HR Employee Relations Advisor (Pensions) – Fixed Term until 31 March 2025

Job number:  DWFRS – CORP00620
Contract Type:  Temporary/Fixed term
Location: Dorset
Department: Human Resources
Closing Date:  03-Dec-2023

Job title: HR Employee Relations Advisor (Pensions) – Fixed Term until 31 March 2025

Grade: D         

Salary: £27,803 per annum (£18,034 pro rata) rising by annual increments to £30,296 (£19,651 pro rata).  More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Part Time – 24 hours per week

Location: Centre of Duty will be Dorchester Support Offices with flexibility to work from home/DWFRS Stations/Support Offices.

Appointment Type:   Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact about this post, please contact Mike Rees, Employee Relations Officer on 01722 691133 or via email mike.rees@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3 December 2023 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday, 12 December 2023. 

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 are 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 an HR Employee Relations Advisor (Pensions) you will:

– Have previously worked in a fast paced, reactive environment with a particular focus on pay and pensions
– Have excellent organisational skills with a focus on attention to detail.
– Be able to react effectively and efficiently to changing circumstances and conflicting priorities and deadlines

What makes you our ideal HR Employee Relations Advisor (Pensions)?

– Self-motivated with the ability to work practically and logically using own initiative
– An excellent communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills and able to demonstrate a positive attitude to internal / external customer care
– Able to handles sensitive and confidential information appropriately
– Hold a post specific qualification at Level 3 or above or equivalent demonstrable working experience at this level
– Broad knowledge of working in an HR environment
– Have experience providing advice and guidance in an HR setting
– Have a basic understanding of general pensions legislation and terms of reference
– 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 and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
– The role has an occasional travel for meetings, briefings and training as required.
– 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.
– Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance’. 

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.For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes.

Please complete every box. If necessary mark as N/A, or Not Applicable, so we are sure that you have no information to provide. Your application may not be submitted through the system if every box has not been clearly marked with a response.

All applicants will be e-mailed throughout the process; therefore please check your emails regularly. Your email may be found in your Junk mail, so please ensure you check this section of your mailbox as well.

Internal staff applying for vacancies should complete their application in their own time.

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.

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our RESPECT Behaviours Framework that has been developed specifically for a career in Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

For a comprehensive list of our RESPECT Behaviours Framework, please refer to www.dwfire.org.uk/values-and-behaviours

To find out more and apply:

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate 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 dedicated 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 dedicated 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 obligation 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.

HR Administrative Assistant – Temporary – full-time (6 months)

Job number: DWFRS – CORP00618
Contract Type: Temporary/Fixed term
Location: Wiltshire/Dorset
Department: Human Resources
Closing Date: 03-Dec-2023

Job title:  HR Administrative Assistant – Temporary (6 months)

Grade: B

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

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week with access to flexi time scheme. 

Annual leave: 25 days basic leave entitlement (after 5 years’ service this increases to 29 days) plus 8 bank holiday days.  

Employee Benefits: A wide range of employee benefits is available.  For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, access to Blue Light Card discounts, and a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

Location: The service encourages flexible working and believes that work is what you do not where you do it. The role will be based Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury, Dorset or Service Headquarters Salisbury, Wiltshire with flexibility to work from home/DWFRS Stations/Support Offices. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately four days a month for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:   6-month Fixed Term Contract.  Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially like the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance.

Contact:  For a chat about this post, please contact Julia Johnson, Resourcing and Workforce Planning Officer on 01722 691252.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3 December 2023 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday, 12 December 2023.  Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format/location will be provided before the interview date.

You will:

– Provide a wide range of HR administration and support to the HR workforce planning function (e.g. setting up meetings, taking minutes and updating relevant monitoring information)
– Support the review and production of all HR related documents
– Provide HR Workforce Planning administration and support to line managers, HR advisors, business partners and all employees

What makes you our ideal HR Administrative Assistant?

– You must have 4 GCSE passes – Grade A*-C / 9-4, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent Level 2 qualification, or higher-level relevant qualification, and be able to provide evidence of this
– You will have previous relevant experience of working in an administrative or recruitment environment
– You are a competent user of MS office or other software and can use databases to produce documents, spreadsheets and emails
– For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

– The role has an occasional travel requirement. You must be able to fulfil the 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.

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.

HR Administrative Assistant (Resourcing & Workforce Planning) – Part-time

Job number:  DWFRS – CORP00619
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location:  Wiltshire/Dorset
Department:  Human Resources
Closing Date:  03-Dec-2023

Job title: HR Administrative Assistant (Resourcing and Workforce Planning) – Part-time

Grade: B

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

Actual salary: based on 21 hours per week – £13,561 per annum (rising by annual increments to £14,021 per annum. 

Hours: Part Time – 21 hours per week over 3 or 4 days (to be agreed)

Annual leave: 25 days basic leave entitlement (after 5 years’ service this increases to 29 days) plus 8 bank holiday allowance to be calculated – pro rata

Employee Benefits: A wide range of employee benefits is available. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, access to Blue Light Card discounts, and a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

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 Service Headquarters, Five Rivers, Salisbury or Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury, Dorchester with flexibility to work from home/DWFRS Stations/Support Offices. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately four days a month for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Maria Ruggiero, Resourcing and Workforce Planning Advisor on 01722 691136 or Jenny Luton, Resourcing and Workforce Planning Officer or 01722 691141.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3 December 2023 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on either Monday 11 or Tuesday 12 December 2023. 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.

As an HR Administrative Assistant in our Resourcing and Workforce Planning department you will support:

– By providing HR related administrative support to line managers and HR Advisors
– Recruitment activities to support Oncall job vacancies
– Administration and tasks relating to Recruitment days
– The review and production of all HR related documents

What makes you our ideal HR Administrative Assistant?

– You must have 4 GCSE passes – Grade A*-C / 9-4, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent Level 2 qualification, or higher-level relevant qualification, and be able to provide evidence of this
– Previous relevant experience of working in an administrative or recruitment environment
– Competent user of MS office or other software and databases to produce documents, spreadsheets and emails
– Work practically and logically using your own initiative, while maintaining attention to detail
– Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards
– Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a positive attitude to internal and external customer care

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

Other Information:

– The role has an occasional travel requirement. You must be able to fulfil the 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
– 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.

Content Co-ordination Officer

Salary: £27,200 – £32,000 per annum

Contact type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel

Department: Standards, Guidance and Learning Department

Directorate: Continuous Improvement

Reporting to: Content Coordination Manager

The Role

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) works with all fire and rescue services and the fire sector across the UK to provide best practice, shared resource and ensure continuous improvement and deliver our charitable aim. We are currently looking for a Content coordinator, to support an extended project and programme lifecycle. The NFCC provides good practice guidance to fire and rescue services through our websites and digital platforms.

The NFCC have delivered a number of products that have moved to Business as Usual which requires ongoing maintenance and review from the Content and Guidance team. This is an exciting new team of dedicated professionals, and we are looking for a talented friendly person to be responsible of the day-to-day management of product portals, facilitation of the Emergency Response Driving Instructor function as well as leading on the coordination of product reviews, ensuring all products continue to remain fit for purpose.

Key requirements:

We are looking for professional and enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our drive to provide excellent service in everything that we do.

As a member of the new Content and Guidance team, you will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of products and their maintenance

What you will be doing:

You will work with subject matter experts with in the NFCC and wider fire and rescue services to understand the how the product is being used with in the Fire & Rescue Services.

You will represent the NFCC at meetings and events with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable qualities include:

·       Good report writing skills

·       An ability to work with people from different sectors and different levels

·       An ability to work proactively as part of a team and on individual responsibilities

·       Confidence to express their own view appropriately and constructively challenge

·       An attention to detail

·       Experience working within project management structures

·       Experience organising and running meetings, workshops

Main responsibilities will include:

·       Facilitating the implementation of NFCC products used by fire and rescue services.

·       On going day to day management of established portals and functions

·       Evidence reporting to varying Subject Matter expert groups.

·       Coordination support including facilitating workshops, calendar management and logistics

·       Leading small teams of Subject Matter Experts to review and maintain products.

·       Analysis to support the NFCC continuous improvement cycle and strategic planning activities.

·       Communications and engagement, including support to implementation of nationally reviewed produced products

·       Collaboration with existing project teams and business hubs to deliver product reviews to an agreed plan.

How to apply

Please send your CV with a supporting statement telling us why this job is for you.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 10th December 2023.

Visit our website to view the full Job Description.

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Health and Safety Advisor

Job Title:                  Health and Safety Advisor

Contract:                  Permanent

Working Hours:      37 Hours per week

Salary:                       £35,745 – £38,223

Location:                  Kelvedon Park

Closing Date:          29th December 2023

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role (Role Profile)

You will part of a dedicated Health and Safety Department reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Advisor. You will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function across the Service. Working closely with Station and Service Managers.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of the H&S function
    Support the implementation of the departmental business plan.
  • Promoting a positive H&S culture across the Service.
    Responsible for management, assessment and ‘closing’ of accidents/safety events using event reporting systems and H&S systems.
  • Assisting Managers with carrying out premises H&S audits, collation of the reports to incorporate results into an annual report.
  • Identify and review risk assessments by monitoring statistics and H&S legislation.
  • Undertake H&S risk assessments and accident/safety event investigations as required and to be responsible for delivering on the outcomes.
  • Undertake and co-ordinate initial information and data capture accident investigations.
  • Production of accident reports to make recommendations.
    Direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives.
  • Provide technical advice to all levels of Service Management. Advising on new H&S legislation in respect to its implementation.
  • Advising on H&S training, managing and co-ordinating its introduction.
  • Developing and delivering training.
  • Providing H&S support/advice to ECFRS Accident Investigation Teams and Accident Investigation Boards, particularly in respect to legislative requirements and safe working practices.
  • Compiling accident reports where required.
  • Review existing policies and make recommendations for amendments
  • Participate in the 24/7 H&S advisory support rota service.
  • Provide sector competent advice related to other H&S matters to all levels of Service Managers.
  • Deputising for the Senior H&S Advisor at meetings as required.

What Are We Looking For?

It is an essential requirement to have proven experience and a strong health and safety background as you will be required to provide health and safety advice to Service Managers, problem solving and decision making whilst working to exacting deadlines. We are looking for someone to support the Health and Safety Manager in the planning and development of the department strategy and support the implementation of the department business plan.

Eligibility

You will have a Level 3 accredited H&S qualification (or equivalent) and be a Technical Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), working towards Graduate (Certified) Membership.

How to apply 

You are required to submit a supporting statement through our website, of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application.

We love it when our applicants write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply and please submit your application by 29th December 2023.

Assessment and selection 

Stage 1 Application & shortlisting (assessment will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2 Presentation on subject to be advised – no more than 10 minutes, and role specific interview lasting approximately 45 minutes.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Joanne Hellen on 07500 102558 or joanne.hellen@essex-fire.gov.uk

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact equalitydiversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role may be subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Crew 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 Crew Manager, our Talent Pool Process could be for you.

As a Crew 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 Crew 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 Crew Manager posts throughout a range of departments during 2024 via a role specific process.  Applications will only be accepted for those already within the Crew 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 Crew 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 Crew Manager Talent Pool Process, you will need to be working within a local authority Fire and Rescue Service; and be:

A substantive Crew Manager looking to transfer to our Service, or
·         A Competent Firefighter who holds the IFE Level 3 Certificate Operations Paper or;

·         Hold an equivalent Qualification:

Level 3 Leadership and Management Apprenticeship,

ILM/CMI L3 NVQ in Leadership and Management,

IOSH Managing Safety

(As defined in the NFCC Core Learning Pathway)

An excellent communicator
Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Crew Manager and how your actions meet the Values and Behaviours of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

Ideally, you should be qualified to Level 1 Incident Command, although applications will be accepted from those that do not hold this.

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 Crew Manager Talent Pool which enables you to apply for any future Crew 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.

Internal candidates who pass both stage 1 and stage 2 of the process without a Level 1 incident Command qualification, will be placed into the development pool until such time as they gain this qualification as part of their development.

External candidates will require a Level 1 Incident Command qualification to apply as no development is given.

To begin your application for our Crew 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.

Key Dates:

·         Opening date for Talent Pool applications – 29th November 2023

·         Closing date for Talent Pool applications – 20th December 2023 – 23:59hrs

·         Shortlisting – 21st December 2023 – 3rd January 2024

·         Job related tests – 25th-26th January 2024

·         Interviews – 29th January – 9th February 2024

·         Results commencing – 19th February 2024

Salary:

Development £38,501.04 – Competent £40,161.00

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.

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.

Organisational Development (OD) Advisor

Gloucestershire County Council are committed to developing exceptional leaders and supporting people to fulfil their potential. We are an ambitious organisation, always looking to improve.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work as part of the wider county council HR/OD Service, providing critical support to our Fire & Rescue Service.

This exciting new post will support us in delivering the People Plan and Workforce Development Plans for the County and in particular for our Fire and Rescue Service.  This core role will involve leadership development, implementation and evaluation of OD/L&D solutions, support service managers in transformational cultural change, and contribute to workforce planning and talent management to enable better outcomes for our people and the delivery of a high performing professional service.

Are you an experienced organisational development & learning professional with leadership and management development experience?

Do you have a good track record of delivery in OD and change with a natural ability to influence, coach, and drive organisational development initiatives? If so then this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Experience in working in a Fire and Rescue Service would be beneficial but is not essential.  Ideally, you will also have internal consultancy, training experience, coaching/mentoring,  and project management skills.  Experience in the implementation of SAP LMS would be advantageous, but not essential.

The County Council operates family friendly flexible working arrangements but note that occasional evening and weekend working will be required on a planned basis.

Community Safety Education Delivery Officer

An opportunity has arisen within our Prevention & Protection section for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract for a Lifewise Safety Education Delivery Officer.

The overall purpose of the role will be to assist in the delivery of South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Safety Messages to the pupils that attend Crucial Crew and events, and general administration duties as required.

The focus of this role will be to undertake the delivery of all crucial crew scenarios as detailed in the lesson plans.  These scenarios include Bedtime routine and Home Safety, Arson and consequences and Water Safety.  To undertake other education/intervention packages run at the Lifewise centre this can include bespoke events and or tailored crucial crew deliveries.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of working within an education setting, experience of delivering to a target audience.  Basic administration skills and be able to work as part of a team.

The key duties will include delivery of Crucial Crew scenarios, preparing resource packs for schools, assisting in the delivery of home safety checks when needs arise.  Carrying out administration work associated with Community Safety function including maintenance of computerised and manual records, preparation of the set and classrooms for Crucial Crew and Lifewise events.

For more information about the role contact Mushrat Javaid on 07768 418022 or Toni Tranter 07785 310943

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

Closing date for applications is 09.00 hours on 15 January 2024

Interviews will be held on 30 January 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.  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 Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as 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.

Community Fire Prevention Department Head

G10: £40,221 – £44,428

Based at: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue HQ, Nettleham

The successful individual will join LFR’s Community Fire Safety team, offering leadership and direction to the department. The community safety department head role promotes health, safety & wellbeing within the communities of Lincolnshire.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A flexible approach to service delivery will be required with an expectation of developing new and innovative ways to deliver community safety activities. The individual will need to lead from the front and demonstrate a person centred approach to service delivery.  

LFR are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to lead our community fire safety team.  The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the fire prevention landscape at a local level, reviewing and developing the delivery model for LFR. 

The post holder will need to focus on challenging the current ways of working and it will be important that the individual focuses on how to best support the diverse communities of Lincolnshire.  With a fantastic reputation, LFR is a trusted organisation with the community safety manager role vital to ensuring that LFR continue to support those identified as vulnerable across the county.

The individual will need to be innovative and use their imagination to ensure that our staff delivery is effective and person centred, focusing on those who need our support the most.  They will look to explore technological advances to ensure efficient and effective ways of working, maximising the reach of service delivery, and engagement plans.

Communication and engagement will form a significant part of the role, as well as working closely with colleagues in the Community Protection team. An integrated approach to service delivery will see the individual ensuring that they link with all departments across the Service, to share best practice and information.

Fire and Rescue play a key role and are at the heart of communities, with the individual leading the team being responsible for developing partnerships to ensure our reach and support are maximised. 

An authentic leadership style will be important to ensuring decisions are taken with our communities are the heart of all considerations.  Leading a strong team of individuals, working together to make our communities safer. 

If successful at the application sift, you will be invited to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters to carry out an interview and presentation as part of the selection process.

The interviews will take place on either Friday 15th December or Monday 18th December.

The successful candidate must successfully undertake Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking this role. There is also the requirement for an Enhanced DBS due to the nature of the role. 

About Our Offer 

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
– A Contributory pension
– Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
– Civil service sports council membership
– Flexible working patterns  
– Professional support and development
– An annual leave entitlement of up to 32 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 

Community Safety Officer (Part Time)

Job Title: Community Safety Officer 
Department: Prevention 
Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent  
Salary: £32,076 – £34,834 per annum (pro rata)
Location: North East Essex
Closing Date: 6th December 2023 
 
Our Vision is simple, we want to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our County constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too. 
 
To help us deliver our mission and to help us deliver our Prevention Strategy, we are looking for a new team member who is a highly motivated individual with a passion for partnership working and prevention activity. 
 
The Role 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Operational and Community Risk Team act as a vital link between our central Prevention team and our Response teams on station. As one of the Community Safety Officers in the team you will be responsible for planning and delivery of engagement activity with our Communities, Stations and Partner agencies, exploring new risks and monitoring existing risk. This will include fire safety visits at homes and other premises, planning and implementing monthly media campaigns and initiatives and coordinating activities following an incident. 
 
This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside a wide range of other departments and agencies both internally and externally on a day-to-day basis. All of this provides an unapparelled depth of exposure, knowledge and understanding of the Fire and Rescue Service and the wider environment in which it operates 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
Are you ready for a collaborative, positive and rewarding opportunity to deliver within a dedicated team at one of the country’s biggest, dynamic, and progressive Fire & Rescue Services?  
 
The right person for the role will: 
Be self-motivated with experience of working independently and as part of a team 
Have excellent attention to detail  
Be inquisitive to be able to effectively identify and mitigate risk and be a visionary in identifying and delivering solutions.  
Naturally inclusive and collaborative 
Have excellent communication and presentation skills with experience of building strong and effective relationships. 
We have enclosed the Role Profile and Person Specification which provides more details including essential criteria for the position. 
 
If you are excited by the opportunity to be part of our Operational Prevention Team and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love to hear from you. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Station Manager Philippa Roedel (philippa.roedel@essex-fire.gov.uk) or Watch Manager Martin Hills (martin.hills@essex-fire.gov.uk). 
 
 
 
How to Apply 
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 700 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification for the role via Cornerstone. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 700 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.   
  
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).  
  
Please submit your application by 6th December.   
 
 
Our Culture and Benefits  
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/  
 
 
Disability Confident  
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.  
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
 
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk  
 
 
Safeguarding  
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.  
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.  
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.  
 
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
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