Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are looking for a System Specialist experienced in designing and implementing large-scale business system solutions and system integrations. You will have responsibilities in all phases of the project lifecycle for a new Replacement Mobilising Solution and its components.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details relating to the role.

There will be a requirement for some travel around the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire region for which a pool car can be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer:

·         Flexible working hours

·         Family friendly policies

·         Free car parking

·         Health and wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations

·         Employee Discount Scheme

·         Employee support networks

·         Ongoing training and development opportunities

·         Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

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

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

All applicants must have a valid driving license.

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 27th August 2023. Interviews and Job Related tests will be held, in person, at Ilkeston Community Fire Station on Monday 11th September 2023.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

The Role
Post: Public Affairs Manager
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 16 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.

The Public Affairs Manager is central to our work enabling conversations with our stakeholders that make change. This post has a crucial role in ensuring LFB is trusted as an authoritative voice and that our expertise continues to shape the legislative, regulatory and policy environment and make London safer.

Reporting to the Head of Stakeholder Engagement this postholder will have responsibility for supporting senior officers for scrutiny committees and other public affairs processes as well as leading campaign and communications plans and driving delivery in project teams involving the whole Communications and Engagement Directorate.

The successful candidate will have highly developed written and oral communications skills to be able to engage with people at all levels internally and externally and to write reports, briefing notes and speeches. They will have a proven track record in the successful delivery of public affairs strategies within a large and diverse organisation. Applicants must have a thorough understanding of the political environment in London and the key issues facing fire and rescue services in the UK.

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.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

This post is based at LFB Headquarters, 169 Union Street, London SE1 0LL.

Please note that this post is classified as politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This means that, among other things, the post-holder cannot stand for election to a range of public bodies, act as an election agent for candidates for such elections, canvass on behalf of a candidate or a political party or speak in public, (or publish material), in apparent support of a political party. Any candidate currently holding such a position must explain how they would expect to deal with this, if appointed, in their application.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place 23 August 2023.

It will involve a pre-prepared presentation, a written test and an interview. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Post: Firefighter Transferee
Salary: £43,076 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)
Application closing date: 31st August 2023 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade are currently welcoming Expressions of Interest (EoI) from competent firefighters considering transferring to London, currently employed by a UK Local Authority Fire Service on a whole-time contract. These EoI’s are to meet potential service needs throughout 2023-24.

We are looking for the best people to join the organisation and support us to provide London with a world class fire and rescue service, which is trusted to serve and protect London’s diverse communities.

London Fire Brigade is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country, and one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. As such you will support us to serve our complex, diverse and dynamic city of 8.9 million residents as well as those who work in or visit the city.

It is an exciting and challenging time to join us. We continue to focus our efforts on prevention and protection, as well as providing a first-class operational response to a range of emergencies. You will be mobilised to a vast range of operational incidents providing you with the opportunity to experience, develop and learn new skills.

The Brigade can offer opportunities to further develop your skills into areas of specialist capabilities and support career progression through promotional pathways.

The environment we operate in is ever-changing. That’s why the London Fire Brigade must be fully equipped to respond effectively to London’s needs which range from the challenges of the pandemic to making improvements to our service from the recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry and HMICFRS inspection. The Brigade plans its service to respond to every situation so that the highly skilled and trained firefighters are sent to resolve incidents in the most effective way.

The LFB are committed to fostering and embedding a culture of togetherness so that every member of staff feels respected and valued regardless of their gender, sexuality, race or religion and that everyone feels able to bring their whole self to work, feeling a sense of belonging in the Brigade because they can be themselves.

We have made important progress in terms of the diversity profile of our staff, but there is much more to do. London is a wonderfully diverse city and we have an ambitious Togetherness Strategy to promoting fairness, tackle discrimination, and remove the barriers that prevent people reaching their full potential.

You could be one of those firefighters, responding in one of the most challenging and exciting urban environments in the world.

Role details

To provide a round-the-clock service to London, we operate a two shift, four-watch system. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached rolemap.

Please note applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, candidates must be:

• A serving whole-time operational competent, substantive firefighter within a UK local authority fire service. Please note this is for substantive transfers only and is not a promotional process.

• Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency.

• Be free of current formal disciplinary actions.

Please note that:

• Priority will be given to applicants who hold a valid HGV and EFAD licence and qualification and specialist skills who meet service needs.

• Confirmation of competency in all units of the role map will be required, if you do not currently have all units complete, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

• We cannot accept applications from any on-call firefighters currently undertaking a temporary, casual or zero-hour Wholetime contract (or contract to that effect).

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Application closing date: 4 PM on 31st August 2023.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

To apply, please complete the on-line application form and submit an expression of interest of no more than 500 words explaining why you want to join the London Fire Brigade and what skills, behaviours and experience you could bring to the role. (Sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

The next stages are scheduled to take place from August 2023.

Stage 2

Structured Interview (Pass mark of 70% or above). Successful candidates will be invited to stage 3.

Stage 3

Fitness Test and Medical. Successful candidates will be offered a post.

Stage 4

Offer stage, including pre-employment checks which are deemed satisfactory by the London Fire Commissioner (LFC).

Please state in your application form all unavailable dates you have within the next few months to attend the assessment stages. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
• If you live alone and are on a limited budget and looking to move to London, we may be able to help you with accommodation. We have some refurbished accommodation available in three attractive locations: Acton, Clapham and West Hampstead. Contact PropertySPQ@london-fire.gov.uk to find out more.

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.

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

NIFRS are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of Group Commander.

As key members of the Middle Management Team, the Group Commanders will support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to deliver against a demanding change agenda in a challenging economic and political climate. The successful candidates will be experienced professionals in the fire and rescue sector and have experience of managing operational incidents. They will also be confident, innovative and resilient leaders and will be role models clearly demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the Fire and Rescue Service. They will have delivered change and improvement to service delivery, ensured effective governance and financial management and can demonstrate the strategic acumen necessary to be a valued middle manager and leader within NIFRS.

Applicants should note that the duties, responsibilities and base locations of these posts may be subject to change and that NIFRS may create a reserve list for 12 months should any further Group Commander vacancies arise.

All candidates must possess a Level 3 Incident Command assessment prior to appointment.

Please note: the duties and responsibilities of these posts may be subject to change.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 25 August 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome.  Appointment will be made solely on merit.

Full job details available at :

www.nifrs.org/work-with-us

or

contact a member of the resourcing team by email at NIFRS.recruitment@nifrs.org or by phone on 028 9266 4221. 

STATION MANAGER

Salary:   £47,712 (in development) to £51,525 (when competent) + 20% flexible duty allowance.

We have a long and proud history.  Be part of our future.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story, contributing to public service reform in order to save, protect and improve the lives of the people in Merseyside.  

If you feel like you have what we’re looking for – we’d love to hear from you.

Our staff act with Courage, Integrity and Compassion; and as a Station Manager you will –

• Be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others.
• Have a demonstrable ability to lead change in a complex and evolving environment.
• Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have demonstrated high levels of ability with regard to the implementation and management of key projects
• Model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• Be required to manage and lead operational incidents as Incident Commander, or in other incident command support roles in accordance with the requirements of EFSM2 and local standard operating procedures.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must have experience of operating in the Watch Manager role within the last 12 months. 

Applications from candidates, who are not currently employed by a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service within the UK, will not be eligible to apply.

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Closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 27th August 2023