Post: Senior Health and Safety Adviser
Salary: £52,242.00 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242.00 – £67,836.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 17th November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

The organisation
London Fire Brigade is London’s fire and rescue service. Staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833. Employing almost 6000 staff who work across sites in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Health and Safety is an integral part of the Brigade’s operations and management, which is pursued in the same way and with the same vigour as other management objectives.

The team
The Health and Safety is responsible for ensuring that the Brigade complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other associated legislation and that staff are given the best chance of returning home after work every day without suffering an injury or illness that could have been prevented. This is achieved by working closely with internal and external partners, providing strategic direction on health and safety policies and procedures, management responsibilities, and in the active monitoring and review of health and safety arrangements for the Brigade.

The role
The senior health and safety adviser provides managers and staff at all levels and in all roles with professional competent advice to help them meet their responsibilities. This is achieved by:

• Contributing to the improvement of health and safety through the preparation and implementation of written policies and procedures.
• Conducting periodic inspections of workplaces, plant and equipment to monitor compliance with the health and safety policy
• Identifying unsafe plant and working practices, systems and procedures and make recommendations for remedying any defects found.
• Investigating the circumstances of safety events, making recommendations to prevent further accidents and improve health and safety standards

• Advising management on the health and safety aspects of any new plant, equipment or substance in conjunction with the Brigade’s Procurement department.
• Promoting the active monitoring of health and safety performance and reporting on its effectiveness.
• Assisting in the identification of health and safety training needs and making recommendations to improve health and safety through training.

The applicant
With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be a first rate communicator who has proven experience of working in a similar role. You will preferably be a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) holding a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety. You will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of health, safety and overlapping environment legislation and practice. Ideally experienced in delivering health and safety training, the perfect candidate would also have an expert knowledge of the management of occupational road risks and possess good data analysis and trend identification skills.

Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our employees? If you’re looking for change, and you’re ready to make changes … we’re looking for you. This is a chance to stretch and shape your skills. But for you, the real reward will be in knowing you’ve helped to keep London safe and maintained the high standards that we pride ourselves on.

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.

Post: Fire Safety Team Leaders
Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 3rd November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

Prevention and Protection is seeking Area Fire Safety Team Leaders to work in Fire Safety Delivery. This will be an exciting and challenging role. As a Team Leader you will be responsible for providing effective day-to-day management and co-ordination of human and physical resources in Fire Safety Teams and you will support Fire Safety personnel to provide effective service delivery. As part of a multi-disciplined team, the post holder will assist the Brigade in the discharge of its statutory fire safety functions. The purpose of this legislation is to make London a safer city.

The post holder will plan and organise the workload of their team to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed promptly. Keep up to date with information that is necessary for work activities – including policies and relevant legislation. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agreed procedures, disclosing information to authorised persons only.

Carry out all activities in accordance with these policies and procedures, asking for training and guidance if necessary. Identify and agree personal development needs in accordance with current policies, seeking opportunities and discussing them with the line manager. Monitor own performance against agreed indicators and objectives and provide and prepare and deliver training to team members relating to new or revised standards, policies and procedures.

The post holder will be expected to deal with contacts from external organisations and members of the public helpfully, politely and in a timely fashion, according to the principles of customer care and the Brigade’s Equalities Policy.

Provide advice and support on Fire Safety regulations and guidance documents to Senior Officers, Borough Teams, Inspecting Officers and Fire Safety Advisors, external organisations and members of the public. Undertake research into policy matters and provide technical input for reports, briefing documents for Senior Officers and replies to correspondence which will be primarily of a technical or legal nature.

In addition to the duties set out above, the post holder may from time to time be required to undertake additional duties necessary to meet the needs of the Directorate and the Brigade; such duties to be commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post.

London Fire Brigade Area Fire Safety Team Leaders will be expected to work in teams that cover Enforcement, Residential High Rise inspections and general inspection and auditing.

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.

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.

Post: Area Fire Safety Manager
Salary: £52,242.00 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242.00 – £67,836.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 3rd November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

Prevention and Protection is seeking Area Fire Safety Managers to work in Fire Safety Delivery. This will be an exciting and challenging role. As an Area Fire Safety Manager, you will be responsible for teams of Inspecting Officers, Fire safety Advisors, Team Leaders and Deputy Team Leaders that will be working with a range of people across different businesses to ensure that buildings across London are safe for residents, workers and visitors.

You will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of Fire Safety Delivery Teams and their work. They will oversee the coordination of audit and inspection processes and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and provide guidance and recommendations to improve safety measures in buildings. You will develop and lead teams to ensure targets are met and enforcement is delivered across your area of responsibility. You will need to be:

• An experienced manager that will report to Deputy Assistant Commissioner and other senior officers on all policy related issues concerning the Brigade’s duties and statutory obligations under FSR legislation. You will assist in the interpretation of FSR legislation and the preparation of legal cases taken under such legislation and be able to provide technical and policy support to Fire Safety Advisers, Fire Safety Inspectors and Enforcement Station Managers in respect of any complex or special cases.
• A good communicator, including drafting complex reports, preparing and delivering briefings and presentations to groups of all sizes, on various FSR related topics and to varied audiences. You will also represent the Brigade at meetings with external stakeholders and government organisations and as required, participate on working groups, project teams and committees.
• Performance manage your teams including but limited to ensuring the development of staff within their line management chain with the aim of providing a flexible and efficient team that delivers on time and against the agreed objectives. Ensure that you prioritise your own professional development, identifying areas where new skills and/or knowledge would be beneficial in relation to the duties of the post and undertaking appropriate developmental activities in consultation with line manager, subject to budgetary constraints.
• Represent the Brigade at meetings, as determined by the line manager and take a proactive approach to representing the Brigade in a positive light, in due accordance with Brigade procedures, protocols, values and aims.
• Able to perform administrative duties to support the work of your teams including, but not limited to managing budgets, providing statistical information on a range of work streams to inform decision making and ensure the security of confidential and sensitive information/data, in accordance with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.

In addition to the duties set out above, the post holder may from time to time be required to undertake additional duties necessary to meet the needs of the Directorate and the Brigade; such duties to be commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post and may include working outside normal hours to deal with emergencies or critical events.

London Fire Brigade Area Fire Safety Managers will be expected to work in teams that cover Enforcement, Residential High Rise inspections and general inspection and auditing.

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.

Post: Apprenticeships Manager
Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 2nd November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We are looking for an apprenticeships professional to join our Talent Management team. You will report to the Talent Manager and work with them and the wider team and Learning & Professional Development department.

This is a new role and an exciting time to join. You will be responsible for establishing best practice management of the Brigade’s existing apprenticeship programme/s with continuous improvement; and seeking opportunities to increase Brigade wide apprenticeships in line with approaches and strategy/ies to be developed. This role will relates to all apprenticeships that the Brigade offers currently and / or will offer in future, and will work closely with teams who manage the day-to-day delivery of specific apprenticeships.

You will have:

· Experience of apprenticeship programmes from an employer perspective; including management and funding, and working with third party providers, for example training providers.
· In-depth understanding of apprenticeship legislation and government strategy and best practice, how apprenticeship standards are developed, and apprenticeship funding rules.
· Excellent planning, project management and organisational skills to coordinate the programme activities and numerous work streams, ensuring workloads are managed effectively and deadlines are met.
· High level interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally, and a high level of spoken and written communication skills to communicate complex information clearly.
· Ability to gather data from a variety of sources and provide effective insight and analysis to inform credible conclusions and influence thinking and department and organisation decision making, including verifying information from different sources and where the information is ambiguous.

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.

Job Title: Executive Support Team Manager
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37
Salary: Grade 10
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon, Witham

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

The Role

The Executive Support Team directly supports the Chief Fire Officer and the Service Leadership Team.

The Team Manager will provide high-level business, strategic, tactical, and technical support to the Chief Fire Officer and Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

Alongside this, this role manages a busy Executive Support team, as well as the Front of House team.

What You Will Be Working On

Management of two teams (Executive Support and Front of House)
Management of team budgets
Management of diaries, in boxes and meetings on behalf of the Directors
Taking ownership of enquiries, queries and actions
Creation of meeting reports and meeting packs
Meeting attendance and action point management
Providing advice and assistance as requested in support of the wider organisation
Liaising with Executive Support Teams and Chief of Staff from the Office of the PFCC, Essex Police, East England Ambulance Service, Local Authorities, and other key partners

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who already has management experience, or is ready to take the next step into this space.

We expect high levels of communication skills, understanding in aspects of confidential matters, and experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Eligibility

Previous Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant experience is essential for this position.
Relevant software (MS Word/MS Excel/MS PowerPoint/MS Outlook (advanced level)
Strong diary management skills.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Flexible and adaptable approach and able to work effectively at critical periods
Strong interpersonal and Communication skills (face to face, telephone, written)
Accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
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.

How to apply 

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –
If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Civica self-service.

All other applications – You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

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

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

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 panel interview

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

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact 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://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 may be subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Safety and Risk Advisor

£36,298 – £39,493 per annum

At Joint Police/Fire HQ, Ripley

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Permanent

As a category 1 responder, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is at the core of emergency response. We are looking for someone to review and develop our corporate risk management, business continuity and protective security arrangements. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who will bring with them innovative ways of publicising and promoting our corporate risk, business continuity and protective security strategies to ensure that they are successfully embedded within the Service.

Working as an integral part of the Safety and Risk Management Team, you will act as the key contact between DFRS and the National Protective Security Authority. You will be prepared to provide strategic advice at business continuity incidents and advise the strategic leadership team on corporate risk, business continuity and protective security issues.

Working with internal departments, you will assist with the drawing up of exercises to test business continuity arrangements for teams and operational crews.

Representing DFRS at national and regional meetings and events, you will lead or participate in external and internal projects. You will develop and maintain contact with the Derbyshire Resilience Partnership and other key stakeholders.

You will be an experienced practitioner with a business/management related degree or demonstrable equivalent experience, and qualifications or experience in risk management and business continuity.

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

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

In return we offer;

·         Flexible working hours

·         Family friendly policies

·         Free car parking

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

·         Employee discount scheme

·         Employee support networks

·         Ongoing training and development opportunities

·         Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of taking a promotion are attached.

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

Derbyshire 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 are expected to share this commitment.

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

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight 12 November 2023. Interviews will be held 29 November 2023.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Helen Crampton hcrampto@derbys-fire.gov.uk

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

Job Title: Fire Investigation Officer
Salary: Watch Manager (Grey Book) £44,911/ Scale 8 (Green Book) £37,261 – £40,478
Working Hours: Day Duty system* (Grey Book) / 37 hours per week (Green Book)
Location: TBC 
Contract: Permanent

* as an operational employee, you will be required to maintain your operational competence, support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles.

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

The Role 
Within the Protection Department for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), we are passionate and committed to Fire Investigation and achieving ISO accreditation. In the role of Fire Investigation Officer, you will support the Fire Investigation Manager in the design, implementation and delivery of training associated with fire investigation for both our Tier 1 & Tier 2 Officers. You will also be responsible for the formulation, preparation and production of processes required to ensure that the delivery of Fire Investigation meet ISO 17020 standards.

You will be responsible for the formulation, preparation and production of methods to analyse fire data, enhance delivery of Fire Investigation, and to both investigate and support investigations of fire/explosion scenes.

You will be involved in supporting the Fire Investigation Manager during the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on possible shift system changes to enable 24/7 cover and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.

What You Will Be Working On 
Coordination & reviewing the training needs of Fire Investigation in accordance with the Fire Investigation Fire Standard. Ensuring that Tier 1 and Tier 2 Fire Investigation Officers have a structured and aligned acquisition of training in order to achieve and maintain competence in their role.
To formulate, prepare and produce methods to analyse fire trends and provide advice and support through Prevention and Protection safety messages.
To review Tier 1 fire investigations ensuring that they are carried out effectively and correct supplementary reporting is followed.
Develop and monitor systems for the identification of fire trends and emerging risks, maintaining partnerships with Essex Police and other organisations/departments to coordinate responses and inform.
To formulate, prepare and produce suitable processes and policies in relation to the delivery of Fire Investigation to ISO 17020 standard. Manage and review internal FI Team audits and processes, recording results and measures taken to rectify.
To support the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.
Attend Regional and National meetings, deputising for the Fire Investigation Manager when requested.

What Are We Looking For? 
This role will be perfect for you if you are passionate about fire investigation and are motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience in the creation and delivery of training material, being able to adapt your training to suit audience needs where required.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop themselves.

Eligibility  
Whilst considered desirable, the provision of associated qualifications in Fire Investigation are not essential for this role. Any successful candidate(s) will be enrolled on the Level 5 Fire Investigation Practical in accordance with the NFCC Development Workbook.
Whilst considered desirable, the provision of associated qualifications in Fire safety are not essential for this role. Any successful candidate(s) will be enrolled on the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, which (upon completion) will subsequently be followed by completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.
Experience of formulating and producing policies – desirable.
Full driving licence.
Substantive Wholetime Crew/Watch Manager who has been competent in role for a minimum of twelve months, or Grade 8 Green Book equivalent.
Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses relevant to your current role.
No current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.
You must have a valid and current Fitech of 42 ml/kg/min or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness.

The Application Process 
Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching your supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Interview and presentation – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a presentation and interview (further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).

*Please note that any Crew Manager’s offered the position permanently will be expected to complete the operational assessments within 6months of starting the role, in order to substantiate their Watch Manager rank.

Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees. Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working hours
Remote working opportunities
Wellbeing and counselling services
Physiotherapy services
Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
Generous annual leave
Competitive pension scheme
Career development opportunities

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. 

About us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values visit our About Us page

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role

This role is based at West Ashland’s Blue Light Hub, Milton Keynes (MK) and covers the MK and North Buckinghamshire service area. As a Community Support Coordinator, you will have annual out-come based targets. You will be responsible for:

Delivering our Prevention Strategy
Supporting the delivery of community engagement, prevention and partnership activities such as events and talks
Support firefighters across your service area of in the planning and delivery of community safety initiatives
Giving fire education, prevention and other health and welfare related advice and guidance
Carrying out personal risk assessments
Working with partners and community contacts to build successful multi-agency Prevention partnerships and networks which support the delivery of our key messages
Deliver our Home Fire Safety Visit programme
Provide targeted support to those in our community who are the most vulnerable or at greatest risk

About you

We are looking for someone who has a passion for;

Working with the community
Sharing advice and providing support
Developing networks
Improving the lives of vulnerable people

Skills

Great interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with the public, partners and stakeholders in a courteous and compassionate way
Multi-tasking and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
A positive approach to change and problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a confident and engaging presenting style
The ability to confidently work on their own without direct supervision
The ability to use a range of IT applications such as Microsoft
Integrity, who is honest, reliable and can maintain high levels of confidentiality

Experience

Partnership working in a community setting

Good knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and the impact this has on working with the community
Carrying out personal risk assessments
Working knowledge of community safety principles and fire prevention messaging
Working knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Carrying out personal risk assessments
Working knowledge of community safety principles and fire prevention messaging
Working knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures

Qualifications -Essential

Higher level qualifications, A level, Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Full UK valid driving license
Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel

Desirable but not essential as training will be given

IOSH Managing Safely
AET or equivalent
First Aid at Work
Level 3ic Fire Safety
L2 Safeguarding

The package

£33,468 a year, increasing to £34,073 once competent.

Full time, Permanent contract
42-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Free onsite parking

The role requires a flexible approach to work and will including working evenings or at weekends. There is a six-month probation period.

Application & interviews

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk

Abatement & Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.