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.

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (Day duty)
Salary: Watch Manager B
Location: The role will be based between Kelvedon Park and home, though there will be a requirement to travel to stations and Service Delivery Points around the county on a regular basis to perform the duties of the role

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

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

The Role

We currently have a vacancy as a Watch Manager – Fire Break and Specialist Intervention Instructor working as part of our award-winning intervention schemes – Firebreak and Fire Cadets.

The individual will be responsible for delivering fire safety programmes which will involve working with the most vulnerable and challenging individuals within the community, implementing initiatives and delivering messages to community organisations and groups.

There will be a requirement to engage and support the delivery of work with partners such as crime reduction partnerships, local authorities, and voluntary agencies as well as any other duties as required to deliver the Prevention strategy.

The purpose of this vital and key role within our Prevention function is to protect and save life, property and the environment by developing and delivering intensive, bespoke interventions involving young people and vulnerable adults, in order to address fire safety and behavioural issues effecting risk and vulnerability in Essex. This role will be within the Education and Specialist Intervention Team.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for people with a passion for delivering high level and risk-based community interventions to vulnerable members of the community.

The post holder will be required to have a strong overall knowledge of Prevention and ECFRS work in the community, in particular, Firebreak and Fire Cadet programmes (or equivalent) – as well as experience of teaching across age and ability ranges. There are requirements to travel within and outside the County.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the role, you must be able to demonstrate that you have:
• successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent for your current role as either a Watch Manager, Crew Manager or competent Firefighter for a minimum of twelve months, on the wholetime or day duty system
• you must have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness
• you must have a clean full driving license
• discussed your application with your line manager prior to applying (this will be verified during the recruitment process), and confirmed there are no performance or conduct concerns, that there are no current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance

In order of preference, we will review applications from Watch Manager and Substantive Crew Managers first, and then applications from competent Firefighters. If people who are currently substantive Firefighters are successful in achieving the role, they will be substantively promoted to Crew Manager and concurrently temporarily promoted to Watch Manager. Substantive promotion to Watch Manager will be dependent on successful completion of a development plan (anticipated development journey is approximately two years), and demonstration of competence in the role, and operationally.

Further information on this is available on request.

The process

To apply, please submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words, detailing how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please ensure you have attached the statement before clicking apply. You may also attach a CV if you wish. Your CV will only be referred to for reason of confirming qualifications and eligibility, and not for purposes of shortlisting.

If you are a Crew Manager in either the Service’s Leadership Resourcing and Succession resource or development pool, you do not need to submit a supporting statement, though you do need to click apply.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 18 August 2023
Interview – w/c 28th August 2023

Stage 1
• Application & shortlisting (assessment will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2
• Operational assessment*

Stage 3
• Role specific presentation and interview.

*if you are an existing Watch Manager with a valid Initial Incident Command (IC Level 1) you will not need to undertake an operational assessment.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Aileen Wilson via aileen.wilson@essex-fire.gov.uk

We are an equal opportunities, disability confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:

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

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact equalitydiversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

37 hours per week -Fixed Term Contract (approx. 12 months)

Scale 3 -£21,575 – £21,968 per annum

About the Role

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is offering an exciting, fixed term opportunity, within our friendly Human Resources and Development department based at Hindlip Park, Worcester. As the HR Administrator, you will provide that first point of contact for our internal and external customers as well as providing comprehensive administration support, championing best practice and offering a first-class HR & Development customer service experience.

The role covers a broad range of administration duties to support recruitment, leadership development, wellbeing and operations, family friendly working arrangements, and implementing staff changes on our HR system.  Working alongside our supportive team, you will plan and prioritise a varied work-load.  This is a fast-paced working environment, so you must be comfortable using your own initiative and have experience of working within a busy team.

You should have good IT and organisational skills, be methodical in your approach to tasks, and have strong attention to detail, whilst displaying the ability and confidence to communicate at all levels. This is an interesting and varied role that requires a flexible proactive and enthusiastic approach.

A full job description and person specification are available on our application portal. Whilst some knowledge and understanding of Human Resources would be helpful, we welcome applications from all administrative backgrounds as full training and development will be provided to enable you to grow into the role.

Reasons to Join Us

We offer:

·         25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays

·         Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme

·         Access to a local government pension scheme

·         Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations

·         Access to restaurant facilities

·         Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

·         Access to the Firefighters Charity – they provide a broad range of health and wellbeing services, online and in person.

Hindlip Park is a picturesque 19th century landscape park featuring woods, gardens and a lake. We share this site with West Mercia Police and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a mandatory security clearance check (NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check). The role will also require a basic DBS check.

Contact details

If this sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance.  For further information or an informal discussion please contact Mark Jackson on 07766 775 198 or by email at mjackson@hwfire.org.uk

Additional information

Applications to be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 13th August 2023

Interviews will take place W/C 21st August

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Contract Type: Permanent, 3 days per week with Humberside Fire Authority, 2 days per week with the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside

Salary: £119,376

Closing Date: Monday 28th August 2023 at 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. The Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at senior strategic level, to the position of Executive Director of Finance and section 151 Officer. The successful applicant will form part of the Authority’s executive team and the Police and Crime Commissioner’s leadership team, supporting the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive/Police and Crime Commissioner, providing strategic leadership, influencing the vision and direction of both organisations.

We are seeking a values driven individual who is confident in a corporate environment, has a supportive and inclusive leadership style and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will have extensive experience of providing professional financial strategic direction, hold a recognised accountancy qualification and be a current member of a relevant body. You will possess excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also be credible, driven and self-motivated with excellent political acumen and an ability to drive forward continuous improvement.

Benefits package:

• Attractive salary
• Relocation Assistance Package
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which includes completion of the Non-Police Personal Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 clearance and Security Clearance (SC) vetting and references.
• Please note this appointment is politically restricted.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Maxine Sleight, PA to Chief Fire Officer, Phil Shillito, on 01482 567509. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented within Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, including women, ethnic minorities and applicants with disabilities.

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the role profile. An application form and recruitment pack can be obtained by emailing HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Timeline

Closing Date – August 28th 2023

Shortlisting – August 30th 2023

Psychometric Assessments – w/c September 11th 2023

Finance Exercise and Presentation – September 19th 2023

Appointments Panel (plus Staff Panel) – September 21st 2023

Job Title: Fire Engineering and Enforcement Officer – Protection
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37
Salary: Grade 11 (Green Book Role) £51,843 – £58,499 (Full time salary)
Location: Kelvedon Park/ Remotely

The Role

In order to deliver the Service’s operational priorities and responsibilities in line with the Fire and Rescue Plan, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a Fire Engineering and Enforcement Officer to be responsible for leading on giving technical advice on fire protection matters; to oversee enforcement workloads; to act as a central point of contact for the Service’s Protection department on enforcement and fire engineering matters; and to liaise with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will also need to represent the Service externally, including attending courts of law and similar, and will be required to assist in the investigation and gathering of evidence where fire (and other appropriate) offences have occurred.

A credible professional, the successful candidate will possess a Level 7 Certificate in Advanced Investigative Practice, or equivalent experience, and will have degree in Fire Engineering (or other demonstrably equivalent experience)

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a qualified fire engineer and are motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS, the people of Essex and the wider region.

You will have experience of managing your own workloads as well as being part of a team, you must have excellent time management and prioritising skills as you will be required to meet statutory deadlines.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with people from all walks of life with an aim of achieving a common goal.

You will be required to hold a degree in fire engineering and have experience of enforcement activities within Protection workstreams.

Eligibility

Full driving licence.

Hold a degree in Fire Engineering.

Experience of enforcement and prohibition activity within Fire Protection workstreams.

Internal candidates, no current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.

The Application Process

Internal candidates

If you meet the essential eligibility criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Civica self-service.

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the Fire Engineering and Enforcement person specification. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application.

External candidates

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the Fire Engineering and Enforcement person specification. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application.

You may also upload a CV if you wish (no more than 2 pages).

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting (assessment will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2

Values & behaviours interview (assessment will be made against positive indicators taken from our Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading the Function)). You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

Stage 3

Role specific interview – questions specific to the role, and the responsibilities aligned to the role.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Group Manager Dave Bond (dave.bond@essex-fire.gov.uk) or Senior Fire Engineer Mark Earwicker mark.earwicker@essex-fire.gov.uk.

If you have any queries about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Closing Date – 2nd August 2023

Interview Date – TBC

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:

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

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

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

Do you want to make a difference? Are you willing to learn new skills and be part of a high performing team? Then we want to hear from you!

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from finance to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator, the role includes:

Data input and maintenance of the finance system for creditors, payroll, pensions and debtors.
Ensure correct reconciliation of payments and receipts.
Ensure the Service’s management information is accurate and in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation.

About You
Motivated and focused
Great communication and people skills
Problem solver, actively looking for ways to make things better
Have experience of working in Finance in local government
Have the ability to work to time sensitive deadlines
Have excellent attention to detail
Have good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
Knowledge and Skills Required
Have good IT skills and ability to input and extract data from the finance system
Numerate
Analytical and problem solving skills

Qualifications
GCSE’s in Maths and English A* – C/4-9 (or equivalent)

Application & Interviews
If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

Abatement & Protected Pension
If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources, as Abatement Rules may apply.

37-hour week, Full time, Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£37,261- £40,478 (as from 30 June 2023) a year

Closing date: 2 August 2023 at midnight

About us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Driving School Instructor to join our team. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing instruction on all aspects of LGV and emergency response and specialist vehicle driver training. You will also identify skill shortfalls and resolve training needs.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

·       A flexible approach to working hours

·       Good communication skills

Experience and skills required

Essential requirements include:

·       Qualifications of a Large Goods Vehicle Licence holder – Category C with a minimum of 5 years’ experience

·       Advanced Driving qualification

·       Driving Standards Agency LGV Instructor and or ADI certificate

·       A First Aid at Work certificate

·       A Train the Trainer qualification

Desirable qualifications would include:

·       An Emergency Response Drivers

·       Emergency Response Driver Instructor

·       Forklift Truck Instructor

·       Off Road Driving

Training would be available if these qualifications are not held.

Application & Interviews

If you would like an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Kevin Dell on 07919 111980 or send an email to kevin.dell@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via email or telephone.

Abatement & Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

Watch Manager, Resourcing and Development (Training)

Benefits:

Salary: £41,031 (Development) – £44,911 (Competent WMB) plus training allowance

Training allowance – 338 hours per annum, evenings and weekends, £7599.15 (Development) – £8317.74 (Competent) per annum.

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities     

About the role

Resourcing and Development are seeking a motivated individual for the position of Watch Manager, Resourcing and Development (Training) who is passionate about learning, development and the positive impact this can have on confidence and performance.

About you

We are seeking an individual who enjoys working with others, has a can-do solutions focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have experience of supporting learning and development activity and be able to influence change and improvement in this field.

Working within the Training and Development team, to research, design, deliver and implement training, development and learning products. You will also be involved in the development of courses, resources and processes to ensure the Service has suitable provisions available to ensure effective delivery of the annual Training and Development Plan. You will support the management and development of HR and Learning Management Systems and technology and ways of working as appropriate.

The key focus of this role is:

·       Design new and refresh current training and development courses for in person and virtual delivery

·       Working with subject matter experts to design and create digital content / e-learning

·       Participate in the delivery of training courses, qualifications, development products, and associated assessment and assurance methods

·       Utilise knowledge of operational and specialist training requirements to support effective design and delivery of activity.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

The ability to develop positive relationships and engage with a broad range of individuals internally and externally
Knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development
Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload
Ability to facilitate action and change and to impart learning using a variety of methods and platforms
Appropriate operational experience

Eligibility

Applications are welcomed from competent Crew Managers and above who have successfully completed Level 1 Incident Command qualification (and have maintained their knowledge and skills). You will already hold a teaching qualification (AET / PTTLS) or have undertaken suitable alternative training, and you’ll hold a Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely).

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the ‘person specification’ for the role as detailed at the end of the job profile.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based task and behavioural / competency based interview.

Please see the role based task instructions and lesson plan template which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will talk the panel through the lesson plan and have a professional discussion before interview. The lesson plan must be submitted by 09:00 on the 9th August 2023 to sullivanl@rbfrs.co.uk

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Louise Keane, Training and Development Lead at keanel@rbfrs.co.uk or Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours 2nd August 2023

It is anticipated that the selection assessment process will run from the 9th – 11th August 2023.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) is planning its Station Manager selection process for 2023.

We are welcoming applications from anyone who meets the criteria as detailed below, including both internal and external candidates. It is for Station Managers wishing to transfer and Watch Managers looking for promotion.

(To apply, please email RecruitmentFire@lincolnshire.gov.uk to request an application pack. The application must be completed and returned before the closing date)

The following criteria must be satisfied before an external individual can be considered for entry into the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria 
– In date Incident Command Level 2 qualification (SM) or equivalent, e.g. SFJ Level 4 in Intermediate Incident Command ICL2. (Currency of assessment demonstrated though evidence of continued assessments, e.g. LRF AHIC Level 2.)
– Substantive and fully competent Watch or Station Manager
– No active or pending disciplinary action/live sanctions
– No current or pending capability plans including documented informal management action outside the formal meetings covered in LCC policy
– In date Fitness Test – a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 36.8mls/02/kg/min is the minimum required.
– IFE Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (old L4C Unit 5)  or ILM Level 4 Leadership and Management, or equivalent
– IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (old L4C Unit 3)

Key Dates

Advert Close – Friday 4th August
Written Assessment – Release: Monday 14th August – Submission: Friday 25th August
Interview and Presentation – W/C 4th September & 11th September
*Written Assessment after initial sift.

Further details on the selection process can be found in the ‘SM Initial Info’ document within the advert.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently underrepresented at LFR.

Please be advised that this position is be subject to a criminal record check.