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Business Planning Officer

Job Title: Business Planning Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000
Department: Portfolio & Planning
Directorate: Strategy, Insight & Portfolio
Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel
Reports to: Head of Portfolio & Planning

The NFCC is currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Portfolio and Planning team as a Business Planning Officer.

As a Business Planning Officer, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of strategic business plans, ensuring the smooth operation of annual planning cycles, team-specific business plans, and effective coordination of various business activities.

Key Responsibilities

To work in partnership with Head of Portfolio and Planning and Team leads to help provide support, direction and guidance in the development of the NFCC annual business plans ensuring that objectives are set with measurable activity.
To provide support and lead on aspects of the co-ordination of the corporate planning and reporting activities of the NFCC, monitoring of progress against Key Performance Indicators.
Monitor and report the delivery and performance against the set objectives; ensuring that content is well evidenced, and is reported on quarterly basis.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement business plans that align with the strategic direction of the NFCC.
To support the Head of Portfolio and Planning to continually develop and implement the annual planning cycle.
To work closely with individuals
Contribute to the development of the NFCC’s annual planning cycle by leading the co-ordination and forward planning of submissions of business cases and project proposals throughout the year.
To develop and co-ordinate an external horizon scanning capability within the team.
Drafting agendas and producing accurate minutes and records at Board.
Maintaining accurate records of all Board reports.
Maintain records of responses and actions taken against recommendations from meetings.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on our website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.

What you can expect

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

How to apply

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; contact us to apply. Send your CV with a supporting email, telling us why this job is for you, to recruitment@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk.

Where to send queries

Please do contact Recruitment@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk should you have any questions prior to applying for the role.

Closing date: 12 September 2023

Competent Firefighter Transfer

Job description
BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

FIREFIGHTER TRANSFER

Applications are invited from Qualified/Competent Wholetime Duty System Firefighters, who are currently serving with a UK Fire Authority, to transfer to Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service onto a 24 hour shift system. The shift pattern is a 24 hour on-duty shift followed by 72 hours off.

Competency needs to be evidenced over a minimum of 12 months and applicants should have successfully completed a Foundation training course for a wholetime firefighter position.

You must also be able to demonstrate on the application form that you meet all the essential criteria contained within the personnel specification. You will also need to be able to provide evidence of 3 GCSE grades 9-4 / A-C including Maths and English.

We are looking for individuals who possess the following personal qualities:

Keen to contribute to a safer community
Committed to equality and fairness
An understanding of their role with regards to health, safety and welfare.
Motivated
Effective team member
Effective communicator
Flexible approach to undertaking new initiatives.

Successful candidates will be required to serve at any community fire station within the Service.

You will be required to gain Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance and pass a Service Medical before appointment will be offered.

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

An application form, job description and personnel specification, together with other relevant details may be obtained from www.bedsfire.com where the advertisement will be published under ‘Careers and Recruitment’.

http://www.bedsfire.com/CareersandRecruitment/Pages/firefighterTransfer.aspx

Closing date for applications is 12:00 on 30th September 2023

After this date the shortlisting process will take place and those selected will be invited to complete online assessments.

Candidates who pass the online assessments will be invited to attend an interview.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a probationary period of 6 months and will also be required to satisfactorily complete a Firefighter Acknowledgement of Skills Programme.

Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship

Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship

Benefits:

Salary: £17,355 – £18,384 per annum

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has a reputation of excellence, an organisation who invests in the development and wellbeing of their employees, has a diverse and inclusive environment and offers flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider you will be part of the Procurement team reporting to the Procurement Manager.

About you:

You will be undertaking a Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship course. This will be with the training provider Oxford Professional Education Group and the course duration is expected to be between 18–24 months. The next Cohort starts in January 2024.

Specifically we are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of Procurement and Supply Apprentice and require someone who enjoys working as part of a team and has a ‘can do’ attitude.

The successful candidate will provide excellent customer satisfaction to all the RBFRS’s customers and will be able to resolve enquiries quickly and courteously.

The key focus of this role is:

Support the delivery of high quality services throughout the Procurement Team
Point of contact for general procurement queries both internal and external customers
Assist the team with processing new supplier requests
Assist the team with purchase requisitions
Assist the team in tenders and evaluations

Apprenticeship and Qualifications

You will work towards and achieve the following qualifications:

CIPS Level 3 Certificate
Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

The Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Programme takes an average duration of 18 – 22 months including your End Point Assessment.

The key learning focus of this role is:

Understanding the role of procurement
Value for money concepts
Supplier approval processes
Demand and spend management, analysis and forecasting techniques
Developing and managing Stakeholder relationships
Development and evaluation of requests for quotes and tenders

Training will take place from your workplace, with online training sessions and meetings with your Trainer.

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.

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 Emma Peate, Procurement Manager at peatee@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 28 September 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run on 16, 17 and 18 October 2023

Anticipated start date: November 2023

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

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. 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.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Administrative Assistant (Community Safety) SW Area

Post: Administrative Assistant (Community Safety) SW Area
Salary: £ 29,007 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £ 29,007 – £34,215 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant (FRS B) in the Community Safety Team based in Hammersmith.

Duties will include liaison with members of the public, other agencies and operational personnel on a daily basis; maintaining detailed administrative systems. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in office administrative duties, including writing correspondence, using computerised office systems, checking work for errors, producing statistics and dealing with customers. The ability to communicate professionally and work as part of a team in a helpful and co-operative manner.

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.

Fire Control Lead Officer

Location: Home based with UK-wide travel on occasion

Salary: £40k-£55k – Station Manager or equivalent. If applicable, Flexible Duty Allowance to be discussed

Closing date: 07/09/23

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment

Duration: 12-18 months

Here at the NFCC we are the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue service, driving improvement and development throughout the UK while supporting our leadership team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as a Fire Control Lead Officer. You will work remotely; however, you may be required to travel nationally where necessary.

The postholder will play a significant role in the day-to-day support of the Operational Response and Fire Control Hub of the Continuous Improvement Directorate through, providing technical expertise, advice and support.

What you will be doing:

Proactively engaging with other NFCC teams and UK FRS to ensure NFCC products consider Fire Control & Operational Response requirements and impacts.
Identifying relevant areas of content for improvement, developing new content and maintaining currency of published content through thematic and periodic reviews following agreed governance process
Preparing and delivering written and oral briefs, presentations, reports, responses to questions and correspondence from external organisations and supporting the development of consultation responses, on a range of operational response issues and initiatives for a variety of audiences
Providing advice and support on the technical aspects of operational response legislation both internally and to external organisations and members of the public
Responding to National Operational Learning User Group recommendations.

Full Job Description can be found on our website.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic individual that has held a leadership role within a fire and rescue service control or evidence of working at that level. The successful applicant will have worked in an operational environment and will have a good understanding of control room practices.

You will have experience in organising and planning both your workload and that of others, managing multiple tasks at a time, escalating issues only when required.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability and resilience to challenge appropriately and promote ideas and solutions to identified issues.

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you can add value to by bringing enthusiasm, experience and knowledge to; contact us to apply. Send your CV with a short supporting statement.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk by 07/09/2023.

Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kerry Blair via kerry.blair@nfcc.org.uk.

Note: If you are applying for a secondment on release from a FRS, we ask that you seek agreement from your manager or relevant CFO before applying.

Closing date: 07 September 2023

Operational Response Lead Officer

Location: Home based with UK Wide travel on occasion

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 Station Manager or equivalent (if applicable, Flexible Duty Allowance to be discussed)

Closing date: 07/09/23

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment

Duration: 12 to 18 Months

Here at the NFCC we are the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue service, driving improvement and development throughout the UK while supporting our leadership team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as an Operational Response Lead Officer. You will work remotely; however, you may be required to travel nationally where necessary.

The postholder will play a significant role in the day-to-day support of the Operational Response and Fire Control Hub of the Continuous Improvement Directorate through providing technical expertise, advice and support.

What you will be doing:

Proactively engaging with other NFCC teams and UK FRS to ensure NFCC products consider Operational Response requirements and impacts.
Identifying relevant areas of content for improvement, developing new content and maintaining currency of published content through thematic and periodic reviews following agreed governance process
Preparing and delivering written and oral briefs, presentations, reports, responses to questions and correspondence from external organisations and supporting the development of consultation responses, on a range of operational response issues and initiatives for a variety of audiences
Providing advice and support on the technical aspects of operational response legislation both internally and to external organisations and members of the public.
Responding to National Operational Learning User Group recommendations.

Full Job Description can be found on our website.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic individual that has held a leadership role within a fire and rescue service or evidence of working at that level. The successful applicant will have worked in an operational environment and will have a broad understanding of control room practices.

You will have experience in organising and planning both your workload and that of others, managing multiple tasks at a time, escalating issues only when required.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability and resilience to challenge appropriately and promote ideas and solutions to identified issues.

What you can expect:

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you can add value to by bringing enthusiasm, experience and knowledge to; contact us to apply. Send your CV with a short supporting statement.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk by 07/09/2023.

Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kerry Blair via kerry.blair@nfcc.org.uk

Note: If you are applying for a secondment on release from a FRS, we ask that you seek agreement from your manager or relevant CFO before applying.

Closing date: 07 September 2023

Administration & Secretariat Support Officer

Job Title: Administration & Secretariat Support Officer
Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £23,000 – £25,000
Department: Administration & Secretariat
Directorate: Professional Services
Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel
Reports to: Administration & Secretariat Support Team Leader

The NFCC is currently seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious Administration & Secretariat Support Officer to join our busy Administration & Secretariat Team.

The postholder will provide a complete, professional and high-quality secretariat function including frequent minute-taking, collation and formatting of papers, creation of agendas, arranging and attending meetings as required for a number of stakeholders.

Manage and coordinate regular in-person meetings and conferences, of between 10 and 50 attendees, including virtual with responsibilities to include room bookings, room set-up, catering and refreshments, liaising with speakers, collating presentations and papers etc.

Manage a high volume of correspondence from a number of sources including internal, general public, FRS’ & governmental. Responding where applicable, in a timely fashion, or acting as a “signpost” to other areas of the organisation.

Updating areas of the NFCC website and intranet as required e.g. NFCC affiliate jobs section and committee pages.

Supporting staff across the NFCC with the creation, formatting, standardization, proof-reading and distribution of documents for internal and public use.

Managing staff travel and hotel bookings.

Administrative management of our communities platform, distribution list and contact sheets. This includes creating new user accounts and subject matter groups as well as handling queries.

Administrative management of membership platform, including handling membership forms and acting as the point of contact for approximately 500 individual members.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on our website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.

What you can expect
We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

How to apply
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; contact us to apply. Send your CV with a supporting email, telling us why this job is for you, to recruitment@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk.

Where to send queries

Please do contact Recruitment@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk should you have any questions prior to applying for the role.

Closing date: 05 September 2023

SDA Business Support Assistant

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of SDA Business Support Assistant, based in the East SDA team. This position is working 29 hours per week however applications from individuals seeking to work on a flexible working basis would be considered.

Agile working is in place involving both home working and office-based attendance at East SDA Headquarters, Newbridge.

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

This is a full-time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share, or flexible working basis would be considered.

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

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

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Adviser

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Adviser on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2023. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week. The location of the role is flexible and there will be an expectation of travel throughout Scotland. This role complements the existing EDI Team.

This is a full-time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the mainstreaming of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights across SFRS. This will include leading on the review, redesign and delivery of Inclusion-based training. The successful candidate will support colleagues complete equality and human rights impact assessments and provide advice and guidance on all matters relating to EDI and Human Rights relating to employment, service delivery and corporate governance.

Applicants should have previous experience providing advice and guidance on EDI and Human Rights together with experience of designing and delivering Inclusion based training. They will also be required to contribute to the successful mainstreaming of EDI and Human Rights, including supporting the completion of impact assessment, monitor the progress against corporate Equality Outcomes and represent the EDI Team internally and externally to SFRS. Experience of driving EDI based initiatives to conclusion and project management is desirable along with an ability to prepare corporate reports.

Applicants will require a thorough understanding of all relevant equality related legislation, be educated to degree level or equivalent and have an ability to travel.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Group Manager

Cleveland Fire Authority is seeking to recruit ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking individuals to the role of Group Manager. Over the coming months we have several vacancies at this level and therefore we want to establish a talent pool of people eligible for current and future temporary or substantive appointments.

Recently rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service, we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation – one that is well regarded by our communities and Partners.

We are looking for people who will be committed to the achievement of our vision – people who will make a difference to the safety and quality of life of every local citizen on Teesside.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate and understanding of the challenges facing the Fire and Rescue Service and offer evidence of delivering transformational change. You will act as an ambassador for equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as being a role model for our values and ethical behaviours.

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities, then Cleveland could be for you.

Applications are invited from competent and substantive Station Managers and existing Group Managers.

For informal discussions, prior to the closing date for applications, contact Simon Weastell – Area Manager – Senior Head of Operations on 01429 874013.

Group Managers are an integral part of the Brigades incident command arrangements on the Flexi-Duty Rota therefore, the ability to provide Operational Incident Command at Level 3 is essential and will be assessed as part of the selection process.
The following criteria must be met to fulfil the requirements of the Brigade’s mobilisation procedure:
Flexi-Duty Officers must live in either

• The Authority’s area
• Any area with a TS postcode
• Any area shaded Green on the map (attached)
Information in respect of the Authority and the services they provide can be found at www.clevelandfire.gov.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to: recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk
and should be marked ‘Confidential’.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 22nd September 2023

We are holding an information session as shown below. The session will provide you with an insight into Cleveland Fire Brigade, the Group Manager function and the selection process involved.

Online Information Session – 2pm on 14th September 2023 via Microsoft Teams

To register your attendance at the above event please email recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk