager role within Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.  Applications will be anonymised and scored against set criteria, if you are successful you will be invited to progress to Stage Two which will require attendance for a job related test and competency based interview at a location in Leicestershire. 

In order to apply for the Watch Manager Talent Pool Process, you will need to be working within a local authority Fire and Rescue Service; and be:

·         Working already as a substantive Watch Manager or Crew Manager and looking to transfer to our service; or

·         An internal substantive Crew Manager; and

·         Incident Command Level 1 Qualified

·         An excellent Leader, Communicator and Manager

·         Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Watch Manager and how your actions meet the Values and Behaviours of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

The final outcome of this process is clearly defined. Candidates will be deemed ‘Appointable’, ‘Non-Appointable’ or ‘Development Need’.  If you are successful, you will be placed in the Watch Manager Talent Pool which enables you to apply for any future Watch Manager positions in any department.  Those with development needs will have 6 months to complete a development plan.  Non appointable candidates will need to re-apply for the next talent pool process.  The development need category will only apply to internal candidates and external applicants will either be deemed appointable or not.

To begin your application for our Watch Manager Talent Pool process please visit the recruitment page of our website here https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/ .Further information and guidance regarding this process is also available within the FAQs document and the Competency Framework, both of which can also be found through this link.  https://leics-fire.gov.uk

Key Dates:

·         Opening date for Talent Pool applications – 20th December 2023

·         Closing date for Talent Pool applications – 10th January 2024 – 23:59hrs

·         Shortlisting – 11th January – 19th January 2024

·         Interviews and Job related tests – 12th February – 16th February 2024

·         Half term break 19th February – 23rd February 2024

·         Results commencing – 27th February 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

·         Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)

·         Department of Work and Pensions Disability Confident scheme

·         British Sign Language Charter

·         Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance  

Please note that it 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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

Good luck to all that decide to apply.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for professional, highly motivated individuals with a drive for excellence. Individuals that are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills and join our Service in the role of Area Manager.

Applications are welcomed from current Area Managers and competent Group Managers both internal and external to join our Area Manager Succession Pool.

We are committed to developing exceptional leaders and supporting people to fulfil their potential. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and under represented groups.

The requirements of the role will mean that you will be expected to demonstrate commitment to the NFCC Code of Ethics and our Workplace Charter and encourage all those that you manage and work alongside to do the same.

The successful candidate will be offered the current available Area Manager position. Other candidates who have been successful may be held in a Succession Pool to be offered any further available Area Manager positions.

Applicants will complete an on-line application form and in addition upload an Impact Statement relating to each of the four quadrants of the NFCC Leadership Framework, (500 words per quadrant) Leading the Service and evidence of how you meet the relevant skills and experience as detailed on the advert. (1200 words).

Impact Statement – Area Manager

For further information, please contact Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Adam Openshaw –  adam.openshaw@glosfire.gov.uk or Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Nathaniel Hooton – nathaniel.hooton@glosfire.gov.uk

Assessment centre and interviews will take place – Week commencing 26th February 2024.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Job Profile – Area Manager

This Position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Cleveland Fire Authority is seeking to recruit an ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking individual to the position of Assistant Chief Fire Officer. We are looking for an individual with substantial experience at Senior Strategic level who will share our vision of being a leading fire and rescue service with a focused mission of making the communities of Teeside safer and stronger.

Working directly to the Chief Fire Officer, we are seeking an individual who can strategically manage our Community Protection Directorate, giving a real focus to the development and delivery of the Authority’s Community Risk Management Plan through the planning and designing of prevention, protection, and operational services to reduce the Brigade’s risks and secure continuously improved community safety outcomes.

We consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation within the North East of England that is well regarded by the communities it serves and the partner agencies with which we do business.

Our organisation has faced a period of unprecedented financial pressure which means that the successful candidate will need to have the ability to deliver transformational change working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, having a unique opportunity to have a major influence on the future of the service.  In what are challenging times for all public sector organisations, we want to stand out from the crowd and ensure that local people continue to receive the best possible services. This will require excellent leadership, resource management, business planning and decision-making skills.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering organisational change and the ability to work effectively in a political and unionised environment. An open and engaging style of management and a commitment to all aspects of diversity will be essential. If you can champion original thinking, promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change we would like to hear from you.

The Assistant Chief Fire Officer is required to sit on the Principal Officer Rota (continuous duty), to perform command at Gold Strategic Level and Incident Command Level 4; and undertake other Brigade duties deemed necessary.

An exciting opportunity exists for a values driven leader to join our high performing and innovative organisation located within the North East of England, which has a proven track record of delivering first class services to the local communities across the Teeside area.

Cleveland Fire Authority is now seeking to appoint an outstanding strategic leader who is forward-thinking, experienced in leading transformative organisational change, and who has the strategic insight to deliver our vision of continuing to be a leading fire and rescue service where our local communities feel safe and protected.

We want to stand out from the crowd and ensure that local people continue to receive the best possible services. This will require excellent leadership, resource management, business planning and decision-making skills. Like many organisations, we have

faced a period of unprecedented financial pressure which means that the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have what it takes to continue to drive forward our ambitious plans for the future through innovative approaches and measurable impacts. As an ambitious Fire Authority, we are working proactively to respond to these challenges, but we also recognise there are both significant and exciting opportunities too which we will build upon to help transform and improve our services – as Chief Fire Officer you will play a pivotal role in shaping and steering the future direction of the service.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate their ability to operate and influence at a strategic level in a political and unionised environment and foster collaborative approaches to working with partners both in the public and private sector. With an open and engaging style of management, you must be someone who role models the Authority’s values, demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, and have a genuine commitment to ensuring a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion; for the people that work for us, the people that work with us and the people we serve.

If you can champion original thinking, promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change we would like to hear from you.

The Chief Fire Officer is required to sit on the Principal Officer Rota (continuous duty), to perform command at Gold Strategic Level and Incident Command Level 4; and other Brigade duties deemed necessary.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint to a key leadership post within Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service. We are looking for an exceptional leader who will provide strategic direction, leadership and management of allocated Fire & Rescue and County Council functions relating to Fire and Rescue Services and wider Directorate in relation to Service Delivery, particularly Community Risk and Response, Prevention, Protection and Civil Contingencies.

The postholder will provide professional advice to the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive of the County Council including colleagues, partners and members on all Fire & Rescue policy and strategy, ensuring all relevant strategic plans, policies and legislative requirements are designed, developed and implemented effectively.

Working with local, regional, and national partners, the postholder will form strong networks to maximise joint resources to apply best practice in shaping and delivering activities as well as leading on specific programmes.

You will ensure that robust and effective arrangements are in place to develop, implement and review strategic plans, policies and processes. Working closely with the Chief Fire Officer, and Deputy Chief Fire Officer the successful candidate will maximise the Council’s role in finding ways of delivering services which provide best value for money.

Being able to operate at a strategic level is essential as is the ability to influence and work collaboratively with partners both public and private. With extensive experience of working in a large organisation, you may be an experienced Area Manager or Assistant Chief Fire Officer seeking to enhance your career within a beautiful county which offers both thrilling landscapes but also professional opportunities.

You will be part of the Principal Officer team working to ensure that residents within the County of Northumberland have a Fire and Rescue Service which is of the highest quality, ambitious and sustainable.

The postholder will form part of the NFRS Principal Officer rota and therefore will be required to provide a permanent base within the County of Northumberland to fulfil this commitment.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and be able to lead, delegate and empower others at a strategic level.

All details about the post including how to apply are within the Recruitment Pack, which can be found in the attached documents.

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

– 40 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

– Being conditioned to the principal officer rota a provided vehicle will be made available

– Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands

– Staff networks – run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development, e.g., Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), Carers, LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Race Equality.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. The successful applicant will need to satisfy the requirements of the role (including any physical capacity to undertake operational incident command requirements). Any offer of employment will be subject to passing occupational health clearance.

Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Benefits:

Salary:  £17,665.62 – £19,280.33 per annum

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has a reputation of excellence, an organisation who invests in the development and wellbeing of their employees, has a diverse and inclusive environment and offers flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider you will be part of the Procurement team reporting to the Procurement Manager.

About you:

You will be undertaking a Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship course.  This will be with the training provider Oxford Professional Education Group and the course duration is expected to be between 18–24 months.

Specifically we are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of Procurement and Supply Apprentice and require someone who enjoys working as part of a team and has a ‘can do’ attitude.

The successful candidate will provide excellent customer satisfaction to all the RBFRS’s customers and will be able to resolve enquiries quickly and courteously.

The key focus of this role is:

• Support the delivery of high quality services throughout the Procurement Team
• Point of contact for general procurement queries both internal and external customers
• Assist the team with processing new supplier requests
• Assist the team with purchase requisitions
• Assist the team in tenders and evaluations

Apprenticeship and Qualifications

You will work towards and achieve the following qualifications:

• CIPS Level 3 Certificate
• Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

The Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Programme takes an average duration of 18 – 22 months including your End Point Assessment.

The key learning focus of this role is:

• Understanding the role of procurement
• Value for money concepts
• Supplier approval processes
• Demand and spend management, analysis and forecasting techniques
• Developing and managing Stakeholder relationships
• Development and evaluation of requests for quotes and tenders

Training will take place from your workplace, with online training sessions and meetings with your Trainer.

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.  

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours 5 January 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 15 January 2024

Anticipated start date:  29 January 2024

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 Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). 

Building and Estates Maintenance Support – 2 positions

Fixed Term for 12 months
Benefits:
Salary: £25,979 – £29,777 per annum, Grade 3
Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is seeking proactive Estates and Building Support Maintenance team members to join our Team in maintaining and improving our estate.

About you:
If you are a highly motivated and focused individual with a practical approach to minor building, plumbing, carpentry tasks and building refurbishment works to a high standard we would be keen to hear from you.
As part of the role, you will be responsible for providing both a reactive repair and assisting with our EDI and Contaminants projects across the service in order to give improved facilities across the estate. This is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team within a diverse and inclusive environment.
We have a reputation for excellence, and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. The flexible working hours allow our employees to achieve a good work life balance.
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this is predominately an internal facing role which involves liaising with internal stakeholders and third-party contractors.

The key focus of this role is:

• Support the Estates Department in maintaining and improving the RBFRS estate by carrying out minor repairs, project works and maintenance work.
• Completing minor building, plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other associated tasks in maintaining the RBFRS estate to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate records of work for all defects work undertaken.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and third-party contractors to complete relevant repairs and maintenance activities that are determined out of scope of skill set.
• Investigate reported defects to determine the appropriate action to complete repairs on a daily basis and planning corrective action.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills, and experience):

• Full UK Driving License
• Good understanding of general building maintenance such as decorating, plumbing, carpentry, and basic repairs to fixed assets.
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills and to effectively cope with conflicting and complex building repairs.
• Excellent self-management, with good planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative. Ability to analyse and identify potential causes of problems and implement solutions to minimise future occurrence.

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.

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 Michelle Halliwell, Facilities Manager at halliwellm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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 Monday 8 January 2024

Anticipated start date: Early to Mid-February 2024

It is anticipated that the interview/assessment process will run week commencing 15 January 2024

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 Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Job title:                     Safeguarding Officer

Grade:                         E

Salary: £31,634 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,945). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                         Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and believes that work is what you do not where you do it. The role will be based at Dorchester Support Offices with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. 

There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 2 days a month for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact:  For a chat about this post, please contact Jo McGowan, Safeguarding Manager on 07990950391 or Jo.Mcgowan@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday, 14 January 2024 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday, 24 January 2024.  Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.  Without them, we couldn’t do it.

As well as being one of the largest combined Fire and Rescue Services in the country we are also one of the top performing. In February 2022, inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) looked closely at our Service and graded us as ‘Good’, ‘Outstanding’, and ‘Good’ across the three inspection pillars of Effectiveness, Efficiency and People.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff feel valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

As a Safeguarding Officer in our Prevention department you will:

• Provide detailed guidance and advice on all aspects of safeguarding across the Service.
• Support with the end to end case management of referrals, progressing to relevant agencies/internal departments as appropriate within strict timelines, ensuring effective and accurate case notes.
• Interact and liaise with a number of statutory and non statutory external organisations whilst dealing with safeguarding cases and making safeguarding referrals.
• Ensure compliance, develop and embed Safeguarding in the Service in line with policy, guidance and best practice.
• Lead on campaigns across the Service to reinforce safeguarding responsibilities.

What makes you our ideal Safeguarding Officer?

• Have 4 GCSE passes – Grade A* – C/9-4, including English and Mathematics/equivalent Level 2 qualification/or higher-level relevant qualification.
• Hold up to Level 3 Qualification or have demonstrable experience with a safeguarding working environment.
• Have a knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and reporting systems.
• Have experience of meeting best practice guidelines and employment legislation requirements, minimising organisational risk.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

• You must have a full current driving licence. Use of your own vehicle will be required, however a Service vehicle may be available.
• The role has an occasional travel requirement.
• There is a rigorous selection process and the identity of the successful candidate will be checked thoroughly, including an Enhanced DBS check for this role. You will be required to register with the DBS Update Service and maintain this registration annually.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory reference

Additional Information – Raising Tax Awareness and Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance – Please note that it 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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Lifetime Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications.  A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Temporary Promotions/Positions – Wholetime and On-call staff: Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will not be pensionable.

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to support all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.  All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying.  Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services.  When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.