Closing date: 26.05.2025

Job reference: REQ000351

Salary: £43,693 – £47,754 per annum (pay award pending)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Data Analyst!

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Business Information Team ideally with experience in using Midland HR iTrent HR & Payroll System, to provide support and development for the iTrent HR and Payroll System, SAP Business Objects reporting tool, and other applications.

In this role, you will ensure accurate system maintenance and configuration, maximise reporting capabilities, and implement upgrades to optimise functionality and meet statutory obligations.

You will also support the corporate objective of Data and Digital Transformation by providing system support, advice, and guidance for both existing and new applications across the Service.

Your primary areas of focus will be:

Maintenance and support in the configuration of existing and additional iTrent HR and Payroll System modules
Writing SAP Business Objects (BO) reports
Building workflows and batch processes
Assisting with integrations with other systems
Upgrades, impact analysis, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Supporting and maintaining other 3rd-party applications and systems
Analysing and recording HR processes.

You will have:

In-depth experience of configuring and maintaining HR Systems including building of process chains, workflows and batch scheduling. Ideally using Midland HR iTrent HR and Payroll System.
In-depth experience of writing and developing management information reports in SAP Business Objects, including analysing, manipulating and structuring data to create meaningful reports.
In-depth experience in providing expert support, advice, and guidance on HR systems including user defined forms to assist users with system maintenance, updates, configuration, reports and other related functions, ensuring effective use of the system.
In-depth experience of writing user acceptance testing scripts and undertaking system testing.
Good communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to various situations and audiences. Provide proactive advice on process improvements, build positive stakeholder relationships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, address user needs effectively, and propose alternatives.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to use your own initiative and manage your schedule and work plan to meet objectives, timescales, and deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical, thorough, and diligent approach to effectively arrange unclear facts into logical patterns and concepts.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. To promote a positive work/life balance, we provide the following benefits:

Hybrid working patterns – We operate a hybrid working model, both working onsite and remotely from home.
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
 

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The interviews / selection process will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Job title: Fleet and Equipment Manager

Grade: I

Salary: £54,146 per annum (rising by annual increments to £58,781 per annum). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury, with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend other service premises when necessary for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Ian Hopkins, Head of Assets on 01722 691266 or email Ian.Hopkins@dwfire.org.uk.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 June 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 June 2025 at Mere Fire Station Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format 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.

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 including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Fleet and Equipment Manager in our Assets department you will:

• Manage the Fleet & Equipment department/function in the delivery of its operations to ensure the function is maintained in line with all relative or appropriate regulation, legislation and industry ‘best practice’.
• Line manage the Fleet & Equipment teams to ensure compliance with policies and procedures to deliver a consistently high standard of asset management and service.
• Manage all vehicle, fleet and equipment budgets, including both capital and revenue expenditure in line with the CSP and other strategic plans; budget-setting, projections and/or bidding and claiming for external funding.
• Develop and own DWFRS Fleet and Equipment policies and procedures that apply to acquisition, utilisation, maintenance and disposal of assets to ensure all statutory requirements are complied with.

What makes you our ideal Fleet and Equipment Manager?

• You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal/external customer care.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• You will have the ability to lead, coach and manage people towards achieving desired goals.
• You must be an analytical thinker, able to focus on complex business transformation issues.

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 significant travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
• If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
• This vacancy meets the eligibility criteria for the Service’s Corporate Staff Car Scheme. The successful applicant will receive a car allowance in return for providing a fit for purpose vehicle in which to perform their business journeys. Please note this scheme is optional.
• There may be a requirement to work outside normal office hours in support of operational demands. (i.e. out of hours phone calls)
• 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, negative drug test, receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

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 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.

Our Service is much more than a Fire and Rescue Service. Not only are we committed to keeping the communities we serve safe by responding quickly and professionally, it is also part of our vision to invest in future generations by improving well-being, supporting businesses and operating as a well-respected and trusted Service.

To support us in delivering our vision we are currently seeking Station Manager B roles with a Flexi Duty (FDS) requirement attached to the role. There is also the possibility of 42-hour SM (B) roles with no Flexi Duty requirement being available.

These roles would not attract the Flexi Duty supplement, however successful applicants would be required to obtain and maintain an Incident Command Level 2 competence.

To be a successful Station Manager you will be a competent and substantive Watch Manager with experience of providing leadership, command and support of fire operations, with knowledge of the national, regional and local legal and operating
environment of fire and rescue services. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop teams including applying performance management techniques to ensure high quality service delivery. To protect the communities we serve, Station Managers are expected to understand prevention and partnership working, with the ability to work collaboratively to implement innovative solutions and ways of working to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.

Successful postholders will provide Level 2 incident command and be able to demonstrate competence against WM7.

Job Title: Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter 
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours:42 hours a week 
Salary:  £28,265.00 rising to £37,675.00 when Competent 
Location : Across Essex (you could be posted to any station in the County) * 
Closing Date:   23:59 , 5th June 2025 
 
The Role
 
Firefighting isn’t just about responding to emergencies – it’s about saving lives, supporting people in crisis and helping to keep Essex safe. We’re looking for community-minded people from all backgrounds who are fit, focussed and ready to take on a new challenge. 
 
At Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, you’ll be part of a professional, inclusive and courageous team. You’ll make a real difference every day — and we’ll back you with training, wellbeing support and career development. 
 
Eligibility  
 
What you’ll need – these are all essential requirements. If you apply without meeting them all, your application may be withdrawn, and you may not be able to reapply for at least 12 months. 
 
To apply, you must: 
Be eligible to work in the UK 
Hold a full manual UK driving licence 
Be able to travel to any fire station in Essex 
Have (or be able to provide evidence of) GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, Functional Skills Level 2, or a recognised international equivalent 
Have a valid email address 
Meet our vision and hearing standards (check here) 
Be able to provide full education/employment history for the last five years 
 
If you need support achieving Maths or English qualifications, free courses are available through Colchester Institute. 
 
The Process 
1. Online application 
Submit your details and upload a CV or similar document outlining your education and work history. 
2. Online Assessment 
A problem-solving test (Arctic Shores) to explore how you respond to different situations. 
3. Fitness and physical assessment 
Please see here for details about firefighter fitness https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/firefighter-fitness 
4. Interview 
We’ll explore your values, motivation and experience. 
5. Practical assessment day 
Team tasks, practical exercises and a knowledge review. 
6. Pre-employment checks 
Enhanced DBS, references, medical checks, and induction, including an apprenticeship skills scan. 
  
Apprenticeship and support 
 
All new wholetime firefighters complete a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship. We’ll support you every step of the way – with training, mentoring and real opportunities to grow your career. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact recruitment mailbox at recruitment@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://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/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 will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, 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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 

Job Title: Project Support Officer 

Contract: Permanent  

Working Hours: 37 hours per week* 

Salary: £33,366 – £36,124 

Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park  

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025, 12pm 

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

The Role 

Exciting Opportunity: Project Support Officer 

Are you passionate about supporting multiple projects and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to join our dynamic Innovation & Change Team. In this role, you’ll provide essential support across a range of projects within the Service’s Change Portfolio, helping to ensure successful planning and delivery. If you’re highly organised, a great communicator, and eager to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

What You Will Be Working On 

Assisting in planning, managing, and tracking projects using Prince2/Agile principles. 
Provide administrative support, including reports, minutes, and presentations. 
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting, keeping records up to date. 

Analyse data, generate reports, and support the successful delivery of project milestones. 

What Are We Looking For?

We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Support Officer with experience in project support and administration, and a good understanding of project management principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret and present data effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools is desirable. You’ll need to be adaptable, collaborative, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, while maintaining a professional and diplomatic approach. A willingness to travel and work flexibly is also required. 

Eligibility  

Level 3 standard of education.   
A professional project management, benefits management, or equivalent role relevant qualification, i.e., Prince 2 or Agile.   

This process may also identify candidates to be offered future opportunities within Innovation & Change Department that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 18 months). These may be permanent or fixed term opportunities.   

How to apply  

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification. 

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 

Assessment and selection:  

The assessment and selection approach will be: 

Stage 1 

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)

Stage 2  

Role Specific Interview 

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework).  

You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here: 

Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com) 

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Lisa Pearce – lisa.pearce@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://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

Disability Confident 

We are an equal opportunity, 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 firefighter’s 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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire