Business Architecture, Analysis and Continuous Service Improvement Manager

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Business Architecture, Analysis & Continuous Service Improvement Manager based at a location that is flexible across Scotland, on a permanent basis, 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.

The Business Architecture, Analysis and Continuous Service Improvement Manager is responsible for providing analytical capabilities in support of SFRS’ strategic portfolio of change.
The Business Architect is responsible for taking a lead role in the transformation of SFRS and ensuring critical deliverables, such as business capability models, business capabilities, and value streams, are developed and implemented.

The Business Architect interprets and develops the strategy for the operational needs of SFRS and designs an effective architecture for business process management. The architect fleshes out business capability maps and value streams to link strategy and execution and helps reorganise and restructure the IT enablement process.
The business architect’s responsibilities include direct line management of the Strategic Business Analysis and Continuous Service Improvement teams as well as synergising with other disciplines to achieve enterprise objectives. This includes binding business architecture with other aspects of the organisation such as strategy development, business analysis, process improvement and technology roadmaps.

The main responsibilities of the Business Architect are: assume line management and responsibility for the Business Analysis and Continuous Service Improvement teams and their outputs, spanning a significant number of complex and inter-dependent, organisational wide programmes, projects and continuous improvement initiatives, develop and deliver the Business Architecture, Analysis and Improvement strategy, ensuring that there are clear links between the organisational strategy and the strategic portfolio delivery plan by identifying opportunities to initiate and deliver change in accordance with the organisation’s strategic roadmap.  Lead the Business Analysts and Continuous Improvement experts in analysing and identifying strategic and operational opportunities for efficiencies and improvements, developing business requirements and specifying effective business processes changes, through improvements in technology, systems, data & MI, operating procedures and aspects of wider organisation change. Translate to senior management technical complexities and identify potential solutions which drive benefit at the earliest opportunity.

Bring together research, design, business and technology that helps the SFRS work with the public to design services that meet their needs, wants and expectations, support the organisation in designing and delivering its future end-state and organisational blueprint.  Provide significant contribution into the development of the strategic roadmap for change by analysing the current state and identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiencies and in cost and process.

Conduct horizon scanning activities to ensure alignment of proposed solutions with current/future industry standards and direction of travel.  Definition, implementation, and execution of the processes for the definition, maintenance, and conformance management of the Business Architecture.  Maintenance of the key Business Architecture deliverables.  Leading and managing the Business Analysis and Continuous Service Improvement team, ensuring that analysis services are deployed and managed effectively across the strategic portfolio. This will include (but not limited to) supporting development of business cases and benefits, impact assessments, requirements gathering and definition, coordinating and managing testing and process mapping and management.

Lead the deployment of Continuous service improvement including LEAN six sigma initiatives either locally within the service or as part of the strategic portfolio, and the establishment and maintenance of contacts within business units and information system programs to understand business processes and business drivers, business requirements, solutions strategies, alternatives, etc., being considered and/or implemented.

Business Architectural leadership in the resolutions of inter-program and inter-project issues, on-going publicity and communication of the Business Architecture both within the information systems community and the Business unit  Ongoing research and assessment of new technology for potential use within the Business unit, development of the Business Architecture, coordinating all Business Architecture activities across SFRS, developing and Coordinating Business Architecture Plans, auditing compliance within the Business Architecture standards.

Serving as an advisor to senior business management on business information integration strategies, working with stakeholders in strategy development, initiative delivery and solution selection to test and validate business context and insight, leading a group of stakeholders to identify and achieve organisational goals, addressing conflict where necessary and building consensus, ensuring alignment between discrete business areas and the overarching business objectives.

Using excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical terminology and complex concepts into language your customers understand, developing tailored artefacts for your customers, to enable informed decision making, meeting the needs of all stakeholders. Shared understanding is valued over prescribed documentation.

Developing models to enable analysis of the business, the identification and articulation of business challenges and opportunities and the exploration of design options and their impact, using business capabilities that transcend functional and organisational boundaries to develop roadmaps to articulate the as-is and to-be state of the business and the transition between these in a value focussed manner.

Making strategic recommendations at Senior Leadership level and transformation roadmap planning, provide support in developing departmental budgets, provide support, advice and guidance in developing business cases and securing the appropriate levels of budgetary funding for change initiative and continuous improvement activities.

Essential criteria for this role would include Graduate calibre or equivalent work-based experience, at least 7 years of proven and demonstrable experience in Business Architecture, Business Analysis and Continuous Improvement, excellent attention to detail and able to produce high quality analytical outputs and presentations for senior stakeholders at all levels within and outside of SFRS, Certified professional standards such as TOGAF, BIZBOK or equivalent experience, Certification in LEAN Six-sigma or equivalent business improvement approach, demonstrable experience of leading teams, knowledge of Financial management, experienced in requirements elicitation and writing, experienced in workshop facilitation, experience of Agile Excellent communication and presentation skills, knowledge of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the wider public sector and a wider experience and capability in technology-enabled rethinking and reengineering of business models.

Desirable criteria would be excellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of investigation techniques, excellent general business knowledge, excellent understanding of processing modelling and use of relevant tools (preferably BPMN2)

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.

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 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.

News Manager

Post: News Manager
Salary: £ 52,242 per annum (plus a share of the on call allowance for the rota group, approximately £3,000)
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum (plus a share of the on call allowance for the rota group, approximately £3,000)
Contract type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Working pattern: Full Time
Application closing date: Tuesday 07 November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is regularly in the news. Working with the media, we tell the story of how the Brigade is transforming to serve Londoners, campaign to protect the communities we serve and inform the public about our response to incidents.

This exciting role involves managing and leading the news team, formed of 5 other people, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working with colleagues from across the Brigade. The role manages the successful delivery of our 24/7 press office function, and the successful candidate will participate in the out of hours duty rota.

The role also involves working with other team managers and heads of departments to successfully deliver campaigns and projects in our Communications and Engagement Strategy. This includes the roll out of transformation projects (such as new equipment and training), continuing a steady drumbeat of activity to support campaigns (such as #ChargeSafe) and improvements to our channels and ways of working. In particular, the role works closely with the Digital Manager and the digital team to manage the delivery of content on our social media channels.

The successful candidate will need to be confident leading a team, able to think fast about breaking news and operate effectively in a crisis. They will have experience of effectively building and maintaining relationships with journalists as well as people in equivalent roles in partner organisations. They must also have an understanding of the political environment in which the Brigade operates.

In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent writing skills, an ability to distil complex information into ideas that engage relevant audiences and be comfortable developing creative executions for the media, which are also adaptable across other channels.

They will be comfortable planning and leading a variety of different forms of engagement, including written, remote video and face to face

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.

Operational Resilience Vetting Administrator

Post: Operational Resilience Vetting Administrator
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 07 November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen in Operational Resilience for an experienced vetting administrator. The post will be responsible for providing a comprehensive effective and efficient administrative process for the vetting programme. Reporting to the Head of Governance in Operational Resilience, the successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research into vetting processes and prepare vetting reports as and when required.

The successful candidate should have experience in understanding and applying data protection regulations to work processes. A comprehensive understanding of security clearance is essential to this role, as well as an understanding of the legal vetting requirements and procedures.

The successful post holder will be security checked and will be expected to deal with sensitive issues relating to security vetting and to exercise discretion as to when strict confidentiality should be maintained, as per data managements regulations.

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.

Business Fire Safety Inspector

Closing Date: 5 November 2023, at Midnight

Full-Time | Permanent Contract | 37-Hour Week | Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Free Onsite Parking | Onsite Gym Facilities

£33,468 up to £39,172 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

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. Our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes one of the safest areas in England in which to live, work, and travel. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values by visiting our ‘About Us’ page.

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

About the Role
You will undertake activities where the Fire Safety Order applies, carrying our fire safety audits, engaging with businesses and other non-domestic premises.

The role includes:

  • Engaging with businesses and members of the public with reference to the Fire Safety Order
  • Providing fire safety support and guidance to businesses, and, where necessary, undertake formal enforcement and legal action
  • Responding to complaints and undertaking consultation work under Building Regulations, Licencing and the Housing Act
  • Retrieving and updating electronic information from the Premises Risk Management system using a risk-based intervention programme
  • Producing reports, letters, notices, and plans in accordance with Fire Safety Policies and Procedures

About You
We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills, who is committed to improving business fire safety within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes:

This is someone who is:

  • Self-motivated, organised, and proactive
  • Able to work on their own and as part of a team
  • Committed to personal development
  • Able to meet the high expectations of a representative of the Fire and Rescue Service and an enforcing Authority
  • Confident in their approach to talking to the public, and writing reports
  • Flexible and able to prioritise workloads

Qualifications and Experience

  • Competency as a Business Fire Safety Inspector
  • Computer literacy, and able to use IT applications
  • Full, valid UK driving licence
  • Experience of undertaking inspections of premises
  • Experience of determining solutions to hazards and risks through inspection

Anything else you need to know…
The role requires a flexible approach to work and will include working evenings or at weekends. There is a 6-month probationary period for this role.

Please be aware that anyone who works for a Fire Authority and/or on a fire station are required to have a DBS check. The level of DBS check that each role requires will vary and be confirmed to you as part of the recruitment process. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

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

For further information about the role, please review the job description.

We are an equal opportunity employer…
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

Community Wellbeing Officer

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (POTENTIAL TO GO PERMANENT)

HOURS: 37 PER WEEK (PART-TIME HOURS MAY BE CONSIDERED)

Please be aware that we will review applications as and when received, if we receive a large volume of applications, we may close applications earlier than advertised and commence the selection process early.

Do you enjoy working with the public, when they need us the most, collaborating with other organisations to help keep the Communities of Bedfordshire safer?

Make a great decision! Join #teambedsfire; a career with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service may be the most rewarding decision you ever make.

We are looking for a number of committed individuals to support an innovative health pilot for 12 months.

About the role

This health pilot will see Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) teams become an integral part of the emergency services provision working with the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST), responding to urgent emergency calls to provide patients with supportive and compassionate care and help to keep people safe.

As part of the BFRS/EEAST initiative to achieve a collaborative approach to blue light services within the Bedfordshire community, a pilot project has been developed to deliver a person-centered, fire, health and safety assessments to people identified as being at risk of fire or a health-related concern. This includes providing health, safety advice and guidance directing or enabling the individual to access the most appropriate support, assessing, referring safety equipment as appropriate to the needs of the occupier, to reduce the level of risk in the home.

As a Community Wellbeing officer, you will be trained to attend emergency calls on behalf of EEAST and to provide first aid / basic life support until the arrival of an emergency ambulance.

You will promote safety messages, liaise directly, and collaborate with multi-agency partners to contribute to risk reduction and well-being for identified residents at risk, making relevant needs-based referrals to appropriate agencies.

About you

You will need some experience of working in situations requiring the ability to empathise whilst remaining professional, confidential, and impartial. You will have the ability to remain calm in potentially distressing situations.  As this is a multi-disciplinary partnership role, you will need to integrate effectively into different teams without close supervision, problem solving and communicating effectively to achieve common goals.

You will be able to demonstrate a high standard of oral and written communication with the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate written and spoken English being sensitive to the needs of others.

A flexible approach in this role is essential, and, as travel across Bedfordshire will be necessary a current full driving license is required.

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of DBS disclosure to be undertaken.  This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986.  Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

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

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

– 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)
– 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.

Next steps

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

This is a public-facing role, and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

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.

Finance Trainee

Benefits:

Salary:  £24,054 – £27,852 per annum (pay award pending), Grade 3

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Trainee within the Finance Department with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).

The Service has a reputation of excellence, an organisation who invest in their employees, diverse and inclusive environment. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees’. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance’.

About the role:

As Finance trainee the successful candidate will work within different areas of the organisation to be provided with a variety of experiences.

The post holder will be expected to undertake wider reading and attend training/seminars/courses to support their development.

RBFRS will fully fund professional training as follows:

  • Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (AAT L4) – 2 years
  • A recognised CCAB professional accountancy qualification – 4 years

Please refer to the attached Person Specification/Job Profile for information.

About you:

As part of the Finance team reporting to the Exchequer and Systems Manager, the Finance Trainee is a vital member of the Finance function at RBFRS.

Specifically we are seeking a motivated individual for the position of Finance Trainee, someone who will provide excellent customer satisfaction to all the RBFRS’s customers, resolve enquires quickly, courteously and with good attention to details.

The key focus of this role is:

  • To assist in the day-to-day administrative and advisory work of the team. This will involve liaising with members of staff/managers and others across the organisation, and externally as directed.
  • To provide efficient and effective Finance administration and services to the organisation and to assist in other Finance tasks and projects as directed.
  • To support the Finance Department the post holder will provide effective and efficient monitoring of processes and policies.
  • Dealing with basic internal and external customer suppliers queries

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders
  • Some knowledge of accounting systems, accounts payable and receivable processes and VAT.
  • Practical Experience in working with accounting systems. Not essential as training will be provided.
  • Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

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 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 Rahela Costea, Accounts Officer at costear@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 Friday 10 November 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will take place on Monday 20 November 2023.

Anticipated start date:  early December

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

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

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

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

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

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

Director of Service Design and Delivery

Director of Service Design and Delivery

Salary: LS2 (£71,265 – £81,204). Full time, Permanent

Working Location: Police & Fire Headquarters, Northallerton with hybrid working arrangements and travel to sites throughout the region.

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our newly established independent Service Design and Delivery function within North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS). These services were previously provided through a collaborative arrangement with North Yorkshire Police, but will be delivered as an independent function within NYFRS moving forward.

As the Director of Service Design and Delivery, you will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of an efficient and effective strategic business function for NYFRS, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The Service Design and Delivery function includes a number of core business areas:

·       Data analysis and insight

·       Business assurance

·       Change management

·       Corporate communications

·       Data protection and compliance

·       Executive support

Reporting into our Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO), the successful postholder will develop and implement appropriate strategies and change programmes aligned to the strategic aims and priorities of the service, partnering with both internal and external stakeholders to enable the effective delivery of the Fire and Rescue Plan, the current Risk and Resource Model and Future Community Risk Management Plans.

Eligibility

·       Educated to degree level (or equivalent)

·       Extensive experience in a leadership role, including significant experience of leading corporate services in a complex, dynamic organisation

·       An understanding of the social, economic and political environment of the Fire and Rescue Service

·       A proven track record in service development and achieving improvements in standards and performance

·       Experience of dealing with financial accountability and procurement systems within a public sector environment

·       A proven record of building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders in a complex multi-agency environment

·       Experience of leading complex transformational change programmes

·       Experience of the design and delivery of governance and assurance frameworks

For further information, including the role profile, please view our detailed Recruitment Pack available via our website.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 13th November

Station Manager External Promotion Pathway

Station Manager Promotion Pathway (External)

Salary: SM Dev (£46,712.00) – SM Comp B (£51,525.00) per annum

Location: Various roles and locations across the GMFRS boundary

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Monday 27th November 2023

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) are pleased to confirm that the Station Manager promotional pathway application window is now live and seeking talented & passionate high performing individuals who can bring diverse ideas into an evolving and improving UK FRS. We welcome applications from external candidates who have a proven track record of success as a competent Wholetime Crew or Watch Manager within their current service.

ABOUT US

GMFRS has seen a positive shift over the last year in terms of the leadership and culture and our vision is to be a modern, flexible, resilient fire and rescue service. It is a large service which offers staff development opportunities in a busy, vibrant, diverse & dynamic metropolitan area with an international airport serving over 200 destinations, a major motorway network plus over 200 train and tram stations, Greater Manchester County presents some of the most operationally varied challenges you will find. From modern inner-city developments to traditional mill towns, Greater Manchester is made up of ten very different districts – Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals for Station Manager roles, who meet the below essential criteria.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Demonstrable competence as a permanent Wholetime Crew or Watch Manager within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
Operational awareness (or competence) at a supervisory rank
Your line manager is aware you are applying for promotion
Currently not under any live sanctions, capability, performance, or disciplinary procedures
Proof of UK Fire and Rescue Service contract and up to date training records
Willingness and ability to be posted to and work from any location within the Greater Manchester boundary
Driving license with access to own vehicle

Please Note: We are not currently accepting any On-Call or retained Firefighter applications for our external Promotions Pathways.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations, Incident Command, Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Science
SFJ L4 Incident Command Qualification
Any Technical Rescue Unit specific qualification or training
Protection experience or additional qualifications such as NFCC Fire regulators Competency Framework for Fire Safety – L4 Diploma
Started a development portfolio / can evidence development for promotion
Already accessed a coach or mentor to support you throughout your promotional process (through your line manager)

PROCESS

All applicants will be required to complete an application providing all relevant personal details, attaching any appropriate qualifications, and fulfilling the competency-based question. Applicants will also complete an online leadership behaviour psychometric assessment.

Those shortlisted will be invited to attend a leadership potential assessment day (scheduled within December 2023 and January 2024), which will include a competency-based interview and other assessment-based exercises. Further information will be provided upon invitation, including anything you may be asked to pre-prepare.

If successful in your leadership assessment day, you will be invited to attend and complete your SFJ L4 qualification and frontline leaders’ course (due to run throughout 2024). Following successful completion, work placements for development and acting up on the rota to cover short term absence will be offered. Please note, whilst undertaking a SM posting, development rate of pay will be paid until such time the individual is deemed to be competent.

To achieve competence in role and pay, all competent essential criteria will need to be met, please see the framework for more details.

Please Note: Successful external applicants whose outcome is promotable through this process will initially be offered a substantive Watch Manager position with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service. A Station Manager promotion will only be secure on successful completion of all essential promotion pathway criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As an organisation we have many benefits including:

·               Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 5 active staff networks for; LGBT+, Black and Racially Diverse, Disability and Women’s

·               Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)

·               Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship

·               Corporate travel loans

·               Cycle scheme

·               Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands

·               Health and wellbeing offer – Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme

·               On-site gyms at our Fire Service HQ and Stations across GM

·               Sports and welfare club

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT:

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Failure to disclose information when asked within this application could result in dismissal but will not necessarily be a bar to employment with us. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The role holder will be subject to an enhanced National and Police Vetting through a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you would like any further information or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact GMCApeople@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk and include ‘SM Promotional Pathway’ in the email subject heading.

We wish you the best of luck with your application.

Group Manager External Promotion Pathway

Group Manager Promotion Pathway (External)

Salary: GM Dev (£53,801.00) – GM Comp B (£59,642.00) per annum

Location: Various roles and locations across the GMFRS boundary

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Monday 27th November 2023

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) are pleased to confirm that the Group Manager promotional pathway application window is now live and seeking talented & passionate high performing individuals who can bring diverse ideas into an evolving and improving UK FRS. We welcome applications from external candidates who have a proven track record of success as a competent Wholetime Station Manager within their current service.

ABOUT US

GMFRS has seen a positive shift over the last year in terms of the leadership and culture and our vision is to be a modern, flexible, resilient fire and rescue service. It is a large service which offers staff development opportunities in a busy, vibrant, diverse & dynamic metropolitan area with an international airport serving over 200 destinations, a major motorway network plus over 200 train and tram stations, Greater Manchester County presents some of the most operationally varied challenges you will find. From modern inner-city developments to traditional mill towns, Greater Manchester is made up of ten very different districts – Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals for Group Manager roles, who meet the below essential criteria:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Demonstrable competence as a permanent Wholetime Station Manager within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
Operational awareness (or competence) at current rank
Your line manager is aware you are applying for promotion
Currently not under any live sanctions, capability, performance, or disciplinary procedures
Proof of UK Fire and Rescue Service contract and up to date training records
Willingness and ability to be posted to and work from any location within the Greater Manchester boundary
Driving license with access to own vehicle

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations, Incident Command, Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Science
SFJ L6 Incident Command Qualification
Completed, in progress or on the waiting list of the level 5 Leadership and management course
Any Technical Rescue Unit specific qualification or training
Protection experience or additional qualifications such as NFCC Fire regulators Competency Framework for Fire Safety
Started a development portfolio / can evidence development for promotion
Already accessed a coach or mentor to support you throughout your promotional process (through your line manager)

PROCESS

All applicants will be required to complete an application providing all relevant personal details, attaching any appropriate qualifications, and fulfilling the competency-based question. Applicants will also complete an online leadership behaviour psychometric assessment.

Those shortlisted will be invited to attend a leadership potential assessment day (scheduled within December 2023 and January 2024), which will include a competency-based interview and other assessment-based exercises. Further information will be provided upon invitation, including anything you may be asked to pre-prepare.

If successful in your leadership assessment day, you will be invited to attend and complete your SFJ L6 qualification. Following successful completion, work placements for development will be offered and completed at development rate of pay until such time the individual is deemed to be competent.

To achieve competence in role and pay, all competent essential criteria will need to be met, please see the framework for more details.

Please Note: Successful external applicants whose outcome is promotable through this process will initially be offered a substantive Station Manager position with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service. A Group Manager promotion will only be secure on successful completion of all essential promotion pathway criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As an organisation we have many benefits including:

·               Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 5 active staff networks for; LGBT+, Black and Racially Diverse, Disability and Women’s

·               Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)

·               Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship

·               Corporate travel loans

·               Cycle scheme

·               Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands

·               Health and wellbeing offer – Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme

·               On-site gyms at our Fire Service HQ and Stations across GM

·               Sports and welfare club

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT:

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Failure to disclose information when asked within this application could result in dismissal but will not necessarily be a bar to employment with us. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The role holder will be subject to an enhanced National and Police Vetting through a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you would like any further information or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact GMCApeople@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk and include ‘GM Promotional Pathway’ in the email subject heading.

We wish you the best of luck with your application.

Health and Safety Advisor

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Health and Safety Advisor

Salary: £26,845 – £30,151 (SCP 17 – 23, Grade E)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week:

37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  15th November

Further Information

Firefighters go towards dangerous situations in order to save lives when others are trying to get away.  Supporting all of our staff in being safe at work and being effective in helping members of our communities is essential to our aim of Safer People, Safer Places.

We are looking to welcome a Health and Safety Advisor into our diverse and high performing Service.

As the Health and Safety Advisor, you will promote the benefits of health and safety, carry out station visits, and accident investigations and will provide advice to stakeholders on a day-to-day basis on a range of health and safety issues. You will also be involved in exciting project work such as ‘The Management of Contaminants: Occupational exposure as a firefighter’ as well as developing and delivering health and safety training, leading on specific areas or subjects and updating policies and documentation.

You will be working in a small Health and Safety team and with partners in other departments to embed a positive Health and Safety culture for the Service.

The right person will offer:  pragmatic advice balancing operational effectiveness and health and safety practice; collaborate on health and safety activity; willingness and desire to continually improve themselves and the service; and help in recognising and reducing the impacts of hazards.

You will hold a formalised health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) You must also be committed to your own development and maintaining CPD is essential. We provide excellent opportunities for development and career progression. You will have excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.

We want you to help make our communities safe; join our family.

Closing date:  15th November

Interview and test date: w/c 27th November

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service 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)
• 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.