Post: Head of Reporting and Support
Salary: £49,754 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £49,754 – £64,606 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Head of Reporting and Support within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for overall management of the LFB performance cycle and ensuring the performance team have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles.

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 Community Risk Management Plan and enabling the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

You will be responsible for supporting the organisation by leading the development of the performance team. You will have one direct report (performance analyst) and two indirect reports (reporting officers) who require ongoing development to ensure we are keeping up with the industry gold standard in reporting. You will be a highly analytical professional who has proven experience of making significant change through use of data and analytical tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL). You will be responsible for managing the performance measurement framework and working with the LFB to identify areas of outstanding and under-performance. You will have significant experience working with stakeholders at all levels, using indirect influence to support performance improvement.

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 qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) 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-day 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

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-June 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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

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

Post: Senior Continuous Improvement Officer
Salary: £49,754 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £49,754 – £64,606 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Senior Continuous Improvement Officer within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for supporting the organisation with developing a culture of continuous improvement.

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (our strategy and response to risk in London) and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

You will be responsible for supporting the organisation by assisting the Head of Performance Management with development of a Continuous Improvement Strategy. You will be comfortable with developing tools for training as well as delivering training to a range of stakeholders. You will be a highly capable continuous improvement expert with excellent communication skills who is comfortable indirectly influencing others. You will have proven experience of making significant change through use of continuous improvement methodology. You will be willing to travel around LFB stations in London to provide in-person support when needed.

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 job description below) 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-day 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

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-June 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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

Post: Senior Business Analyst
Salary: £41,653 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £41,653 – £ 49,754 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (initially for 2 years with the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Senior Business Analyst within our Strategic Planning Team.

This role is part of the Strategic Planning team, which sits within the Transformation Directorate. Our Directorate is fairly new and aims to provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

Our collective role as the Strategic Planning team is to help the Brigade define its vision, the strategy for achieving it and the plans that make that a reality. We do that by:
• bringing together research, design, business and technology that helps the Brigade work with the public to design services that meet their needs, wants and expectations;
• using insight to drive our strategic thinking and place the people we serve at the centre of what we do;
• working collaboratively across the Brigade, with the public and our partners;
• being curious, creative and having fun.

We have recently published our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). This sets out our ambition for the coming years and how we will address concerns raised by a recent independent Culture Review, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019.

You be responsible for developing and leading an effective business analysis team whose research and analysis will help the Brigade understand how it operates and how it needs to change if it is to achieve its vision. Your team’s assessments of how well the strategy is being delivered will inform the need for adaption of plans or the strategy itself. You and your team will work at both the strategic level, helping to shape and adapt strategy, informing the development of delivery plans and at the programme and project level, shaping and scoping specific transformational initiatives.

You will have experience of working as a business analyst to shape an organisation’s strategic direction or to determine the nature of specific initiatives or to establish the parameters of programmes and projects. You will be highly data-literate with strong analytical skills and be comfortable using a variety of analytical tools.

Good communications and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be expected to build partnerships and deal with a wide range of stakeholders, The successful candidate will understand the principles of working in an inclusive organisation and how this can support the work of the department thereby contributing to the London Fire Brigade’s vision.

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 on the Selection Criteria in the Job Description.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take from mid-June 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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.

Additional Information
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.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day 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

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

Post: Programme Management Office (PMO) Analyst
Salary: £41,653 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £41,653- £49,754 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (Initially for 2 years with the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out the actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), which is our strategy and response to risk in London, and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

One of the capabilities is a Portfolio Management function, which will consist of a pool of Project, Programme and Change Managers, the Programme Management Office (PMO), and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The PMO Analyst will support the PMO Manager in developing and managing portfolio, programme and project arrangements for the Brigade including establishing the delivery cycle the PMO will use to engage with the business, managing the training function of the PMO and developing and maintaining processes and standards to ensure that the Brigade is best placed to successfully manage change within the organisation.

They will be responsible for developing project analytics to monitor and measure project performance, maintain the Centre of Excellence (CoE) function within the PMO and assist in the provision of support and advice to project and programme managers.

Applicants will have to demonstrate a sound understanding of project and programme management methodologies. They will also have experience of working flexibly in a team and responding effectively to changing priorities to meet deadlines or targets.

PRINCE2 and P3O certifications are desirable, but not essential.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field with strong interpersonal skills and can communicate both verbally and in writing to a high standard to provide high quality written reports, briefs and presentations relating to the duties of the post as required. You can manage your time effectively and deputise for the PMO Manager as 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 (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 on the Selection Criteria in the Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day 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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-June 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Additional Information
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.

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

Post: Project Manager
Salary: £41,653 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £41,653 – £49,754 per annum
Contract type: 1 x Permanent and 3 x Fixed Term (initially for 2 years
with the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (our strategy and response to risk in London) and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

One of the capabilities is a Portfolio Management function, which will consist of a pool of Project, Programme and Change Managers, the Programme Management Office, and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The Project Managers will be deployed onto a specific Transformation project or projects. They will work directly with the Sponsor and Programme Manager for the project(s) to co-ordinate the delivery of numerous workstreams, monitoring and managing progress, risks, issues, budget, resourcing and dependencies across the project(s).

Due to their transformational nature, the projects will be varied, complex, cross-cutting and of significant scale, impact, value and priority to the Brigade.

The Transformation Directorate are looking for Project Managers who have a broad range of experience across different subject matters, are flexible and can adapt to working with a variety of departments at different stages in project and programme management maturity.

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 on the Selection Criteria in the Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day 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

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-June 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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

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

Post: Business Analyst
Salary: £38,721 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £38,721 – £44,333 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ two Business Analysts within our Strategic Planning Team.

This role is part of the Strategic Planning team, which sits within the Transformation Directorate. Our Directorate is fairly new and aims to provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

Our collective role as the Strategic Planning team is to help the Brigade define its vision, the strategy for achieving it and the plans that make that a reality. We do that by:
• bringing together research, design, business and technology that helps the Brigade work with the public to design services that meet their needs, wants and expectations;
• using insight to drive our strategic thinking and place the people we serve at the centre of what we do;
• working collaboratively across the Brigade, with the public and our partners;
• being curious, creative and having fun.

We have recently published our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). This sets out our ambition for the coming years and how we will address concerns raised by a recent independent Culture Review, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019.

As a Business Analyst your research and analysis will help the Brigade understand how it operates and how it needs to change if it is to achieve that CRMP. Your assessments of how well the strategy is being delivered will inform the need for adaption of plans or the strategy itself. You will work at both the strategic level, helping to shape and adapt strategy, informing the development of delivery plans and at the project level, shaping and scoping specific transformational initiatives.

You will be responsible for conducting investigative analysis and creating reports using a range of data sources and information to inform high level policy and strategy but also the day-to-day operation of the London Fire Brigade. You will be highly data-literate with strong analytical skills and be comfortable using a variety of analytical tools.

The successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a high standard of customer care with both internal and external stakeholders and have the ability to identify needs and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence, turning both qualitative and quantitative data into user-focussed results.

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 on the Selection Criteria in the Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day 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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-June 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Additional Information
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.

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

Post: Portfolio Analyst
Salary: £38,721 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £38,721 – £ 44,333 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (initially for 2 years with the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (our strategy and response to risk in London) and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

One of the capabilities is a Portfolio Management function, which will consist of a pool of Project, Programme and Change Managers, the Programme Management Office, and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The Portfolio Analyst will support the Portfolio Manager in monitoring the delivery of the LFB Transformation portfolio, providing regular reporting, insight and analysis to senior leaders across the Brigade. They will be part of the Portfolio Office which will be responsible for maintaining strategic alignment, prioritisation and selection of projects and programmes, progress tracking and monitoring, optimisation and benefits achieved by the projects.

They will work closely with the PMO and Project/Programme Managers to continually review the projects and programmes across the portfolio, to provide data-centric and benefits-led analysis to enable their prioritisation and resourcing. They will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the Transformation Portfolio dashboard, which will provide an overview on progress against milestones, risks, benefits, cost and quality.

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 on the Selection Criteria in the Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day 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

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-June 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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

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

Watch Manager Roles within Northumberland Fire and Rescue.

We currently have a number of Watch Manager vacancies across the service. These vacancies may exist within Community Risk and Response (CRR) on the wholetime and day staffing system and within various departments, including Training, Assurance & Safety (TAS) and Fire Safety. On conclusion of the process a small holding pool will be generated to support our Supervisory Manager career progression and retirement profile over the next 24 months.

Northumberland is the northernmost county of England, bordering Cumbria, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and the Scottish Borders. We have an outstanding North Sea coastline of 103 km and a county of rural natural beauty. The county is steeped in history and heritage and with a population of over 300,000 residents. The council provides a wide range of services to the residents over an area of 5,000 sq. km.

The post holder will be part of the supervisory/station/department management team to support the delivery of our ambitious plans to ensure that we really are a “council that works for everyone” and to focus on delivering an ambitious improvement programme across all parts of the service. We are interested to seek out highly motivated and experienced competent Crew Manager candidates, as well as inviting applications from substantive Watch Managers from across the fire sector.

The Role:
To lead and motivate our teams, to assist in delivering and implementing plans in line with service policies, strategies and services that support the aspirations of both the County Council and the Fire and Rescue Service. Northumberland is a unique county with a fantastic opportunity for the Fire and Rescue Service to truly be positioned to develop our offering to our communities. This is an exciting time for Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service as we develop the wider partnership offering to support our communities across the county.

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a positive relationship with all employees and their respective trade unions in the interests of developing a climate of harmonious and constructive employee relations. This role will also support the delivery of the excellent local collaborative working with our key partners and stakeholders to deliver improved local outcomes for our communities.

With excellent interpersonal and innovative skills, this role will support the services continuous improvement strategy while promoting a positive and innovative organisational culture through genuine staff and community engagement.

The Watch Manager role, depending on the location is conditioned to either a day shift system within a department or to our wholetime/day staffing CRR rota, providing emergency response cover within Northumberland relative to the hours of the duty system.

We are offering an excellent package including:-

• WM salary in line with national terms and conditions
• Training and development opportunities
•  Sports and social clubs

A range of other benefits via the County Council including: –

• O2 Open – perks for employees
• Active Northumberland Staff Discount
• The SMART car arrangement
• Home Electronic Solutions
• And many others

To be eligible to apply you must: –

• Be a substantive competent Watch or Crew Manager in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Hold current Incident Command Qualification.
• Have no capability issues related to competence.
• Have no current formal disciplinary warnings throughout the entire process.
• Have a full UK driving licence NFRS.

A 10% allowance will be applicable to any Training, Assurance & Safety Watch Manager role in lieu or a number of weekend dayshift commitments throughout the year.

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is midnight Friday 9th June 2023.

If you are interested in this exciting role, and would like an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Group Manager Joe Haustead

Joe.haustead@northumberalnd.gov.uk

Mob: 07543 508261

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see our website.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Crew Manager Role within Northumberland Fire and Rescue. 

We currently have a number of Crew Manager vacancies across the service. These vacancies may exist within Community Risk and Response (CRR) on the wholetime and day staffing system and within various departments, including Training, Assurance & Safety (TAS) and Fire Safety. On conclusion of the process a small holding pool will be generated to support our Supervisory Manager career progression and retirement profile over the next 24 months.

Northumberland is the northernmost county of England, bordering Cumbria, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and the Scottish Borders. We have an outstanding North Sea coastline of 103 km and a county of rural natural beauty. The county is steeped in history and heritage and with a population of over 300,000 residents. The council provides a wide range of services to the residents over an area of 5,000 sq. km.

The post holder will be part of the supervisory/station/department management team to support the delivery of our ambitious plans to ensure that we really are a “council that works for everyone” and to focus on delivering an ambitious improvement programme across all parts of the service. We are interested to seek out highly motivated and competent Firefighter candidates, as well as inviting applications from substantive Crew Managers from across the fire sector.

The Role:
To lead and motivate our teams, to assist in delivering and implementing plans in line with service policies, strategies and services that support the aspirations of both the County Council and the Fire and Rescue Service. Northumberland is a unique county with a fantastic opportunity for the Fire and Rescue Service to truly be positioned to develop our offering to our communities. This is an exciting time for Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service as we develop the wider partnership offering to support our communities across the county.

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a positive relationship with all employees and their respective trade unions in the interests of developing a climate of harmonious and constructive employee relations. This role will also support the delivery of the excellent local collaborative working with our key partners and stakeholders to deliver improved local outcomes for our communities.

With excellent interpersonal and innovative skills, this role will support the services continuous improvement strategy while promoting a positive and innovative organisational culture through genuine staff and community engagement.

The Crew Manager role, depending on the location is conditioned to either a day shift system within a department or to our wholetime/day staffing CRR rota, providing emergency response cover within Northumberland relative to the hours of the duty system.

We are offering an excellent package including:-

• CM salary in line with national terms and conditions
• Training and development opportunities
• Sports and social clubs

A range of other benefits via the County Council including: –

• O2 Open – perks for employees
• Active Northumberland Staff Discount
• The SMART car arrangement
• Home Electronic Solutions
• And many others

To be eligible to apply you must: –

• Be a substantive competent Crew Manager or a Competent Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Hold current Incident Command Qualification or be prepared to achieve the qualification upon promotion.
• Have no current capability issues related to competence.
• Have no current formal disciplinary warnings throughout the entire process.
• Have a full UK driving licence NFRS.

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is midnight Friday 9th June 2023.

If you are interested in this exciting role, and would like an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Group Manager Joe Haustead

Joe.haustead@northumberalnd.gov.uk

Mob: 07543 508261

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see our website.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.