ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER –  BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE       

ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER             

BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

BASED AT SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD

Salary:             £126,255 per annum

(plus use of provided car and generous relocation package)

Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to recruit an exceptional and inclusive individual to join our chief officer team as Assistant Chief Fire Officer. Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer, the post holder will provide strategic advice, guidance, and leadership across the organisation, working together with staff, politicians, partners and our communities to make Bedfordshire safer. We are passionate about investing in our people so this role is a great opportunity to shape not just the Service but your own career.

About us
We have tackled many of the big issues we face today and have solid plans and solutions for the future. Our most recent Community Risk Management Plan seeks to ensure the Service is outward looking, agile, inclusive and financially prudent. It includes a long term focus and demonstrates that we are resilient to the range of possible futures that may lie ahead.

Our recent HMICFRS inspection recognised that we have made positive improvements in many areas. Although there is still more to do, we believe we are in a good position to meet the challenges that lie ahead.

Are you ready to help shape our future?

Are you a creative leader who can inspire and motivate our people to embrace change in order to continuously improve?

Are you able to determine what’s important and make a positive difference to Bedfordshire’s communities both now and in the future? Additionally, understand the unique challenges and opportunities in taking our people and stakeholders with us when changing things for the better.

The successful candidate will be qualified to ICS Level 3 and be operating at Area Manager level within the UK.

How to apply
For a detailed, informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact our recruitment partner, Fire Knowledge Executive Recruitment: Dave Etheridge at dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk or on.07775 827265. For further information concerning the job and application/selection criteria visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/acfo/assistant-chief-fire-officer

To apply please submit an up-to-date CV which is no more than 2 pages in Arial font 12, which shows your full career history and a supporting statement no more than 4 pages in Arial font 12, demonstrating how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification contained within the Job Description to dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk
Closing Date: 9:00 am Monday 30 October 2023. A range of assessments will take place leading up to Stakeholder Panels and Final Interview on 5 and 6 December 2023.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Bedfordshire. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups.

Fire Safety Manager

Job Title: Fire Safety Manager(s) (Protection Department)

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Watch Manager B / 42 hours per week, Day Duty system Grey Book staff (Operational). Grade 8 / 37 hours per week, Green Book staff (Non-Operational)

Salary: Grey Book £44911, Green Book £37261 – £40478 (Pay award pending)

Location: To be confirmed on appointment

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 This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.

The Role

Do you share our passion for making our communities safer? Can you provide practical advice on how to make our buildings and workspaces safer places? Are you excited to learn more about making Essex a safe place to live work and travel putting your knowledge and skills into practice in a diverse and challenging county?

If so, then the right opportunity for you has arisen within our Protection (formerly known as Fire Safety) team. As part of our Prevention and Protection strategies we are committed to undertaking more safety audits than ever before, and we are looking for the right people to represent us in the community, providing the right advice and responses to fire safety challenges.

What You Will Be Working On

Managing a Protection Team at one of our Service Delivery Points.

Undertaking fire safety audits and providing fire safety advice and enforcement activity in accordance with ECFRS Risk Based Inspection Programme.

Assist in the management and delivery of our protection and building review activity that is essential and an area of high priority for the Service.

Assess the design of new or extended buildings against the Building Regulations through statutory consultations with external stake holders.

Take a lead role in the development and mentoring of new staff in the department including the quality assurance of their work as well as that of competent Fire Safety Inspectors.

You may be required to deliver fire safety training to our operational firefighter teams.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are passionate about fire safety and are motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience of managing your own workloads as well as managing and being part of a team. You must have excellent time management and prioritising skills as you will be required to meet statutory deadlines.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with people from all walks of life with an aim of achieving a common goal.

You will be required to attend formal courses both in person and remotely. It is a requirement that you will sign a pre-learning agreement prior to undertaking any formal training.

Eligibility

Substantive Watch Manager B (substantive status applies to Grey Book only)

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and deemed fully competent thereby having a comprehensive understanding of fire safety regulation, risk reduction and relevant guidance and can competently apply this to the premises which fall within their remit.

Experience of liaising with the public, partners and internal stakeholders, and providing professional advice.

Internal candidates, no current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you 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 (Grey Book only).

A valid Incident Command Verification Level 1 (Grey Book only).

Please note – Grey Book roles are only available to personnel on a wholetime contract. On-Call are welcome to apply, but if successful it would be on green book terms and conditions.

The Application Process

Internal candidates:

If you meet the essential eligibility criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Civica self-service.

All candidates:

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the Fire Safety Manager person specification. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. 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.

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

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting (assessment will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2

Presentation on the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 to include an overview of the regulations, what training implications does this present? how would you integrate this into a budget constrained training programme? This element to be no longer than ten minutes, followed by:

Stage 3

Role specific interview comprising technical questions relative to the role and questions assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading Others), You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk) This element is expected to last no longer than forty minutes.

Closing Date – 23:59, Wednesday 18th October

Interview Date – TBC

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact SM Paul Nash on 07785 974175 or paul.nash@essex-fire.gov.uk

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

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

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/

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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

System Specialist (Replacement Mobilising System)

Based at Ilkeston Community Fire Station with other locations on an as required basis

Salary – £38,296 – £44,539 per annum

Fixed Term for 2 years

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are looking for a System Specialist experienced in designing large-scale business system solutions and system integrations. You will have responsibilities in all phases of the project lifecycle for a new Replacement Mobilising Solution and its components.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details relating to the role.

There will be a requirement for some travel around the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire region for which a pool car can 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 and 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 undertaking a temporary role / 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.

All applicants must have a valid driving license.

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 29th October 2023. Interviews and Job Related tests will be held, in person, at Ilkeston Community Fire Station on Tuesday 7th November 2023.

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

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Fleet Engineering Manager

Job Title: Fleet Engineering Manager
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,261 – £40,478 (Grade 8)
Location: Fleet Services, Lexden, Colchester*

Working hours 8:30 – 5:00 Mon-Thursday, 8:30-4.00 Friday, 1 hour for lunch

*There is a planned move to a new workshop site at Boreham collaborating with the Police workshop in 2026.

The Role
An excellent opportunity for a Fleet Engineering Manager has arisen within the Fleet Services Department at Essex Fire and Rescue. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of fleet maintenance, procurement process and legislation governing fleet operations. The core responsibilities of the role will be to work alongside internal and external stakeholders to ensure new vehicle spec meets end users’ requirements within legal and budgetary stipulations. There will also be a requirement to lead projects and explore market opportunities. Ensuring the current fleet meets the needs of Essex Fire and Rescue the successful candidate will be responsible for the campaign checks and modification instruction delivering this in tandem with the Equipment Workshop Manager and Workshop Manager. As a member of the site management team, you will have a key role in supporting the daily operations and planning for future projects, whilst displaying the key values and behaviours of Essex Fire and Rescue Service.

What You Will Be Working On
To be responsible for specifications and contract documentation for new vehicles and equipment and to ensure that the appropriate EU and UK procurement legislation and administrative procedures are completed, and they meet operational requirements.

To develop servicing and maintenance standards to meet “Best Practice” and to direct and monitor the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment to achieve the most cost effective and timely completion of the activity

Oversee project and programme work in relation to fleet management issues and lead projects to explore market opportunities to enhance or reduce the equipment requirements.

To be responsible for warranty procedures regarding Fleet Assets, liaising with manufacturers and suppliers.

To improve engineering standards within the Service and to provide engineering advice so that the Service can make the optimum use of any available technology, ensuring that the technical complexity and electronic development of the modern vehicle is maximised

Work to support the procurement process of new vehicles and equipment for Essex Fire and Rescue.

What Are We Looking For?
The successful applicant will have experience of Fleet Operations, procurement and maintenance, with a recognised certification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent. They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop constructive working relationships. They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support change in a positive and constructive manner.

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 applicants –
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).

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

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
If shortlisted, candidates will be invited for interview which will be based on competency and Service values and code of ethics and deliver a presentation on a pre-prepared question.

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 Jon Withers on 07773949431 or jon.withers@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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equipment Workshop Manager

Job Title: Equipment Workshop Manager

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £37,261 – £40,478 (Grade 8)

Location: Fleet Services, Lexden, Colchester*

Working hours 8:00 – 4:30 Mon-Thursday, 8:00-1:30 Friday, 30 minutes for lunch. (Friday 1:30pm – 3:30pm can be worked as paid overtime or banked hours)

There is a planned move to a new workshop site at Boreham collaborating with the Police workshop in 2026.

The Role
Now is an ideal time to come and join our busy Equipment Workshop within the Essex Fire and Rescues Fleet Services Department. We are looking for a highly motivated individual experienced in running workshops to join our existing team to ensure the smooth running of our Equipment Workshop. The main part of the role will be running and planning the day-to-day activities for the team of engineers who work both in the field on station and in the workshop. The job will also involve working closely with the Vehicle Workshop Manager to ensure efficient and effective use of resource to keep all equipment maintained and serviced to the required high standards. There will also be an element of working alongside the Technical Services team supporting the procurement of new equipment as and when required. As a member of the site management team you will have a key role in supporting the daily operations and also planning for future projects, whilst displaying the key values and behaviours of Essex Fire and Rescue Service.

What You Will Be Working On
Manage the day-to-day Equipment Workshop activities in relation to equipment maintenance and repair.

Ensure that Workshop Equipment is regularly inspected, maintained, repaired and where necessary calibrated and certified

To be responsible for the output and performance against KPIs for the, Equipment workshop

Ensure that the full documentation is provided to the customer’s requirements. Organise work to ensure optimum workshop loading, so that staff are effectively employed.

Cross-work with other departments where required to support the site management team and assist with holiday cover of those departments.

Work closely with the Technical Services team to ensure that present and future equipment and budgetary requirements are met.

Provide leadership, management and development to support team members to perform their roles competently and achieve team objectives or targets

Promote the Health and Safety culture within the workshops by ensuring that Service regulations or recommendations are followed by staff or visiting contractors.

What Are We Looking For?
The successful applicant will have experience of running workshops, ideally plant or equipment with a recognised certification in engineering maintenance or equivalent. They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop constructive working relationships. They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support change in a positive and constructive manner.

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).

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

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
If shortlisted, candidates will be invited for interview which will be based on competency, Service values and code of ethics. Candidates will also be asked to deliver a presentation on a pre-prepared question.

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 Jon Withers on 07773949431 or jon.withers@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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Senior Business Analyst

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Business Analyst, based flexibly on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part-time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

One of the most client-focussed roles, the Senior Business Analyst (SBA) role is a key proponent of business and technology change. The successful candidate is responsible for managing business and technical requirements definition activities, for leading the solution design process, and ultimately for ensuring projects deliver sustainable business benefits. You will define quality standards for analysis and design documentation and ensure that all analytical activities and methods employed on projects are appropriate. You will also elicit and evaluate a diverse range of extremely complex information, deal with business and technical scenarios which may be unclear or problematic and which require extensive analytical, as well as undertaking stakeholder management, skills to resolve issues.  You will constructively challenge business thinking during requirements gathering and solution design processes and be responsible for proactively identifying and helping improve business processes using recognised process improvement techniques and tools.  The SBA proactively promotes and encourages the adoption of the latest technology, data and business process innovations across the wider organisation to ensure SFRS is ready to embrace the Government’s Digital agenda.

Previous and extensive experience of using industry standard business analysis techniques, such as structured systems analysis and design method (SSADM) is essential as is at least 5 years’ experience of Business Analysis. You will be self motivated with the ability to meet agreed deadlines and to effectively plan and schedule your own work and that of others, and you will have excellent problem solving skills. Candidates must be educated to degree level in a related discipline or have equivalent experience. You will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, with experience in stakeholder management at all levels. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to produce robust project documentation. You will have experience of working across the entire solutions delivery lifecycle and will have knowledge of cost-benefit analysis or basic financial analysis techniques. Desirable criteria include experience of using UML 2.0, knowledge of benefits management methodologies, PRINCE2 Practitioner or Agile PM Practitioner, and experience of working in the Public Sector.

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.

SDA Business Support Assistant

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of SDA Business Support Assistant, based in Johnstone. Agile working is in place involving both home working and office-based attendance at East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde LSO office, Johnstone. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, 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.

The successful candidate will be required to provide effective administrative support to ensure the smooth provision of an administrative function within the Service Delivery Area.

Previous experience of working in an office environment using Microsoft Packages (particularly MS Word and Excel) and word processing experience i.e. typing letters/reports, is required.

Applicants are required to work on their own initiative, possess good communication skills and have the ability to deal with information on a confidential basis and have a clear understanding of how to apply this in the service you provide.

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.

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.

Fire Station Cook

£11,704 – £15,265 Per Year (Pro-Rata, Dependent on Working Hours)

Part-Time | Permanent Contract | 20-25-Hour Week | Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Free Onsite Parking

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 is why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Beaconsfield Fire Station for a Fire Station Cook to join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Beaconsfield is a busy fire station located near to the city centre. Our dedicated firefighters work tirelessly to protect and serve the community, and we are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Station Cook to join our team to prepare and cook their meals.

Working with the Station Commander and crews, your role will be to:

  • Ensure high-quality and nutritious food is prepared.
  • Plan weekly menus with the watch-based Mess Managers, and consider dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences of the crews.
  • Maintain an inventory of food and kitchen supplies, placing orders as necessary to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
  • Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen area.
  • Maintain accurate records and accounts for all purchases.
  • Occasionally assist with food preparation for special events or functions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Flexible, reliable, and conscientious.
  • Comfortable working on their own initiative.
  • Able to plan and deliver menus based on dietary requirements and preferences.

Experience and skills required:

  • Proven experience as a cook or chef.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Food Standard Agency guidelines.

Application and Interviews

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

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

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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 for us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please email: HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

Abatement and 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.

Senior Project Manager

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Project Manager, based flexibly, and on a permanent basis.  This is a full time post, working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake the programme and project management and governance of major business and strategic projects, within Portfolio Office.  You will work within industry recognised project management methodologies and will provide advice and guidance to internal managers on project management issues. The role will provide guidance and leadership in allocated programme / projects, will require developing relationships with relevant staff, suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure adequate support is provided and apply project management best practices appropriately. The role will cover all aspects of project management including project team development and management, project planning, reporting of progress and exceptions (cost, time, quality etc.) in line with governance procedures, conduct and management of project meetings and proactive management and reporting of project and programme dependencies, risks and issues to Programme / Project Leads, Head of Portfolio Office, Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and internal stakeholders.  A key and significant aspect of the role is to collate, manage and report on the wide range of workstream activities and work packages within Programmes / Projects. The Senior Project Manager will also contribute to the development and implementation of Portfolio Office strategies, policies and procedures in the project management field and will play a significant role in raising and maintaining a positive profile for allocated project(s) and Portfolio Office within the wider organisation. They will also be responsible for supporting project / workstream leads and contributors.

Previous and significant experience of managing large complex and technical or development projects is essential, as is evidence of Continued Professional Development. You will have personal resilience and capacity to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and organisational priorities.  Candidates must be educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline or have equivalent experience and should hold Prince 2 practitioner, PMI or equivalent. Additionally you must have demonstrable skills and experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Programme management, Prince 2 practitioner, Business analysis, Business case development, Software development, Sharepoint site development.  Applicants will require flexibility in working arrangements and to be willing to work out-with ‘normal’ working hours and to travel when needed.  Desirable criteria include holding Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation, Better business cases foundation, and experience of public sector procurement, working within a formal quality environment, working within an emergency services environment, and knowledge of broad industry trends and technology shifts.

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.

Fire Safety Engineer (BSR)

Fire Safety Engineer (part time 18.5 hours per week)

Salary: £46,549 pro rata £23,275

About Us

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

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

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

Information about the Department

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is a new regulator established by the Building Safety Act 2022. The BSR will be embedded within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The objectives of the BSR are to secure the safety of people in and around buildings, and improve building standards. These objectives will be achieved by delivering a new regulatory framework for high-rise and other in scope buildings within its remit, overseeing the safety and performance of all buildings and promoting the abilities of professionals and tradespeople that work on buildings.

The BSR will regulate high-rise buildings. These are defined in Section 31 of the Act as buildings with 7 or more storeys, or that are 18 metres or higher, and have at least 2 residential units, or are hospitals or care homes, during design and construction.

About the Role

This role is based within the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Department, the BSR Fire Engineer is responsible for implementing the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), providing technical support to the BSR Manager and BSR Inspectors as part of the BSR Inspection Programme and high risk premises in line with the Risk Based Inspection Programme and as directed by Department Managers.

Under the guidance of the Group Manager (B), you will support our strategic goals by managing and delivering the BSR Department Agenda, through achieving departmental objectives as well as managing efficiencies and quality service at all times.

The BSR Fire Engineer will support the BSR Team to provide technical advice, support, and mentor and assess in line with our quality assurance framework. You will assist in the development and support the BSR Inspection Programme and will work with other departments and partners to improve community safety.

Main Duties

·      Undertake inspections and audits as directed by department managers, enforce as necessitated the requirements of the Fire Safety Order and when required investigate contraventions of the FSO to pursue a prosecution and conviction, in addition to Explosives legislation.

·        Advise Building Control Bodies on the protection and technical fire safety measures necessary to maintain compliance with statutory duties.

·       Work with the Primary Authority scheme to achieve the objectives of the partnership.

·        In line with the FSO and the Licensing Act 2003, responding to formal consultations within service standard timescales leading on more complex submissions. Where necessary consult with Local Authority Planning and Housing to ensure the views of the Authority are presented.

Qualities / skills required

Education / Qualifications:

Fire Engineering Degree with Honours (or equivalent) in line with the national Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators

·         Registered with or working towards registration as an Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council

·         Registered with or working towards registration on the Contextualised Auditors Register (CAR)

Work Experience:

Carrying out Fire Safety Inspections, applying and supporting the enforcement of Legislation

·         Responding to Building Regulations Consultations, or planning and design of simple and complex structures

·         Carrying out joint inspections and liaison with Agencies and Regulators

Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude:

·         Ability to interpret fire engineering designs and solutions, including plans and section drawings

·         Broad understanding of the legislative requirements of the Building Safety Regulator and the wider fire safety legislation

·         A comprehensive knowledge, and understanding of legislative fire safety and implementation strategies at local, regional and national level

Closing date for applications: 13th October 2023 at 12 noon

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

Stage  Timeline
Advert closes  13th October 2023 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist  w/c 16th October 2023
Onsite assessment activities: Interview  w/c 23rd October 2023
*Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change

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 a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time

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

·         Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme

·         Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club

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

·         Cycle 2 work scheme

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

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. Informal contact can be made to Kenneth Reed, Group Manager via kenneth.reed@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!