The Role

Post: FLEET Strategy and Carbon Net Zero 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: Monday 17th July at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade has the opportunity of a permanent position providing a professional service for the oversight of decarbonisation and the development of a Fleet Strategy for vehicles and equipment within the Technical Support Service (TSS) team based at their Union Street, SE1 0LL headquarters.

The TSS and FLEET teams are dynamic, lively and fast paced, whilst being collegiate and supportive. Colleagues pride themselves on delivering best practice fleet and equipment management solutions to a variety of stakeholders as well as meeting the unprecedented procurement demands aimed at future-proofing services. The team has recently come under new management and is embracing innovation and change initiatives aimed at building operational assurance, strategic resilience, and best practice delivery. This will enable FLEET and TSS to meet the Brigades core strategic change plan objectives as well as best respond to Mayoral direction.

It is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations, Ruislip Workshops and strategic partner locations.

LFB have outsourced all vehicle and equipment services to Babcock Critical Services Ltd (the Contractor) who, amongst a wide range of managed services, are responsible for procuring assets and providing a maintenance and repair package for vehicles and equipment. Amongst your skills you will be expected to be self-motivated, be an effective and supportive team player, provide strategic thinking, lead the development and delivery of the Fleet strategy, lead on securing additional grant funding and help deliver the carbon zero target of 2030. You will work collaboratively with internal and external critical partners and make informed decisions based upon evidential data and written reports.

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.

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 and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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

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.

The Role
Salary: £69,405 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £69, 405 – £86,208 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 17 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT

An exciting role with London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) Property Department who oversee the operation, performance, maintenance and repair of buildings, fabric and their systems across the LFB estate. The buildings are a mix of frontline fire stations, Command and control centres and offices spread across London.

The Property Group are looking to recruit a Head of Technical Assurance tasked to lead the Technical Assurance Team in providing support to the Projects, FM and Property Management teams. Providing a source of expert technical advice and leading on assurance, compliance and due diligence on all building systems and services to ensure LFB buildings are comfortable, functional, efficient and safe.

This will include undertaking the delegated Duty Holding responsibility for the LFB Estate. The role is based at LFB’s Union Street HQ but travel across the estate will be regularly required.

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.

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 and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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

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.

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.

Watch Manager B Vacancies – across TWFRS
Operational Sector Competent

Salary:  Development    £39,077

Competent       £42,772

Through this promotion process it is our intention to create a pool of successful candidates for consideration for future Watch Manager (WM) vacancies across the Service in departments such as; Learning and Development, Operations, Resilience & Service Delivery. The pool of applicants will remain active until a decision is taken to run a further process.

About the role

The role of Watch Manager is an integral part of the Service’s Supervisory Management Team which is pivotal in driving forward initiatives along with business-as-usual activities in a professional, inclusive, innovative and effective way, and in accordance with all statutory and legal duties. You will need to be operationally and sector competent as all roles will carry a responsibility to function operationally and maintain Sector Competence.

We are seeking high caliber candidates, therefore if you champion original thinking, promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change and demonstrate strong leadership of equality and inclusion, we would like to hear from you.

Closing date for applications Friday 28th July at midday and no late applications will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates must: –

·       Be an operationally competent Crew Manager or Temporary Watch Manager.

·       Currently be eligible to act up to the role of Watch Manager and provide evidence via their Services Competency record matrix.

·       Have an in-date Skills For Justice Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services (evidence will be requested from your current FRS)

·       Currently employed by a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.

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 and 1000 word supporting statement in Microsoft Word format. This will form the first stage of the selection process with candidates successful at the shortlisting stage progressing to the next stage of the process outlined below.

Please Note: All applicants 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 28th July 2023 at midday
Notification of shortlist  – No later than Thursday 3rd August 2023
Assessment and Incident Command Validation (if required) –
Week commencing Monday 7th August 2023
Interview – Week commencing Monday 4th September 2023

The assessment stage will consist of practical drills and a managerial task.

Attendance at each stage of the process will be in individuals own time.

An online awareness session will be held via Microsoft Teams 10:00am Wednesday 26th July 2023 and will cover the various stages of the process and the expectations of candidates who apply. The awareness session is not mandatory however attendance is advised.

There is no requirement to attend this session but if you wish to, you must email ian.irving@twfire.gov.uk to book onto the session no later than midday on 17th July 2023.

Interested in applying?

Candidates are required to submit an application form and 1000 word supporting statement in Microsoft Word format. Using the person specification as guidance, please give details of how you consider yourself to be suitable for a Watch Manager B position in Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. Please give examples of your experiences and/or qualifications to support your application when compiling your statement. (Please use font size 12 and no more than 1000 words).

Further information can be found in the person specification for the role.

For further information, please email Group Manager Ian Irving, ian.irving@twfire.gov.uk or contact the recruitment team recruitment@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an administrator to work within our Occupational Health & Wellbeing team, based at Headquarters, Eyre Street, Sheffield.

As an integral member of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing team you will provide a comprehensive and efficient secretarial and administrative support service whilst ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Key duties will include the answering of incoming calls, arranging appointments, maintenance of the electronic diary systems and the processing of orders and invoice requests.

You will also be required to accurately and securely maintain administration filing systems and computerised systems in line with data protection requirements.

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

·         All aspects of administration work

·         The provision of a confidential customer-focused service

·         Inputting and retrieving data using a range of software

·         Working collaboratively within a small team

You must possess:

·         An NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent

·         The ability to plan, prioritise and organise to deadlines

·         Good interpersonal skills

·         Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office

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 16th July 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing 24th 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.

Post: Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Salary range £82,060 – £101,196
Application closing date: Monday, 17 July 2023 (16:00hrs)

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking highly motivated, talented and adaptable Group Commanders who have the vision, leadership skills and potential to become part of the Brigade’s top management team. Do you have what we are looking for?

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

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 wide range of emergencies. We have made big changes in recent years, taking bold decisions to set the Brigade in the strongest possible position at a time of public sector savings. Further challenges lie ahead, particularly in light of the pandemic, and continuing to respond and improve following HMICFRS inspections and the Grenfell Inquiry.

The role

Working with the London Fire Commissioner and Directors and Assistant Commissioners,
Deputy Assistant Commissioners (DACs) are key leaders in ensuring that the London Fire Brigade is trusted to serve and protect London. DACs deliver this by ensuring the Brigade is a dynamic, forward-looking organisation of fully engaged people at the centre of the communities we serve, adapting to the needs of London. To support this, you will be responsible for the delivery of the London Fire Commissioner’s strategic aims of:

• Placing a premium on leadership skills and investing in leadership at all levels.
• Fostering and embedding a culture of togetherness so that every member of staff feels respected and valued regardless of their gender, sexuality, colour of skin, 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.
• Developing the Brigade’s long-term strategy to become a forward-thinking service led organisation, with communities at the heart of its delivery, prioritising the development, and delivery its Community Risk Management Plan.
• Building on the Brigade’s improvement plans deliver continuous improvement across its operational and support functions ensuring excellence and efficiency in everything it delivers.

DACs are responsible for planning, directing, and delivering the services provided by a designated function ensuring continual improvement in efficiency and performance and compliance with regulations and the law. You will play a full leadership role within the office of the London Fire Commissioner (“the LFC”) as a member of the appropriate Departmental Management Team.

You would join the DACs’ operational rota and would be mobilised to operational incidents to perform monitoring and incident command functions and represent the Brigade at Strategic Command. You would also play an integral role in managing the Brigade’s Strategic Response Arrangements. These roles and responsibilities represent a significant operational and strategic management commitment and will require provision of a standby or call out base in London.

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.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, all applicants must:
1. Be a serving wholetime operational, substantive, and competent Group or Area Manager/Commander in a UK local authority fire and rescue service.
2. Be Level 2 Incident Command qualified and in ticket.
3. Be free of any current formal disciplinary sanctions.
4. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

The person will be able:

• To provide motivational leadership to the relevant function and secure staff commitment to support the delivery of the LFC aims and objectives.
• To provide leadership to the Department as an integral member of the Departmental Management Team.
• To lead, support and deliver corporate projects, as required.
• To be a champion of diversity and equality of opportunity for staff and to ensure that that the LFC equalities policies are implemented effectively.
• To ensure the relevant function’s resources (people and financial) are deployed and controlled effectively to secure the LFC overall business objectives and Integrated Risk Management Plan.
• To maintain, under continuous review, the effectiveness of the role and responsibilities within the relevant function.
• To ensure the development and implementation of programmes to drive efficiency and performance improvements and to ensure the effective development of strategic partnerships with government, local authorities, and other agencies to deliver improved service performance.

Assessment Overview
How to apply

Your application should include:

1. Your CV
Please include your current or most recent salary, and the name and contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current line manager.

2. Your supporting statement evidencing suitability to be considered for the role of Deputy Assistant Commissioner. Please refer to ‘role competencies to be addressed’ document attached below. Your statement should not exceed 2,000 words. Please give clear examples where you meet the criteria. In the application form, four text boxes are available for you to type your statement (You are allowed 4,000 characters per text box).

Application closing date: Monday, 17 July 2023 (16:00)

Assessment process

The assessment process will comprise the following four stages with expected timeframes.

Stage 1: Initial shortlisting based on your CV and supporting statement, this will decide if you go forward to the next stage of the assessment process. This is a sift.

Stage 2: Initial Sift Interview and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Exercise late-July 2023. This is a sift.

The interview will be based on the contents of your CV/supporting statement and allow you to expand on your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience at DAC level. A minimum of 70% is required. These short-listing (Initial Sift) interviews will last no longer than 30 minutes.

The EDI assessment is included so you can demonstrate your commitment to, and knowledge of diversity and inclusion. This exercise will take the form of a case study which will be given on the day, the case study will include questions from the panel. Candidates will be required to achieve 75% or above. The exercise will last for 1 hour.

Stage 3: Incident Command Exercise (ICE) w/c 31 July 2023 (Please see DAC Flowchart for IC to see if you will need to sit this element).

Successful candidates from the previous stage will be invited to an Incident Command Exercise. 75% or above is required. Those candidates that successfully complete all of the remaining stages and are deemed promotable will be enrolled on the level 3 incident command acquisition course.

Stage 4: Final bespoke Interview stage. Main Panel Structure Interview (a score of at least 70%) and a Presentation. Mid/late-August 2023

Structured Interview questions will be based on the LFB Behaviours and will be relevant to the DAC role and will provide an opportunity to the candidate to describe the experience, knowledge, and skills they have developed in that role in temporary positions or through acting up. Structured interviews at DAC rank will last no more than 60 minutes.

The presentation will be unseen and based on a relevant topic, given to candidates on the day. Candidates will have 50 minutes preparation time before delivering a 10-minute presentation.

Stage 5: A policy and procedure knowledge Test, to demonstrate competence in the operational safe systems of work of LFB. A score of 75% or above is required before going on the run. We advise applicants to begin studying against the provided detailed bibliography for the test now. Please contact assessmentcentre@london-fire.gov.uk to request the policy notes for the Knowledge Test.

Additional Information
If you would like to find out more about the role, we will be running a Q & A session via Teams on 11 July 2023 at 4 PM. If you would like to join please email marcos.sanchez@london-fire.gov.uk with your contact details and an invite will be sent to you.

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.

Further information about us can be found on our website.

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Leadership and Organisational Development Facilitator

Salary:  Grade F £31,099 – £34,723

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date: 02/08/2023

Further Information

An exciting opportunity to join Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service in one of 2 newly created Leadership and Organisational Development Facilitator positions within Leadership and Organisational Development.

We are looking for L & D professionals who will be able to:

• Understand the immediate leadership OR coaching needs of LFRS staff.
• Work with other members of the Leadership and Organisational Development team to design, develop and implement blended learning interventions that meet the Service needs (as identified).
• Support the development of workforce planning processes (including succession planning and talent management).
• Work together to support the introduction of a new Performance Development Discussion (appraisal) and the delivery of relevant skills to enable quality conversations.

The successful applicant:

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Experience of facilitating development interventions to a variety of audiences.
• Proven experience in coaching and good understanding of the theory and practices underpinning coaching OR Knowledge of relevant leadership, management and development theories.
• Innovative approach in delivering best practice leadership and development pathways OR coaching skills.
• Effective team worker skilled at networking and establishing positive internal and external relationships.
• Must be able to demonstrate the Services values and behaviours.

Hybrid working, job share and part time hours may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 02/08/2023

Interview and test date: w/c 14/08/2023

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.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Further Information

An exciting opportunity to join Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service in one of 2 newly created Leadership and Organisational Development Facilitator positions within Leadership and Organisational Development.

We are looking for Learning & Development professionals who will be able to:

·   Understand the immediate leadership OR coaching needs of LFRS staff.

· Work with other members of the Leadership and Organisational Development team to design, develop and implement blended learning interventions that meet the Service needs (as identified).

· Support the development of workforce planning processes (including succession planning and talent management).

· Work together to support the introduction of a new Performance Development Discussion (appraisal) and the delivery of relevant skills to enable quality conversations.

The successful applicant:

Key Skills and Attributes:

·  Experience of facilitating development interventions to a variety  of audiences.

· Proven experience in coaching and good understanding of the theory and practices underpinning coaching OR Knowledge of relevant leadership, management and development theories.

· Innovative approach in delivering best practice leadership and development pathways OR coaching skills.

·Effective team worker skilled at networking and establishing positive internal and external relationships.

· Must be able to demonstrate the Services values and behaviours.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 19/07/2023

Interview and test date: w/c 31/07/2023

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 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.

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: Friday 14 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for an SBM Operative to join the Resource Management Team, this is based within the Establishment and Performance Team at Stratford fire station.

The role requires cover to be provided 365 days a year from 0800hrs – 2300hrs and to achieve this you would be allocated to a team which works 2 early shifts 0800-1845hrs and then 2 late shifts 1215-2300 hrs, followed by 4 days leave, aligned to the current watch duty system.

The work involved is dynamic and involves maintaining appliance availability on a daily basis, ideally internal candidates would have a thorough working knowledge of StARS, if you are new to the LFB you would need to have good IT skills. You will need to be able to work under pressure, remain calm, have a good telephone manner and be able to communicate with staff at all levels.

Please note it is not possible to engage in Option Leave.

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.

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.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 18.5 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 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

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.

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.

Inclusion Manager

£41,496 to £44,539 + benefits

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

We are a values driven organisation which puts our people and our communities at the heart of everything we do – they are our reason for being.

Inclusion, diversity and equality are high priorities for us and as our Inclusion Manager you would play a leading role in the evolution of our culture and practices.

We are an ambitious, high performing and innovative organisation. We are well regarded by both the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business in the North East of England.  Within our TWFRS 2025 Strategy one of our three strategic priorities is Inclusion.

The Service has a long track record of visible commitment to equality and diversity issues. Whilst this has been well recognised, we consider Inclusion to be a journey, not a destination and we want to drive further progress in creating a more inclusive organisation, with a much more diverse workforce, and with all staff positively engaged via a continuously improving employee experience.

About the role

Our Inclusion Manager role is responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of key Inclusion and employee experience strategies, resulting in measurable improvements in employee inclusion, employee experience and engagement.

You will work with the Head of HR and other leaders across the Service on the development and promotion of Service culture and inclusion strategies, designing recruitment and training strategies, embedding values in the workplace, inspiring managers through your behaviour and influencing skills.

You will need to show a strong record of accomplishment in one or more of the following fields: Diversity, Inclusion, Occupational Psychology, Organisation Development, or HR.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 20 July 2023 at 12 noon.

The Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline

Advert closes Thursday 20 July 2023 at 12:00 noon

Notification of shortlist Friday 21 July 2023

Onsite assessment activities: Interview & Presentation Thursday 27 July 2023

Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change

Facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Employee Benefits

·         Blue light discount

·         A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time and hybrid working

·         A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups

·         Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme

·         Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club

·         Annual Leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

·         Cycle 2 work scheme

·         Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration / type)

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.  More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

This is an exciting opportunity to exercise real influence over the future of our Service. We welcome informal contact about the role – and the flexible working options – to Joanne Henry, Head of HR via joanne.henry@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!