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Community Safety Administrator

An opportunity has arisen within our Community Safety section for a Community Safety Administrator based at CHQ in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide an efficient and effective administrative support service to the Community Safety Department, including coordination of the Community Safety Hotline service and ensuring a quality customer care experience at all times.

The key duties will be to provide members of the public and partner organisations with a single point of contact regarding Home Safety services and ensuring referrals for Home Safety Checks are effectively processed and booked for operational firefighters to complete. The role also includes providing some administrative support for the Safe & Well partnerships including processing high risk referrals, and includes the management of databases to ensure an effective audit process. The role is also expected to provide any additional administration support for Community Safety as required, including minute taking and providing support for Community Safety meetings.

You must possess experience in providing an efficient and effective telephone service and working knowledge of MS Office Applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

For more information about the role contact David Fox-Meakin 07825 009024.

An application form for the role can be found here or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Monday 27 November 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 11 December 2023.

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.

Head of Strategic Financial Management & Business Partnering Job Ref N085/11/2023

The post holder will provide support to the Assistant Director of Finance and Senior Leadership Team for the efficient and effective delivery of financial management and performance, procurement services and provision of expert advice and guidance to senior teams on the management of the organisation’s financial resources of circa £110m.

Hours of work;
Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.

Salary
The salary scale is PO9. The salary range is currently £54,792 – £58,095 per annum (under review).

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org, or telephone 028 9266 4221.

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday, 24th November 2023.

Senior Economic Advisor Job Ref N084/11/2023 – 1 Permanent Contract

The post holder will have strategic responsibility for the analysis, interpretation and assessment of economic data to advise and make recommendations to Senior Management, within the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, on the optimisation of resources.

The post holder will have a significant impact through ensuring the organisation operates in an effective, efficient and economic manner, delivers value for money and has a positive impact in respect of the general public.

Hours of work;
Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.

Salary
The salary scale is PO5. The salary range is currently £44,539 – £47,573 per annum (under review).

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday, 24th November 2023.

Graphic Design & Web Advisor Job Ref N083/11/2023

The post holder will work closely with the Corporate Communications Manager (CCM) in delivering an effective and efficient corporate communications function to achieve key strategic objectives.

Working alongside internal and external stakeholders, , key elements of the role will include providing a high quality, innovative and creative in-house graphic design service for NIFRS; website management; developing communication / engagement initiatives and corporate branding.

Hours of work;
Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.

Salary
The salary scale is SO2. The salary range is currently £32,909 – £34,723 per annum (under review).

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday, 24th November 2023.

Heritage & Volunteering Officer

Heritage and Volunteering Officer

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Grade: 5

Salary: £26,845 – £29,439

Location: The role supports events and activities across Essex, and will therefore require some travel, some home working and regular attendance at the Fire Museum and use of our Headquarters at Kelvedon Park.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Heritage and Volunteering Officer (Role Profile) to support our busy museum and volunteering workstreams. You will report to the Heritage and Volunteering Manager and assist with tasks such as the organisation of events and tours, the promotion of heritage and volunteering activities, general administration and coordination of our volunteers.

You will need to be comfortable liaising with local interest groups and outside agencies to develop strong relationships in support of our museum and volunteer functions. You will also need to have a flair for promotion across a variety of social media platforms and bring your own ideas to highlight the great work that is carried out.

You may be asked to support with museum tours, school visits or volunteer training so will have to be confident at presenting to groups of people. You will need to be an adaptable problem solver and get stuck in with a range of activities as they arise. This role may involve some weekend and evening work.

Ideally, you will have some museum or volunteer coordination experience. You will need to be organised, have a can-do attitude and a sense of humour when managing the varied aspects of the role.

This role will require travel around Essex in order to attend different events in support of our heritage and volunteer function. The role holder’s work location will be varied, with some days each week spent at our offices at Kelvedon Park, some time spent working at our Museum at Grays, and some time working from home.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Daniel Bailey, Heritage & Volunteering Manager, on 07710953825 or via dan.bailey@essex-fire.gov.uk
If you have queries about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Closing Date – 12pm, Friday 24th November 2023
Interview Date – Provisionally, week commencing 4th December 2023

How to Apply

External candidates
Please apply by submitting a supporting statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. It is important to ensure you have attached the supporting statement before selecting Apply as this statement will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Internal candidates
There are two routes to application. If you are engaged in the Leadership resourcing and succession programme, please liaise with the Leadership Succession team as to how to progress your application. Alternatively, you can apply via Cornerstone by submitting a supporting statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. It is important to ensure you have attached the supporting statement before selecting Apply as this statement will be used for shortlisting purposes.

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.

Watch Manager, Resourcing and Development (Training)

Benefits:

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

Training allowance – 338 hours per annum, evenings and weekends, £7,600 (Development) – £8,320.21 (Competent) per annum.

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight

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

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

About the Role

Resourcing and Development are seeking a motivated individual for the position of Watch Manager, Resourcing and Development (Training) who is passionate about learning, development and the positive impact this can have on confidence and performance.

Working within the Training and Development team, to research, design, deliver and implement training, development and learning products. You will also be involved in the development of courses, resources and processes to ensure the Service has suitable provisions available to ensure effective delivery of the annual Training and Development Plan. You will support the management and development of HR and Learning Management Systems and technology and ways of working as appropriate.

About You

We are seeking an individual who relishes working with others, has a can-do solutions focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have experience of supporting learning and development activity and be able to influence change and improvement in this field. (Appropriate training and development will be provided to support you to be successful in this role).

The Key Focus of this Role is:

Design new and refresh current training and development courses for in person and virtual delivery
Working with subject matter experts to design and create digital content / e-learning
Participate in the delivery of training courses, qualifications, development products, and associated assessment and assurance methods
Utilise knowledge of operational and specialist training requirements to support effective design and delivery of activity.

Key Role Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Experience):

The ability to develop positive relationships and engage with a broad range of individuals internally and externally
Knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development
Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload
Ability to facilitate action and change and to impart learning using a variety of methods and platforms
Appropriate operational experience

Eligibility

Applications are welcomed from competent Firefighters, development Crew Managers and above. You will already hold a teaching qualification (AET / PTTLS) or have undertaken suitable alternative training.

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

Application & Selection Process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the ‘person specification’ for the role as detailed at the end of the job profile.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based task and behavioural / competency based interview.

Please see the role based task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will talk the panel through the lesson plan and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00 on the 7 December 2023 to keanel@rbfrs.co.uk

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours 29 November 2023.

It is anticipated that the selection assessment process will run from the 7/8 December 2023.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

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

Media and External Affairs Manager – NFCC

Salary: £42,500 – £50,000 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
Directorate: Professional Services
Department: Communications and Public Affairs

The Role

What you will be doing:

The Media and External Affairs Manager is a new role within the recently created Communications and Public Affairs team. The postholder will be responsible for growing our media coverage, making the NFCC the first port of call for journalists on national issues facing fire and rescue services, and ensuring that the organisation’s expertise is well positioned with key external audiences.

Working to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, the postholder will provide advice on media strategy and the response to all areas of the NFCC’s work, including on sensitive and complex issues. The role will also involve wider stakeholder engagement, including with political audiences, and the postholder will be supported with development in this area.

The postholder will also be the lead Comms officer on at least one area of NFCC’s work in a business partnering arrangement with the relevant team.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone with solid experience of media management – from developing and pitching stories, producing impactful and engaging content and growing media coverage to providing strategic advice on complex and high-profile issues.

The successful candidate will be able to write well and know how to tell a story compellingly and in a way that resonates with multiple and diverse audiences. You should have experience of nurturing and developing staff and working within a multi-disciplinary comms team to achieve results that really make a difference.

We’re seeking someone with real passion and drive to use communications strategically as a tool to influence policy and behaviour change to improve the safety of the people and communities served by fire and rescue services.

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; contact us to apply.

Please see the Job description on our website

How to apply

Send your CV, together with a supporting covering letter than telling us why this job is for you. We would like you to focus, as closely as possible, on the points in bold in the education, qualifications, experience section of the job description. It should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 26th November 2023.

Interviews are scheduled to take place via Teams on Friday 8th December. If you are not available for interview on this date, please inform us in your application, although we advise that we may not be able to provide an alternative date.

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.

Education Officer

The Role
Post: Education Officer
Salary: £19,724.76 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £19,724.76 – £23,266.20 per annum
Contract type: Permanent and Fixed Term and Fixed Term
Working pattern: Term-time only
Application closing date: Friday 24th November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade is offering the opportunity to join our Education Team, delivering important fire safety workshops to primary school aged children across London. Working flexibly on a term-time / part -time only basis you will travel throughout the Greater London area working a 6.5 hour day.

As one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, the London Fire Brigade responds to emergencies, keeping our diverse community safe from fires. Education plays a critical role within our Prevention & Protection department, and fire safety education is an essential way to raise awareness of key safety messages to keep children safe. Our Education Team delivers high-quality, impactful fire safety workshops in schools and at local events.

Experience of working with children and young people is essential. The role relies on your ability to communicate powerful messages in an inspiring and engaging way. You will need to be able to adapt your delivery to meet the individual needs of the children and young people.

Prior experience of delivering presentations, workshops and activities would be advantageous.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Senior Digital Officer

The Role
Post: Senior Digital Officer
Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: 12 month Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 23 November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is in a period of real transformation to meet needs of all London’s communities. As part of our transformation, we are seeking a Senior Digital Communications Officer to play a key role in enhancing our digital presence and ensuring Londoners can easily access our fire safety information and services.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Digital Communications Manager to lead the ongoing development the Brigade’s digital communications. You will work with our Prevention and Protection team develop new online services and improve existing services making them more user-friendly and accessible for the public and businesses.

You will work with firefighters, policy writers and community members to design online content that will keep people and businesses safe from fire in London.

In this role you will contribute directly to our mission to keep Londoners safe in their homes and businesses and build trust in our communities.

Media & Communications Manager

Media and Communications Manager

£43,421 + benefits

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Media & Communications Manager to join us at an exciting time of change. As our services develop to support our community in new ways, and with a challenging national reform agenda, we are looking for a communications professional who can confidently promote our brand/culture and ethos locally, regionally and nationally. A strategic thinker who can creatively engage and influence internally and externally at all levels to support our vision of Creating the Safest Community.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and promoting the Communications and Engagement strategy; providing comprehensive and professional advice and support to promote the corporate aims and objectives of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, supporting management to drive innovation, maximise resources and deliver exceptional services to our community.

What we are looking for:

· An experienced Media & Communications Manager to develop and implement internal and external strategic communications.

· Ability to lead and deliver an internal and external engagement strategy

· Experience of providing media related advice and guidance to senior management.

· Experience of delivering multi-faceted media.

· Experience of delivering creative and innovative media campaigns and evaluating the success.

· Sound knowledge and skills of managing content management systems.

Closing date for applications is 28th Nov 2023, at 12:00 hours.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert closes 28th Nov 2023 at 12:00 hours
Notification of shortlist 1st Dec 2023
Selection process / interview w/c 3rd Dec 2023

Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change

What we can offer you

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Employee Benefits

· Blue light discount

· A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time

· A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups

· Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme

· Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club

· Annual Leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

· Cycle 2 work scheme

· Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration / type)

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

Informal contact can be made to GM Shaun Makin via email at Shaun.Makin@twfire.gov.uk