Post: Finance Business Partner
Starting Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent (Hybrid)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 8th January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

As part of the London Fire Brigade’s transformational journey, a CIPFA review of the finance function has led to recommendations being approved to increase resources, primarily at more senior accountancy levels, in the department.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity within the public sector and LFB wish to invite applications for 5 roles at this grade, including this role of Finance Business Partner working within the recently transformed LFB Finance Team.

Alongside the appointment of additional finance staff at more senior levels, the department will also be investing more in training and development which will give candidates the opportunity to be supported in furthering their individual professional accountancy qualifications

LFB are also procuring a new finance and procurement system to allow delivery of effective and sustainable change which will support the ambition for the LFB finance function to be a key player in the transformation of the LFB as it seeks to be trusted to serve and protect London.

The successful candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• A sound understanding of local government finance

• Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation
• An outstanding track record in delivering a customer focused service
• Providing high quality support to budget holders throughout the annual financial cycle, promoting strong financial governance and robust forecasting

• Analysing data and other information to inform/challenge decision making
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and translate into accurate, consistent, and understandable results
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including finance systems, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to plan and organise workloads to ensure that tasks are successfully completed within set deadlines
• Ability to work on their own initiative to deliver the priorities of the team whilst driving improvements
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and dependable

This role is based in London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL) and is hybrid, working both in our offices and remotely depending on the role.

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.

Role: Group Manager, Learning and Development

Benefits

Salary and Grade: £53,801 – £59,642 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance.

Location – Learning and Development Centre, Reading

Benefits: Lease car scheme, superb pension schemes available, onsite gym and parking facilities, excellent health care support through Benenden and additional support through our Occupational Health provider, Movement Specialist and Fitness and Health Adviser

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable and resilient person to join our Service in the critical role of Group Manager, Learning and Development, taking responsibility for the effective management, performance and delivery of operational learning and development policy, process, resources and activities.

This challenging role offers a unique opportunity to shape and tailor operational learning and development design and delivery, providing assurance that our teams have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be capable and confident in their roles, therefore supporting the effective provision of our services to meet the needs of our communities.

About you:

You will bring experience of delivering effective learning and development training and will be motivated, forward-thinking and progressive in approach. Acting with integrity and operating with credibility as you seek opportunities to lead continuous improvement and change initiatives within your areas of responsibility. You’ll be:

·       people focused, with proven ability to lead teams inspiring high performance

·       able to drive forward change in a complex and dynamic organisation

·       passionate in improving and delivering services

·       have a good understanding of local and national issues affecting the sector.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now

Please see the link to the Job Profile

Stage One:

Please submit a CV and a supporting statement (restricted to 1500 words) detailing how your behaviours, knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile / person specification for the role.

Candidates will need to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behavioural 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.  

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Monday 8 January 2024

Stage Two:

Role specific task, and competency and values and behaviours based interview

Anticipated date w/c 22 January 2024

Other Considerations / Eligibility:

Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance. Teaching and assessing qualifications are also required.

You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Barring Service: Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement.

You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass may be acceptable – subject to checks).

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Hannah Sheehan sheehanh@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange a telephone conversation with Becci Jefferies, Head of Human Resources and Learning and Development or Nikki Richards, Director of Corporate Services / Deputy Chief Executive.

For further details about the application and selection process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk

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/

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Crew Manager Promotion Process – Control

£36,576 dev

£38,153 comp

Through this promotion process it is our intention to create a pool of successful candidates for consideration for future Crew Manager (CM) vacancies within Control and future Control Room Projects as they arise. The pool of applicants will remain active until a decision is taken to run a further process.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for those wishing to take the next step into a management role within the Service.  Through demonstrating positive and collaborative leadership you can influence and make a valuable contribution to the Service.  You will be empowered to take responsibility to support your team to maximise their potential and to ensure behaviours are consistent with our vision statement and Service values.

By striving for continuous improvement and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion through your personal conduct; you will make a meaningful difference to not only the Service but the communities we serve.  You will gain experience through a broader understanding of the Service, giving you the exposure to enable you to gather further evidence to support your development.

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 from suitably qualified people, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd December 2023 at 12:00 hours

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates must:-

·         Be a competent Control Firefighter.

·         Have completed the Acting Crew Manager Process.

Please note that individuals subject to a live sanction or undergoing capability measures are not eligible to apply.

About the Selection Process

Candidates are invited to submit an application form. This will form the first stage of the selection process as your Expression of Interest (EOI) will be assessed against the person specification for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the interview stage.

Please Note: You will be communicated with via email throughout the process.

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes Friday 22nd December 2023 at 12:00 hours
Notification of shortlist Week Commencing 2nd January 2024
Interview Week commencing 8th January
Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.

Please upload your EOI form to the supporting statement section.

For further information, please email Station Manager Andrew Lineham, andrew.lineham@twfire.gov.uk or contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@twfire.gov.uk.

Thank you and good luck!

Post: Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) Technician
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 – £46,550.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Location: This post is based at LFB HQ, 169 Union Street, with some flexibility to work from home / remotely, subject to agreement and needs of the service
Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered)
Application closing date: Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 16:00 GMT

Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London.

We are recruiting for a variety of roles within a new team looking to influence the safety of the built environment within London for the better.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join a team focussed on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design and Consultation Hub (BDCH) forms part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment.

The BDCH will primarily be responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests, planning submissions and building design review on behalf of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR); reviewing plans, technical drawings and fire strategies etc. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills who have a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.

Further information regarding the main duties, responsibilities and what qualifications should be held are detailed in the job descriptions attached below or please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and the full advert.

Training Centre Administrator

Scale 3- £23,500 – £23,893 per annum
37 hours per week, Permanent
Based at Droitwich Training Centre

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has 25 fire stations strategically located across the two counties. Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires.  Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service. 

We are looking for an individual to join the administrative team at our Training & Development Centre based in Droitwich. Working a 37 hour week, the successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient management of administrative functions within the Centre relating to finance and the Service’s training providers.

A busy and varied role, the post holder will be required to support the Training Centre in the full range of administrative duties relating to the facilitation of training courses which will require strong communication, administration and interpersonal skills.

Reasons to Join Us
We offer:

·         25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays

·         Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme

·         Access to a local government pension scheme

·         Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

Contact details

If this sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance. For any further information or an informal discussion please contact Chris White mobile or email?

Additional information

To apply, please complete an online application by clicking the apply link on this page. You will need to upload a supporting statement within your online application – your statement should inform us how you are suitable for the position and how you meet the criteria we are looking for.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 7th Jan 2024

Shortlisting of applications will take place week commencing 8th Jan 2024

Interviews will take place on 15th Jan 2024

Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.

Please note we do not accept CVs

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  ICT Support Technician

Salary: £33,024 – £36,648 (Grade F, scp 24 -28). Plus 20% on-call allowance when competent to join the Out of Hours support Rota (1 week in 4)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of hours per week: 37

Job Share: No

Closing date:  13th December 2023

Test and Interview: w/c 18th December or w/c 2nd January 2024.

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have an opportunity to join our ICT Support Team. If you are driven to help other people get the most from technology and have experience in an ICT support role, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits you will receive: 

Competitive salary
Flexible working
Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)
Full support for ongoing professional development
On-site gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Access to an emergency services discount card
Use of our occupational health unit

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which 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.

About The ICT Tech Support Role

This position is Technical (Tier 2) Support. You will be responsible for ensuring that our ICT systems are ready and working when they are needed most.

It’s our job to deliver ICT to a standard required by a Blue Light Service. As a member of our team, you will support a diverse range of Communications Systems, Operational Applications and Platforms. You will learn new skills, work on various projects and benefit from being part of an experienced team. Most importantly you will know that your efforts will help deliver Safer People and Safer Places across our county.

Being Familiar with the below will be a great help in your application.

·         An ITIL-based approach to ICT service delivery.

·         The M365 product suite

·         Entra ID, SSCM / Intune, Microsoft Endpoint

·         Working with external suppliers to resolve complex issues.

You will primarily work from our Birstall Headquarters, but hybrid working may be considered for this role.

You will be required to join our Out of Hours Support Group on a 1 week in four basis when you have reached a sufficient competence level.

For more information on the duties and candidate requirements please see job description and person specification attached.

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.

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Job Title: Director of Service Delivery – Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours: 42 hours per week  
Salary: c.£124,000 per annum 
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon Park 
Closing date: 18th December 2023 
 
We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, though you will be required to travel regularly around the county of Essex, as well as some national travel for the purpose of delivering the role.  
 
The role is employed on the continuous duty system (Gold level officer) and you will be required to respond at all times 

What You Will Be Working On 
 
Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join the Service Leadership Team (SLT) of one of the country’s biggest, dynamic and progressive Fire & Rescue Services? Essex County Fire & Rescue Services (ECFRS) is seeking a Director of Service Delivery, responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the Service’s Prevention, Protection, and Response functions as well as leading on national initiatives, the implementation of our upcoming Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and leading our journey to being the best fire and rescue service in the country.  
 
As the Director of Service Delivery, you will work proactively and collaboratively to lead our people and efficiently manage our resources, striving to optimise delivery and achieve the best outcomes. You will achieve this by shaping and directing the activities of the Service and, through an extended leadership team of three Assistant Directors, you will also develop, implement and deliver strategy, operational policy and continuous improvement. 

What Are We Looking For? 
 
As an exceptional role model, you will be focused and transformation-orientated, inclusive, and a positive contributor to change. You will be able to build strong relationships inside and outside the organisation with key stakeholders and be truly committed to a collaborative approach with our partners.  
 
You will be skilled at influencing and able to recognise the contribution of all, valuing the people that deliver for the Service. You will also be able to demonstrate experience of managing resources and budgets at a senior level as well as delivering strategic programmes of work, including sponsoring and influencing major programmes of change.  
 
You will have a keen understanding of the social, economic and political environment together with a track record of encouraging and developing innovative solutions to complex issues while maintaining your own personal confidence and resilience as well as that of others.  
 
We are strong believers in recruiting people with a positive and inclusive attitude, committed to continuous improvement, and are these attributes are essential in our Director of Service Delivery, as you will act as a role model to all within our Service. 
 
Eligibility  
 
Incident Command Level 4 
Emergency Response Driver  
 
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:  
 
be a substantive Brigade Manager (or equivalent), or Area Manager / Assistant Director (or equivalent) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role  
hold a valid Officer ERD qualification  
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites  
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance  
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness agreed under the Fitness policy 
 
If you are an internal candidate, you are expected to have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 
 
How to apply  

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1200 words that demonstrates how you meet the shortlisting criteria detailed on pages 11 and 12 of the Candidate Pack by 5pm on the closing date of Monday 18th December 2023. 
 
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 1200 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional documents will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).  
 
Candidate Pack  
Role Profile  
Person Specification 

*Please visit our website to view these documents
 
Q&A and tour of Service HQ 
 
Interested candidates should arrange to attend Service HQ in person on Tuesday 12 December at 3pm. This will be to meet with members of our Service Leadership Team for a briefing about the Service, our future, and the role. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about Essex County FRS. 
 
If you would like to attend this, please contact Steve Tovey, Head of Resourcing via steve.tovey@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance 
 
Assessment and selection: 
 
The assessment and selection approach will be: 
 
Stage 1  
 
Attend the information event, application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the shortlisting criteria detailed in the candidate pack)  
 
Stage 2  
 
Leading the Service – Assessment Centre 
 
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake an Assessment and Development Centre (ADC), with a range of activities that will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading the Service), the Core Code of Ethics, and ECFRS’ values and that will include a psychometric assessment.  
 
It is anticipated that the ADC will take place virtually across the first two weeks of January  
 
You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  
 
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here: 
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com) 
 
Stage 3  
 
Presentation and Panel Interview.  
 
It is anticipated that the panel interview will take place in the week commencing 15 January 2023. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role with Rick Hylton, Chief Fire Officer, and are unable to attend the Q&A session, please contact Steve Tovey, Head of Resourcing via steve.tovey@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance.   
 
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/ 
 
Disability Confident 
 
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
 
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
 
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
 
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process via this confidential form https://forms.office.com/r/yDc5kvm0AU , or by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  
 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk including information about all our vacancies, application processes and benefits. 
 
 
Safeguarding 
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. 
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 
 
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.