People Coordinator – Job Evaluation
Fixed term until 30 September 2026
Salary £28,624 – £30,060 per annum + benefits

About Us
 
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services. We pride ourselves in striving to “Create the Safest Community” and our dedicated and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
 
We are currently rated as good by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation that is well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business.
 
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

About the role
 
Working with the People and Culture Department, we are currently recruiting a People Coordinator to join our dedicated Job Evaluation project team. In this role, you will work closely with the People Partner to support the effective delivery of a high-quality job evaluation service. You will also provide professional and efficient administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of project activities.
 
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
 
We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.
 
As a People Coordinator – Job Evaluation you will:
 
• Support the effective implementation of the job evaluation project
• Undertake HR administrative tasks related to ensure the smooth the day to day running of the project
• Draft, coordinate and maintain clear and consistent project communications and related documentation
• Provide a high standard of customer service to managers, employees and other stakeholders
 
We are seeking a candidate who has:
 
• Level 3 qualification or above, or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in a Human Resources/administrative environment
• Strong administrative skills, particularly in a HR context
• Understanding of employment legislation, and HR policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential or sensitive information
• Proficient in using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications
 

The Selection Process
 
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
 
Stage Timeline*

Advert closes – Monday 7 July 2025 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist – Friday 11 July 2025
Interview – Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 July 2025
 
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
 
Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
 
For further information about the role please contact Helen Naden, Head of People and Culture via email at helen.naden@twfire.gov.uk
 
Pre-employment checks
 
The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a Standard DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
 
Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on Monday 7 July 2025.

People Partner – Job Evaluation

Fixed term until 30 September 2026

Salary £41,511 – £44,711 per annum + benefits

About Us

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

We are currently rated as good by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation that is well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

About the role

Working with the People and Culture Department we are currently recruiting a People Partner to join our dedicated Job Evaluation Project team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering a high-quality job evaluation service of Green Book roles, using the agreed evaluation scheme (Gauge+). Your contribution will support compliance with employment legislation, contractual terms and conditions, and reinforce our commitment to equal pay.

You will be responsible for leading and coordinating work related to the project. You will provide professional HR advice to managers and employees whilst ensuring compliance with HR policies, procedures and legislation. You will be managing a People Advisor and People Coordinator who will support the administrative work of the project.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As a People Partner – Job Evaluation you will:

· Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of the job evaluation project

· Provide expert advice and guidance on job evaluation methodologies and HR best practices

· Work collaboratively with colleagues in People and Culture, managers, trade union representatives and other stakeholders to achieve key project milestones

· Develop and deliver comprehensive project documentation, managing end-to-end processes

· Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and HR policies

We are seeking a candidate who has:

· CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) or equivalent experience

· Proven experience of working with job evaluation schemes within the public sector or emergency services setting

· Demonstrated ability to deliver professional HR advice and guidance in a comparable HR or People Partner role

· Sound understanding of equal pay principles and relevant employment legislation

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

· Strong attention to detail and confidence in handling sensitive and confidential information

· Proficient in the use of HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications

The Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline*

Advert closes – Monday 7 July 2025 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist – Friday 11 July 2025
Interview – Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 July 2025

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

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

For further information about the role please contact Helen Naden, Head of People and Culture via email at helen.naden@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a Standard DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on 16 July 2025.

Post: Head of Finance Capability and Continuous Improvement
Salary: £72,181 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £72,181 – £89,656 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 07 July 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.).

This is an exciting time to join the LFB finance team. We have recently implemented SAP4HANA and SAP Ariba, the first public sector organisation to go live with this cloud-based system. This is a new role in the finance team, created to ensure we have a forward-looking function that makes the most of the opportunities our new system brings.

The successful candidate will champion finance capability across the organisation and drive improvements to processes, guidance and ways of working to create a forward-looking finance function. Finance capability is both internal to the finance team, ensuring we have appropriate pathways for qualifications and that we keep our finance professionals up-to-date with the latest accounting standards and best practice, and external to the team, ensuring budget holders understand their responsibilities, that our guidance is easy to follow, that advice is available when needed. Continuous improvement is about ensuring we respond to the dynamic financial landscape, keeping our finance team relevant and effective. The new system brings opportunities but has also changed our ways of working and there will be many process improvements we can make as a result. The successful candidate will work with the team on what the improvement priorities are, what needs to change and how we will measure success.

The successful candidate will:
– be passionate about making incremental changes for the better, with the customer in mind;
– want to create a culture of value-for-money across the organisation, where people are encouraged to put forward innovative ideas around efficiency and effectiveness; and
– be willing to collaborate across different departments, creating virtual teams to achieve our goals.

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.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a CCAB, CIMA or equivalent finance qualification.

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. Experience of leading continuous improvement in order to achieve efficiencies, productivity improvements or better customer experience.
2. Excellent stakeholder management skills to build collaborative relationships with a range of people and teams across the organisation.
3. Good organisational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, at pace when required, using clear project plans.
4. Excellent people management skills with the ability to promote team cohesion.

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 week commencing 21 July 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.

Benefits
Salary and Grade – £57,743 – £64,013 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance.

Location – Our new Learning and Development Centre, Reading

Lease car scheme, superb pension schemes available, onsite gym and parking facilities, excellent health care support through Benenden and additional support through our Occupational Health provider and Fitness and Health Adviser

Other information about our benefits can be found on our website

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are looking for adynamic, adaptable and resilient person to join our Service in the critical role of Group Manager, Learning and Development, taking responsibility for the effective management, performance and delivery of operational learning and development policy, process, resources and activities.

Based at our new Learning and Development Centre this exciting and challenging role offers a unique opportunity to shape and tailor operational learning and development design and delivery, providing assurance that our teams have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be capable and confident in their roles, therefore supporting the effective provision of our services to meet the needs of our communities. ​​​​​​​

About you:

​​​​​​​You will bring experience of delivering effective learning and development activities and will be motivated, forward-thinking and progressive in approach. Acting with integrity and operating with credibility as you seek opportunities to lead continuous improvement and change initiatives within your areas of responsibility. You’ll be:

people focused, with proven ability to lead teams, inspiring high performance
able to drive forward change in a complex and dynamic organisation
passionate in improving and delivering services 
have a good understanding of local and national issues affecting the sector

Other Considerations / Eligibility:

Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance. Teaching and assessing qualifications are also required.

You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.

You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass). 

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.​​​

Application and selection process

​​​​​​​If you are interested in applying for this position, please click Apply now

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

Stage One:

Please submit a CV and a supporting statement (restricted to 1500 words) detailing how your behaviours, knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile / person specification for the role. Please note that initial shortlisting will be based on the criteria flagged with* in the job profile, other aspects will be explored throughout the selection process.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Monday7 July 2025

Stage Two:

Role specific task and competency based interview

Anticipated date w/c 21 July 2025

Stage Three:

Values and behaviours interview – TBC

For an informal discussion about the role please contact recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange a telephone conversation with Becci Jefferies, Head of Human Resources and Learning and Development or Nikki Richards, Director of Corporate Services / Deputy Chief Executive.

For further details about the application and selection processor to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk
Disclosure and Barring Service

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.

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

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

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 Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

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 via this link.

• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Beacon House, Landmark Business Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5PB
• Watch Manager B (Control) in accordance with NJC pay scales
• 42 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays.
• Shift pattern 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm – 8am) followed by 4 rest days.
• Permanent
• This position is open to both current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) employees and external applicants.

Be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of fire control in Suffolk.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art fire control room, this month in Ipswich, and we’re looking for experienced control professionals to be part of a professional and motivated team looking to help lead the return of this function here in Suffolk. This is your chance to answer the call.

Work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to a new mobilising system, and play a vital role in protecting Suffolk’s communities every single day.

We’re welcoming applications from both current and former substantive, competent Crew Manager (Control) who are looking for career progression or competent substantive Watch managers wanting to transfer within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.  If you haven’t previously worked within a UK Fire and Rescue Service, you will not be eligible to apply for this position.

This is an exciting opportunity to either take the next step in your management career or transfer over to Suffolk and be part of a new and dynamic control room team.

We’re passionate about saving lives and protecting the communities we serve. If you are too, then join us and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.  This is your opportunity to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities 

As Watch Manager (Control), you will lead and co-ordinate the core function of call handling, mobilisation and incident oversight.

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Manage the performance of the watch personnel through guidance and mentoring, evaluating progress and supporting development.
• Manage compliance with policies, procedures and service standards.
• Manage health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at work.
• Provide statistical analysis information procedures.
• Maintain staffing levels for all watches.
• Oversee equipment testing recording for operational readiness.
• Audit watch and control work to ensure standards are maintained.
• Contribute to the management of Fire Control in the absence of the Station Manager.

Our control room employees will follow a Control Duty system. The shift pattern is based on an average of 42 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, based on 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm – 8am) followed by 4 rest days.

You will need:  

• Current or former substantive competency as a Crew Manager (Control) (Experience from within last 3 years would be desirable).
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience of managing people and process.
• Proven resilience to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• An aptitude for decision-making in challenging situations.
• A collaborative approach to managing multi-agency relationships.
• Excellent digital competence.

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (Word). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

In return, we will offer you:  

• Scope to shape the future of our new Control Centre.
• A fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of Suffolk residents.
• A rewarding and challenging career in a vital public service.
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
• Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Training and support to expand your knowledge.
• Diverse and active staff networks.

Looking for other exciting opportunities within Suffolk’s new Control Room?

We’re currently seeking talented individuals to join us in the below positions:

Crew Manager (Control) – Shift

Please visit our Suffolk Firefighters website  for more information and to apply.

Empowering Everyone  

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information 

Please visit our  Suffolk Firefighters website.

If you have any questions or would like a casual conversation, please reach out to us at SFRS.Recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Beacon House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5PB
• Crew Manager (Control) in accordance with NJC pay scales 
• 42 hours pert week including weekends and bank holidays.
• Shift pattern 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm – 8am) followed by 4 rest days.
• Permanent 

Be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of fire control in Suffolk.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art fire control room, this month in Ipswich, and we’re looking for experienced control professionals to be part of a professional and motivated team looking to help lead the return of this function here in Suffolk. This is your chance to answer the call.

Work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to a new mobilising system, and play a vital role in protecting Suffolk’s communities every single day.

We’re welcoming applications from current substantive, competent Firefighters (Control) who are looking for career progression, or competent substantive Crew Managers wanting to transfer within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.  If you haven’t previously worked within a UK Fire and Rescue Service, you will not be eligible to apply for this position.

We’re passionate about saving lives and protecting the communities we serve. If you are too,  join us and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.

This is your opportunity to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities  

As Crew Manager (Control), you will help lead and co-ordinate the core function of call handling, mobilisation and incident oversight.

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Manage the performance of all watch personnel through guidance, mentoring, progress evaluation and development support.
• Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and service standards Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment for self and others.
• Provide statistical analysis information procedures.
• Maintain staffing levels for all watches.
• Oversee equipment testing recording for operational readiness.
• Audit and evaluate watch and control functions to ensure consistent adherence to standards.
• Contribute to the management of Fire Control in the absence of the Station Manager.
• Our control room employees will follow a Control Duty system.

The shift pattern is based on an average of 42 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, based on 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm– 8am) followed by 4 rest days.

You will need:  

• Current substantive competency as a Firefighter (Control) or higher role.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong management skills.
• The confidence to lead others .
• Proven resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• An aptitude for decision-making in challenging situations.
• To be able to work collaboratively to manage multi-agency relationships.
• Excellent digital competence.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

In return, we will offer you:  

• Scope to shape the future of our new Control Centre.
• A fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of Suffolk residents.
• A rewarding and challenging career in a vital public service.
  Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
  Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Training and support to expand your skills and knowledge.
• Diverse and active staff networks.

Looking for other exciting opportunities within Suffolk’s new Control Room?

We’re currently seeking a talented individual to join us in the following role:

Watch Manager (Control)

Please visit our Suffolk Firefighters website for more information and to apply.

Empowering everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information 

Please visit our  Suffolk Firefighters website.

If you have any questions or would like a casual conversation, please reach out to us by emailing SFRS.Recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

Posts: 3 x Head of Procurement category portfolio lead roles for:

• Frontline Operations & Professional Services
• Assets & Estates
• Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions

Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £72,181 – £89,656 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 04 July 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country. What’s more, we are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world protecting people and property from 103 stations across the 1,587 square kilometres of Greater London.

Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to education and fire prevention, enforcing regulations to answering 999 calls, we’re a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

The Brigade is currently in the middle of a multi-year transformation journey. The aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners. As part of this journey, the Procurement & Commercial team is also transforming to introduce comprehensive end-to-end category management capability alongside a recently created Procurement Operations & Enablement team who together will enable the efficient transition to a more digital, data-driven insights, and results-focused way of working. We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced customer focused senior Procurement Category Professionals to lead our teams for this exciting journey, as the Function grows in capability, influence and impact.

Pivotal to the ongoing transformation of the Procurement & Commercial team as a result of a current re-structure exercise underway is the creation of 3 senior procurement category management leadership roles now sought to progress this journey reporting directly into the LFB’s CPO, the Assistant Director of Procurement & Commercial.

The Head of Procurement category roles will play a key leadership role in managing and executing strategic procurement and commercial initiatives. Each role is critical in delivering the procurement strategy and key outcomes for their respective portfolios through establishing sustainable category and commercial strategies, negotiating high-value contracts, fully leveraging and managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams at all levels to optimise costs, provide specialist advice, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the achievement of the LFB’s objectives ensuring that positive impact flows directly through to the frontline. The successful candidates for these 3 exciting roles will have a proven track record of leadership in procurement, applying best practice, the ability to successfully influence senior stakeholders including suppliers and collaboration partners, excellent communication and engagement skills and a commitment to delivering quality results in a complex environment.

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 how your skills and experience match those outlined in the job description. Please use no more than 2 sides of A4.

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 date for these roles is to be confirmed. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements. The assessment process will involve a competency based panel interview and a case study presentation.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you will be invited to an interview at the Brigade headquarters (Union Street) or exceptionally via Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Please be aware that candidates invited will be asked on the assessment day to produce a short, written case study presentation on a relevant topic shared on the day.

Additional Information
Specifically, each of the 3 new Head of Procurement category roles will:

• Act as a Trusted Adviser to, and work with LFB’s Directors and Heads of Service to design and deliver best practice commercial strategies and approaches. This specifically includes advice as to the most appropriate route to market and procurement procedures to maximise best outcomes for the LFB always providing a positive and practical range of alternative options for consideration
• Develop and implement long-term sourcing category strategies to drive cost savings, innovation, and operational efficiency that fully embrace latest good practice category management methodologies ensuring alignment with overall organisational goals and ensuring risk management practices are in place to deliver best possible outcomes, including but not limited to value for money.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring strong supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and ensure that supplier agreements are favourable and support the organisation’s objectives delivering first class levels of service.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, in the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of the respective procurement category areas of responsibility providing coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities, including succession planning.
• Applicants should have extensive demonstrable experience of managing a high performing procurement category team, hands on knowledge of strategic sourcing and the very latest category management approaches, and a strong understanding of both the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Champion sustainability initiatives within the procurement process, ensuring that ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability are key components of sourcing decisions fully embracing and applying the knowledge and expertise from colleagues in the Sustainable Development Team.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to influence stakeholders up to the highest levels, the preferred candidate will be an integral member of the Procurement & Commercial Senior Leadership Team contributing to and advancing wider priorities and cross cutting projects on behalf of the Function.
• Deputise for the CPO/Assistant Director of Procurement & Commercial and support in the coverage of relevant Boards as and when required.

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

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.

Job reference: REQ000355

Closing date: 23.06.2025

Starting at £26,835 per annum rising to £28,624 per annum

Are you highly organised, with great attention to detail and a passion for fire safety?

We are looking for an administrator to maintain an efficient administrative system that supports the delivery of Legislative Fire Safety and provides vital support to our busy Protection Team.

About the role

This vital role supports the delivery of fire safety and regulatory compliance across our service, ensuring we meet key objectives and protect the communities we serve. This involves having a good understanding of all aspects of the department.

Key responsibilities:

Schedule audits for higher risk premises using intelligence-led, risk-based approaches to reduce the risk to our business community in line with Service objectives.

Gather and maintain accurate risk profiles by liaising daily with Fire Safety Regulators, Station Managers and Crews in line with legal requirements

Undertake the preparation of Notice of Deficiencies, Prohibition and Enforcement Notices and correspondence utilising the Fire Safety Management system, and ensuring all legal requirements and deadlines are adhered to in order for them to be reviewed and issued by Fire Safety Inspectors in a timely manner.

Responsible for ensuring all administration in relation to regulatory requirements are dealt with in a timely manner including, but not limited to, Building Regulations, Licencing, Enforcement and Building Complaints liaising with Fire Safety team members as required monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met.

Maintain accurate records of all data submitted from external parties relating to the Fire Safety (England) Regs 2022 as part of the national requirement, and where required, ensuring appropriate action is taken by the Protection Team.

Support as required, monitoring local authority planning portals for applications and update the internal database to assist with ensuring developments are following Government guidelines, including Building Regulations 2010 and the National Guidance document on Water for Firefighting.

Extract data from computer systems and spreadsheets to provide information and create management information reports on Protection activity data, including but not limited to Home Office statistics, inspecting officer performance, forecast, FOI requests and manipulate this data to be presented in the required format.

About you

You will be confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion. While an understanding of relevant legislation is important, full training will be provided, along with ongoing support from the Protection Planning Manager to ensure statutory requirements are met.

You will have:

Basic literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above.

A Level 2 Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain this in post.
In-depth experience of administrative work including the maintenance of electronic and paper records.
In-depth experience of using a Windows based IT system and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Good organisational skills with the ability to use your own initiative, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and the ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work as part of a team and unsupervised.
Methodical and logical approach to work including the ability to track and co-ordinate tasks assigned passed to others to action.

Some experience working with databases and obtaining, analysing, and collating data to produce accurate reports on key performance indicators to inform various levels of management.

Experience liaising directly with a wide range of customers, identifying their needs, and dealing with them confidently and professionally.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in line with data protection principles.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to their audience with the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
You must be able to travel throughout the county as and when required.

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

If you are an experienced administrator and are ready to contribute to our team, apply now!

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
– Employee-friendly policies including flexible working, enhanced maternity parental leave, special leave, and career breaks
– 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’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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

Post: Community Engagement Lead
Salary: £72,181 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £72,181 – £89,656 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 09 July 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.).

LFB is looking for a leading Community Engagement professional, with a strong combination of emergency services and/or community response and recovery, and grass roots Community Engagement practice.

At LFB we have a commitment to the Grenfell community, and part of this commitment means showing up for communities after an incident and ongoingly to ensure that LFB plays a full part in community recovery and healing. We are on a mission to embed our much-improved practice of working closely, meaningfully and ongoingly with communities impacted by or at the greatest risk of incidents across the capital, from fatal e-bike fires to supporting our blue light partners at a wide variety of serious incidents.

At the heart of this role is leading the implementation and development of an organisation-wide approach to community liaison, care and recovery at and after incidents. We require someone who understands the complexities of delivering meaningful engagement within the context of a busy emergency service. You will work closely with our Community Engagement Manager and Assistant Commissioner for Fire Stations to ensure essential Community Engagement Training attendance levels are met and learning outcomes achieved and standards improved. Alongside this you will manage our 24/7 offer of community support for our Fire Fighter Colleagues needing trauma informed community expertise at incidents and in the immediate aftermath. This will mean working flexibly and out of hours where required as well as managing an out of hours service.

Outside of leading on this important area you will have the opportunity to support the Head of Service and other senior colleagues with building strategically important community relationships for LFB.

You will need to have a varied skill set. A strategic mind with collaboration at your core, but the ability to react and respond very flexibly to the immediate need at incidents. Sound professional judgement is key success in this role. You will need to be able to bring people with you. LFB is on a mission to transform its own culture and we require all of our leaders to fully engage in our culture change work and actively seeks out cross-departmental strategic links to improving workforce culture.

This is a very challenging role and it is a truly exciting time to join LFB and our dynamic Community Engagement Team. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via recruitment@london-fire.gov.uk

The role is London-based and requires at least 40% in-office / on station working to facilitate collaborative working with stakeholders.

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

1. Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating high quality community engagement activity, with experience of reporting and metrics in a communications and engagement environment.
2. Experience of community recovery both immediate and in the aftermath of a large and/or serious incident or impact.
3. Experience of working in or closely with complex public sector organisations. An experienced leader able to motivate, develop and inspire a team.
4. Able to advise on and deliver Community Engagement in a large organisational environment; able to scale up meaningful community engagement activity.
5. Strong core community engagement skills – listening, distilling issues, identifying issues and producing appropriate and workable solutions.
6. Skilled at delivering and supporting others to deliver Trauma informed community engagement.

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 at LFB Headquarters on Thursday 17th or Friday 18th July. 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
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.

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.