Salary £50,585 rising to £58,385 per annum (pay award pending)
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Region Central
Package 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type Finance
Date posted22/09/2023
Job referenceREQ000244

Job description
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to develop your career with a forward thinking and dynamic Service while working with a passionate, driven and dedicated team?

Make a great decision! Join #teambedsfire; a career with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service may be the most rewarding decision you ever make.

At Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service we are continuing to develop and engage in innovative methods of working, to provide an outstanding service to our communities and service users within Bedfordshire. To achieve this, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our established team in achieving this goal.

About the role

You will be assisting the Head of Finance in developing accounting, budgeting, and financial advice while offering guidance and assurance in the effective management control of the authority’s medium-term financial strategy, corporate revenue budget, capital programme, and annual accounts closure process. The post reports into the Head of Finance.

Key accountabilities, duties, and responsibilities

Manage, motivate and develop the Finance team co-ordinating and planning their workload and monitoring progress to ensure that work complies with statutory regulations and organisational policies and objectives that are in place.
Contribute significantly to the Financial Planning processes, advise and recommend solutions to issues that may arise in the production of a Medium-Term Financial Plan which delivers against the objectives of the wider Service.
Lead on timely and accurate budget monitoring (revenue and capital), ensuring forecasts are received from budget managers and provide robust challenge. Produce quarterly draft financial reports to be sent to; Corporate Management Team (CMT) and Corporate Officers.
Support the Head of Finance with the development, management and production of the Fire and Rescue Authority’s year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, financial policies and deadlines.
Responsibility for the day to day Treasury Management activities of the organisation identifying and exploring new investment opportunities for investments (currently c.£16m) whilst adhering to the legal and statutory framework for such activities.

About you

In depth experience of closing and preparing local government accounts
Significant knowledge and experience on the statutory reporting requirements for local authorities and on the production of the statement of accounts
Ability to provide and present complex financial modelling to non-finance managers in an understandable and transparent way both orally and in writing.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) or CCAB equivalent.  Or, you may be in your final year of studying with the expectation you will complete within 12 months.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rota if part time or irregular working pattern)
Subsidised catering facilities providing hot and cold meals
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

* Employees joining Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who are moving from another government body, or local authority may be entitled to retain their previous service for the purpose of continuity of some contractual entitlements including holiday allowance. For further information, please contact the recruitment team via email recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The selection process will take place on Thursday 19 October 2023

For an informal discussion please contact Gavin Chambers, Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer via email to arrange a time gavin.chambers@bedsfire.gov.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Salary £61,398 rising to £68,240 per annum (pay award pending)
Contractual hours 37

Region: Central
Package 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type Finance
Date posted 22/09/2023
Job reference REQ000245

Job description
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service – an organisation with a purpose. Built on values and driven by our people.

Do you want to lead in a setting that is open to new ideas and challenges you with something new?

It’s a particularly exciting time here at the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, we are continuing to develop and engage in innovative methods of working, to provide an outstanding service to our communities and service users within Bedfordshire. To achieve this, we are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join our established team in achieving this goal.

About the role

The Head of Finance will lead on the preparation of our annual budgeting process, statement of accounts and all statutory reporting, ensuring the Service is producing accurate accounts in compliance within the regulations and policies.

They will also be part of the planning and preparation of the Service’s medium term financial plans along with the annual revenue and capital budgets and provide guidance to the budget managers within our service.  The post reports into the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer.

Key accountabilities, duties, and responsibilities

To manage the Finance Team and Procurement Manager to enable the provision of an efficient and effective financial support function to the Service and Authority, and to deputise on finance related issues for the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer in their absence.  This post has the role of a deputy S151 officer.

To prepare reports, briefing papers and presentations as required by the Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer including the preparation of budget monitoring reports for presentation to the Service’s Corporate Management Team (CMT) and the Fire & Rescue Authority.

To lead in the development, management and production of the Fire and Rescue Authority’s final accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations and financial policies within an agreed timescale.

To appraise and interpret current and future financial regulations to ascertain their effect on the Service, advise on the impact, initiate any required new procedures, and provide relevant, accurate and timely professional financial advice to budget managers and staff throughout the Service.

About you

You will be an experienced accountant with team management experience and hold a clear understanding of financial and accounting principles of local authority accounts and have good demonstrable experience on the closing and preparing of local government accounts.

In addition to your knowledge, you will be confident analysing legislation and information and providing clear guidance and information to varying levels of stakeholders on all aspects of public sector accounts.

Significant knowledge and experience on the statutory reporting requirements for local authorities and on the production of the statement of accounts.

A clear understanding of the financial and accounting principles for Local Authority Accounts
Experience of closing and preparing local government accounts.

In-depth experience of managing staff

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) or CCAB equivalent

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rota if part time or irregular working pattern)
Subsidised catering facilities providing hot and cold meals
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

* Employees joining Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who are moving from another government body, or local authority may be entitled to retain their previous service for the purpose of continuity of some contractual entitlements including holiday allowance. For further information, please contact the recruitment team via email recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The selection process will take place on Tuesday 24th October 2023

For an informal discussion please contact Gavin Chambers, Assistant Chief Officer/Treasurer via email to arrange a time gavin.chambers@bedsfire.gov.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

£25,819 – £34,415 per annum

Permanent
42 hours per week

Southwell House, Hindlip Park, Worcester, WR3 8SP

This process is to identify competent individuals with the potential to undertake the role of Firefighter (Control), to achieve current and future organisational objectives.

The main areas of responsibilities of this role will be:

To handle incoming 999/112 and non-emergency calls, ensuring all relevant information is accurately obtained and recorded.
To provide advice and reassurance to callers requiring the assistance of the Fire Service.
To mobilise the correct resources to incidents in accordance with Fire and Rescue Service policies, procedures and instructions.
To transmit, receive and record messages accurately using digital radio and provide additional information/support as necessary.
To carry out routine equipment tests, recognising and reporting any faults.
To liaise with external agencies such as the Police and Ambulance and utilities services.
To maintain resource availability records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.

To be considered for the role, you must:

·         Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing employment

·         Be able to live and work in the UK without any restrictions

·         Have no unspent criminal convictions

·         Hold GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English, or equivalent

·         Be fluent in spoken English

You will need to demonstrate the following attributes as part of the process:

·         Have excellent communication skills

·         Have good keyboard and ICT skills, including being able to type on a keyboard

·         Be calm and confident when working under pressure

·         Good problem solving and decision making

·         Desire to work with members of the community

·         Be a team player with the ability to work independently when required

·         Have excellent multi-tasking skills

·         Be positive in your approach and committed to learn and develop

·         Be prepared to work a shift duty system including nights, weekends and public holidays

·         Take responsibility to represent Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service at all time

This role will be subject to non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 2 (NPPV2). A full job description and person specification can be found on WMJobs. The selection process will be as follows:

Stage 1 (Application Form) – Closing date: Sunday 15th October at 11:59pm

Stage 2 (Practical Assessment): Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd November

Stage 3 (Interview): Thursday 9th and Friday 10th November

How to apply

Complete application form online at WMJobs by 15th October. Please ensure you have read the candidate guidance document before completing your application.

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

Awareness Sessions

To assist potential candidates, a number of awareness sessions are being held on the following occasions:

–           Wednesday 27th September 1800 hours

–           Thursday 5th October 1800 hours

These awareness sessions will be held on site at our Service Headquarters, providing applicants with the opportunity to visit our Fire Control room and the offices of the department. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be given further details on how to attend. Please note, spaces on these awareness sessions are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

For further information on the role, please contact Station Commander Katie Lockyer (klockyer@hwfire.org.uk) or on 07900 053360.

The Role
Post: Fire Safety Inspecting Officer
Salary: £ 40,657 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £ 40,657- £ 46,550 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 05/10/2023 at 16:00 GMT

LFB is looking for Fire Safety Inspecting Officers to work across the whole of London in this exciting and challenging role. You will be working with Responsible Person(s) to ensure that buildings across London are safe for residents, workers and visitors. You will need to be able to apply the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 within your role. In addition, you will take on a specialist role within your team which could include being a Hospital, Enforcement, Heritage or Building Risk Review programme lead Officer. To apply for this role, you will be required to have a minimum of a Level 4 Fire Safety Certificate. Please note you will offered a position where there are vacancies. You will be provided with training for the Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma and other courses to enable you to carry out your function. You will be expected to take a proactive role in your study and complete some of the study and course work in your own time to meet assignment deadlines.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date and maintain competence.

A reasonable level of physical fitness and mobility is necessary as you will be required to inspect the whole building and take equipment with you to carry out your role. This can also include walking around the surrounding areas of buildings as well as reviewing a building internally.

To apply for this job, you will need to:
• have a current Level 4 fire safety certificate or above;
• be good at meeting and communicating with people representing both internal and external stake holders.
• want to drive down the risk of fire in the built environment. You will need to be self-motivated, able to work independently, visiting premises on your own and able to manage your own workload.

If you are already an employee of the LFB you will need to pass your stage one development and have the approval of your line manager. Please note you will offered a position where there are vacancies..

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.

Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Fire Safety Inspector

Location: Regional (North Yorkshire & Humberside)

Salary: Watch Manager B/ NYFRS Grade 11 (£38296 – £40478)

Contract: Initial 2 year Fixed Term

Job Description.docx

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is led by the HSE and supported by Fire & Rescue and Building control bodies nationally. The BSR is made from regional support hubs and the successful candidate will be supporting the Yorkshire and Humber region.

The role will involve supporting the “Gateway Stages” introduced by HSE for high-risk residential building compliance in both design and occupancies.

Successful candidates will report directly to the regional BSR Manager.

Candidates should ideally hold a Level 4 Diploma in fire safety in line with NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators and either be registered on the Contextualised Auditors Register (CAR) or working towards this. There is opportunity for additional training for those applicants that do not meet this essential academic qualification.

In addition to the BSR work, successful candidates will support the delivery of the fire safety plans of North Yorkshire and Humberside Fire & Rescue Service by carrying out specific fire safety visits to relevant premises and assisting with consultations from partnership agencies on all fire safety related matters, to reduce the impact of fire in the community and raise fire safety standards.

The successful candidates will also be responsible for carrying out Fire Safety Audits within relevant premises to ensure responsible persons are operating within their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

We are looking for individuals with good interpersonal, written and verbal skills who can also demonstrate excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Candidates must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and work effectively as part of a team.

There will be a requirement to produce accurate written reports, which provide advice to responsible persons on how to comply with the legislation, reducing the likelihood and impact from fire to protect employees and customers.

Individuals will need to demonstrate that they are forward-thinking who promotes a positive and inclusive team environment, enabling others to maximise their full potential.

Undertake work in accordance with the common competency standards and code of ethics for fire safety regulators as outlined within the NFCC competency framework, including where necessary appropriate registration.

This role can be both Uniformed and Non- Uniformed and we are open to receive applications from both operational and non-operational candidates.

As a Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, you will:

Undertake inspections and audits of regulated premises and identify fire safety standards and decide on appropriate interventions or solutions.

Analyse information relating to fire safety inspections and investigations, prepare case files and undertake enforcement action in line with the services policies and procedures.

Work with agency staff, such as HSE Inspectors, Building Control Surveyors, structural engineers and Housing/ Environmental Health Officers, Building Safety Regulators.

Interpret and analyse building and planning submissions and advise regulating authorities on compliance with fire safety requirements.

Engage with local communities, sharing knowledge and advice on fire prevention and protection through local and national campaigns and initiatives.

Provide support and training to operational teams to develop fire safety awareness.

Undertake work in accordance with the common competency standards and code of ethics for fire safety regulators as outlined within the NFCC competency framework, including where necessary appropriate registration.

Show commitment to the Services values and policies, including those around Health and Safety, Equality and Inclusion, General Data Protection and Safeguarding.

To Be Successful in the role, you will:

Hold the essential qualifications:

Hold a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety in line with NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators
Be willing to work towards BTEC Diploma in Advanced Investigative Practice Level 7 or equivalent.
Be registered with or working towards registration on the Contextualised Auditors Register
Have knowledge of legislative framework and the mechanisms of enforcement of fire protection

Skills and Experience

Have knowledge and understanding of the principles of fire safety including their application, role and importance.

Be able to undertake and evaluate fire risk assessments and recognise various risk assessment methodologies.

Be able to plan, prioritise and organise work in order to achieve targets within deadlines.

Be a strong communicator, with the ability to engage with a wide audience.

Be innovative in your approach, with the ability to problem solve.

For a full outline of responsibilities and essential criteria, please review the job description attached to this advert

What can we offer you?

You will be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best ability.

You will receive:

A remuneration package including enrolment into a local government pension scheme

24 days Annual Leave entitlement, increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous service

Flexible working opportunities available to accommodate Part time working or job share

Fully funded professional development in completing Level 4 fire safety qualifications to Diploma level

A supportive team environment where you can make a positive impact at work and in the community

Opportunities for career progression within Fire Safety, Fire Safety Management, or other career pathways within the organisation

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the principles of fairness and equality and all applications will be treated in a fair and equal manner. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support submitting your application form, please contact talent&development@northyorkshire.police.uk

How to apply:

As part of assessing your application we will review your CV and skills and experience in relation to the role. It’s therefore important that you answer all the questions in the Competency and Essential Criteria section of the application form in as much detail as possible. Please consider your answers in relation to the job advert and all associated attachments.

Please send your application by 9am on the29th of September 2023

Interviews are expected to be held W/C 16th of October 2023

Executive Assistant – (12 month FTC)

£32,909 + 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 recruiting an Executive Assistant to support our Principal Officers.

About the role

Key information about the role:

We are recruiting an Executive Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role involves working with our Principal Officers and wider Executive Leadership Team to provide high quality, professional executive support. Experience of effectively managing competing workloads and priorities, and building professional working relationships with a range of people is essential. The successful candidate will be confident and have excellent interpersonal and organisation skills.

Main duties:

·       The provision of effective and efficient co-ordination, secretariat, and administrative support, directly to the Principal Officer, and wider Executive Leadership, Team

·       The provision of a professional first point of contact for TWFRS’ Executive Leadership Team (ELT), liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders, screening phone calls, emails and incoming correspondence and dealing with enquiries where appropriate.

·       Administrative and support duties for meetings of the Fire Authority and ELT, including booking venues / refreshments / equipment, preparation and distribution of agendas and reports

·       Co-ordination of high profile national meetings and events.

Qualities / skills required:

·       Strong organisational skills and the ability to think logically

·       Proactive with excellent administrative ability

·       Proven interpersonal, communication and problem solving experience

·       Ability to work as a team and respond to evolving priorities.

Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd October 2023 at 17:00

The Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline

Advert closes – Monday 2nd October 2023 at 17:00
Notification of shortlist – Week Commencing 2 October 2023
Onsite assessment activities: Unseen Assessment and Interview – Week Commencing 9 October 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

·       Annual Leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

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

·       Blue light discount

·       Competitive Family Friendly Policy

·       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

·       Cycle 2 work scheme

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

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. Informal contact can be made to Stephanie Allison, Business Improvement and Assurance Manager via Stephanie.allison@twfire.gov.uk.

Thank you and good luck!

The Role
London Fire Brigade is currently looking to fill positions at Group Commander level.

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, serving a complex and dynamic city. London has almost 9 million people living in it and the City of Westminster alone has a population density of over 100 times the national average. At 6 per cent, London still has one of the highest population growth rates of any United Kingdom region in the last five years. London’s skyline has changed from a sprawling low-rise city to a high-rise metropolis, home to 70% of England’s high-rise buildings. London also has significant transport infrastructure which serves hundreds of millions of people every day. There are over 300 different languages spoken in London which makes it the most diverse city in the world, where 40 per cent of its population identify as non-white.

As part of our Community Risk Management Plan for 2023 to 2029, Your London Fire Brigade, we are changing and transforming how we work to ensure that London’s communities continue to get the services they need between 2023 and 2029. Through our plan we will do more to focus our resources on the vulnerable and continue to prioritise attendance times and getting our first fire engine to an incident in under six minutes on average. We will also be with our communities more in outreach work, providing support after an incident and also enabling communities to use fire stations as their own. We will also be modernising our online services to ensure Londoners can get the advice they need.

To apply, please complete the online application form and make sure you give yourself plenty of time to complete and submit it prior to the closing date, as late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please read the Assessment Overview section below to make sure you submit all documents required with your online application form. The closing date for submitting applications is 4 PM on 02 October 2023.

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.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this rank you must:

Be a competent and substantive Station Commander who has demonstrated competence against the requirements of the Station Commander role map in an operational post. External candidates will also need to be serving as a whole time competent and substantive Station Manager/Commander in a local government brigade.

Be Level 2 Incident Command qualified and in ticket.

Hold a full UK driving licence.

Be free of any current formal disciplinary sanctions

Before submission of your application you will be required to undertake a professional development discussion for your line managers to support your application. Please factor this into your timeline.

Assessment Overview
To apply please complete the online application form by 4 PM on 02 October 2023 and upload all the documents you will need to submit with your application form: a CV, a covering letter, an expression of interest form and your Incident Command qualifications.

Internal applicants – you also need to factor in time for your line management chain to complete parts 2 & 3 of the expression of interest form.

Your application should include:

1. Your current CV;

2. A covering letter (no more than 1500 words) detailing how your skill set meet all those required as a group commander (covering three specific areas: Empowers and coaches others – gives autonomy to others and helps them grow; Takes ownership and responsibility – demonstrates personal accountability and Forward-looking – demonstrates adaptability and anticipates change positively). You can decide how you distribute the words allowed; In the application form, four text boxes are available for you to type your statement (You are allowed 4,000 characters per text box).

3. Proof of your Level 2 Incident Command qualification and if applicable, your current Level 2 revalidation qualification (saved as a single document).

4. Your expression of interest form. Applicants will also need to upload their expression of interest forms (Internal applicants – parts 1, 2 & 3 completed and for external applicants – part 1 completed only). Please download the expression of interest form and read the instructions.

Assessment Process

Please note that the assessment process is sequential – you will need to be successful in each stage in order to progress to the next. Assessments will commence upon submission of application and Stages 1 & 2 will be rolling until the commencement of stage 3 which will begin w/c 30 October 2023.

Stage 1:

The evidence presented with your application will be assessed and if shortlisted you will be invited to an initial sift interview (70% or above required to move to the next stage). This interview will last no more than 30 minutes can be conducted live or via Teams. Please indicate your preference in your application so we can schedule accordingly. w/c 09 October 2023

Stage 2:

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion exercise, this will follow upon successful completion of stage 1 and will be in person. (75% or above is required, candidates scoring between 50% and 74% will be placed on a development programme but can proceed to the next stage). Successful candidates from stage 1 will be seen on a rolling basis.

Stage 3:

Successful candidates from stage 2 will be invited to an Incident Command Exercise (a score of 75% or above is required), scheduled to be held from w/c 30 October 2023. Successful candidates from stage 3 will be invited to a final stage interview.

Stage 4:

Final stage structured interview (70% or above is required)

Interviews may be tailored for specialist roles at GC level, candidates will be invited to apply for these roles if they feel they have the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

Knowledge Test. 75% or above is required before candidates can be placed on the run. We advise applicants to begin studying for the test now. A detailed bibliography is provided which allows candidates to focus on the areas of knowledge required.

Please state in your on-line application form all your unavailable dates within the next few months and please keep the recruitment team informed of any additional unavailable dates you may have for the duration of the recruitment process.

Additional Information
For external candidates, 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 £18 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Director of Human Resources

Bradford – West Yorkshire

Salary £116,138 – £122,095

Pending the retirement of the existing postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Leader to join the Leadership Team of one of the country’s top performing Fire and Rescue Services – rated good across all areas at the last HMICFRS inspection.

Working with us at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service you will be making a difference to people’s lives every day; helping ensure we make West Yorkshire safer.

You will work closely with the Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive to set the vision and strategic direction for the teams you lead and to provide professional advice and guidance to the service, its committees, members and officers.

You will be an excellent senior strategic and corporate leader who can set the right tone, direction, and culture for the Service.  You will be adept at leading HR to create the right organisational and leadership culture, including ED&I.  You can work with risk, innovate, and drive us to be modern, flexible, and ambitious.  Strong interpersonal skills, resilience and an organised approach are essential as the role demands pragmatism in a challenging and changing environment.

You will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our HR strategies to support the overall business objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR function, including industrial relations, recruitment and retention, resource planning, occupational health and safety, employee engagement, learning and organisational development, and HR policy development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the HR team, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their professional growth and the delivery of exceptional HR services.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and promote a positive work culture.
• Foster employee engagement by designing and implementing programs that enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and well-being.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training and development needs, and design and deliver impactful learning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and service policies, acting as a subject matter expert on HR-related matters.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to identify areas of improvement and recommend appropriate actions.

Requirements:

• Must have extensive HR experience and previous experience in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies that drive organisational success.

To be successful in the role you will need:

• A broad knowledge of public sector governance procedures.
• Experience of working effectively with Trade Unions.
• Experience of advising senior Members and senior Officers on complex legal and governance issues.
• Experience of influencing diverse teams across a multifunctional organisation.
• Experience of developing strategies and policies in relation to relevant areas of responsibility.

The post will be based at our brand-new headquarters in Birkenshaw (opening Spring 24) which offers a state of the art, modern working environment.  In addition, we offer flexible working arrangements which include hybrid working which means that you will be able to work from home on occasions where appropriate.  Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and a reliable home internet connection.

We offer an excellent package, including relocation package if appropriate, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37-hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Closing Date: Friday 6th October 2023 at 16:00.

Technical Assessment and Interview: w/c Monday 16th October 2023.

Final Panel Interview: Thursday 2nd November 2023.

If you require an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Brandwood, Director of Human Resources on 07552 283498.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.