Community Safety Supervisor

LFR are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to work within our community fire prevention team. The successful individual will join LFR’s Community Fire Safety (CFS) team, offering leadership and support to the department. The role will focus on supporting a small team of CFS advocates on a daily basis to deliver community safety activities. The role will report into the CFS manager, offering support and feedback on how best to engage and deliver activities.  The individual will be given specific areas of focus and support the development of LFRs prevention strategy and planning.

Innovation and imagination will need to be strengths of the individual applying for the role as we look to develop community engagement plans. The individual needs to be community and person focused, ensuring all of our activities are person centred.

LFR’s Community Safety Department are committed to promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of Lincolnshire’s communities. Work will also include development and delivery of specific community safety initiatives and projects, including tobacco control, arson reduction, road and water safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to support and drive forward these initiatives and projects.

Interviews will take place Thursday 21st September. The process will also involve a presentation, further details will be provided to those successful at the sift.

The successful candidates must pass Level 3 Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking this role. The role is based at: Fire and Rescue and Police HQ

About Our Offer 
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
-A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
-Civil service sports council membership
-Flexible working patterns
-Professional support and development
-An annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like your next career move, but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Best of luck with your application

ICT Service Desk Technician

ICT Service Desk Technician

37-hour week, Full time, Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£27,937 – £31,079 a year

Closing date: 3 September 2023 at midnight

About us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an ICT Service Desk Technician. As part of our continuing drive to improve our performance, the Service Desk team plays a key role by providing a single initial customer interface for all information and communications technology service requests.

This team is responsible for providing fast and effective resolution of user issues that occur in any aspect of the Authority’s ICT operations including local and wide area networks; remote networking, desktops, and laptops; security and mobilising and control systems.

The successful application will need to be able to work with minimum supervision and often to demanding deadlines to ensure SLAs are achieved. A valid driving license is essential as travel around the Authority’s area of responsibility is a regular occurrence. As you would expect for a ‘blue light’ service, we provide continuous support throughout the year for our ICT Systems, and you will also be on the on-call rota.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

·       Driven to deliver a ‘first time resolution’

·       Interpersonal skills

·       Flexible

·       Effective communicator

Experience and skills required

·       Strong ICT problem solving skills

·       Background in Network and PC support

·       Experience in supporting MS Windows, MS SQL, MS Office 365, and Exchange

·       A full, valid UK driving licence

Application & Interviews

For further information about the role please review the job description, which can be downloaded via the link below/to the right.

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system accessed here.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via email or telephone.

Abatement & Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

MTA Capability Officer National Resilience

MTA Capability Officer

National Resilience

Salary: Station Manager B plus flexi duty allowance

Secondment opportunity for 12 months

Do you have experience in managing Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) capabilities in your current Fire & Rescue Service? Do you enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve key deliverable objectives? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the National Resilience MTA Capability Officer role.

The role will support the delivery of the agreement between the National Resilience Lead Authority and Home Office to assure, maintain and co-ordinate national assets for MTA specialist response.

To be eligible, you must be a current competent Watch Manager or above rank in a Fire & Rescue Service.

You must seek permission from your Chief Fire Officer before applying for this position.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 3rd September 2023

Interview: Week commencing 18th September 2023

Interviews will take place at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters.

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

Please note that it 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 the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (YPS for Firefighter pension(s) and Merseyside pension Fund for LGPS).

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (YPS for Firefighter pension(s) and Merseyside pension Fund for LGPS).

Temporary Promotions/Positions

Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable.

Safeguarding

Merseyside 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.

Station Manager (Talent Pool Application Process)

LFRS is looking for individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Station Manager within our Service.

Station Managers in LFRS are key to embedding our values of being Professional, Honest and Positive and delivering our purpose of creating Safer People, Safer Places. LFRS is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst placing our community at the heart of all we do.

Applicants for our 2023 Station Manager Talent Pool process must be committed to developing themselves as managers and will be looking to prepare for future opportunities. We will be recruiting for permanent Station Manager posts throughout a range of departments during 2023 and 2024 via a role specific process. Applications will only be accepted from those already within the Station Manager Talent Pool and as such we are now inviting applications to enter our Talent Pool process.

Successful candidates will work the Flexible Duty System (FDS). Officers conditioned to the FDS system must provide a cover base from within the Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland area.

Successful candidates will be required to serve at any location in the Service.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two stage process. Stage one involves a written application form via our recruitment portal. This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Station Manager role within LFRS. Applications will be scored and if you are successful you will be invited to progress to stage two which will require attendance for a panel interview and job related tests.

In order to apply for the Station Manager Talent Pool process, you will need to be working within an existing fire authority and be:

Working already as a Station Manager and looking to transfer
A substantive Watch Manager
A Watch Manager in a temporary role for in excess of two years
Incident Command Level 2 qualified or willing to undertake
Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent practical experience at Watch Manager.
Hold a UK full driving licence.
Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Station Manager and how your actions meet the values and behaviours of LFRS
If you are successful at both stages, you will be entered into our Station Manager Talent Pool. Future vacancies at Station Manager level within our Service will be advertised and recruited from this Talent Pool. Individual vacancies across a wide range of operational and support departments will be recruited via a role specific process for which details will be confirmed at the time of advertisement.

Further information is available via our FAQs document covering this process which is available within the supporting documentation on our external website.

To begin your application for our Station Manager Talent Pool process, please visit the recruitment pages of our website by clicking https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.

Key Dates

Opening date for Talent Pool applications: 16 August 2023
Closing date for Talent Pool applications: 6 September 23:59 2023
Interviews and job-related tests: 09-23 October 2023
Results from: 25 October 2023
LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with our Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

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

Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
British Sign Language Charter
Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)
Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

Please note that it 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.

Lifetime Allowance

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

Group Manager (Talent Pool Application Process)

LFRS are looking for individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Group Manager within our Service.

Group Managers in LFRS are key to embedding our values of being Professional, Honest and Positive and delivering our purpose of creating Safer People, Safer Places. LFRS is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst placing our community at the heart of all we do.

Applicants for our Group Manager Talent Pool process must be committed to developing themselves as managers and leaders and will be looking to prepare for future opportunities

Successful candidates will work the Flexible Duty System (FDS). Officers conditioned to the FDS system must provide a cover base from within the Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland area.

Successful candidates will be required to serve at any location in the Service.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two-stage process. Stage one involves a written application form via our recruitment portal. This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Group Manager role within LFRS. Applications will be scored and if you are successful you will be invited to progress to stage two which will require attendance for a panel interview and job related tests.

In order to apply for the Group Manager Talent Pool process, you will need to be working within an existing fire authority and be:

·  Working already as a Group Manager and looking to transfer.

·  A substantive Station Manager.

·  A Station Manager in a temporary role for in excess of two years.

·  Incident Command Level 2 qualified and be prepared to undertake Incident Command level 3 qualification.

·  Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent practical experience at Station Manager.

·  Hold a UK full driving licence.

·  Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Group Manager and how your actions meet the values and behaviours of LFRS.

If you are successful at both stages, you will be entered into our Group Manager Talent Pool. Future vacancies at Group Manager level within our Service will initially be advertised and recruited from this Talent Pool. Individual vacancies across a wide range of operational and support departments will be recruited via a role specific process for which details will be confirmed at the time of advertisement.

Further information is available via our FAQs document covering this process which is available within the supporting documentation on our external website.

To begin your application for our Group Manager Talent Pool process, please visit the recruitment pages of our website by clicking https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.

Key Dates

·  Opening date for Talent Pool applications:  16 August 2023

·  Closing date for Talent Pool applications:   6 September 23:59 2023

·  Interviews and job-related tests:  09-23 October 2023

·  Results from:  25 October 2023

LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with our Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

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

·           Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)

·           Workplace Equality Index (WEI)

·           Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme

·           British Sign Language Charter

·           Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

Please note that it 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.

Lifetime Allowance

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

Charity Trustee – Digital

We are seeking a Lead Trustee for Digital with the necessary skills and qualities to complement our Trustee Board in evolving this essential area of our activities and engagement.

The responsibilities of the Lead Trustee for Digital are in addition to the legal duties placed on all Trustees, and the responsibilities documented in the Trustee Role description.

We have an engaged and strong team, leading the strategic direction of our Charity, through sound governance. We are proud of what we do, how we do it and are wholly committed to continuous improvement.

Policy and Strategy Development Officer

Post: Policy and Strategy Development Officer
Salary: £34,215.00 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215.00 – £41,075.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 24 August 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities.

Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, London Fire Brigade proudly acknowledges the impact Prevention and Protection has in ensuring London is a safe place to live, work and travel to.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join as a Development Officer within our Policy and Strategy Group which sits within the Prevention and Protection department. You will be working closely with teams across Prevention and Protection, as well as teams across the organisation and external partners. You will be working to ensure that policies are up to date, as well as helping to develop new strategies and projects to ensure the safety of London and Londoners. This will also include ongoing evaluation support of the department’s prevention activities.

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.

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.

Performance Reporting Officer

Post: Performance Reporting Officer
Salary: £34,215.00 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215.00 – £41,075.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent and Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 24th August 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ one permanent and one 2 year fixed term Performance Reporting Officers within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for supporting the organisation with performance management, reporting and building a culture of continuous improvement.

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 Her 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 Community Risk Management Plan and enabling the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

You will be responsible for supporting the Performance Improvement team in maintaining the Brigade’s performance cycle; ensuring data are available and included in key corporate reports in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for compiling data ad hoc for any external requests, including those from ministers and other key external stakeholders. You will be a team player who is comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels, taking part in workshops and have excellent communication skills. You will be highly data-literate and comfortable using a variety of analytical tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Power BI).

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.

OHU Nurse

Temporary Occupational Health Nurse

(12 month fixed term contract)

£32,909 to £34,723 + 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 His 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.

General information about the department:

The Occupation Health Unit is based in a purpose built facility at our headquarters in Washington. The team comprises of an OHU Senior Advisor, Technician and Administration Assistant. The unit is also supported by a Service Medical Advisor (Doctor) for clinic guidance and support.

About the role

The Occupational Health Nurse will assist in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service whilst ensuring the effective use of resources. The role provides a professional service to employees, department managers and key stakeholders.

Reporting to the OH Senior Advisor, you will contribute to our strategic goals by delivering a high quality, consistent and professional occupational health service.

The role is a Fixed term Contract in the first instance, which may be permanent following review of the department and performance.

Main duties:

·       Participation in the provision of Occupational Health Services with partners and clients through delivery of a range of services as outlined during due diligence.

·       To formulate health and wellbeing initiatives, in order to improve the health and general well-being across the service.

·       Active management of casework, liaising and working in partnership with line managers, HR and employees to ensure proactive management of attendance at work.

·       To develop, manage and administer a range of health assessments, questionnaires and appointments, providing advice on any matters pertaining to health and wellbeing.

Qualities / skills required:

·       Registered Nurse (Part 1 of NMC Register)

·       Qualification in Occupational Health Nursing (or working towards)

·       Ability to interpret and analyse complex reports and information and making recommendation based on findings

·       Demonstrate a good understanding of a range of occupational health issues

·       Comprehensive and contemporary work experience of phlebotomy, vaccinations, spirometry and audiometry

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

·       Ability to manage and organise own workload effectively to determine operational priorities and optimise service delivery

Closing date for applications is 18th August 2023 at 12 noon.

About the Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes 18th August 2023 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist W/C 21st August 2023
Onsite assessment activities: Interview W/C 28th August 2023
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change

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 a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time .

·       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. Informal contact can be made to Joanne Henry, Head of HR via joanne.henry@twfire.gov.uk.

Thank you and good luck!

OHU Senior Advisor

Temporary Occupational Health Unit Senior Advisor

12 month fixed term contract

£41,496 to £44,539 + 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 His 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.

General information about the department:

The Occupation Health Unit is based in a purpose built facility at our headquarters in Washington. The team comprises of an OHU Nurse, Technician and Administration Assistant. The unit is also supported by a Service Medical Advisor (Doctor) for clinic guidance and support.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of HR you will contribute to our strategic goals by shaping and driving the Health and Wellbeing Agenda, through the management of departmental strategies as well as ensuring efficiencies and quality service at all times.

The role is a Fixed term Contract in the first instance, which may be permanent following review of the department and performance.

Main duties:

·       To provide confidential professional, best practice advice on pre-employment assessments, sickness absence, rehabilitation, work related health issues and proactive health interventions to HR staff, line mangers and members of staff, including where appropriate, advice on implications of Equality Act 2010.

·       Responsible for efficient management the delivery of departmental activities within the Service.

·       To manage and progress a caseload of Occupational Health referrals, provide written reports to HR and managers following referral with clear guidance on the Occupational Health recommendations for both the client and the manager including onward referral to physiotherapists, Counselling Service, etc as appropriate. Advising where case conference and case management meetings may seem appropriate and taking an active role in these.

·       To help identify potential occupational sickness hotspots/trends and to provide advice and guidance on eliminating and minimising causes of absence to help improve attendance at work.

·       To ensure employee OH records are maintained and confidentiality requirements observed; complying with the overall requirements of confidentiality of medical record keeping and legislation e.g. data protection.

Qualities / skills required:

·       Registered Nurse (Part 1 of NMC Register) and Occupational Health qualification (Part 3 of NMC Register)

·       The ability to influence and work in partnership with employees at all levels and to establish and build networking contacts with other professional bodies, local authorities, emergency services and utilise these to the full benefit of the Service

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

·       Ability to manage and organise own workload effectively to determine operational priorities and optimise service delivery

Closing date for applications is 18th August 2023 at 12 noon.

About the Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes 18th August 2023 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist W/C 21st August 2023
Onsite assessment activities: Interview W/C 28th August 2023
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change

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.

·       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. Informal contact can be made to Joanne Henry, Head of HR via joanne.henry@twfire.gov.uk.

Thank you and good luck!