Senior Continuous Improvement Officer

Post: Senior Continuous Improvement Officer
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Senior Continuous Improvement Officer within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for supporting the organisation with understanding and improving organisational performance, along with developing an LFB-wide Continuous Improvement strategy.

The role includes responsibility for the development of a Continuous Improvement Strategy, supported by the Professional Head of Performance Management. The postholder will be a highly capable continuous improvement professional with a proven record of making organisational change through use of Continuous Improvement methodology. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable indirectly influencing others. The post holder will ideally have experience with developing tools for training as well as delivering training to a range of stakeholders. As this is role will influence the organisation as a whole, there is a requirement for some travel around LFB stations in London to provide in-person support when needed.

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (our strategy and response to risk in London) and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

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.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from early/mid-February 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £18 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Fire Protection Inspecting Officer

Job Role Title: Fire Protection Inspecting Officer

Salary:  G (SCP 29-33) £37,336- £41,418 per annum

Contract Type:  1 x Full time and 1 x 23 months Fixed Term Contracts

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 Hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  23:59 31 January 2024

We have a number of exciting opportunities (one permanent and one 23-month position) within LFRS’s Fire Protection Department. Our aim is to deliver programmes, such as the Business Engagement and the Risk Based Inspection Programmes. If you are a motivated individual looking to use your knowledge, skills and experience working with our business communities in a specialist area, then the role of Fire Protection Inspecting Officer could be for you.

The successful candidates will be working within the Fire Protection department and will be part of a team wanting to make a difference within the communities we serve ensuring ‘Safer People, Safer Places’

Benefits you will receive:

·         Competitive salary

·         Flexible working

·         Service Vehicle

·         Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

·         Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)

·         Full support for ongoing professional development

·         On-site gym facilities

·         Free onsite parking

·         Access to an emergency services discount card

·         Use of our occupational health unit

·         You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Key responsibilities:

The Fire Protection Inspecting Officer will be expected to carry out inspections of premises within our diverse communities, to enforce relevant fire safety legislation, provide fire safety advice, guidance and determine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation in the following areas:

·         Fire safety in premises

·         Fire safety in locations using hazardous materials

·         Issues relating to fire protection and safety systems

·         Issues relating to building construction, refurbishment, materials and demolition

You will have a good understanding and knowledge of risk management processes and their application. You will also be required to have a high level of written communication skills sufficient to write complex reports.

Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will possess a level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent qualification).

Following the successful completion of the probationary period, employees will be given the opportunity to request a remote working arrangement.

Closing date:  23:59 31 January 2024          

Interview and test date:  Week commencing 12 February

If you require further information about the role, please contact Station Managers Sanjay Bulsara or Andy Clarke on 0116 210 5555.

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.

ICT Server Engineer

Salary £33,024 per annum rising to £35,745 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time

Package:37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: Information Technology

Date posted: 15/01/2024
Job reference: REQ000256

Job description
We are looking for an experienced ICT Server Engineer who will be responsible for the provision and technical support of the ICT Server infrastructure to users throughout the fire and rescue services including architectural design, functionality, and security.

About the role

In this role you will be working as part of the ICT Server Team supporting all aspects

and components of the ICT Server infrastructure including Storage Area Network (SAN), Microsoft Windows Servers, VMWare, 365 and associated infrastructure products and their security.

You will be undertaking the installation, testing, upgrading, control, and management of all configuration items of the ICT Server infrastructure including all documentation, software, hardware and firmware assets, including information relating to the configuration items, their dependencies and relationships.

You will have:

A qualification in or working towards formal industry training such as an official Microsoft and or VMware certification.

Knowledge and experience of managing and administrating, MS Azure Cloud administration. Exchange Online, Office 365, Microsoft Windows server environment including MS Server, MS AD in a large organisation.

Knowledge and experience of delivering ICT Server infrastructure support in a multiple site environment.

Knowledge and experience of securing Server infrastructure against internal and external threats.

Knowledge and experience of proactively monitoring Server performance and capacity ensuring problems are identified and addressed at an early stage to minimise issues affecting users.

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

If you’re excited about this role and have a strong background in ICT Server Infrastructure, we would love to hear from you!

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns
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)
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.

Interview date: Friday 9 February 2024

In this role, you will participate in our 24/7 out of hours IT support service (additional allowance will be paid).

We are 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.

Administrative Assistant (Operations)

Salary: Starting salary £12,915 per annum rising to £13,577 per annum

Contractual hours: 20

Basis: Part time
Region: North

Package: 20 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays on joining.
Job category/type: Administration

Date posted: 15/01/2024

Job reference: REQ000255

Job description
Hours: 20 (9:30 – 1:30 – Monday – Friday)

Location: Kempston and Ampthill

We are looking for an experience Administrative Assistant to the Station Commander and other operational staff at Kempston and Ampthill Fire Stations. You will be the single point of contact for all Service and station matters.

In this role, you will provide a support function and co-ordination to station personnel. Working closely with stations to ensure that station administration complies with the wider service agenda.

You will be dealing with telephone calls in a sensitive, helpful and professional manner whilst taking full responsibility for the routing of calls and taking concise messages, including identifying emergency calls and transferring these to Fire Control. You will also be required to input and manipulate data in order to amend/create computerised records, databases, letters, memoranda and other clerical work as required.

You will have GCSE grade C in English or equivalent qualification or work experience of an equivalent level. Together with Level 2 typing qualification or equivalent. You should have administrative experience involving the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.  The role requires good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work effectively with people using your own initiative.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns
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)
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 selection process will take place on Monday 12 February 2024

We are 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.

Head of Finance

Salary£70,888 – £74,866 per annum

Contractual hours 37

BasisFull time
Package 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: Finance
Date posted: 16/01/2024

Job reference: REQ000257

Job description

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service – an organisation with a purpose. Built on values and driven by our people.

Do you want to lead in a setting that is open to new ideas and challenges you with something new?

About the role

You will lead on the preparation of our annual budgeting process, statement of accounts and all statutory reporting, ensuring the Service is producing accurate accounts in compliance with the regulations and policies.

You will also be part of the planning and preparation of the Service’s medium term financial plans along with the annual revenue and capital budgets and provide guidance to the budget managers within our service.  The post reports into the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer.

Key accountabilities, duties, and responsibilities

To manage the Finance Team and Procurement Manager to enable the provision of an efficient and effective financial support function to the Service and Authority, and to deputise on finance related issues for the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer in their absence. This post has the role of a deputy S151 officer.

To prepare reports, briefing papers and presentations as required by the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer including the preparation of budget monitoring reports for presentation to the Service’s Corporate Management Team (CMT) and the Fire & Rescue Authority.

To lead in the development, management and production of the Fire and Rescue Authority’s final accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations and financial policies within an agreed timescale.

To appraise and interpret current and future financial regulations to ascertain their effect on the Service, advise on the impact, initiate any required new procedures, and provide relevant, accurate and timely professional financial advice to budget managers and staff throughout the Service.

About you

You are a qualified accountant with experience in analysing and interpreting information and providing clear guidance to various stakeholders on all aspects of public sector accounts.

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) or CCAB equivalent
Significant experience of strategic financial management, including managing complex budgets in order to enhance value for money and achieve service and corporate objectives
A clear understanding of the financial and accounting principles for Local Authority Accounts
In-depth experience of closing and preparing local government accounts
In-depth experience of managing staff.

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
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 rota if part time or irregular working pattern)
Subsidised catering facilities providing hot and cold meals
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.

* Employees joining Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who are moving from another government body, or local authority may be entitled to retain their previous service for the purpose of continuity of some contractual entitlements including holiday allowance. For further information, please contact the recruitment team via email recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Gavin Chambers, Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer via email to arrange a time gavin.chambers@bedsfire.gov.uk

The selection process will take place on Tuesday 27 February 2024

We are 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.

Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

Job Base Location FSHQ and Homeworking

Grade 6:  £32,076 to £34,834 per annum

(Progression to Grade 7:  £36,648 to £39,186 per annum is dependent on MCIPS Qualification Level 4 or above)

This is a great opportunity for an aspiring procurement professional who works in an existing procurement team and wants to take the next step in their career.

The post holder will be involved in delivering the procurement requirements for the portfolio of projects, primarily within the Property Services department, and will have the ability to develop and design a range of procurement strategies with the Property Services department successfully delivering this stakeholder group’s key objectives.

Primarily based at the Bradford headquarters site, the location is perfect for commuters and ideally located for residents of Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield and Huddersfield. Flexible working arrangements are in place and a hybrid contract will be agreed with the successful candidate, allowing for some working from home.

This role will focus on managing the procurement process for a variety of goods and services required by the Property Services department (approx. 80% of the role) to deliver capital and revenue procurement projects from start to finish. The postholder will also assist with other department’s procurement requirements (approx. 20% of the role).

Key Responsibilities in this role will include (but not be limited to):

> Engaging with stakeholders to scope requirements;

> Identify compliant routes to market and contract modules to deliver compliant contracts;

> Lead and deliver the end-to-end procurement process – SQ, RFQ, ITT, Tender evaluation, contract award etc.;

> Work with the Head of Procurement to deliver compliant, commercial contracts that achieve VFM, savings and efficiencies.

Key skills and experience in this role include:

> Professional qualification MCIPS Level 4 or higher (or currently working towards);

> Experience of delivering multiple public sector procurement projects from initiation to contract award.

> Experience of Property Services procurement is desirable but not essential.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym (use of gym will be available from late 2024 due to the current HQ redevelopment project)

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 12:00pm.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

Head of Finance and Procurement

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the world’s fourth largest fire and rescue service, and our main purpose is to work in partnership with communities and a wide range of partner agencies to provide fire safety, prevention, protection and emergency response services that improve the safety and wellbeing of people throughout Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head of Finance and Procurement to ensure the effective delivery of the Finance & Procurement function, which encompasses Accounting, Business Decision Support, Financial Systems, Risk and Audit, and Procurement teams.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and Contractual Services, the successful applicant will provide strategic direction for the Finance and Procurement function across SFRS and will be able to successfully lead teams and the organisation through periods of significant change within their area of expertise. 

The successful applicant must have an effective track record of working in a strategic Finance role, providing leadership and management to their team, managing large scale projects/programmes and developing relevant strategies, policies and systems. 

A passion for excellence and an ability to demonstrate willingness to embrace change is required, as well as the drive, determination and enthusiasm to ensure that we achieve our strategic objectives and deliver the reform needed to ensure long term sustainability.

The successful applicant will be able to communicate the SFRS vision and deliver that vision through excellent leadership, management and staff development.  They will promote diversity through positive policy development at all levels in the organisation and by influencing corporate development in other policy areas to ensure success.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed within the job description.

SFRS offers a range of benefits, with an agile working approach to support our employees in achieving their life/work balance, including flexitime and home-working.  This is a full-time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

Full details of the role, our benefits and our recruitment process can be found in the attached recruitment information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” ad will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk

To arrange an informal discussion on the requirements of the role, please contact Jo-Anne Breckenridge, Business Support Executive to Sarah O’Donnell, Director of Finance and Contractual Services by email at Jo-Anne.Breckenridge@firescotland.gov.uk

Solicitor

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Solicitor (Commercial), based in Cambuslang on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

This is a key role working as part of a small, but busy Legal Services Team. Reporting to the Senior Solicitor (Commercial) and Legal Services Manager. You will be required to deliver a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary legal services to the SFRS. In particular, legal work associated with contracts, procurement and data protection.

Possession of a Degree (LLB) in Scots Law or equivalent, a Diploma in legal Practice or equivalent depending upon year of qualification (e.g. PEAT 1 and PEAT 2), a current Practicing Certificate (unrestricted) issued by the Law Society of Scotland at the time of taking up post, are all essential, as is experience of undertaking Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation, providing Legal Advice (including the application of Procurement Regulations to the procurement process, as applicable to the public sector, the processing of Data Protection/Freedom of Information Requests), Legal Drafting (especially Commercial Contracts, SLAs, Conveyancing Deeds including Leases).

The post holder will require to have a flexible attitude, capacity to work under pressure with excellent communication and influencing skills.

Flexibility in working arrangements will be required as travel throughout Scotland might be necessary.

If you have the relevant skills, experience and you are willing to travel/relocate, please complete your application.

Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be provided. Please see Job Description for the full criteria for the role.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Policy and Performance Manager

Prevention and Education

Policy and Performance Manager

Grade £40,221.00 + 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 Her 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 Prevention and Education Department is at the forefront of our proactive work. We prevent incidents from occurring through education, advice and intervention; using an intelligence-led approach to deliver activities targeting those most at risk. We also utilise data and local intelligence to understand the needs of our communities. Our approach to prevention aims to make people safer in their homes, whilst at work, in public places, during leisure time and when visiting our area.

About the role

Under the guidance of the Prevention Manager, the Policy and Performance Manager is responsible for collation and management of relevant prevention and education policies, procedures and guidance documents, ensuring their currency and accuracy at all times.  

The role entails evaluation of departmental performance, and incorporates identification and development of tools, systems and practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

You will support our strategic goals by managing and delivering the Community Safety agenda, through achieving departmental objectives as well as managing efficiencies and quality service at all times.

Key Skills

·         Clear and effective communication

·         People skills

·         Work as part of a team and utilise your own initiative.

·         Project management experience

·         Ability to work under pressure to deadline.

·         Experience of managing and developing electronic information recording and reporting systems.

Closing date for applications is 26th January 2024, 1700 hours.

About the Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 17:00 hours, 26th January 2024
Notification of shortlist – 31st January 2024
Interview – From 5th February 2024
Notification of selection – 15th February 2024

Facilities

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 flexi time working options to enhance your work life balance including.

·         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.

This is an opportunity to exercise real influence over the future of our Service and informal contact can be made to Shaun Kelly, Prevention Manager at shaun.kelly@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

Station Manager – Response (South West)

Contract: Permanent  

Working Hours: 42 hours per week, Grey Book Terms & Conditions* 

Salary: £51,525 per annum 

Location: Brentwood, Ongar, Ingatestone

The role:

Our Station Managers are vital to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) in delivering our key objectives. As the leaders of our stations, departments, and teams, they are responsible for the delivery of station plans, whilst ensuring the wellbeing and development of their people, as well as being points of contact and subject matter specialists for the various areas of focus across the Service.

We currently have a substantive opportunity for a Station Manager within the South-West Command group of Stations managing Brentwood wholetime, and Brentwood On-Call, Ongar and Ingatestone On-Call stations.

The right person:

As a role model to their teams, our Station Managers are accountable, credible, authentic and inclusive, able to demonstrate they live the Service Values and the Fire Service Code of Ethics.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate outstanding leadership and will use their personal impact as a line manager to support organisational change and improved community outcomes. You will be essential as we continue to develop cultural values and behaviours that make the fire and rescue service a great place  to work for all our people, as well as develop ways of working that enhance our ability to be able to respond to service needs.

You will have a commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our people, and will lead on developing others, with a commitment to the continuous improvement of services to the public by strengthening our ability to provide a good service by diversifying our workforce and developing new approaches and creating a fair and equal place to work.

The recruitment / promotion process

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:

be in a substantive role as a Watch Manager (wholetime / day-duty) for a minimum of twelve months, or are Station Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role  
hold Incident Command verification Level 1* and be able to attain Level 2 within six months of the offer of the role  
either already hold a valid Officer ERD qualification or successfully achieve this within six months of appointment to the role (for the reasons detailed immediately above)* 
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness agreed under the Fitness policy

*Should candidates who are successful in being offered a role subsequently not be able to attain the Incident Command Level 2, or the Officer ERD qualification within six months (where courses have been reasonably available), the Service’s Performance Management policies will be applied, which could result in redeployment.

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting and candidates who have not done so may be withdrawn from the process.

Stage 1 – Application

External candidates (currently Station Manager and Watch Manager, or equivalent)

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Station Manager Person Specification. 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 1000 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach a separate document (such as 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).

Internal candidates (Station Manager, or Watch Manager in the Resource or Development pool)

Once you have discussed your interest in applying with your line manager, all you need to do is click Apply in Civica. If you are an existing Station Manager, or a Watch Manager in the Resource pool, you will join at Stage 3. If you are a Watch Manager in the Development pool, you will join at Stage 2.

If you progressed to the interview stage as a result of your performance in the Station Manager process (Summer 2023 – invited to interview) all you need to do is click Apply in Civica and you will join at Stage 3.

Internal candidates (currently Watch Manager, not in the Resource or Development pool)

Once you have discussed your interest in applying with your line manager, you will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Station Manager Person Specification. 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 1000 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach a separate document (such as 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).

The closing date for all applications will be 5pm, Wednesday 31 January 2024

Stage 2 – Assessment & Development Centre (ADC) 

The ADC will comprise of a range of activities that will collect evidence in line with indicators taken from the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading the Function), ECFRS’ Service Values, and the Code of Ethics. 

The ADC will last approximately three hours, and will include:

a presentation,  
focused discussions with employee groups, and a potential peer group, 
an operational assessment, 
a media exercise  
 
Further details and the topics of the ADC activities will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates at the time.

The ADC is anticipated to take place in the weeks commencing 12 and 19 February 2024 at ECFRS Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park. If you are applying and are not available during this week, please let recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk know.

Stage 3 – Role specific interview

The final stage will be a panel interview chaired by the Group Manager for the vacancy

It is anticipated that the panel interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 19 and 26 February 2023.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Group Manager Mark Eaglestone – 07887 715334 or mark.eaglestone@essex-fire.gov.uk

For any queries about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Additional:

Lateral moves (External candidates)

If you are a Station Manager (or equivalent) in a UK Fire and Rescue Service looking to transfer into Essex as a Station Manager, we would very much welcome your application. We would be happy to establish a point of contact for you from within ECFRS and you will be required to undergo all three stages of the recruitment process.

Lateral moves (Internal candidates)

The internal Transfer List was reviewed at the point of confirming the current vacancies and, to the best of our knowledge, there are no individuals with an eligible transfer request for the current Station Manager vacancy. If you are an existing Station Manager within ECFRS who has been in their role for a minimum of twelve months and are interested in being considered for any of the current vacancies, please discuss with your current line manager (verification of this will be sought) and then click Apply via Civica self-service to submit an expression of interest and you will join at stage three of the process.

No T1’s will be accepted whilst the recruitment process is in progress.

Flexi-rota

Please note that none of the roles being recruited to are automatically aligned to the flexi-rota. Flexi status is not applied as a result of any promotion, irrespective of the role. Any invitation to join the flexi-rota is entirely at the discretion and authorisation of the Operations department and is based on organisational and operational requirements. It is the expectation that all newly appointed Station Managers will commence their new role on a day-duty basis.

DDOR 

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability, and may be required work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Operational Ridership (DDOR) guidance. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.

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 here:  

Benefits of working with us | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (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 may be subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.