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!

Customer Service Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2024)

Customer Service Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2024)

Benefits:

Salary: £13,652 – £15,807 per annum (FTE £24,054 – £27,852),

Grade 3

Hours: Part Time – 21 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

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

Other information about our benefits can be found here

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Customer Services Assistant to join our Facilities team within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The successful candidate will be based at our HQ site, Calcot in Reading. RBFRS has a reputation of excellence, and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. The role of the Customer Services Assistant is to deliver an excellent customer service to all our internal and external customers.

This role will provide a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team within a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are a highly motivated and customer focused individual who can effectively build relationships with internal and external parties to RBFRS, in delivering an effective customer focused facilities service we would be keen to hear from you.

The key focus of this role is:

  • To assist in the delivery of an efficient and customer focused reception at service headquarters, ensuring that visitors and telephone callers are greeted and that their matters are dealt with in a polite and efficient manner.
  • To provide administrative support to the Facilities Department as directed by the Facilities Manager

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Experience of working in a Reception, Administration or Customer Services environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with people at all levels, both internally and externally, remaining tactful and diplomatic at all times
  • Experience to multi task and organise priorities
  • Excellent experience of MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
  • Experience of working in a busy administrative role
  • Able to work independently and with initiative.
  • Good written and verbal skills.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Re-checks 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 Michelle Halliwell, Facilities Manager (Interim) at halliwellm@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 09:00 hours Monday 21 August 2023

Anticipated start date: Late September 2023

It is anticipated that interviews will run week commencing 28 August 2023

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

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

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

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

Workforce Planning and Development Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
£54,726 per annum 
37 hours per week
Permanent 

We are committed to flexible working, so please read the Job and Person Profile (available at the link) to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome female applicants, as well as minority sexual orientations, religions and ethnicities, and those declaring a disability.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to take on a new role within the Service. The Workforce Planning and Development Manager is a key role that will move the Service forwards on its journey to ensure it provides effective and efficient people and values based management, leading a multi disciplined team of professionals across Learning and Development, Recruitment, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Do you have recent experience working within Business, Management, Learning and Development, EDI, or Human Resources?
Would you like to be part of a team building and enhancing organisational culture and values?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of the staff of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, and the people of Suffolk?
If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

Your role and responsibilities

Promotion of our values and driving our inclusive culture are integral to the role, alongside ensuring fairness and diversity in all our processes. You will lead on developing internal candidates and recruiting a diverse and talented workforce to develop leadership and leadership capability.

The role is all about partnership working, with line managers within Suffolk Fire and Rescue (SFRS), across Suffolk County Council, and wider in a role representing the service on national bodies such as the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and host of other stakeholders. All of which will lead to SFRS becoming an employer of choice.

Supporting the Area Manager for People and Resources, you will create and develop effective working relationships the Service, Suffolk County Council, the National Fire Chiefs Council, and other partnerships that support and deliver the management of workforce planning, recruitment, retention, whilst enhancing our culture and inclusion.

You will need:

possession of a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification appropriate to this post (Business, Management Learning and Development, EDI, Human Resources)
in depth and broad knowledge of public sector and recruitment requirements within a complex organisation
specific understanding of challenges facing UK Fire and Rescue Services and the environment Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service operate in.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Travel and workplace requirements

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate and engage, but in this role, you may need to operate across a wide and rural area, so it would be beneficial for you to either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home a visible presence within the organsiation. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Henry Griffin (he/him) by calling: 07901 512791 or emailing: henry.griffin@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1: Read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2: Write a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template (other formats may not be accepted). Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Upload your supporting statement and a copy of your CV on the final page (without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed). A covering letter or any other documents will not be accepted.

If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 24 August 2023.

Interview date: 1 September 2023.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

ABOUT US
We offer a fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Benefits include:

Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
The opportunity to join a large, diverse organisation, with career opportunities across our services
A supportive culture, underpinned by our WE ASPIRE values
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Up to 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
An occupational sick pay scheme
Learning and development opportunities, including a range of work-based apprenticeships
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
A range of staff networks centred around equality groups
Plus more

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).

Airport Firefighter

We are passionate in ensuring we provide our passengers and employees with the best possible experience.  Our people are key to our success, and we want great talent to join us and be part of our journey.

Would you like to Join our team?

Gatwick Airport Fire & Rescue Service is currently looking to create a pool of candidates for the role of Airport Firefighter to join the Rescue and FireFighting Services (RFFS) Team when positions become available.

You do not need previous experience within the Fire Service to apply to join the team whose principal objective is “to save life”.

Further details can be found by following the application link including full Job description & Candidate briefing pack

Safeguarding Manager

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
£36,298 per annum (pro rata if part time) 
37 hours per week (part time working considered)
Permanent

We are committed to flexible working, so please read the Job and Person Profile (docx) to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.

We welcome applications from everyone.  We particularly welcome applicants from minority religions, ethnicities and sexual orientations because they are under-represented in this service.

We have a rare opportunity to join the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Prevention team as a Safeguarding Manager, based at Ipswich East Fire Station Ransoms with flexible and hybrid working options. We are looking for a dynamic individual to support and manage Safeguarding across Suffolk Fire and Rescue service and with external partners.

  • Are you ready for an exciting new challenge and the next step in your career?
  • Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role?
  • Do you have experience Safeguarding to make a positive impact across Suffolk?

If so, this could be a fantastic role for you.

Your role and responsibilities

  • Being able to create and encourage effective working relationships. Ensure staff are informed, competent, supported and safe within SFRS.
  • Contribute to effective partnerships and encourage close working relationships with other SFRS departments, voluntary, and statutory organisations in the delivery of prevention and safeguarding activities.
  • Build and maintain key relationships in Response/ Protection and support the delivery of key operational Prevention and safeguarding activities.
  • Support Enhanced Home Fire Safety Visits (i.e. Domestic Abuse) – Co-ordinate the referral scheme, in line with the current Prevention guidance.
  • Firesetter Advice – Co-ordinate the referral scheme, in line with the current Prevention guidance. Provide line management responsibility for Fire Setter Advisors on zero hours’ contracts.
  • Co-ordinate and deliver Safeguarding training and development of all SFRS personnel.

You will need

  • Suitable professional qualification at post graduate level or equivalent experience at a professional level in a relevant area of work.
  • Ability to develop and inform relevant policy and guidance, drawing on national and local good practice.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop staff in an increasingly performance-focused organisation and manage performance effectively.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).  If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Prevention team are a small friendly team within SFRS and are key in understanding the Prevention and Safeguarding requirements and priorities of the Service and other Partners, ensuring that Prevention is delivered effectively and efficiently. The team also provides the Service with assurance that Prevention and Safeguarding activities are reaching the most vulnerable to ensure that Suffolk continues to be a safe place to work and live.

Travel and workplace requirements

Due to the nature of this role, you will require a driving licence and you may need access to personal transport.

This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Station Manager Mel Buck by emailing melvin.buck@suffolk.gov.uk. 

How to apply

Step 1: Read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2: Write a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template (other formats may not be accepted). Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed).

If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 16 August 2023

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

ABOUT US
We offer a fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Benefits include:

Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
The opportunity to join a large, diverse organisation, with career opportunities across our services
A supportive culture, underpinned by our WE ASPIRE values
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Up to 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
An occupational sick pay scheme
Learning and development opportunities, including a range of work-based apprenticeships
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
A range of staff networks centred around equality groups
Plus more

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).

Operational Equipment Technician

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Operational Equipment Technician

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

Contract Type:  Fixed term up to 23 months

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37

Job Share: Considered

Closing date:  23 August 2023

Further Information

Here at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, we have an exciting opportunity for Operational Equipment Technician to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis. This vacancy is based at Glenfield, Leicester.

You will be a key member of a small team, working in a busy department, dealing with all aspects of Centralised Breathing Apparatus and progressing to work with our appliances and equipment. You will be responsible for testing, servicing and maintaining various items of equipment.  The successful candidate will ensure that the equipment is kept in working order and meets legislation to ensure the Service can operate at the required level. You will also be required to record these tests where appropriate.

The Operational Equipment Technician, will need to be able to think fast and be confident in working within a busy environment, dealing with all the stations and departments across the service.

We’re looking for a candidate who is a level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive individual(s), you will need to have excellent written communication, IT skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels.

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding position. If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join our team.

Closing date:  23 August 2023

Interview and test date: Week commencing 4 September 2023

If you require further information about the role, please contact Daniel Fathers on 07800709918.

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, access to an 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)

• 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.

Wholetime Supervisory Manager Transferee Opportunities

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 the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

About the Role

We are looking for the best people to join our innovative, forward thinking, and progressive organisation.

We are currently accepting applications for transfers to BFRS from applicants that are:

  • Deemed a competent Wholetime Crew and Watch Commander against the relevant role map and national occupational standards

About You

Successful candidates must be willing to work within one of the many shift systems that we offer. This may also include specialist office-based roles.

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

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

Essential Requirements

Our essential requirements are that you:

  • Must be a competent Wholetime Crew or Watch Commander (confirmation of competency will be required)
  • Hold Skills for Justice (SFJ) Level 1 Incident Command
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence
  • LGV driver is desirable
  • Achieve Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
  • Pass a service medical and fitness test
  • Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency
  • Be free of current formal disciplinary actions

Anything else you need to know:

We embed equality, diversity, fairness, and inclusion into everything that we do. We view this as fundamental in order to achieve our vision of making Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

If you would relish the opportunity of transferring to an innovative, forward thinking, progressive fire and rescue service, that encourages developing a range of skills to help serve the community, then we would like to hear from you.

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

Please contact us at hr@bucksfire.gov.uk if you have any questions about the role and recruitment process.

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

Wholetime Watch Manager (Operational)

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) is planning its full time Watch Manager selection process for 2023.  

We are welcoming applications from anyone who meets the criteria as detailed below, including both internal and external candidates. It is for Watch Managers wishing to transfer and Crew Manager looking for promotion and is open to our On-Call wishing to migrate to Wholetime.  

(To apply, please email RecruitmentFire@lincolnshire.gov.uk to request an application pack. The application must be completed and returned before the closing date)

Please do not apply via the website.

The following eligibility criteria must be satisfied for any individual to be considered for entry into the selection process.  

Essential:

  • LFR All Hazard Command Level 1 (WM) (external candidates will be invited to carry out before selection day)
  • Substantive and competent in operational Crew Manager or Watch Manager role
  • Able to demonstrate / evidence significant leadership experience.
  • No active or pending disciplinary action/live sanctions 
  • No current or pending capability plans including documented informal management action outside the formal meetings covered in LCC policy (where applicable).
  • In date Fitness Test – a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 42mls/02/kg/min is the minimum required.
  • IFE Level 3 certificate in Leadership and Management (Old L3D Unit 5) or ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management or equivalent
  • IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (old L3D Unit 6)   

Applicants will be sifted and the personal statements considered against the National Occupational Standards. Those with successful applications will then be invited into the selection process.  
Applicants are responsible for the submission of their own applications and supporting documents by the closing date.  The Service regrets that any application received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will be unable to be considered.  

Selection Process 
The WM selection process will involve the following elements: 

  • A written report
  • A presentation
  • Interview with a panel 

Further details on these elements will be provided to those individuals who’s application was successful. All applicants invited into the selection process will be required to complete all elements – evidence from prior processes will not be accepted.    

Successful candidates will be committed to working as part of a strong team to deliver services across Lincolnshire.  They will also be able to demonstrate resilience, be able to develop and implement business change and demonstrate a values-based approach to leadership.  Post-holders will be expected to provide operational cover and therefore be prepared to provide a base, whilst on duty, within Lincolnshire.   

The dates for the selection process including practical assessment, presentation and interviews are detailed below. 
Timeline: 
Advert Close 
Friday 25th August
Written Assessment (after initial sift)
Release: 11th September – Submission Date: 22nd September
Interview, Presentation and practical training session 
W/C 2nd & 9th October 
Further details on the selection process can be found in the ‘Initial Info’ document within the advert.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently underrepresented at LFR.