Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37hrs

Salary: £65,305 – £72,483

Location: Service HQ (Kelvedon Park). There will be some requirement to visit Service premises around the county.

Closing Date: 23rd March 2025

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

The Role Role Profile

Our People and Inclusion strategy, and the plans that enable it aim to empower our people to make a difference and serve our communities. We aim to embed a high performing and inclusive culture, making sure our people are supported, engaged and inspired to make a difference and to deliver our strategic goals; empowering colleagues to be professional and ambitious in serving the communities of Essex. Ultimately this role is about making Essex safer together.

As Head of People Partnering for Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, you will be responsible for working in partnership with key stakeholders across the service to shape and develop customer service and the efficient and effective practices within the HR People Partnering Team.

We are looking for a Head of People Partnering to join our collaborative and busy team to drive the delivery of a proactive service which delivers cultural improvements and organisational performance.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead the People Partner (PP) team through excellent leadership and management to provide PP direction across the Service which enables strategic and professional support.
• Support the Assistant Director of HR (ADHR) in overall service delivery of the key functions within the service delivery plan.
• Responsible for the effective oversight and professional guidance of all Employee Relations cases up to and including Employment Tribunals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with all stakeholders to achieve high levels of support and delivery associated with high performing teams.
• Support and encourage a culture of high performance and inclusion where talent is recognised.
• Supporting the ADHR and leading the PP team to ensure strategies are implemented and aligned to deliver organisational priorities and objectives.
• Ensure consistency of application across people practices throughout all levels of the organisation using reflective and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure the Service commitments for Diversity, Inclusion and Equality are achieved and reflected in the work of the PP team and the experiences for our employees.
• Partner with the Head of Employment Policy and Practice to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and legally compliant.
• Encourage and support the use of people insights and data to foster a high-performance culture with a strong focus on balancing organisational health and organisational performance.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate HR professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and its people.
You will have experience of successfully developing and implementing change including HR procedures and practices.
We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and is able to communicate professionally and tactfully to build constructive relationships.
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.

Eligibility

• MCIPD or other relevant professional qualification.
• Level 5 standard of education (e.g. Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education or HNDs) or equivalent vocational experience in a relevant area.
• Knowledge and experience of leading HR People Partnering functions
• Experience of managing complex HR casework.

How to apply

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 1000 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

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

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1 – 25th March 2025

Shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2 (If shortlisted) – 1st April 2025

Assessment including:
• Presentation and Interview Panel
• Written Assessment
• Collaboration Panel

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, in the first instance please contact the recruitment team at 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

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.

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

Benefits

Salary: £38,626 – £43,693 per annum, Grade 5

Hours: Part Time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (pro rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Officer, who will be able to apply their health and safety expertise to controlling the wide range of hazards faced by RBFRS staff, which include frontline firefighting roles, office-based roles and staff working within our communities.

The Health and Safety Officer will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team, reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager they will provide competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels of the organisation and promote a positive health and safety culture.

The successful candidate is expected to work from service headquarters in Calcot, Reading weekly and to regularly visit fire stations across Berkshire. In line with our flexible working policy, this can be balanced with working from home, dependent on organisational and team requirements, to support a good work / life balance.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service organisation which invests in the development and wellbeing of employees.

About you:

The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice guidance and have previous advisory experience within an organisation, which following an induction, can be applied to the fire sector.

This background will ensure you can provide competent support, advice and guidance, to all levels of the organisation from day one. Whilst we work closely with our colleagues who provide fire safety advice to the community and businesses, the focus of this role is on employee health safety and wellbeing, rather than fire safety.

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive team player that can prioritise tasks, and manage their own workload. You will need the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the RBFRS Health and Safety Management System to ensure that RBFRS conforms to current and prospective health and safety legislation.
• Undertake and develop risk assessments when required and provide competent advice, guidance and support in the risk assessment process, to all members of the Service,
• Support the review of accident investigations and following up on recommendations with other department managers to completion
• To represent the department and give competent advice and solutions regarding organisational projects / activities.
• Maintain and analyse data and produce monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Write and review internal health and safety policies and Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
• Take part in external Southeast Region peer review audits and internal audits

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
• At least one year’s previous health and safety advisory experience within an organisation (a requirement of Tech IOSH membership)
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports and policy
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels
• Able to manage workloads to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and needs

Application and selection process

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

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

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

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

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

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

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Helen Morbin, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at morbinh@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours Sunday 30 March 2025.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run take place on 15, 16, 22 and 23 April 2025.

The interview will include a short presentation, the topic will be confirmed on invitation to interview.

Anticipated start date:  May 2025

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement.

Fleet Department, Llandudno Junction
Permanent, 37 hours per week
(Fixed hours Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm Fri 8am-3.30pm)
NWFRS Grade 07 £34,314 to £37,035 per annum

We are looking to appoint a HGV Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Department. The role is responsible for undertaking day to day servicing, predictive and preventative maintenance and repairs to our fire service vehicles, plant and equipment to ensure these remain safe and operational. Maintaining a safe and clean work station, the successful candidate will possess the competence to diagnose faults in mechanical and electrical systems to determine effective repair methods required.

The successful candidate will be a good communicator, with methodical organisational skills for planning workloads in order to meet deadlines and time management requirements. Working as part of a team of multi-skilled technicians, the successful candidate will also provide out of hours standby emergency maintenance support as part of a rota system (subject to standby allowance).

Applicants will need to demonstrate (with evidence) the skills, as outlined in the job description and person specification including the following essential requirements:

• City and Guilds Level 3 Craft Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a commercial vehicle maintenance and repair environment.
• Hold a full UK Driving licence.
• Hold an LGV Category C driving licence, or currently working towards with the ability to complete within the probation period.
• Hold or working towards the IRTEC Certificate of Competence to Master Technician status, with the ability to maintain once achieved.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, using own initiative.
• Ability to manage own time and prioritising of workload to meet deadlines.
• Be able to hold a simple conversation at Welsh Level 2 – if not already demonstrated on application, this is to be achieved within a 12-month probation period, with support provided as appropriate.
• Appointment subject to a Standard DBS Check and satisfactory references.
The Fleet department’s workshop is based in Llandudno Junction. The vehicle technician role also requires flexibility to travel to various locations across North Wales and includes work being undertaken in inclement conditions.

Further information about the role, including job description and application pack, is available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by emailing: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon, Monday 07/04/2025

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Occupational Health Nurse

Salary:  Band H (£43,693-£47,754 pro rata)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern:  Part Time

Number of hours per week:

2-3 days equivalent / flexible working patterns considered

Job Share: No

Closing date:  19th March 2025

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our Small Occupational Health and Fitness Team based at our dedicated unit in Wigston for two or three days per week. Whilst firefighters make up the majority of our workforce, our goal is to support the health and wellbeing of all our employees and you will play a huge part in supporting our people in our aim of Safer People, Safer Places – come and join us and help to make a difference.

Reporting to the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager you will be an integral part of a small team working alongside Occupational Health Physicians, Fitness Advisors, Counsellors, Physiotherapists and our Health and Wellbeing Lead to deliver our occupational health services.  Key aspects of the role will be to assist in the delivery of routine medicals and pre-employment screens for LFRS personnel; undertake referrals where physical or general mental health issues are impacting on sickness absence; provide occupational health advice on reasonable adjustments in the workplace; signposting to other health professionals; and completing concise reports to managers and HR.

We are looking for someone that will promote and encourage good communication between Occupational Health the employee and the organisation whilst ensuring client confidentiality and GDPR are maintained at all times.

You will be responsible for ensuring high clinical standards and best practice are maintained and have clinical responsibility for the occupational health technician. You will be integral in shaping the procedures and policies we operate to.  You should be familiar with working with dedicated Occupational Health management systems such as eOPAS or Cohort and confident working as an autonomous practitioner.

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic compassionate individual with excellent communication skills.  You will be a NMC Registered Nurse with an Occupational Health Diploma or Degree and experience of working in an Occupational Health setting. We have a strong commitment to developing and training our staff and you will have the opportunity to be assisted to maintain your CPD requirements.

Working days may be negotiated at the interview stage and a combination of office based and hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date:  2nd April 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 31 March 2025

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Service vehicle when attending different locations

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Full support for ongoing professional development

•    On-site gym facilities

•    Free onsite parking

•    Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•    Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•    Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Job title: General Trainer – West Moors Training Centre

Grade: E

Salary: £32,654 – £35,235 per annum (rising by annual increments to £35,235) + Trainer Allowance – 10% of salary, rising to 15% after 1 year.

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: West Moors Training Centre

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact SM Dan Joslin, Training Centre Manager on 07825 977661 / daniel.joslin@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th March 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Friday 11th April 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location 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 General Trainer in our Operational Training department, you will:

• Deliver Operational Competence training and assessments and provide feedback on performance.
• Develop training and assessment scenarios and packages for Operational Competence.
• Service, maintain and manage equipment, resources and facilities as required supporting training and assessment activities.

What makes you our ideal General Trainer?

• Experience of working as an operational firefighter.
• Qualified to instructor level in Breathing Apparatus training (BAI) or willing to undertake training.
• Qualified to instructor level in Fire Behaviour training (FBTI) or willing to undertake training.
• Hold or be willing to undertake training to obtain an LGV driving qualification.

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. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. Travel requirements are to drive to stations to deliver training in service vehicles and drive service vehicles ie. fire engines for the purposes of training.
• 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 some evening and weekend working. These requirements are one evening per week and nine weekend days per year.
• 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 and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
• Upon appointment you will be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings.
• Trainer allowance, amount payable 10% of salary rising to 15% after 1 year (this is a pensionable allowance)
• Please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.

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.

Job reference: REQ000342

Salary: £31,067 – £33,366 per annum

Closing date: 17.03.2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join our protection team.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to help ensure water supplies are secured for firefighting purposes under the Fire Services Act 2004.

You will be the single point of contact for external stakeholders who need to consult the Fire Service regarding the provision of water supplies for new developments and changes to infrastructure. This includes liaising directly with water authorities and local authorities, responding to planning consultations, and implementing planning conditions where possible to ensure adequate water for firefighting.

You will also provide responses, guidance, and additional information within tight consultation timelines in accordance with current legislation. Additionally, you will be required to monitor the hydrant testing and maintenance programme to ensure existing hydrants are fit to deliver water for firefighting purposes.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage Hydrant Technicians, reviewing performance and identifying development needs.
Communicate with key stakeholders regarding water supplies and firefighting access, including planning consultations, enquiries, and complaints.
Contribute to the provision and sharing of risk information to ensure all water supplies are identified on mobile data terminals.
Manage and maintain databases for fire hydrant provision, defect reporting, and maintenance to ensure timely installations and repairs.
Respond to development consultations to prevent adverse impacts on existing hydrant provision.
Liaise with local authorities and developers to reduce the financial burden of providing fire hydrants and secure planning condition approvals.
Maximise cost recovery from testing private hydrants by liaising with owners and responsible persons.
Represent the Service at meetings and provide advice and information based on attendance.
Prepare, submit, and monitor budget returns, ensuring departmental resources are properly managed for continuous service delivery.

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

About you

You will have:

Or be willing to attain in post detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance to secure water for firefighting such as, Fire Service Act 2004, BS9999, Town & Country Planning Act, Fire Safety: Approved Document B.

English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade 4 or above or equivalent experience.

In-depth experience in using Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or similar).

In-depth experience of working as part of a team and with minimal supervision.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to issue written correspondence and liaise verbally with staff at all levels including representatives of external organisations.

Good organisational skills in order to manage and prioritise workloads and ensure deadlines are met.

Numeracy skills in order to process accounts and maintain financial records.

Why work with us

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

Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children, and Young People, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The Role of Watch Manager Control

To undertake an appropriate level of command co-ordinating emergency and non-emergency call handling and incident management activities. Supporting and delivering information and advice to internal and external agencies to support operational response.

Oversee and deliver the on watch training and assessments to improve and measure performance and organise and implement practical activities to aid learning and development supported by the Training manager.

Manage the watch and support the Station Commander (Control) in the day to day management of the control room, carry out administration tasks and lead a small team when carrying out specific tasks

The post holder will carry out this role through the performance of key tasks and responsibilities as specified in the job description.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and support control operations to resolve events (WM8)

Planning initial action to be taken to meet the needs of events including planning for anticipated demands on resources and ability to allow sufficient flexibility and contingency planning for potential changes.

Implementation of your prepared plans including contingency plans and ability to effectively communicate with plans and objectives with others.

Measuring performance against objectives and standards and giving feedback to groups and Individuals through debriefs ensuring that any risk-critical issues are addressed.

Support the efficient use of resources (WM9)

Making positive and constructive recommendations for the use of equipment, materials, services, supplies, finance, energy and time within your own sphere of responsibility.
Monitoring and controlling resources to ensure the most effective and productive use of those available to you and your team.

Acquire, store and issue resources to provide service delivery (WM10)

Ensuring that sufficient resources of consumables used on a day to day basis are available to avoid any interruption to service delivery. This includes prioritisation of resources and implementation of ordering procedures.

Monitoring of storage of consumables including ensuring compliance with any regulations and requirements which may have an impact on health and safety in the workplace.

Control the issue of resources to support service delivery.

Proactively control issue of resources to ensure that sufficient supply is maintained including to allow for times of known, anticipated and contingency requirements.
Respond to poor performance in your team (WM11)

Providing constructive and positive support to team members who are experiencing difficulties in their work role. Including giving feedback, investigating development needs and referring to other specialist personnel.

Making effective and constructive contributions to implementing disciplinary and grievance procedures to deal with instances or poor performance.

Support and actively promote the objectives of the CRMP and demonstrate a personal commitment to the five principals Core Code of Ethics putting our communities first, Integrity, dignity and respect, Leadership, Equality, diversity and inclusion.

Internal Applicants that have completed a talent conversation and cascaded development objectives that have been signed off by their line manager will not be required to complete an external application but will still be required to complete an expression of interest. The link for the expression of interest will have been sent by workforce development, however if you require this to be resent please email FireHRRecruitment@northants.police.uk

Internal Applicants that have not completed a talent conversation or not signed off their development objectives will be required to complete full application process.

Group Manager (B) FDS.

Transfer or Promotion Opportunity.

£75,536.55 – £83,737.80 plus CPD payment.

Join One of the Country’s Leading Fire and Rescue Services.

Due to the current Group Manager of Employee Resourcing undertaking a long-term secondment, an exciting opportunity has emerged for wholetime Group Managers and competent wholetime Station Managers (seeking promotion) to join one of the UK’s leading fire and rescue services.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) serves a diverse population of over two million people across nearly 800 square miles. Providing 24/7 fire cover every day of the year, we are dedicated to protecting and serving our communities.

We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision of making West Yorkshire safer and who demonstrate the NFCC Core Code of Ethics.

What We Offer

·         20% Flexible Duty System (FDS) allowance plus an additional 15% GM duty system allowance.

·         Lease car scheme.

·         Relocation assistance package (for those relocating from outside of West Yorkshire).

·         Access to an employee assistance programme to support wellbeing.

·         Training and development to help you grow in your career.

·         Sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity 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.

Applications are welcome from existing UK wholetime Group Managers and competent wholetime Station Managers as a promotion opportunity.

Eligibility

The following criteria must be satisfied to be eligible to apply:

·         be a wholetime substantive and competent Station Manager (or above) in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.

·         have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency.

·         be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.

·         been identified as showing potential for promotion as part their Annual Review (AR) with a supporting statement from the Line Manager (Internal only).

For Station Managers on promotion the selection process will comprise of:

·         Stage 1 – Identified as showing potential for promotion as part their Annual Review (AR) (Internal Station Managers Only).

·         Stage 2 – Completion of an online application form and subsequent shortlisting.

·         Stage 3 – Career Progression Gateway.

·         Stage 4 – Operational Command Assurance.

·         Stage 5 – Presentation and Interview.

·         Stage 6 – Pre employment checks.

Stage 2: Application Form

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet all the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.

Applicants should only write a maximum of 250 words for each criterion detailed on the personnel specification.

Shortlisting

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration. All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether or not they have been successfully shortlisted.

Stage 3: Career Progression Gateway

Career Progression Gateway (CPG) is an online assessment that evaluates performance, knowledge, skills and behaviours. Applicants will be assessed and graded (Pass or Fail). The CPG will consist of 2 online exercises:

1.    The case study exercise

In this timed exercise, applicants receive various pieces of information along with clear task guidelines. They must read the provided information and type their responses, which may include writing an email or article, drafting a proposal and recommendation, or conducting an analysis, strategy, and initiative, all within free text boxes during the allotted time.

2.    The role-play exercise

Applicants have a set time to read the scenario information before an assessor calls them via video. The role-play begins and is timed from the moment the candidate answers the call.

Stage 4: Operational Command Assurance

Applicants will be assessed and graded (Pass or Fail) against Skills for Justice Advanced Incident Command scoring criteria. However, prior to this assessment taking place, development opportunities will be available for all candidates prior to the assessment taking place.

WYFRS Command Training Team will be hosting development day on the 7th March, applicants will be required to email commandtrainingdepartment@westyorksfire.gov.uk to confirm their attendance. Please note, any attendance on this development session is voluntary.

Stage 5: Interview and presentation

Before the interview begins, applicants will receive a scenario to analyse. They will present their findings and recommendations to the interview panel. After this, a behavioural interview will take place, lasting approximately 45 minutes.

Stage 6: Pre-Employment Checks

All offers of employment will be subject to a skills gap analysis, references, medical, fitness test, Disclosure and Barring and pre-employment checks.

Stage 7: Role suitability process (Pilot)

Post process, an expression of interest exercise for the GM Employee Resourcing role will commence. The successful candidate will be invited, participate and to undergo a pilot process/exercise for the GM Employee Resourcing role.

Merit List

Successful candidates will be held on a successful applicant list in grade/score order and will be offered a promotion development role, as soon as a suitable vacancy arises. This successful applicant list will remain in place until a new promotion process is undertaken. Applicants still on this list will need to reapply and undertake the promotion process again if a new promotion process for that rank is commenced.

Timeline

·         Applications close:                                            16th March 2025

·         Shortlisting:                                            Week Commencing 17th March 2025

·         Online CPG testing:                               Week Commencing 24th March 2025

·         Command Assurance:                           Week Commencing 31st March 2025

·         Interviews:                                             Weeks Commencing 7th April 2025

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using our e-recruitment system which will require you to detail how you meet all the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

The closing date for applications will be midnight on Sunday 16th March 2025.

All offers of employment will be subject to a skills gap analysis, references, medical, fitness test, security clearance, DBS checks.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:

Director of People and Culture Sonia Pawson

Email: Sonia.pawson@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Tel: 07813727030

DCFO Dave Walton

Email: dave.walton@westyoorksfire.gov.uk

Tel: 01274 682311 Ext: 670766

AM Dave Teggart

Email: dave.teggart@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Tel: 07810354638