The Role
Post: Public Affairs 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: Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities.

The Public Affairs Manager is central to our work enabling conversations with our stakeholders that make change. This post has a crucial role in ensuring LFB is trusted as an authoritative voice and that our expertise continues to shape the legislative, regulatory and policy environment and make London safer.

Reporting to the Head of Stakeholder Engagement this postholder will have responsibility for supporting senior officers for scrutiny committees and other public affairs processes as well as leading campaign and communications plans and driving delivery in project teams involving the whole Communications and Engagement Directorate.

The successful candidate will have highly developed written and oral communications skills to be able to engage with people at all levels internally and externally and to write reports, briefing notes and speeches. They will have a proven track record in the successful delivery of public affairs strategies within a large and diverse organisation. Applicants must have a thorough understanding of the political environment in London and the key issues facing fire and rescue services in the UK.

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.

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

This post is based at LFB Headquarters, 169 Union Street, London SE1 0LL.

Please note that this post is classified as politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This means that, among other things, the post-holder cannot stand for election to a range of public bodies, act as an election agent for candidates for such elections, canvass on behalf of a candidate or a political party or speak in public, (or publish material), in apparent support of a political party. Any candidate currently holding such a position must explain how they would expect to deal with this, if appointed, in their application.

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.

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.

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.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place 23 August 2023.

It will involve a pre-prepared presentation, a written test and an interview. 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: Firefighter Transferee
Salary: £43,076 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)
Application closing date: 31st August 2023 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade are currently welcoming Expressions of Interest (EoI) from competent firefighters considering transferring to London, currently employed by a UK Local Authority Fire Service on a whole-time contract. These EoI’s are to meet potential service needs throughout 2023-24.

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

London Fire Brigade is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country, and one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. As such you will support us to serve our complex, diverse and dynamic city of 8.9 million residents as well as those who work in or visit the city.

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 range of emergencies. You will be mobilised to a vast range of operational incidents providing you with the opportunity to experience, develop and learn new skills.

The Brigade can offer opportunities to further develop your skills into areas of specialist capabilities and support career progression through promotional pathways.

The environment we operate in is ever-changing. That’s why the London Fire Brigade must be fully equipped to respond effectively to London’s needs which range from the challenges of the pandemic to making improvements to our service from the recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry and HMICFRS inspection. The Brigade plans its service to respond to every situation so that the highly skilled and trained firefighters are sent to resolve incidents in the most effective way.

The LFB are committed to fostering and embedding a culture of togetherness so that every member of staff feels respected and valued regardless of their gender, sexuality, 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.

We have made important progress in terms of the diversity profile of our staff, but there is much more to do. London is a wonderfully diverse city and we have an ambitious Togetherness Strategy to promoting fairness, tackle discrimination, and remove the barriers that prevent people reaching their full potential.

You could be one of those firefighters, responding in one of the most challenging and exciting urban environments in the world.

Role details

To provide a round-the-clock service to London, we operate a two shift, four-watch system. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached rolemap.

Please note applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, candidates must be:

• A serving whole-time operational competent, substantive firefighter within a UK local authority fire service. Please note this is for substantive transfers only and is not a promotional process.

• Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency.

• Be free of current formal disciplinary actions.

Please note that:

• Priority will be given to applicants who hold a valid HGV and EFAD licence and qualification and specialist skills who meet service needs.

• Confirmation of competency in all units of the role map will be required, if you do not currently have all units complete, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

• We cannot accept applications from any on-call firefighters currently undertaking a temporary, casual or zero-hour Wholetime contract (or contract to that effect).

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Application closing date: 4 PM on 31st August 2023.

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.

To apply, please complete the on-line application form and submit an expression of interest of no more than 500 words explaining why you want to join the London Fire Brigade and what skills, behaviours and experience you could bring to the role. (Sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

The next stages are scheduled to take place from August 2023.

Stage 2

Structured Interview (Pass mark of 70% or above). Successful candidates will be invited to stage 3.

Stage 3

Fitness Test and Medical. Successful candidates will be offered a post.

Stage 4

Offer stage, including pre-employment checks which are deemed satisfactory by the London Fire Commissioner (LFC).

Please state in your application form all unavailable dates you have within the next few months to attend the assessment stages. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
• If you live alone and are on a limited budget and looking to move to London, we may be able to help you with accommodation. We have some refurbished accommodation available in three attractive locations: Acton, Clapham and West Hampstead. Contact PropertySPQ@london-fire.gov.uk to find out more.

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.

NIFRS are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of Group Commander.

As key members of the Middle Management Team, the Group Commanders will support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to deliver against a demanding change agenda in a challenging economic and political climate. The successful candidates will be experienced professionals in the fire and rescue sector and have experience of managing operational incidents. They will also be confident, innovative and resilient leaders and will be role models clearly demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the Fire and Rescue Service. They will have delivered change and improvement to service delivery, ensured effective governance and financial management and can demonstrate the strategic acumen necessary to be a valued middle manager and leader within NIFRS.

Applicants should note that the duties, responsibilities and base locations of these posts may be subject to change and that NIFRS may create a reserve list for 12 months should any further Group Commander vacancies arise.

All candidates must possess a Level 3 Incident Command assessment prior to appointment.

Please note: the duties and responsibilities of these posts may be subject to change.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 25 August 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome.  Appointment will be made solely on merit.

Full job details available at :

www.nifrs.org/work-with-us

or

contact a member of the resourcing team by email at NIFRS.recruitment@nifrs.org or by phone on 028 9266 4221. 

STATION MANAGER

Salary:   £47,712 (in development) to £51,525 (when competent) + 20% flexible duty allowance.

We have a long and proud history.  Be part of our future.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story, contributing to public service reform in order to save, protect and improve the lives of the people in Merseyside.  

If you feel like you have what we’re looking for – we’d love to hear from you.

Our staff act with Courage, Integrity and Compassion; and as a Station Manager you will –

• Be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others.
• Have a demonstrable ability to lead change in a complex and evolving environment.
• Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have demonstrated high levels of ability with regard to the implementation and management of key projects
• Model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• Be required to manage and lead operational incidents as Incident Commander, or in other incident command support roles in accordance with the requirements of EFSM2 and local standard operating procedures.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must have experience of operating in the Watch Manager role within the last 12 months. 

Applications from candidates, who are not currently employed by a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service within the UK, will not be eligible to apply.

FIND OUT MORE

Find out more about these key roles by clicking APPLY – you’ll be taken to our Featured Vacancies page.  We encourage you to access the Candidate Pack to find out more about what a Career at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service can offer you.

Closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 27th August 2023

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within our People Services, Organisation Development Team for a Positive Action & Engagement Officer based at Command Headquarters, Eyre Street and surrounding Districts (Agile Working and Flexi Time Policies apply).

This is a Fixed Term position for a period of 12 months.

The overall purpose of the role will be to contribute to the delivery of SYFR People Strategy supporting the People management team to design, deliver and promote ED&I focussed Positive Action strategies in line with national and local objectives, frameworks and associated action plans.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of developing and delivering engagement activities and training to a wide audience, knowledge of recruitment, selection, progression and retention processes. You will have experience of working with and engaging underrepresented groups, an understanding of positive people culture and evidence of challenging discrimination and implementing equal opportunities. It is beneficial if you have knowledge of associated legislation and associated principles and hold a relevant qualification e.g. MCIPD or equivalent.

You must possess the ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines. Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, have an understanding of Fire and Rescue cultural challenges and hold a current driving license. Most importantly, you will be passionate, personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the subject and be driven enough to make impactful change.

The key duties will include the design, delivery and evaluation of Positive Action strategy and initiatives, programmes and events across all aspects of the SY Fire and Rescue services whilst supporting the EDI strategy. You will engage, build relationships with and work with external partners, stakeholders, Community teams, schools, colleges and network groups delivering initiatives, training and awareness which in turn will create processes and opportunities ultimately having a positive impact for SYFR and increase interest and the diversity profile within the service.

For more information about the role contact Lesley Hayhurst, People Partner on 07824402619 or Andrea Greensmith, Senior People Partner on 0782590259.

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

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 12:00pm (Midday) on Monday 14th August 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 28th 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.

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

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

ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER  

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

Salary: £135,388.29 – £144,414.18 per annum

Your role

We are pleased to share that we are now actively recruiting to our Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) vacancy and looking for a high performing senior leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. Based on current  retirement profiles we have one opportunity available.

At Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) we have over 1,600 members of staff and work across 41 Fire Stations covering 500 square miles and serving a diverse population of over 2.8million people. As our next ACFO, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for a large functional area and delivery teams.

In the role you will be expected to bring outstanding leadership to our organisation – Leadership that encourages new ways of thinking, collaborative working and an inclusive approach to everything we do. You will influence the future plans and direction for the organisation and will ensure the continued development of GMFRS.

About you

We are actively recruiting for high performing individual, and this role is open to existing Principal Officers, as well high potential Group and Area Managers who are working towards Strategic Leadership roles.

We are looking for someone who has significant experience in organisational transformation, inclusive leadership and operational command. With well-developed communication skills, you will establish and maintain effective partnerships with all relevant agencies and our communities, and you will have solid experience of developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders at authority, local and potentially national levels. The successful postholder will be able to demonstrate an ability to embrace and lead change, to build effective partnerships at a strategic level and to deliver an inclusive leadership style across the service.

About us

This is a really exciting time to be joining GMFRS, we are well on our way to delivering our 2021 – 2025 Fire Plan , whilst embedding our ‘Culture First’ approach to all aspects of our work. We are making significant investments in our organisation and our people, including through our Fleet and an Estate development plan. An example of recent investment is our new state of the art Leadership Development Academy.

Under the progressive leadership of CFO Dave Russel, we are making clear strides towards improving our organisational culture and embedding positive change. This can clearly be demonstrated in our latest HMICFRS inspection report, and our recent achievement of becoming a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

We are proud to serve our Greater Manchester Communities, and as part of the GM Combined Authority we have established governance structures and support in place. This is  driven and supported by the GM Mayor Andy Burnham and Kate Green who is GM Deputy Mayor for Policing, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire.  

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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. 

Our offer

As well as a generous starting salary we are offering a generous relocation package of up to £8,000

As a Principal Officer you will be entitled to a provided car and have your own Personal Assistant.

As an organisation we have many benefits including:

•         Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBT+, Black and Racially Diverse, Disability and Women’s

•         Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)

•         Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship

•         Corporate travel loans

•         Cycle scheme

•         Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands

•         Health and wellbeing offer – Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme

•         On-site gym at our Fire Service HQ

•         Sports and welfare club

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment partners, Fire Knowledge Executive Recruitment for an informal and confidential discussion with Dave Etheridge:

Email: dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk

Mob: 07775 827265

The closing date for completed applications will be 09.00hrs on Monday 4th of September 2023 and a range of assessments will take place leading up to Panel Interviews around the 2 – 4th of October 2023.