Job Title:                    Vehicle & Equipment Preparation Centre Administrator

Grade:                        Grade B

Salary: £23,893 per annum rising by annual increments to £24,702. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                         Full time – 37 hours per week (09:00 to 17:00)

Location: Blandford Vehicle & Equipment Preparation Centre, St Leonard’s Avenue, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7PE

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact:  For a chat about this post, please contact Natalie Fairhead, Fleet & Equipment Project Manager on 07825997247 or email natalie.fairhead@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Monday, 1 January 2024 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Friday, 12 January 2024 in Blandford. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

About the Role

Due to internal promotion, we have a great opportunity to join the Vehicle & Equipment Preparation Centre Team in Blandford as an Administrator.

You would be joining a small and hardworking team who are focused on delivering excellent results for the Service.

Day to day you would spend time in both the office as well as the warehouse where equipment is stored prior to being stowed on new Fire Service vehicles. This work is completed on site at Blandford.

This is a varied role where you will welcome visitors to site, support the team with Fleet and Equipment projects, be responsible for data input and report production, work with a range of external suppliers, assist with the management of stock in the warehouse, support with loading vehicles and logistics, as well as assisting in new vehicle handovers.

You would receive ongoing support from the team who have a vast amount of knowledge and experience, so this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team.

If this role sounds of interest, then we would encourage you to apply by completing the online application form.

As Vehicle & Equipment Preparation Centre Administrator in our Assets Department you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Fleet and Equipment Projects Team.
• Assist with the management of the Vehicle & Equipment Preparation Centre stock.
• Support meetings with the production of agenda and minutes.

What makes you our ideal Vehicle & Equipment Preparation Centre Administrator:

• You will have experience in Administration and be confident using Microsoft Office 365 for platforms such as Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal and external customer care.
• You will be able to work well as part of a team and also independently.
• You will have a strong eye for detail, taking care and pride in the work you carry out.
• An LGV Licence would be beneficial.

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 may be required, should a Service vehicle not be available.
• You must be able to fulfil the occasional travel requirements of the post.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• 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 references.
• On-call employees wishing to apply and offering availability to respond from Blandford Fire Station will be negotiated to meet the business needs in support of both the Vehicle and Equipment Preparation Centre and Operations, where the Vehicle and Equipment Preparation Centre will be the primary role.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff feel valued and rewarded. Employee benefits include.

• Local Government Pension Scheme- Members benefit from a generous employer contribution.
• Generous annual leave of 25 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 29 days per annum after 5 years’ Service.
• Flexi time scheme.
• Long Service awards.
• Blue Light Card and local discounts.
• A variety of family friendly policies and procedures to support a good work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free gym access.
  Discounted leisure centre access.
• Support from the Fire Fighters Charity with your social wellbeing, physical and mental health, nursing, retirement, and support for families.
• Learning and development pathways and qualifications, allowing employees to cement their knowledge and gain new skills.

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 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.
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.
To find out more and apply:

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.

Fire Control Operator

All calls start with Control. Do you have what it takes to work in a demanding Control Room of a Fire and Rescue Service?

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is looking to recruit highly motivated people to join the Fire Control team as a Fire Control Operator, 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 everchanging 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
• Be able to undertake intensive initial training and study in own time
• 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. You will have a good standard of both verbal and written English.

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.

You will be required to use Fire & Rescue pool cars from time to time and therefore will have a clean, full UK Driving Licence.

If successful following your application, you will be invited to selection testing which will assess your keyboard, listening and recording of information and spelling abilities. If successful at testing, you will then be invited to interview.

This is a full time permanent post. Starting salary is £25,819, rising to £26,895 after initial training, further rising to £34,415 following completion of development.

Lincolnshire fire and rescue are looking for an advocate to join our growing team.  The vacancy available is based at Spalding Fire Station.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of community safety activities across the County. Communication and engagement with members of the public will form a significant part of the role, as well as working closely with our partner agencies to provide expert advice and interventions where required.

LFR’s Community Safety Department are committed to promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of Lincolnshire’s communities.  Work will also include development and delivery of specific community safety initiatives and projects. Although working within the CFS Department, community safety work will be supported by various departments across the Service, so development of positive working relationships will be important to maximise delivery and safety messages.

Using a flexible approach to working, support the co-ordination of and promote opportunities to engage with the community in order to promote their health, safety & wellbeing.  Activities will include work to reduce dwelling fires and develop the wider Community Safety agenda.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 23rd January.

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

This vacancy will be based at Spalding Fire Station. However, other opportunities within the team may become available based at other locations.

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

Post: Finance Analyst
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent(Hybrid)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Finance Analyst working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team.

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications.

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:
• A sound understanding of local government finance
• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• Capital accounting experience in the Public Sector
• Finance support to other departments on their capital programme
• Fixed asset management and financial reporting
• Closedown experience
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Intermediate Excel and experience of interrogating financial systems
• Plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Post: Capital Accountant
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8 January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Capital Accountant working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team (Corporate Finance).

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications.

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:
• A sound understanding of local government finance
• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• Capital accounting experience in the Public Sector
• Finance support to other departments on their capital programme
• Fixed asset management and financial reporting
• Closedown experience
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Intermediate Excel and experience of interrogating financial systems
• Plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Post: Senior Technical Accountant (Closedown)
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent (Hybrid)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8 January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Senior Technical Accountant (Closedown) working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team (Corporate Finance).

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications.

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• A sound understanding of local government finance
• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• Experience in Corporate Finance including year-end closedown
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts and notes
• Experience of liaising with auditors and other 3rd party stakeholders
• Attention to detail to review reconciliations
• Ability to positively challenge work completed to ensure it is correct
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Intermediate Excel and experience of interrogating financial systems
• Plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Post: Finance Business Partner
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent (Hybrid)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8th January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Finance Business Partner working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team.

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• A sound understanding of local government finance

• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• An outstanding track record in delivering a customer focused service
• Providing high quality support to budget holders throughout the annual financial cycle, promoting strong financial governance and robust forecasting

• Analysing data and other information to inform/challenge decision making
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including finance systems, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Role: Group Manager, Learning and Development

Benefits

Salary and Grade: £53,801 – £59,642 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance.

Location – Learning and Development Centre, Reading

Benefits: Lease car scheme, superb pension schemes available, onsite gym and parking facilities, excellent health care support through Benenden and additional support through our Occupational Health provider, Movement Specialist and Fitness and Health Adviser

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable and resilient person to join our Service in the critical role of Group Manager, Learning and Development, taking responsibility for the effective management, performance and delivery of operational learning and development policy, process, resources and activities.

This challenging role offers a unique opportunity to shape and tailor operational learning and development design and delivery, providing assurance that our teams have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be capable and confident in their roles, therefore supporting the effective provision of our services to meet the needs of our communities.

About you:

You will bring experience of delivering effective learning and development training and will be motivated, forward-thinking and progressive in approach. Acting with integrity and operating with credibility as you seek opportunities to lead continuous improvement and change initiatives within your areas of responsibility. You’ll be:

·       people focused, with proven ability to lead teams inspiring high performance

·       able to drive forward change in a complex and dynamic organisation

·       passionate in improving and delivering services

·       have a good understanding of local and national issues affecting the sector.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now

Please see the link to the Job Profile

Stage One:

Please submit a CV and a supporting statement (restricted to 1500 words) detailing how your behaviours, knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile / person specification for the role.

Candidates will need to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behavioural 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.  

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Monday 8 January 2024

Stage Two:

Role specific task, and competency and values and behaviours based interview

Anticipated date w/c 22 January 2024

Other Considerations / Eligibility:

Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance. Teaching and assessing qualifications are also required.

You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Barring Service: Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement.

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).

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Hannah Sheehan sheehanh@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange a telephone conversation with Becci Jefferies, Head of Human Resources and Learning and Development or Nikki Richards, Director of Corporate Services / Deputy Chief Executive.

For further details about the application and selection process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk

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/