About the role:

Reporting to the Crew Leader or Watch Manager, you will carry out the day to day activities required to maintain a fully effective Fire Service in order to save life and to protect property in line with company standards and licensing requirements.

About the apprenticeship:

Apprentices will attend an 10-week residential course, Monday to Friday, at the Fire Service College in Moreton on the Marsh, Gloucestershire.

Training will be a mix of practical and classroom-based learning, and accommodation and meals will be provided.

The program includes the internationally recognised Firefighter Foundation Development Programme (FFDP) from the Fire Service College (FSC).

Apprentice Firefighters will also be trained to Civil Aviation Authority standards to undertake operational firefighter duties at UK Airports.

Duties will include:

• Dealing with emergency situations in accordance with laid down regulations and procedures and undertaking fire fighting duties as deemed necessary in order to save life and protect property.
• Regularly communicating with and update the Sector or Incident Commander.
• Efficiently mobilising resources required in responding to emergency incidents.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external bodies by applying the agreed policies, procedures and working practices when attending domestic or major Aircraft incidents.
• Proposing recommendations for improvements to ensure an effective and integrated response to emergency situations.
• Maintaining the required level of professional competence as specified by the regulator in accordance with CAP 699 in order to uphold the airport licence.
• Maintaining equipment for operational readiness to specified standards in order to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Promoting and adopting safe working practices and ensuring that PPE and operational kit is fit for purpose, whilst working and complying with all safety management systems. 

What will make you successful in this role?

We’re actively encouraging all genders and backgrounds to apply for this role. Although physical fitness is important to this role, other skills are vitally important.

To become an Aviation Firefighter, you need skills such as attention to detail, good organisational abilities, and the ability to work without supervision, while still delivering work on time.

Personal qualities like being open to change, promoting a safe working environment, and taking pride in your appearance are also important. Additionally, having practical abilities, being a strong communicator, and being able to remain calm under pressure are essential.

To be eligible for the firefighter apprentice position, there are also some minimum requirements you need to meet:

• 18 years old or over
• UK resident for the last 3 years (Gov funding criteria)
• No Fire Service experience (Gov funding criteria)
• 5 x GCSE’s grades 4 or above (including Maths, English)
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence
• Meets CAA/MAG medical standard
• Passes entry and subsequent fitness assessments including tests for vertigo and claustrophobia
• Pass required disclosure and back-ground checks
   

As part of the application process, you will also need to meet certain health and fitness requirements. Here are the specific tests you will need to pass:

• Hearing test
• Lung function
• Eye test (normal colour vision required)
• Physical stamina test
• General tests based on your medical questionnaire
   

Why London Stansted Airport?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Fully funded training and support from the business
• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts

Post: Senior Continuous Improvement Officer
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Senior Continuous Improvement Officer within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for supporting the organisation with understanding and improving organisational performance, along with developing an LFB-wide Continuous Improvement strategy.

The role includes responsibility for the development of a Continuous Improvement Strategy, supported by the Professional Head of Performance Management. The postholder will be a highly capable continuous improvement professional with a proven record of making organisational change through use of Continuous Improvement methodology. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable indirectly influencing others. The post holder will ideally have experience with developing tools for training as well as delivering training to a range of stakeholders. As this is role will influence the organisation as a whole, there is a requirement for some travel around LFB stations in London to provide in-person support when needed.

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (our strategy and response to risk in London) and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

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.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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.

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

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from early/mid-February 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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 basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £18 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Salary £33,024 per annum rising to £35,745 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time

Package:37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: Information Technology

Date posted: 15/01/2024
Job reference: REQ000256

Job description
We are looking for an experienced ICT Server Engineer who will be responsible for the provision and technical support of the ICT Server infrastructure to users throughout the fire and rescue services including architectural design, functionality, and security.

About the role

In this role you will be working as part of the ICT Server Team supporting all aspects

and components of the ICT Server infrastructure including Storage Area Network (SAN), Microsoft Windows Servers, VMWare, 365 and associated infrastructure products and their security.

You will be undertaking the installation, testing, upgrading, control, and management of all configuration items of the ICT Server infrastructure including all documentation, software, hardware and firmware assets, including information relating to the configuration items, their dependencies and relationships.

You will have:

A qualification in or working towards formal industry training such as an official Microsoft and or VMware certification.

Knowledge and experience of managing and administrating, MS Azure Cloud administration. Exchange Online, Office 365, Microsoft Windows server environment including MS Server, MS AD in a large organisation.

Knowledge and experience of delivering ICT Server infrastructure support in a multiple site environment.

Knowledge and experience of securing Server infrastructure against internal and external threats.

Knowledge and experience of proactively monitoring Server performance and capacity ensuring problems are identified and addressed at an early stage to minimise issues affecting users.

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

If you’re excited about this role and have a strong background in ICT Server Infrastructure, we would love to hear from you!

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. 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 onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Next steps

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

Interview date: Friday 9 February 2024

In this role, you will participate in our 24/7 out of hours IT support service (additional allowance will be paid).

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Salary£70,888 – £74,866 per annum

Contractual hours 37

BasisFull time
Package 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: Finance
Date posted: 16/01/2024

Job reference: REQ000257

Job description

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service – an organisation with a purpose. Built on values and driven by our people.

Do you want to lead in a setting that is open to new ideas and challenges you with something new?

About the role

You will lead on the preparation of our annual budgeting process, statement of accounts and all statutory reporting, ensuring the Service is producing accurate accounts in compliance with the regulations and policies.

You will also be part of the planning and preparation of the Service’s medium term financial plans along with the annual revenue and capital budgets and provide guidance to the budget managers within our service.  The post reports into the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer.

Key accountabilities, duties, and responsibilities

To manage the Finance Team and Procurement Manager to enable the provision of an efficient and effective financial support function to the Service and Authority, and to deputise on finance related issues for the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer in their absence. This post has the role of a deputy S151 officer.

To prepare reports, briefing papers and presentations as required by the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer including the preparation of budget monitoring reports for presentation to the Service’s Corporate Management Team (CMT) and the Fire & Rescue Authority.

To lead in the development, management and production of the Fire and Rescue Authority’s final accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations and financial policies within an agreed timescale.

To appraise and interpret current and future financial regulations to ascertain their effect on the Service, advise on the impact, initiate any required new procedures, and provide relevant, accurate and timely professional financial advice to budget managers and staff throughout the Service.

About you

You are a qualified accountant with experience in analysing and interpreting information and providing clear guidance to various stakeholders on all aspects of public sector accounts.

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) or CCAB equivalent
Significant experience of strategic financial management, including managing complex budgets in order to enhance value for money and achieve service and corporate objectives
A clear understanding of the financial and accounting principles for Local Authority Accounts
In-depth experience of closing and preparing local government accounts
In-depth experience of managing staff.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. To promote a positive work/life balance, we provide the following benefits:

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 rota if part time or irregular working pattern)
Subsidised catering facilities providing hot and cold meals
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

* Employees joining Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who are moving from another government body, or local authority may be entitled to retain their previous service for the purpose of continuity of some contractual entitlements including holiday allowance. For further information, please contact the recruitment team via email recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Gavin Chambers, Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer via email to arrange a time gavin.chambers@bedsfire.gov.uk

The selection process will take place on Tuesday 27 February 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Procurement Officer

Job Base Location FSHQ and Homeworking

Grade 6:  £32,076 to £34,834 per annum

(Progression to Grade 7:  £36,648 to £39,186 per annum is dependent on MCIPS Qualification Level 4 or above)

This is a great opportunity for an aspiring procurement professional who works in an existing procurement team and wants to take the next step in their career.

The post holder will be involved in delivering the procurement requirements for the portfolio of projects, primarily within the Property Services department, and will have the ability to develop and design a range of procurement strategies with the Property Services department successfully delivering this stakeholder group’s key objectives.

Primarily based at the Bradford headquarters site, the location is perfect for commuters and ideally located for residents of Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield and Huddersfield. Flexible working arrangements are in place and a hybrid contract will be agreed with the successful candidate, allowing for some working from home.

This role will focus on managing the procurement process for a variety of goods and services required by the Property Services department (approx. 80% of the role) to deliver capital and revenue procurement projects from start to finish. The postholder will also assist with other department’s procurement requirements (approx. 20% of the role).

Key Responsibilities in this role will include (but not be limited to):

> Engaging with stakeholders to scope requirements;

> Identify compliant routes to market and contract modules to deliver compliant contracts;

> Lead and deliver the end-to-end procurement process – SQ, RFQ, ITT, Tender evaluation, contract award etc.;

> Work with the Head of Procurement to deliver compliant, commercial contracts that achieve VFM, savings and efficiencies.

Key skills and experience in this role include:

> Professional qualification MCIPS Level 4 or higher (or currently working towards);

> Experience of delivering multiple public sector procurement projects from initiation to contract award.

> Experience of Property Services procurement is desirable but not essential.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym (use of gym will be available from late 2024 due to the current HQ redevelopment project)

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 12:00pm.

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

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the world’s fourth largest fire and rescue service, and our main purpose is to work in partnership with communities and a wide range of partner agencies to provide fire safety, prevention, protection and emergency response services that improve the safety and wellbeing of people throughout Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head of Finance and Procurement to ensure the effective delivery of the Finance & Procurement function, which encompasses Accounting, Business Decision Support, Financial Systems, Risk and Audit, and Procurement teams.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and Contractual Services, the successful applicant will provide strategic direction for the Finance and Procurement function across SFRS and will be able to successfully lead teams and the organisation through periods of significant change within their area of expertise. 

The successful applicant must have an effective track record of working in a strategic Finance role, providing leadership and management to their team, managing large scale projects/programmes and developing relevant strategies, policies and systems. 

A passion for excellence and an ability to demonstrate willingness to embrace change is required, as well as the drive, determination and enthusiasm to ensure that we achieve our strategic objectives and deliver the reform needed to ensure long term sustainability.

The successful applicant will be able to communicate the SFRS vision and deliver that vision through excellent leadership, management and staff development.  They will promote diversity through positive policy development at all levels in the organisation and by influencing corporate development in other policy areas to ensure success.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed within the job description.

SFRS offers a range of benefits, with an agile working approach to support our employees in achieving their life/work balance, including flexitime and home-working.  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.

Full details of the role, our benefits and our recruitment process can be found in the attached recruitment 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 subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment 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” ad 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 SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk

To arrange an informal discussion on the requirements of the role, please contact Jo-Anne Breckenridge, Business Support Executive to Sarah O’Donnell, Director of Finance and Contractual Services by email at Jo-Anne.Breckenridge@firescotland.gov.uk

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Solicitor (Commercial), based in Cambuslang on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

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.

This is a key role working as part of a small, but busy Legal Services Team. Reporting to the Senior Solicitor (Commercial) and Legal Services Manager. You will be required to deliver a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary legal services to the SFRS. In particular, legal work associated with contracts, procurement and data protection.

Possession of a Degree (LLB) in Scots Law or equivalent, a Diploma in legal Practice or equivalent depending upon year of qualification (e.g. PEAT 1 and PEAT 2), a current Practicing Certificate (unrestricted) issued by the Law Society of Scotland at the time of taking up post, are all essential, as is experience of undertaking Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation, providing Legal Advice (including the application of Procurement Regulations to the procurement process, as applicable to the public sector, the processing of Data Protection/Freedom of Information Requests), Legal Drafting (especially Commercial Contracts, SLAs, Conveyancing Deeds including Leases).

The post holder will require to have a flexible attitude, capacity to work under pressure with excellent communication and influencing skills.

Flexibility in working arrangements will be required as travel throughout Scotland might be necessary.

If you have the relevant skills, experience and you are willing to travel/relocate, please complete your application.

Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be provided. Please see Job Description for the full criteria for the role.

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.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment 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.

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

Prevention and Education

Policy and Performance Manager

Grade £40,221.00 + benefits

About Us

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

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 irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

The Prevention and Education Department is at the forefront of our proactive work. We prevent incidents from occurring through education, advice and intervention; using an intelligence-led approach to deliver activities targeting those most at risk. We also utilise data and local intelligence to understand the needs of our communities. Our approach to prevention aims to make people safer in their homes, whilst at work, in public places, during leisure time and when visiting our area.

About the role

Under the guidance of the Prevention Manager, the Policy and Performance Manager is responsible for collation and management of relevant prevention and education policies, procedures and guidance documents, ensuring their currency and accuracy at all times.  

The role entails evaluation of departmental performance, and incorporates identification and development of tools, systems and practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

You will support our strategic goals by managing and delivering the Community Safety agenda, through achieving departmental objectives as well as managing efficiencies and quality service at all times.

Key Skills

·         Clear and effective communication

·         People skills

·         Work as part of a team and utilise your own initiative.

·         Project management experience

·         Ability to work under pressure to deadline.

·         Experience of managing and developing electronic information recording and reporting systems.

Closing date for applications is 26th January 2024, 1700 hours.

About the Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 17:00 hours, 26th January 2024
Notification of shortlist – 31st January 2024
Interview – From 5th February 2024
Notification of selection – 15th February 2024

Facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.  

Employee Benefits

·         Blue light discount

·         A working environment that supports flexi time working options to enhance your work life balance including.

·         A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups

·         Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme

·         Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club

·         Annual Leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

·         Cycle 2 work scheme

·         Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration / type)

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.  More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

This is an opportunity to exercise real influence over the future of our Service and informal contact can be made to Shaun Kelly, Prevention Manager at shaun.kelly@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!