Post: Capital Accountant
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8 January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Capital Accountant working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team (Corporate Finance).

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications.

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:
• A sound understanding of local government finance
• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• Capital accounting experience in the Public Sector
• Finance support to other departments on their capital programme
• Fixed asset management and financial reporting
• Closedown experience
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Intermediate Excel and experience of interrogating financial systems
• Plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Post: Senior Technical Accountant (Closedown)
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent (Hybrid)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8 January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Senior Technical Accountant (Closedown) working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team (Corporate Finance).

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications.

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• A sound understanding of local government finance
• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• Experience in Corporate Finance including year-end closedown
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts and notes
• Experience of liaising with auditors and other 3rd party stakeholders
• Attention to detail to review reconciliations
• Ability to positively challenge work completed to ensure it is correct
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Intermediate Excel and experience of interrogating financial systems
• Plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Post: Finance Business Partner
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent (Hybrid)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8th January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Finance Business Partner working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team.

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• A sound understanding of local government finance

• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• An outstanding track record in delivering a customer focused service
• Providing high quality support to budget holders throughout the annual financial cycle, promoting strong financial governance and robust forecasting

• Analysing data and other information to inform/challenge decision making
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including finance systems, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Role: Group Manager, Learning and Development

Benefits

Salary and Grade: £53,801 – £59,642 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance.

Location – Learning and Development Centre, Reading

Benefits: 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, Movement Specialist and Fitness and Health Adviser

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 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are looking for a dynamic, 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.

This 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 training 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.

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

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.

Candidates will need to 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.  

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Monday 8 January 2024

Stage Two:

Role specific task, and competency and values and behaviours based interview

Anticipated date w/c 22 January 2024

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service: Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement.

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

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.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Hannah Sheehan sheehanh@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 process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

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

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

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

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/

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Crew Manager Promotion Process – Control

£36,576 dev

£38,153 comp

Through this promotion process it is our intention to create a pool of successful candidates for consideration for future Crew Manager (CM) vacancies within Control and future Control Room Projects as they arise. The pool of applicants will remain active until a decision is taken to run a further process.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for those wishing to take the next step into a management role within the Service.  Through demonstrating positive and collaborative leadership you can influence and make a valuable contribution to the Service.  You will be empowered to take responsibility to support your team to maximise their potential and to ensure behaviours are consistent with our vision statement and Service values.

By striving for continuous improvement and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion through your personal conduct; you will make a meaningful difference to not only the Service but the communities we serve.  You will gain experience through a broader understanding of the Service, giving you the exposure to enable you to gather further evidence to support your development.

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

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd December 2023 at 12:00 hours

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates must:-

·         Be a competent Control Firefighter.

·         Have completed the Acting Crew Manager Process.

Please note that individuals subject to a live sanction or undergoing capability measures are not eligible to apply.

About the Selection Process

Candidates are invited to submit an application form. This will form the first stage of the selection process as your Expression of Interest (EOI) will be assessed against the person specification for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the interview stage.

Please Note: You will be communicated with via email throughout the process.

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes Friday 22nd December 2023 at 12:00 hours
Notification of shortlist Week Commencing 2nd January 2024
Interview Week commencing 8th January
Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.

Please upload your EOI form to the supporting statement section.

For further information, please email Station Manager Andrew Lineham, andrew.lineham@twfire.gov.uk or contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@twfire.gov.uk.

Thank you and good luck!

Post: Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) Technician
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 – £46,550.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Location: This post is based at LFB HQ, 169 Union Street, with some flexibility to work from home / remotely, subject to agreement and needs of the service
Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered)
Application closing date: Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London.

We are recruiting for a variety of roles within a new team looking to influence the safety of the built environment within London for the better.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join a team focussed on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design and Consultation Hub (BDCH) forms part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment.

The BDCH will primarily be responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests, planning submissions and building design review on behalf of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR); reviewing plans, technical drawings and fire strategies etc. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills who have a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.

Further information regarding the main duties, responsibilities and what qualifications should be held are detailed in the job descriptions attached below or please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and the full advert.

Training Centre Administrator

Scale 3- £23,500 – £23,893 per annum
37 hours per week, Permanent
Based at Droitwich Training Centre

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has 25 fire stations strategically located across the two counties. Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires.  Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service. 

We are looking for an individual to join the administrative team at our Training & Development Centre based in Droitwich. Working a 37 hour week, the successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient management of administrative functions within the Centre relating to finance and the Service’s training providers.

A busy and varied role, the post holder will be required to support the Training Centre in the full range of administrative duties relating to the facilitation of training courses which will require strong communication, administration and interpersonal skills.

Reasons to Join Us
We offer:

·         25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays

·         Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme

·         Access to a local government pension scheme

·         Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

Contact details

If this sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance. For any further information or an informal discussion please contact Chris White mobile or email?

Additional information

To apply, please complete an online application by clicking the apply link on this page. You will need to upload a supporting statement within your online application – your statement should inform us how you are suitable for the position and how you meet the criteria we are looking for.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 7th Jan 2024

Shortlisting of applications will take place week commencing 8th Jan 2024

Interviews will take place on 15th Jan 2024

Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.

Please note we do not accept CVs