Joint Organisational Learning (JOL) Officer

An opportunity has arisen within our Resilience Planning and Contingencies (RPaC) section for a Joint Operational Learning (JOL) Officer, based at Command Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to promote a culture of Joint Organisational Learning across the Category 1 and Category 2 multiagency Responders which comprise South Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF). To hold multiagency LRF partners to account for the delivery of agreed actions emerging from multiagency exercise and incident debriefs. To assess Inquiries for relevant learning and embed this within the LRF. To share good practice and learning to help improve South Yorkshire’s preparedness for and response to multiagency major incidents within the County. To manage the LRF multiagency Training & Exercise Programme.

The main responsibilities within the post will be to be the main point of contact within the LRF with reference to Joint Organisational Learning, including the creation, delivering and management of effective LRF partnerships to support Joint Organisational Learning within the Training and Exercise Group (TEG). As such the post holder will encourage and support LRF partners to embed a Joint Organisational Learning culture within their organisations*.

*All responsibilities of the role are included on the Job Specification.

To be considered for this role you will need to have previous experience of project management, change management and a knowledge and understanding of multiagency preparedness inclusive of resilience and response requirements within Cat 1 and Cat 2 responders.

For more information about the role contact either GM Nick Abbott SYFR or Sarah Whatley LRF.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

To apply for the post, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification.  If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria.  Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

If you would prefer to submit an application form, please contact recruitment at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk .

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 6th August

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 4th September

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym and enhanced maternity and paternity scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’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.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Area Manager Response and Resilience

Benefits

Salary:

£63,163 (Development) to £69,283 (Competent B)

Flexi duty allowance (20% of salary)

Area Manager Allowance (details below)

Fire Cover Gold (if applicable)

Access to a Lease/provided Car Scheme

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Superb Pension Scheme available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

RBFRS is looking for its next Area Manager Response and Resilience. In this critical leadership role, you will be at the forefront of our service delivery, with responsibility for the effective management, performance and delivery of our response and resilience strategies and functions, as well as being an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the delivery the Strategic Commitments of the Fire Authority.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service 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.

As an Area Manager you will have a unique opportunity to lead an area of the Service and work across the organisation to shape and tailor the services we provide to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

In this role you will value diversity of thought and different perspectives. You’ll be comfortable in challenging the status quo, acting with demonstrable integrity and credibility to support our continuous improvement ambitions, in evolving the services we deliver to best meet the needs of our communities. You will need to be motivated and able to balance your active decision-making and governance role within the Senior Leadership Team with the effective and efficient running of the function you are responsible for. Your key skills and experience will include:

  • A strategic leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to the needs of differing stakeholder groups
  • High level of political acuity, with excellent negotiating and influencing skills
  • Proven track record of successful implementation of organisational change, from planning through to benefits realisation
  • Able to inspire and support your teams to achieve personal and professional success, and in meeting high performance standards
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex information to inform clear, concise and accessible strategy and policy documents, plans and other reports.
  • Achieved competency at Station Manager level or above.

Application and selection process

Our Behavioural Competency Framework (link here) allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet these behaviours in line with the job profile/person specification throughout the selection process.

Please see the link to the Job Profile Area Manager – Response and Resilience

For more information regarding the role please contact Katie Mills, Assistant Chief Fire Officer at millsk@rbfrs.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 10:00 hours, 31 July 2023.

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

Stages of selection

The selection process consists of three stages.

Stage One

  • CV and Supporting Statement (the statement should not exceed 2000 words), detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the person specification.
  • Eligible candidates who wish to be considered should apply via our recruitment portal by 10:00 hours on 31 July 2023.
  • To be eligible to apply for the role you must be a Competent Station Manager in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management.

Stage Two

  • A presentation will be required on how, in the role of Area Manager, you will optimise workforce productivity and assure the effective delivery of services.  This should be no more than 20mins. Additional time will be provided for questions and answers after the presentation.
  • Competency based interview
  • Clarity 4D Personality Profile (not assessed)
  • Stage two will take place from 10 August 2023 and successful candidates will be invited to stage three.

Stage Three

  • Values and Behaviours Based Interview on the Behavioural Competency Framework.

Stage three will take place from 21 August 2023.

Other considerations:

  • The Area Manager allowance is based on role at entry and varies with Green and Grey Book pay awards, Staff who enter on the development rate of pay will be paid an allowance equivalent to the difference between the development rate of pay and the bottom of grade 10.  When the staff member has attained competent rate of pay they will be paid an allowance equivalent to the difference between the competent rate of pay and the next spinal column point on grade 10.
  • Ideally the successful candidate will be a Competent L3 advanced Incident Commander with relevant ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance or will be required to pass an advanced incident command assessment as part of the selection process (if you do not hold the required qualification you will be required to attain it).
  • You will need to evidence that you hold a L4 Strategic Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) or successfully acquire this course within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate
  • You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass)
  • You will also need to satisfy the requirements of a Standard DBS check

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.

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

People Services Team Leader

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within our People Function for a People Services Team Leader, based at Headquarters, Eyre Street, Sheffield.

As an integral member of the Function you will contribute to the delivery of the service’s People Strategy via the management of the delivery of efficient and effective people transactional activities, in line with policy, procedure and best practice.

You will provide effective leadership to the People Officers and their teams to ensure that all team objectives are delivered in an effective, efficient and timely manner, including:

·         The provision of efficient recruitment and selection processes

·         Improved process effectiveness relating to people transaction service delivery

·         Legislative and corporate governance compliance

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of:

·         Managing a team, ensuring performance objectives are consistently achieved

·         Overseeing recruitment and selection processes

·         Managing people transaction processes

You must possess:

·         An NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or HNC/HND in Business Administration or equivalent

·         A proven ability to provide effective leadership, ensuring team members are engaged, motivated and performing in accordance with personal and organisational targets and expectations

For more information about the role contact Chris Lewis, People Services Manager on 07920536461.

A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained via the careers section on our website at www.syfire.gov.uk or if you require a hard copy you can contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk or on 0114 253 2811.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 Hours on Sunday 23rd July 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 31st July 2023.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Vehicle Technician

Permanent contract
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,468 – £36,529 pa (Includes Market Supplement)
Salary Breakdown: £30,151 – £32,909 pa plus current market supplement 11% of salary.

Essex Fire & Rescue service Fleet Workshops have a vacancy for an experienced Vehicle Technician.

The hours are Monday to Friday (No weekend working) with a 1.00pm finish on Fridays (Or overtime, time off in lieu) can be worked Friday PM.

You will be working independently alongside a team of Technicians with diverse skills and reporting to the workshop supervisor, with workloads planned by the Supervision/reception team.

Fleet Workshops provides Essex County Fire & Rescue Service with in-house asset maintenance for all its vehicles and equipment. The fleet consists of some 350 vehicles that range from small cars, vans and car derived vans to fire appliances and specialist vehicles. The service provision goes beyond general maintenance, taking account of the specialism that is required for fire, prevention, protection and response.

Eligibility

We are looking for someone with either Commercial vehicle or light vehicle experience, product training is provided. Overtime is available as required by the needs of the Workshops. Commercial vehicle Technicians will join the call out Rota and attract stand by allowance and call out overtime. Light vehicle technicians will be required to carry out MOT Testing for class 4, 5 & 7.

Application

You should submit your application, including a supporting statement of no more than 700 words, detailing how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification by 23rd July 2023.

This supporting statement will be used to shortlist your application so you should ensure all essential areas of the person specification are covered in your statement.

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.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

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 equalitydiversity@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 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 and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

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/

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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Risk Assessment Officer

Job Title: Risk Assessment Officer (Grey/Green)
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Salary: £44,911 – Watch Manager* / £37,261-£40,478 Grade 8*
Location: Kelvedon Park

We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location.

*This role is offered as either Grey Book (Watch Manager level) or Green Book (Grade 8). As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.

The Role

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function. Be responsible for overseeing and managing all risk assessments, developing Service model and generic risk assessments and procedures. Offering advice and support to Station Managers for risk assessment escalation and providing constructive feedback to ensure all risk assessments meet the required standards. Collate data and produce health and safety performance reports as well as manage National Operational Guidance risk assessments to ensure the Service procedures align to National practices. Leading and arranging direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives on matters relating to risk assessments and all other duties commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post.

What You Will Be Working On

• Assisting the Health and Safety Manager in planning and developing the department strategy for the effective delivery of the Health & Safety function.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing all risk assessment management systems.
• Collate data and produce H&S performance data and provide reports.
• Manage National Operational Guidance (NOG) risk assessments to ensure that Service procedures are appropriately aligned to National Practices.
• Develop Service generic risk assessments and procedures and communicate model risk assessments and examples for reference and use by Service Managers and all staff.
• To be the key point of contact for Station Managers for risk assessment escalation. To utilise sector competent knowledge and expertise of Fire Service practices, providing constructive feedback, advice, and support to colleagues at all levels to ensure that risk assessments meet the required standards.
• To be responsible for leading and arranging direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives, on matters relating to risk assessments.
• Conduct surveys, testing and analysis on new and existing equipment and report on the findings with recommendations.
• Conduct specialist assessments e.g., slip testing, hand/arm vibration and manual handling and to provide advice on requirements and controls on new products.
• Review existing Health and Safety policies and make recommendations for amendments to the Health and Safety Manager.
• Deputise for the Senior Health and Safety Advisor at meetings as required.
• Provide sector competent advice related to other health and safety matters.

What Are We Looking For?

It is an essential requirement to have proven experience and a strong health and safety background as you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all risk assessment management systems, assist the Health and Safety Manager in planning and developing the department strategy, and support the implementation of the department business plan with regard to risk assessments.

Eligibility

You will have a Level 6 accredited H&S qualification (or equivalent) and be a Graduate Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

The Application Process

This will be a three-part application process.

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applicants write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Additional assessment – If successfully shortlisted you will be invited to take part in a 15-minute presentation on a subject to be advised.

Interview – The final part of the recruitment process will be a 45 minute role specific based interview.

How to apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Joanne Hellen on 07500 102558 or joanne.hellen@essex-fire.gov.uk

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.

Closing date – Friday, 21st July 2023

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

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 equalitydiversity@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 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 and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

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/

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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Community Safety Team Leader

Grade G (scp 29 – 33,  £35,411 to £39,493 per annum

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  26th July 2023

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is offering an exciting opportunity to lead a professional team that contributes to the safety of communities in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. If this appeals to you then a role as a Community Safety Team Leader is the one for you.

The successful candidate will be part of the Community Safety department, delivering a range of services to our communities working together to achieve our purpose of Safer People, Safer Places.

The Community Safety Team Leader will manage a team of Community Educators. The team will work to reduce the risk of fire and deliver targeted intervention activities to those most at risk. They carry out home visits providing advice and guidance on a range of safety related matters and how to reduce the risk of fire, including the installation of detectors. They support the community with initiatives, events, and school visits, working pro-actively with partner agencies/organisations, which includes safeguarding procedures and reporting.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident, self-motivated and has a passion for learning and leading. Due to the demanding nature of the role, you will need to be able to prioritise your workload and work effectively as part of a wider team.

Effective leadership, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills both verbally and in writing are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences.

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding position providing a great sense of achievement. This role will allow you to further your knowledge on community engagement and collaborative working. Full training, ongoing support and corporate work wear will be provided, as will the use of a vehicle to enable you to drive to various locations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This role includes working occasional weekends and evenings and you must be willing to undertake an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date:  26th July 2023

Interview date: W/C 7th August 2023

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)
• 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.

Safety Education Co-Ordinator

Safety Education Co-Ordinators – 2 x vacancies

Benefits:

Salary:  £29,439 – £33,820 per annum, Grade 4

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Various Hub Locations across Berkshire

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working hours onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, our teams make working here a great experience and 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’.

Two full time vacancies have arisen for Safety Education Co-ordinators within the Prevention and Protection Directorate.

Putting Communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect are our values, if they match your values we would like to hear from you.

About you:

This post will be an opportunity for a person who is ambitious and seeking opportunities within the Fire Sector to develop a range of prevention skills in a complex and dynamic organisation with a passion to drive and deliver continually improving fire safety services to the public.

Applications are welcomed from internal and external candidates who are able to demonstrate suitable transferable knowledge, skills and experience.

You will utilise professional experience as well as fire safety knowledge and understanding to not only support and contribute to this team but also the wider Service Delivery Directorates taking actions to achieve corporate objectives and ensure the delivery of excellent public services.

You will bring a level of commitment, innovation and enthusiasm to support and deliver current business as usual safety education work as well as contributing to other project programmes across the organisation.  You will build strong and effective relationships, providing solutions to challenges and positively embracing change.

Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders which will include the Service Delivery Hub Teams, Safeguarding Teams, Schools, Thames Valley Partners and the National Fire Chiefs Council it is essential that you have excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills, to allow you to build relationships and enhance positive outcomes.

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.

The key focus of this role is:

  • To deliver specialised, skilled based, Safety Education and intervention programmes to children and young people.
  • To create, co-ordinate and deliver training to internal personnel and external practitioners in order to promote fundamental Safety Education messages.
  • To support the team and wider RBFRS Prevention Strategy and Commitments by having a greater in-depth knowledge and understand of working with children and young people in a skilled capacity.
  • To lead and support the day-to-day function of specific Safety Education initiatives overseen by the Safety Education Manager whilst having input and delegated oversight of all other initiatives.
  • To work alongside Hub Managers and personnel, wider Service and key partner agencies to ensure our Safety Education and intervention programmes are effective in reducing the risk to our communities which includes deliberate Fire-Setting (arson), targeted engagement in schools, malicious false alarms, the Serious Violence Duty, Safe and Well visits and the Fire Cadets scheme etc.
  • To support the Safety Education Manager in the development and maintenance of key documentation, effective up to date case management and reviews, evolvement of significant processes and procedures and necessary reporting mechanisms.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Ability to develop and enhance strong working relationships as part of the primary team and work collaboratively with other functions across the organisation
  • Experience of direct engagement with children and young people (CYP) and vulnerable adults
  • Experience of youth engagement and/or education, including industry-wide best practice and our duty of care to safeguard others (Safeguarding)
  • Experience of working with children and young people (CYP) and adults who have neurodiversity, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) etc.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Data Protection, Safeguarding and other relevant legislation
  • Experience of delivering / presenting and/or training individuals / groups of people in a variety of settings

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.

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.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a values, behaviours and competency based interview.

Candidates wishing to apply for this position should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced 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 Jeremy James, Temp Area Manager, Prevention and Protection at jamesj@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 on Friday 4 August 2023

Shortlisting will be week commencing 7 August 2023.

It is anticipated that the interviews will take place on Tuesday 15, Friday 18 and Monday 21 August 2023.

Anticipated start date:  August 2023

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

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.

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Administrative Officer (Fire Safety Regulation)

Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 20 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, London Fire Brigade proudly acknowledge the effectiveness we have in improving lives through the delivery of our fire safety regulation function.

An opportunity has arisen to join our Fire Safety team as an Administrative Officer in Fire Safety Regulation. In this role you will provide an efficient administrative and support service to the Fire Safety team. The successful candidate will have sharing responsibilities in managing fire safety staff and assigned one of the four admin work streams. Each team delivers a support service to the Fire Safety Regulation inspecting officers, team leaders and managers.

They will provide day to day management and co ordination of each Fire Safety admin support team and provide support to other managers/admin teams when required. We are looking for someone who can be proactive and use their own initiative to provide an efficient service that delivers on time against the department’s work plan. Within this role they will be managing the performance and development of reporting staff, supervising staff within the team with the aim of providing a flexible supportive and efficient unit.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate to have:

Experience of leading and managing a diverse team delivering a multi-function support service including their training, development and motivation to specified standards that are understood by all.

Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and that of others, meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.

Experience of setting up and maintaining detailed administrative processes.

A good understanding of Fire Safety Regulation and how this can support the work of the department and to contribute to the Brigade’s vision (as stated in the attached job description).

This post will be based at London Fire Brigade Headquarters, 169 Union Street, London, SE1. Although the position is based at Union Street you will be expected to attend Area based offices and other locations as necessary.

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.

Driver Trainer

Permanent Opportunity (Job Share)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a 2 weeks working rota and 2 weeks off rota
Salary: £30,151-£32,909 (pro rata)
Location: Chelmsford Training Centre; requirement to travel around Essex to meet the demands of the role

The Role
An opportunity has arisen within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to join us as a Driver Trainer based at Chelmsford Training Centre.

You will be part of a small team responsible for delivering Driver Training and Driver Assessments for Service Personnel. This includes initial courses and periodic assessment, for our Service fleet of vehicles and appliances, including Emergency Response Driver Training.

Essex Fire and Rescue Service has adopted the national Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services in England. Core Code of Ethics | NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com) and we are actively working to full compliance with the Emergency Response Driver Fire Standard. Emergency Response Driving – Fire Standards Board.

The expectation will be that if you are not already on the National Emergency Response Driver Instructor Register, that you will proactively engage and work towards this, which may include residential training out of County.

Our Service is committed to ensuring our personnel are involved, engaged, and empowered to deliver excellence. You will be enthusiastic and committed to ensuring that every student taught is given the opportunity to achieve their best by creating an atmosphere which is conducive to learning.

Essential Criteria

> Full manual, valid and clean, DVSA driving licence for category B and C vehicles which has been held for a minimum of 3 years.
> ADI Approved Driving Instructor, CAT C Licence, which is valid.
> DVSA Fleet Instructor qualification, which is valid.
> Soft Skills for Computer
> Mobility sufficient to enable travel throughout the county.

How to apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

Closing Date: 31.07.2023
Interview Date and assessment criteria: TBC

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.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

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 equalitydiversity@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 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 and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

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/

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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Project Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) Project Management Office (PMO) as a Project Manager. We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead and manage relevant transformation, change and improvement across Suffolk Fire and Rescue service.

  • 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 in project management, project delivery and making a positive impact?

This role will develop, plan and project manage information, business and technical projects, enabling the delivery of the Fire Standard change projects in line with its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and outcomes of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Reports.

The team

The Project Management Office play a pivotal role in SFRS and are key in understanding the resource requirements and priorities of the Service, ensuring that the many projects either planned or in progress can be delivered effectively and efficiently. The PMO also provide the Service with assurance that project benefits have been realised and lead on lessons learned activities to ensure continuous improvement.

We are a small friendly team who work flexibly to ensure that all members of the team can develop their skills across all areas whilst ensuring our key objectives are being met. It is an exciting time to be joining us  and this is a great opportunity to really make a difference in delivering change and improvements.

We will offer you

Suffolk Fire and Rescue is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access as part of Suffolk County Council.

Here are some of the main benefits.

Generous leave entitlement.
Local government pension scheme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Learning and development tailored to the role.
A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
A supportive culture underpinned by our We Aspire values.

Travel and workplace requirements

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but in this role, you will need to travel to locations away from your contractual base, so you must 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 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 Claire Anderson by emailing claire.anderson2@suffolk.gov.uk

If you are considering applying for a secondment, please read the secondment policy and ensure you have sought permission to apply before completing your application.

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, 24 July 2023.