Prevention Officer – Vulnerable Groups 
37 hours per week
Grade 6 – £29,093 per annum

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Prevention Team to work closely with vulnerable groups in the community.

Through careful analysis of fires, fire injuries and fire deaths, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has identified certain groups, communities and individuals as being at greater risk from fire than others. The post holder will develop links with partners who work with ‘At Risk Groups’ and co-ordinate the activities of the Service as they relate to people in the community.

The post holder will play a key role in the development of safety promotion and awareness sessions for ‘At Risk Groups’, initiating activities to improve their protection from fire, and working towards the sustainability of safety within those groups. A large proportion of the role will include delivering Safe and Well visits in the homes of vulnerable people and delivering Shropshire Fire and Rescue Services Prevention strategy, working with statutory partners and attending forums which represent the interests of vulnerable people.

Applicants must have a strong empathy and background of working with vulnerable groups within their home environment. They must have analytical, problem solving or creative skills and must be able to work on their own initiative.

A full valid driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check before the appointment is confirmed.

For a job description and to apply please visit the careers section of our website.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and under-represented groups.

Are you passionate about Microsoft 365 and ready to make a real impact? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a dynamic M365 Administrator to configure, manage, and optimise the Microsoft 365 suite, with a particular emphasis on SharePoint administration. You’ll leverage PowerPlatform tools, such as PowerAutomate and basic PowerApp building, to enhance automation and streamline business processes. If you have strong technical skills, a keen eye for security protocols, and the aptitude for problem-solving, apply now and help us enhance our digital collaboration tools and achieve our mission!

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose: To ensure the effective delivery and management of ICT services within the Authority, with a focus on Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and PowerPlatform tools. The role involves upholding the ICT Service Level Agreement, managing M365 applications, providing user support and training, and supporting decision-making processes. Additionally, the post holder will facilitate the Fire and Rescue Authority’s objectives, administer identity and access management solutions, and provide technical support to various departments.

Key Responsibilities: As an M365 Administrator, you will configure and manage Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, to ensure optimal functionality. You’ll enable teams to leverage M365 and PowerPlatform capabilities for enhanced productivity and collaboration. You’ll manage complex identity and access management solutions, apply PowerShell and scripting tools for M365 automation, and build basic PowerApps / PowerAutomates to streamline business processes. Collaboration with IT teams, stakeholders, and end-users is key, as is providing proficient user support and conducting training sessions.

Essential requirements:

1.    Proven experience in M365 and SharePoint administration and deployment with a focus on PowerPlatform.

2.    Technical expertise in Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and PowerPlatform tools.

3.    Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

4.    SharePoint certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Associate) or equivalent experience.

5.    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

6.    Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

7.    Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

Closing date for all applications is 25th May 2025.           

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

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Post: Professional Standards Adviser
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 16 May 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) introduced its Professional Standards Unit (PSU), the first of its kind across any Fire and Rescue Service in the UK. Since the Culture Review, the London Fire Brigade introduced a range of actions, including an external reporting line for staff to raise concerns with an independent organisation. LFB is looking to build on the learning from the past year, and ensure that we continue to work hard as an organisation to deliver an environment that supports all staff to be at their best, with zero tolerance for any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination.

The PSU will have an important role in upskilling the organisation and enabling all staff to understand and meet the high standards of behaviour required to represent LFB, and expected by the public we serve. Importantly, it will undertake proactive engagement across LFB and use data and insights to ensure that issues are resolved as early as possible and, in the long-term, prevent inappropriate and un-acceptable behaviour from arising in the first place. The PSU will act as the centre of expertise for queries relating to discipline, bullying, harassment and discrimination within LFB. Colleagues can contact the PSU directly for advice, to raise complaints, or seek guidance. The PSU will manage complaints and concerns, commission and undertake investigations, and support any formal hearing process within the organisation.

An opportunity has arisen to join the PSU as a Professional Standards Adviser. A strong knowledge of discipline (conduct), grievance, and harassment procedures, alongside good working knowledge of HR best practice is essential, as is providing advice on HR matters to staff at all levels. Maintaining positive relationships, data analysis and clear communication skills will be of vital importance.

Most importantly, we are seeking candidates who will ensure complete confidentiality to maintain the trust and confidence of LFB staff, and will demonstrate the highest levels of integrity. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

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

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. CIPD qualified or equivalent comprehensive knowledge of the application of conditions of service, good professional HR practice and current employment legislation, together with significant experience of providing high quality HR services.
2. Experience of producing detailed written work, particularly in relation to the drafting of reports and briefing papers.
3. Good interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels and to demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues.
4. An awareness of the importance of ensuring confidential information and security of sensitive information and an awareness of the principles of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place early/mid-June 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Join West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as Head of People – Make a Real Difference to Our Service and Our Communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading fire and rescue services, playing a vital role in making West Yorkshire safer. At West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), we believe everyone has a part to play, and we are looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader to join our team.

As Head of People, you’ll be at the heart of our service, helping to drive the success of over 1,450 dedicated colleagues who work tirelessly to help people and save lives. This role offers the unique job satisfaction of knowing that your leadership is directly contributing to the safety and wellbeing of the people of West Yorkshire.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, you’ll lead the People function, ensuring that all people-related matters across the employee lifecycle are managed effectively. Your key responsibilities will include:

·         Developing and implementing people strategies and policies that align with our service objectives

·         Overseeing recruitment, performance management, employee relations, grievance and discipline processes, and sickness absence management

·         Delivering expert HR support, ensuring we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce

·         Creating a culture that puts people at the centre of decision-making, helping our colleagues thrive and succeed

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll work closely with senior management to influence and shape organisational culture, advance employee experience and drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a compassionate, value-based leader with a proven track record of managing change and driving high-quality people services. You will bring:

·         Extensive experience in HR management, including HR operating model design, employee relations, performance management, and cultural change

·         A strong business partnering approach and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation

·         Resilience under pressure, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, respond with agility and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment

·         A commitment to evidence-based practice and a passion for employee engagement

·         CIPD qualification and a thorough understanding of current HR best practices and employment law

What We Offer:

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

·         A Local Government Pension Scheme

·         Car salary sacrifice scheme

·         Free parking and access to an on-site gym

·         Flexible working arrangements

·         Employee assistance programme

·         Training, development opportunities, and sports and social clubs

At WYFRS, we’re proud of our inclusive and supportive culture, and we’re looking for someone who will lead by example, embrace our values, and champion continuous learning.

If you are passionate about people, evidence-based practice and would like to make a meaningful impact on our Service, we want to hear from you!

Please contact Sonia Pawson, Director of People and Culture for an informal conversation on 07813 727030, or email sonia.pawson@westyorksfire.gov.uk.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 21 May 2025, psychometric assessments taking place from Monday 2 June, and a stakeholder panel and interview taking place on Thursday 12 June.

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

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community that we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults and children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

Job title: Supplies Officer

Grade: D

Salary: £30,559 per annum rising by annual increments to £32,115. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: Trowbridge Fire Station

Appointment Type: Temporary – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (or until return of substantive postholder)

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Sarah Leyden, Supplies Manager on 01722 691344 or email sarah.leyden@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 May 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday 27 May 2025 at Trowbridge Fire Station. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Supplies Officer in the Assets department you will:

• Be responsible for overseeing the provision of an efficient and effective day to day Supplies Service to the organisation.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external customers, including Supplies Technicians, for all Supplies queries, providing information, advice and support as required.
• Forecast, plan and control stock levels ensuring demand profiles are monitored, to minimise financial wastage whilst ensuring the varying demands of the Service are met as effectively as possible.

What makes you our ideal Supplies Officer?

• You will be able to meet all essential criteria as detailed on the person specification.
• You will have experience of working in a busy, demand lead customer support environment.
• You will have proven experience of monitoring budgets.
• You will have experience of building and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of contacts, both inside and outside of the organisation.
• You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal/external customer care.
• You must have a Level 3 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies qualification or a willingness to work towards this / demonstratable equivalent level of experience in a busy, demand lead customer support environment.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

• You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role which include travelling to various locations around Dorset and Wiltshire as required. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
• The role involves occasional evening working (approximately once every few months).
• If you are applying for a secondment opportunity you will need to notify your substantive line manager of your intention to do so at the earliest opportunity.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, negative drug test, receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance.
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To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.  All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying.  Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire 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 and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services.  When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Post: Belonging, Inclusion and Wellbeing: Strategic Lead
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 15 May 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An opportunity has arisen within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team, for the role of a Strategic Lead to lead and manage multiple DEI interventions across LFB. The ideal person will possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, proactive, innovative and detail-oriented professional with the ability to lead and develop multi-disciplined initiatives across the DEI team. The role requires a dedicated and organised individual, with an eye for detail and ideally a background in designing, facilitating or delivering educational interventions, to join the team and play a pivotal role in helping to continuously improve the culture of our organisation.

Proficiency in basic computer applications such as MS Office applications, including Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, email, and internet browsing is essential.

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

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Designing, delivering and/or facilitating educational and/or training interventions.
2. Developing, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures, inclusive of liaising and negotiating with a wide range of staff and trade unions.
3. Working independently to meet multiple deadlines and the ability to proactively identify and manage conflicting priorities.
4. Advising and/or supportive challenge to staff at all levels on the interpretation and application of corporate policies, processes, and best practice related DEI.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills to draft reports and correspondence, and deal effectively with stakeholders.
6. An understanding of the Equality Act 2010, and/or the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and how to apply it in different situations.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place early-June 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Corporate Planning and Performance Department, Rhyl

Permanent, 37 hours per week
NWFRS Grade 05 £28,163 to £30,060 per annum

We are looking to appoint a Project Support Officer to join the Corporate Planning and Performance Department based in Rhyl.

Providing project support to existing and future projects across North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, you will offer advice to Project Manager about the project management components that should be adopted to ensure the delivery of successful projects.

This includes answering queries from Project Managers, who may be business area experts but have no previous experience or knowledge of project management methodology, and offering advice about plans, controls and stages for instance. You will be responsible for arranging internal and external meetings, as required, note taking and preparing agendas, updating risk and issue logs and maintaining electronic record files for audit purposes.

You will be an effective communicator with good customer service skills, experienced in arranging and supporting meetings and have a willingness to help others. With good organisational skills to manage your own workload and meet deadlines, you will need to be flexible and adaptable to change to deal with requests as they arise and have the ability to work independently using your own initiative. Ideally you will have the ability to communicate confidently and fluently in Welsh, but we will consider applications from individuals who are committed to improve their Welsh language skills.

The team are located in Rhyl but the role will provide regular support to the Teams across North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and therefore some travel may be necessary across North Wales.

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack. To apply, please complete and submit your application pack available from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service vacancies webpage. Please note that we cannot accept CVs in application for this role.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon, 13/05/2025

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service Firefighter (Control) Inter-Service Transfer Vacancy – Permanent

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is currently seeking applications, from existing Firefighter (Control) personnel who are competent or in development, for a Firefighter (Control) vacancy within our Fire Control.

Northumberland is the northernmost county of England, bordering Cumbria, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and the Scottish Borders. We have an outstanding North Sea coastline of 103 km and a county of rural natural beauty. The county is steeped in history and heritage with a population of over 300,000 residents. The council provides a wide range of services to the residents over an area of 5,000 sq. km.

We invite applications from current Firefighter (Control) personnel who are in development or competent.  Those who are currently employed within another fire and rescue service will be welcomed as inter-service transferees and will be required to complete conversion training to ensure familiarity and understanding of NFRS Mobilising System and processes.

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a positive relationship with all employees and their respective trade unions in the interests of developing a climate of harmonious and constructive employee relations.

With excellent interpersonal skills and innovative thinking, the role will support the services continuous improvement strategy while also promoting a positive and inclusive organisational culture.

If you think you would work well within this role and have a desire to make our communities safer, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Our Fire Control Mobilising and Communications Centre is equipped to deal with the receipt of emergency calls and the alerting and dispatching of Fire & Rescue Service resources, based at our Headquarters in West Hartford Community Fire Station.

The Fire Control is responsible for:

The acceptance of emergency and non-emergency calls from a range of sources.
Mobilising resources in accordance with our CRMP.
Maintaining communication with resources.
Maintaining information on Fire & Rescue Service operational resources and personnel including operational daily staffing.
Liaising with other emergency and non-emergency agencies.
Survival Guidance Advice to callers (Fires and Special Service Calls).
A number of support functions including management of risk data held within mobilising systems, performance management, in-house training provided to control staff.
The Firefighter (Control) vacancy is a Permanent Vacancy, working 42 hours, watch based rota system, subject to the NJC Grey Book Conditions of Service.  Further details can be found in the accompanying role map.

Current Salary is £27,970 Firefighter(Control) Development – £35,791 Firefighter(Control) Competent

Essential criteria for the role

Eligibility:

You must be a competent or development Firefighter(Control), currently employed in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.

No outstanding ‘unspent’ disciplinary warnings.

Selection Process:

The selection process will be undertaken in accordance with workforce and succession planning requirements.

Your application will be reviewed against the UK FRS National Occupational Standards (NOS) and if you meet the eligibility criteria, you will then progress to the next stage of the process.

Our selection process will comprise of the following:

An assessment day consisting of a group discussion, and formal interview.

Assessment days will take place at:  Fire Service Headquarters, West Hartford Business Park, Cramlington

Pre-employment checks

Successful applicants will be subject to our pre-employment screening process, which includes an occupational health medical.  We will also conduct right to work, DBS and reference checks.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.northumberlandfireandrescue.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For information about the process please contact Station Manager Diane Cairns, Group Manager Joe Hunter or Group Manager Andy Irvine

diane.cairns@northumberland.gov.uk – 07825121488

joseph.hunter@northumberland.gov.uk – 07966 327862

andrew.irvine@northumberland.gov.uk – 07890 020662

Job Title: Environmental Officer

Contract: 12-month Fixed term contract (Maternity cover)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (expected pattern is Monday to Friday)

Salary: £40,476

Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon park

Closing Date: 13th May 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location. Some home working, Travel to various ECFRS sites and stations across the county of Essex is required

This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended or made permanent, the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.

The Role

An incredible opportunity to advance your career and to take on ownership of the Environmental and Energy planning for ECFRS.  Our friendly and inclusive Property team are searching for a new Environmental Officer to join their expanding team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, as we work to future-proof and protect our Operational estate across the County.

What You Will Be Working On

Working with the Property team to fulfil our Estates Environmental Strategy
Developing and embedding our environmental and sustainable strategies and policies
Assisting the Service assessing their Environmental impact
Collaborating with working groups with the service and externally
Representing the Service at environmental and sustainable development forums
Monitoring and measuring effectiveness and compliance with agreed environmental strategies
Supporting the Property team managing projects associated with Environmental strategies
Holding responsibility for the Authority’s Waste Management and Recycling plan
Taking responsibility for undertaking consultation with outside bodies, organisations and public on proposed environmental strategies and policies and to analyse responses

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone with an eye for detail, who wants to be part of a team who cares for the estate and future of the Service’s Property.  We would love to find someone who wants to develop with the team and can support the growth of the department.  Experience in a Environmental or Sustainability role/environment is essential with proof of an in depth understanding.

Eligibility

Full UK driving licence and a willingness to work flexibly and ability to travel around the county
Experience in a similar role or hold a relevant qualification in an environmentally-based subject, with knowledge and experience of current legislation and principles surrounding environmental issues

How to apply

Shortlisting will be completed by matching your application to the essential criteria of the Person Specification for the role.

To demonstrate how you meet this criteria, please upload a copy of your CV. If it will benefit your application, you may also upload either a cover letter or a supporting statement.

You may submit your documents either as a word document, pdf, mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video).

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)

Stage 2

Role specific panel interview

As well as questions covering your related skills to perform the role, questions may also be asked to provide evidence against the UK Fire & Rescue Service’s Code of Ethics and the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Leadership Framework.

You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

You can find guidance around the Code of Ethics here:

Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk.

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.