Democratic Support Assistant / Administration Assistant

Benefits:

Salary:  £24,054- £27,852 per annum, plus 5% salary for regular evening work (pay award pending), Grade 3

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Working within Corporate Services, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) and its twenty Elected Members (Councillors) from across all six Councils in Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to expand or enhance their skills in administration by convening a programme of committee meetings and providing business support for Members’ training and development, and workshops.

Committee meetings are held in the evenings, therefore the successful candidate will regularly be required to work in the evenings (on average two evenings per month). The post holder will receive an extra 5% in their salary for working in the evenings.

This is great opportunity to work for a Public Service who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees, we offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance’.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated individual who is willing to learn and / or offer their knowledge and experience in the operation of the democratic process.  What the successful candidate will bring is a can-do positive attitude, in arranging meetings, from booking rooms and setting up meeting rooms, ordering catering, agenda preparation to accurately recording actions and decisions.

Specifically we are seeking an individual who is an excellent team player, with good interpersonal skills, someone who is willing to ask questions and offer ideas to improve existing processes.

The key focus of this role is:

  • To prepare Minutes in accordance with the Fire Authority’s standards and Constitution
  • To be responsible for convening Fire Authority/Committee/Sub-Committee or other internal/external meetings as required, to include Agenda preparation, controlling and advising on their content
  • To dispatch Agenda papers within statutory or agreed timescales
  • To champion political awareness
  • To ensure decisions taken by the Fire Authority are communicated effectively to the relevant officers

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Good general education (equivalent to 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate to a range of people, both written and orally
  • The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals, organisations and members of the public.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • The ability to work as part of a team and self-manage your own workload to meet priorities and deadlines
  • The ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility
  • Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework.

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.

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

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 Fayth Rowe, Democratic Support Lead at rowef@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 17:00 hours Wednesday 1 November 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 6 November 2023.

The Interview process will include a short Minute taking exercise.

Anticipated start date:  Thursday 4 January 2024

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.

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.

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/

Policy Officer

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
  • Salary: £32,000-£40,000
  • Location: Work from home, with some national travel when necessary
  • Directorate: Strategy, Insight and Portfolio
  • Department: Strategy & Policy

The Strategy and Policy Team is part of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Strategy, Insight and Portfolio Directorate. The successful candidate will play a key role within the team, which incorporates policy and strategy support across Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) functions. The team works on a remote basis with the occasional requirement to attend meetings or events in London or other locations around the UK on a semi-regular basis.

The Strategy and Policy Team work closely with subject matter experts, insight analysts, and communications colleagues across NFCC to support and produce policy advice, positions, and content. Through the timely and clear production of evidence-based advice, our primary objective is to support national policy development, with the aim of improving the safety of the communities we serve.

The Role

The successful candidate will report to the Policy Manager and be responsible for supporting the development of policy advice, positions, and responses to Government across a range of topics. These could include aspects of operational response, climate change, fire control, and cultural improvement.

The post holder will be part of a team producing policy products for UK FRSs across all areas of FRS duties. Responsibilities will include engagement with UK FRSs to ensure that policies and national positions under development enjoy the support of our members and appropriately reflect their views.

In addition to working with other members of the Strategy and Policy Team, you will also work with technical, communications, data, and governance colleagues from other NFCC teams.

The post holder may also be involved with the preparation of research reports, impact assessments, cost benefit analyses of policy options, equality impact assessments, and presentation of data where relevant.

Please see the Job Description on our website

We are looking for someone with strong writing and analysis skills, with the ability to synthesise large amounts of technical information and translate that into products that are easy for a non-technical audience to grasp. You will bring a positive approach to being part of a team; seeing challenges as a glass half full.

You will have experience in time management and managing multiple tasks at a time.

You will need experience of working in a fast-paced and political environment, and of handling high profile issues.

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.

How to apply

Please send your CV with a supporting statement telling us why this job is for you to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 29th October.

Interview details 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews in November 2023. Interviews will include some standard competency based questions and will be accompanied by a written exercise.

Please do contact the Senior Policy Manager at Jake.Louth@nfcc.org.uk should you have any questions prior to applying for the role.

Closing date: 29 October 2023

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.

EDI, Positive Action & Engagement Officer

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within our People Services, Organisational Development Team for a Positive Action & Engagement Officer based at Command Headquarters, Eyre Street and surrounding Districts (Agile Working and Flexi Time Policies apply).

This is a Fixed Term position for a period of 12 months.

The overall purpose of the role will be to contribute to the delivery of SYFR People Strategy supporting the People team to design, deliver and promote ED&I focussed Positive Action strategies in line with national and local objectives, frameworks and associated action plans.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of developing and delivering engagement activities and training to a wide audience, knowledge of recruitment, selection, progression and retention processes. You will have experience of working with and engaging underrepresented groups, an understanding of positive people culture and evidence of challenging discrimination and implementing equal opportunities. It is beneficial if you have knowledge of associated legislation and associated principles and hold a relevant qualification e.g. MCIPD or equivalent.

You must possess the ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines. Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, have an understanding of Fire and Rescue cultural challenges and hold a current driving license. Most importantly, you will be passionate, personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the subject and be driven enough to make impactful change.

The key duties will include the design, delivery and evaluation of Positive Action strategy and initiatives, programmes and events across all aspects of the SY Fire and Rescue services whilst supporting the EDI strategy. You will engage, build relationships with and work with external partners, stakeholders, Community teams, schools, colleges and network groups delivering initiatives, training and awareness which in turn will create processes and opportunities ultimately having a positive impact for SYFR and increase interest and the diversity profile within the service.

For more information about the role contact Lesley Hayhurst, People Partner on 07824402619 or Andrea Greensmith, Senior People Partner on 0782590259.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs  or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 20 October 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing 6 November 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.

Fire Care Advisor

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Fire Care Advisor

Base: Service Headquarters, Birstall, Leicestershire

Salary Grade: D – scale: £12.02 – £13.41 per hour

Annual retainer of £500.00

Contract Type:  Zero-Hour Contract

Working Pattern: Various

Number of hours per week: Hours will vary – Monday to Friday

Job Share: No

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a Fire Care Advisor to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role. You will be a key member of the Safeguarding Team.

The Safeguarding Team receive referrals to work with juvenile fire setters to deter them from deliberate fire setting. We provide skills and knowledge about fire safety to educate children, young people and their families.

The role will involve working with children and young people in a variety of settings where you will be able to provide one to one support and education about fire prevention. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan and deliver Fire care sessions. You will be required to write clear and concise reports and liaise with other agencies such as Social Services and the Youth Offending Team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and young people in a confident and patient manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners. This is a challenging and rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life. No two referrals will be the same.

Full Fire Care training will be provided, and the successful candidate will need to commit to 5 days residential training 29.01.24-02.02.24.

The successful candidate will work a zero hours contact primarily Monday – Friday but may include some weekends when needed depending on the incoming referrals. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked once training is completed. The Fire Care Advisor will receive an annual retainer of £500.00 paid in 12 equal monthly payments.

You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Javeria Shirazi, Safeguarding Team Leader on 07966 111227 / 0116 2105573

Note for Internal applicants: You may work within any department as long as you are able to respond to referrals within 48 hours and you have the written approval of your current line manager.

Closing date: 23:59 25 October 2023

Interview and test date: w/c 6 November 2023

If you are successful to the next stage, you will be required at the interview to provide a 10-minute presentation. This will be on displaying your knowledge and experience of fire safety in the family home and how you would prevent young people from fire setting in their home. This should be completed using a software of your choice, for example, Microsoft PowerPoint.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, leave entitlement, on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

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.

Temporary Promotions/Positions – Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable.

Chief Fire Officer

An exciting opportunity exists for a values driven leader to join our high performing and innovative organisation located within the North East of England, which has a proven track record of delivering first class services to the local communities across the Teesside area.

Cleveland Fire Authority is now seeking to appoint an outstanding strategic leader who is forward-thinking, experienced in leading transformative organisational change, and who has the strategic insight to deliver our vision of continuing to be a leading fire and rescue service where our local communities feel safe and protected.

We want to stand out from the crowd and ensure that local people continue to receive the best possible services. This will require excellent leadership, resource management, business planning and decision-making skills. Like many organisations, we have faced a period of unprecedented financial pressure which means that the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have what it takes to continue to drive forward our ambitious plans for the future through innovative approaches and measurable impacts. As an ambitious Fire Authority, we are working proactively to respond to these challenges, but we also recognise there are both significant and exciting opportunities too which we will build upon to help transform and improve our services – as Chief Fire Officer you will play a pivotal role in shaping and steering the future direction of the service.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate their ability to operate and influence at a strategic level in a political and unionised environment and foster collaborative approaches to working with partners both in the public and private sector. With an open and engaging style of management, you must be someone who role models the Authority’s values, demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, and have a genuine commitment to ensuring a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion; for the people that work for us, the people that work with us and the people we serve.

If you can champion original thinking, promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change we would like to hear from you.

The Chief Fire Officer is required to sit on the Principal Officer Rota (continuous duty), to perform command at Gold Strategic Level and Incident Command Level 4; and other Brigade duties deemed necessary.

Eligibility and Application

As a minimum, you must be a current serving Assistant or Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Candidates will need to be an experienced and substantive operationally competent commander.

To apply, candidates should submit a CV together with a supporting statement outlining your skills and experiences, suitability and alignment to the Authority’s values and ethical behaviours in relation to the role. Candidates are also requested to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

Application packs are available by emailing: cchisholm@clevelandfire.gov.uk

Completed applications should be returned to the same email address and marked ‘Confidential.’

The deadline for applications is midnight Friday 3rd November 2023

Recruitment Process Timeline

Closing date for submissions 3rd November 2023

Notification of shortlist: w/c 13th November 2023

Assessment Centre: w/c 20th November 2023

Final Interview: w/c 27th November 2023

Where successful at the assessment centre, candidates will be invited to final formal interview with Cleveland Fire Authority.

For informal discussions only, prior to the application deadline, please contact Chief Fire Officer Ian Hayton Tel. No. 01429 874000

Information in respect of the Authority and the services they provide can be found at: www.clevelandfire.gov.uk.

The post is a critical function and as such then post holder will have access to sensitive assets. In addition to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard the successful post holder will therefore be subject to Non-Police Personnel Vetting at Level 3 and National Security Vetting at SC level.

Cleveland Fire Brigade is keen to hear from any eligible, potential candidates within groups that are underrepresented currently within our workforce. We set and expect high standards and are actively seeking to recruit from the widest range of talent and encourage applications from members of the community regardless of background, or any other characteristics.

Analysis and Insight Manager

  • Contract type: Full-time, permanent
  • Salary: £48,000-£52,000
  • Location: Work from home, with some national travel when necessary
  • Directorate: Strategy, Insight and Portfolio
  • Department: Analysis and Insight

Here at the NFCC we are the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue service, driving improvement and development throughout the UK while supporting our leadership team.

Some exciting opportunities have arisen in our growing Analysis and Insight Team, which is a key investment area of the organisation due to the increasing demand for all things data and analysis!

The Analysis and Insight Team provides analysis and insight expertise to UK fire and rescue services (UK FRSs), the NFCC and its partners by way of advice and consultancy, research, data collection, data cleansing and validation, data analysis, reporting and horizon scanning.

The friendly and dedicated team is passionate about cultivating the evidence-based culture that is developing within the NFCC and across UK FRSs.

The role

You will lead a team of dedicated data analysts to deliver key insights to various internal and external audiences. You will ensure that all data collections are effective and efficient, and that the returns are quality assured to a high standard by the team.

You will use your technical expertise and excellent analytical skills to ensure that data analysis is completed to a high standard resulting in the production of appropriate, accurate and engaging outputs. You will also manage the design and/or development of solutions that allow any data related outputs produced by the NFCC to be utilised by fire and rescue services.

You will work with the Head of Analysis and Insight to develop and improve consistent and robust processes for the data analysts to follow and you may at times be required to deputise for the Head of Analysis and Insight.

For full details, please see the job description on our website.

This full-time, permanent position is home-based, however, some national travel may be required where necessary.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking for, please contact us to apply.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 22nd October 2023.

Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Marie Langtry, marie.langtry@nfcc.org.uk

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.

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.

Data Analyst

  • Contract Type: Full time, permanent
  • Salary: £28,000-£30,000
  • Location: Work from home, with some national travel when necessary
  • Directorate: Strategy, Insight and Portfolio
  • Department: Analysis and Insight

Here at the NFCC we are the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue service, driving improvement and development throughout the UK while supporting our leadership team.

Some exciting opportunities have arisen in our growing Analysis and Insight Team, which is a key investment area of the organisation due to the increasing demand for all things data and analysis!

The Analysis and Insight Team provides analysis and insight expertise to UK fire and rescue services (UK FRSs), the NFCC and its partners by way of advice and consultancy, research, data collection, data cleansing and validation, data analysis, reporting and horizon scanning.

The friendly and dedicated team is passionate about cultivating the evidence-based culture that is developing within the NFCC and across UK FRSs.

The role

You will work with the team to deliver key insights to various internal and external audiences. You will design effective and efficient data collections, ensuring the returns are quality assured to a high standard. You will undertake high quality data analysis to produce appropriate, accurate and engaging outputs using your technical expertise and strong analytical skills. You may also be required to design and/or develop solutions to allow any data related outputs produced by the NFCC to be utlised by fire and rescue services.

For full details, please see the job description on our website.

This full-time, permanent position is home-based, however, some national travel may be required where necessary.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking for, please contact us to apply.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk

Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Marie Langtry, marie.langtry@nfcc.org.uk

Closing date:  22nd October 2023

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.

Senior HR Partner (Reward and Projects)

£41,496 – £44,539 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

Based at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Employment Type: Permanent

Join Our Team as a Senior HR Partner!

Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a significant impact in a high-performing organisation? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Role:

We’re thrilled to introduce a newly created position working within our dynamic organisation. As a Senior HR Partner, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing a wide range of reward and benefit initiatives. Your contributions will also be instrumental in supporting key projects and providing specialist HR advice, which will contribute to our continued success in achieving our vision of ‘Making Derbyshire Safer Together.’

Why This Role Is Exciting:

This is a role that offers diversity and excitement in every aspect of HR. You’ll have the opportunity to tackle various people challenges and devise innovative solutions. You will help shape our workforce by attracting and retaining engaged and committed people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working with a dedicated team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

·               Develop a comprehensive Reward Strategy that aligns with our organisational priorities.

·               Lead the implementation of a new job evaluation scheme.

·               Support organisational redesign activities within our service.

·               Collaborate with cross-functional teams, managers, and key stakeholders to drive strategic priorities.

·               Provide expert HR advice to support our teams.

·               Collaborate with the Senior HR Partner (Projects & Pensions) on specific aspects of pensions

·               Utilise your management experience to plan, prioritise, and monitor performance

What We’re Looking For:

·               A highly motivated HR professional with a proven track record in reward and benefit systems.

·               An expert in HR practices and employment legislation.

·               A Degree level HR related qualification or relevant demonstrable work experience

·               A knack for strategic thinking and problem-solving.

·               Management experience demonstrating your ability to lead and prioritise effectively

·                A collaborative spirit to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

·                A passion for HR and the drive to contribute to our organisation’s ongoing success.

In return we offer:

·                     Flexible working hours including agile working

·                    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

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

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.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Friday 27th October 2023. Interviews will be held on 27th & 28th November 2023.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Minion, Strategic HR Partner, on 07824 461018 or via email hminion@derbys-fire.gov.uk

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

Senior Data Analyst

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
  • Salary: £38,000-£42,000
  • Location: Work from home, with some national travel when necessary
  • Directorate: Strategy, Insight and Portfolio
  • Department: Analysis and Insight

Here at the NFCC we are the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue service, driving improvement and development throughout the UK while supporting our leadership team.

Some exciting opportunities have arisen in our growing Analysis and Insight Team, which is a key investment area of the organisation due to the increasing demand for all things data and analysis!

The Analysis and Insight Team provides analysis and insight expertise to UK fire and rescue services (UK FRSs), the NFCC and its partners by way of advice and consultancy, research, data collection, data cleansing and validation, data analysis, reporting and horizon scanning.

The friendly and dedicated team is passionate about cultivating the evidence-based culture that is developing within the NFCC and across UK FRSs.

The role
You will work with the team to deliver key insights to various internal and external audiences. You will design effective and efficient data collections, ensuring the returns are quality assured to a high standard.

You will undertake high quality data analysis to produce appropriate, accurate and engaging outputs using your technical expertise and strong analytical skills. You may also be required to design and/or develop solutions to allow any data related outputs produced by the NFCC to be utlised by fire and rescue services. For full details, please see the job description on our website.

This full-time, permanent position is home-based, however, some national travel may be required where necessary.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking for, please contact us to apply.

How to apply
Please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 22nd October 2023.

Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Marie Langtry, marie.langtry@nfcc.org.uk

Closing date: 22 October 2023

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.

Resource Support Officer

Closing date for applications is 31 October 2023 at midnight.

The salary for this post is Scale F of the Support Services staff salary scales, with a starting salary of £31,712 (development rate of pay, including the 7.5% out of hours retainer of £2,378) a year, increasing to £32,425 (competent rate of pay, including the 7.5% out of hours retainer of £2,431).

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 at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

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

You will support the RMT and RMT Station Commander by assisting in the management of operational resourcing and provide a link between operational stations, Thames Valley Fire Control (TVFC) and our Duty Officers.

The role includes;

•                     Managing resources in the event of the Operational Support Room being established.

•                     Supporting the response to events such as significant protracted incidents or spate conditions.

•                     Managing business continuity arrangements for major events or instances where the resilience of the Service may be affected.

About you

We are looking for someone with

•                     Excellent attention to detail with a positive approach to problem solving.

•                     Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•                     Great interpersonal skills.

•                     Multi-tasking and organisational skills.

•                     The ability to work on your own and as part of a busy team.

Experience and qualifications required

•                     Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSEs in Maths and English Language A*–C (9–4).

•                     Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel.

•                     A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) desirable but not essential.

The package

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, Onsite gym facilities

Anything else you need to know

Successful applicants must be prepared to work flexibly, providing availability out of hours on a retaining fee system. The option of hybrid and flexible working is available.

Hours: 12 hour shifts from 07:00 – 19:00. This is on a rotating shift pattern which will include every other weekend and the successful applicant will be expected to work an average of 42 hours a week.

How to Apply

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.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please get in touch either via email or telephone.

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.

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

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Abatement & Protected Pension

If you 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.