We are delighted to advise that Inter-Service Transfers for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) for Junior Officer Opportunities are now open again.

Interest is invited from Wholetime and On Call Crew Commander and Watch Commanders and has been extended to invite interest from those in development and competent.

Both opportunities will lead and support people to resolve all types of operational incidents swiftly and safely. This includes planning to meet the needs of the incident, implementing action to meet planned objectives, closing down the operational phase of incidents and debriefing people following incidents.

The role of Crew Commander continues to be a staple and integral role in our organisation. Working seamlessly with Watch Commander and providing support in the management and administration of the watch or team and in the absence of the Watch Manager, deputise on their behalf.

The role of the Watch Commander is no less vital in the delivery of station targets and borough plans. Providing leadership, management and development to support the team providing clear direction and expectations in order that they are able to perform competently in their roles against their role profiles.

Both the Crew and Watch Commander continue to be key in the delivery of our service objectives.

If you want to identify and belong to a progressive and welcoming service, who values team work and puts the needs of the community first at all times, SFRS are the service for you.

Salary is in line with NJC Pay Scales and attract a Surrey Allowance, currently £1575 per annum

The Service are seeking to create a pool of candidates ahead of future vacancies that may arise.

All candidates must be accepting and willing to service from any station across the county of Surrey.

The course will be held at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate and will be for 5* weeks running Monday – Friday.

*The course may be extended to meet service need

This opportunity will mean that those that are successful and invited on to a course will be placed at any location across the County of Surrey.

Right Person, Right Role

We are proud to operate a multitude of shift patterns across our Wholetime Fire Stations which supports our Making Surrey Safer Plan 2020-2024 Making Surrey Safer – Our Plan for 2020 – 2024 – Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) – 9am – 6pm / 6pm – 9am
Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) 7am – 7pm / 7pm-7am – every third working pattern, you will be expected to work 4 days, this means no night cover 7am -7pm
Day Crewed – 7am – 7pm (no night cover needed) – this shift pattern operates with every other weekend off.
At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we believe it is essential to embed our commitment to the Core Code of Ethics and particularly equality, diversity and inclusion, into every aspect of our work. This is a dual responsibility applying both to our outward facing, community-focussed activities, and to our internal responsibilities to people and volunteers.

Our vision is that everyone representing Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will be community role model.

These include:

Putting our communities first
Integrity
Dignity and respect
Leadership
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Process for Application
Please upload a current CV along with certificates showing all relevant qualification to demonstrate competence.

Our Process after shortlisting

Stage 1 Interviews and assessments to take place

Stage 2 Fitness assessment (Bleep test)

Appointment subject to competency being confirmed through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as appropriate

Prior to offer of employment candidates will be asked to undertake a full medical examination and reaching the required fitness standards.

A Enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB)  will be required for this role and social media vetting checks will be undertaken.

Additional Information
For further information about these roles please contact  the Recruitment Hub sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk

Please note that the closing date for this opportunity may be paused or closed depending on the amount of interest we receive.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and confident team player to join our busy and friendly Training Centre team. The Training Centre Technician will be responsible for the equipment, vehicles, station tests/maintenance and associated administration at all Training Centre premises and to provide logistical support, as required, in support of Training Centre activities. The Training Centre Technician will be working a 4 days on 4 days off system.

£50,512 – £55,238 per annum

Headquarters  

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) provides a wide range of services to the people who live, work and visit our county.  Covering over 1,000 square miles, including both urban and rural communities with a population of approximately 1,060,000, including parts of the National Forest and the Peak District National Park. We employ over 900 people and with 31 strategically placed fire stations located across the county, we’re always ready to respond, protect, and educate.

The Head of Assets and Sustainability is a newly created role within DFRS and presents an exciting opportunity to work directly to the Area Manager Service Delivery Support and the Services Strategic Leadership Team.  The postholder will lead the Services approach to asset management and sustainability, including the design and delivery of strategies and improvement programmes. Ensuring the Service maintains compliance against legislation will also be a priority for the postholder. 

Key Responsibilities

·         To show a commitment to sustainability and responsible asset management. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment while delivering exceptional value for money.

·         To lead on the design and delivery of the Service’s Asset Management and Environmental Strategies.

·         Lead and plan the delivery of the Services major improvements programme including oversight of project budgets and the specification, design, tendering and negotiation of a wide range of contracts and managing the maintenance and improvement of the Service’s assets.

·         Take a lead role in ensuring contractual scrutiny and by acting as the duty holder to ensure compliance against legislation whilst supporting the delivery of ongoing health and safety related compliance.

·         To support the development of and champion the Service’s Environmental Strategy and help identify and secure external funding opportunities.

Qualifications

·         Appropriate professional qualification (at fully qualified level) in property management, e.g. Degree and membership of professional body, i.e. Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institute of British Architects or equivalent.

·         Evidence of continuing management and personal development.

Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.  

In return we offer;

·         Flexible working hours.

·         Family friendly policies.

·         Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service.

·         Free, secure on-site car parking.

·         Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

·         Employee discount scheme (Boost).

·         Employee support networks.

·         Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

·         Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.

·         Ongoing training and development opportunities.

·         Salary sacrifice AVCs offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

·         Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

·         Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme, as a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

Guidance on the Pension implications of taking a promotion are attached, ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 3 March 2024.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Area Manager Lee Smith on 07879 668394 or lsmith@derbys-fire.gov.uk.  

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Commercial and Procurement Officer

Salary:  F (£33,024 – £36,648)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  12:00pm 26 February 2024

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Commercial and Procurement Officer. If you have a passion for ensuring value for money, impeccable contract and supplier management skills, and an ability of maintaining strong relationships while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal governance, this is the role for you!

Benefits you will receive:

·         Competitive salary

·         Flexible working

·         Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

·         Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)

·         Full support for ongoing professional development

·         On-site gym facilities

·         Free onsite parking

·         Access to an emergency services discount card

·         Use of our occupational health unit

·         You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government

Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Support all procurement activities across the organisation, from sourcing to contract management.

·         Implement best practices to achieve optimal value for money in all procurement processes.

·         Drive cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or efficiency.

·         Ensure thorough adherence to legislation, regulations, and internal governance in all procurement processes.

·         Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers to ensure a continuous and collaborative partnership.

Closing date: 12:00pm 26 February 2024

Interview and test date: w/c 04 March 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 Works and Pension’s 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.

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

An opportunity has arisen within our Firefighter Safety Team section for an E-Learning Coordinator based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is recruiting for an E-Learning Coordinator. This is an exciting time to join SYFR as we seek to develop new e-learning products and tools to help us to work differently and embed core learning. The post holder will deliver high volume, innovative e-learning solutions across a range of areas from operational fire related training through to management training. This role would suit someone comfortable with proactively engaging with a wide stakeholder audience to create and deliver best practice, fit for purpose e-learning solutions across a wide range of subject areas.

The successful applicant will have a strong track record in e-learning delivery and learning theory including the management, maintenance and development of e-learning systems. Practical experience in the use of a range of authoring tools (including Articulate 360) will be required.

For more information about the role contact Station Manager Middleton on 07823515913

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 17:00 Hours on Friday 23rd February 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 4th March 2024.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Occupational Health Nurse

Permanent

Occupational Health Unit, Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY.

£36,648 to £39,186 per annum

37 hours per week

Are you an experienced Occupational Health Nurse looking for a rewarding job at an exciting Fire Rescue Service?  Do you enjoy working with people and have great people skills?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by joining our Occupational Health Unit helping us to maintain staffing by ensuring that the people who save lives are healthy and fit to do their roles.

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes.

Job Purpose: to assist the Senior Occupational Health Nurse in providing a comprehensive Occupational Health service to both prospective and existing employees.

Key Responsibilities: you will carry out health surveillance and medicals, undertake pre-employment assessments/medical screening and assist with sickness absence management, both physical and mental health for operational fire fighters and support staff.  You will also provide health and wellbeing advice to all employees and undertake health promotion campaigns.

Essential requirements:

·         We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a current Registered General Nurse qualification; a recognised Occupational Health Nursing qualification who is also a member of the Nursing & Midwifery Council.

·         You will have experience of performing medicals, sickness absence management and health screening within an Occupational Health team.  You will work with a wide range of people across the organisation so good interpersonal skills are a must as is the need to abide by confidentiality.   

·         You will need to plan and prioritise your workload so good organisational skills are essential, as is the ability work on your own initiative. 

·         We are committed to good quality data, and you will need to maintain accurate records and be proficient in the use of IT applications.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.

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 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 as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.

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 25th February 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.

CREW MANAGER

PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Crew Manager:  £38,501 (development) – £40,161 (competent) per annum (exclusive of allowances that may be applicable dependent on role)

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life.  Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

Applications are invited from wholetime, substantive crew managers and wholetime, competent Firefighters who have successfully completed the Supervisory Manager ADC process or the new managerial exercise (or equivalent). (Existing internal Crew Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process).

Applicants will be required to complete a full application form having read the application guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all of the essential criteria. Only those who meet all of the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Candidates will be required to deliver a 15 minute presentation (the presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting) and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered and the requirements of the role.

A simulated Incident Command assessment will be undertaken for those candidates who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory evidence of operational assurance or formal assessment within the last 12 months.

Welsh Language skills at level 2 are a requirement of this post; existing employees will need to demonstrate prior achievement of this level upon application, for external applicants that cannot demonstrate this at application, this must be achieved within the 12 month probation period, with support provided as appropriate.

Posts will be available at a wide range of fire stations and applicants will be required to indicate those posts they would be willing to accept on the associated form.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over several days commencing from 18 March 2024.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager Jami Jennings, Service Delivery Manager – East Area on 07787 578 364 or by emailing jami.jennings@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is
12:00 on 20 February 2024

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.