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: Thursday 27 July 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

Calling all Operational Competent Watch Commanders.

Are you ready for the next step in your career as a Station Commander?

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are excited to advise that their selection process has now open and is accepting applications and if successful be placed in to a talent pool.

The talent pool will then assist with projected workforce planning to meet establishment needs. Should you be successful and offered a role when in the talent pool, opportunities as a Station Commander A (non flexi) and Station Commander B (flexi) may be offered. This will be dependant on service need.

If you meet the eligibility criteria then we would welcome your interest.

You are invited to complete this form should you wish to express an interest in being considered for the Station Commander Boarding Process for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.

The eligibility criteria to be considered is

Competent Operational Watch Commander
Holds an Incident Command Level 1 Qualification
Is not under any formal capability, disciplinary procedure
Is medically fit for operational duty
Evidence of current competency for all Core skills and fitness)
ILM Qualification
Are you a current competent Station Commander?

If you are already a Competent Station Commander then you are welcome to apply (uploading all relevant qualifications in your submission)

Interviews for those shortlisted will only take place after the selection process has concluded

Job Introduction
Applications for all those seeking to be considered on the development pathway will close on 20 August 2023

To be considered you must be competent and operational – those that are not will be automatically rejected.

The Process

Application form – confirming Competency and providing relevant qualifications and answering the following question (capped at 1250 words)

Please demonstrate how you align with each of the Core Code of Ethics.  To aid you the Core Code of Ethics are shown below  –

Putting our communities first  (we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first)
Integrity (we act with integrity including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do)
Dignity and respect -(making decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias)
Leadership (we are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards)
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) (We continually recognise and promote the value of EDI both within the FRSs and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations, and celebrate difference)
All candidates are asked to confirm eligibility and are asked to address the above question. Candidates will be sifting on elibility and the question as detailed above

For those shortlisted

Stage 1 – will consist of a behaviourally based interview centred around the Core Code of Ethics, including management of deliverables such as KPIs and the workforce in matters of absence

A link to Arctic Shores for all those shortlisted will be shared – this will be used as part of any development offered.

Suggested dates for Stage 1 are from 4 September 2023* and will take place at Woodhatch Place Reigate RH2 8BF

Stage 2 –

Will consist of a technical element associated with the role

Suggested dates for stage 2 are from 25 September 2023* and will take place from either Woodhatch Place or Wray Park Training Centre, RH2 0EJ

*please note that dates may be subject to change

This process is also offered to the internal workforce
Job Details
Could you make a long lasting impression in our workforce and difference to the communities that we serve?

This process is being led by Group Commander Karen Pointer, and welcomes you to join Karen on a planned Webinar to find out more about the process.

Contact via email Karen.Pointer@surreycc.gov.uk or by phone 07968 834452

Planned Webinar takes place on

Friday 21 July 2023 at 1pm

Please email the Recruitment Hub to request to be registered to join – sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk

Contract:  Fixed Term until 31.7.25
Salary:  Grade 4 (£22,369 – £24,054)
Hours:  Full Time – 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)
Work Pattern:  Mon – Fri
Location:  Headquarters and Remote Working

An opportunity has arisen for a Data Quality Analyst within our new Business Intelligence Team based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

As a Data Quality Analyst you will oversee the data quality for the team, provide administration for our Incident Recording System (IRS), and the Community Fire Risk Management Information System (CFRMIS). You will ensure a high standard of data quality at all times; and you will rely on your ability to spot issues and ensure that work is delivered on time and error free. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

You will have experience in delivering training and presentations to both operational and support teams, providing support where necessary to new and existing members of staff on the use of in-house systems.

Working closely with the Business Intelligence Analysts, you will provide a data quality service ensuring all reports and documentation to be published receives a strict review for accuracy and relevancy.

With a very good working knowledge of legislation relating to Data protection and GDPR, you will provide data quality for the team, ensuring our reports; performance measures and systems meet these requirements.

You will also be responsible for our statutory returns to the Home Office ensuring that they are timely, complete and accurate.

For more information about the role, contact Claire Walsh on 07551109380

A job description, person specification and application form 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 09:00 hours on Monday 7th August 2023.

Interviews will be held commencing week commencing Monday 14th August 2023.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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

Post: Leadership Development Co-ordinator
Salary: £34,215.00 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215.00 – £41,075.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 27th July 2023 at 16:00 GMT

The Leadership Academy is looking for a motivated, organised and people focussed individual to assist the London Fire Brigade with supporting, educating, and shaping the leaders of our organisation.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual, with excellent organisational skills, to support the engagement of staff and stakeholders in relation to the organisations Leadership Development. They will be the first point of contact for leadership queries; supporting with the implementation and coordination of LFB Leadership programmes, assisting with managing Coaching and Mentoring relationships and designing, implementing and maintaining systems to ensure maximum efficiency and delivery across the Leadership Development team.

They will also support the management of purchase orders, the budget and will monitor KPIs. Candidates must be able to work on their own initiative and to deadlines. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite is essential, particularly Excel and Word. Attention to detail, accuracy, clear verbal and written communication skills are key for this role.

They will also be expected to develop and maintain a high standard of customer care with both internal and external stakeholders. They should 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.

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.

Thames Valley Collaboration Programme Officer 

Benefits:

Salary:  £35,411 – £40,478 per annum, (pay award pending), Grade 5

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available 

Other information about our benefits can be found here

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Thames Valley Collaboration Programme Officer.

The three Fire and Rescue Services in the Thames Valley, (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Royal Berkshire), along with Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service are working together across a range of key initiatives to improve the way we deliver our services to the communities we serve.

This programme of work is driving effectiveness and efficiency across the services which provides a range of benefits to the Thames Valley. The role is central to this work by managing a suite of programme and project processes and tools, developing ways of working to drive effective delivery of project objectives and working closely with project leads and the governance board.

About you:

Working with our blue light partners, you will bring commitment, flexibility, passion and experience to the team, establish effective partnership relationships and build capacity and capability so that our collaboration activities are coordinated, consistent and focused.

Specifically we are seeking individuals who have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, be an effective communicator and have highly capable planning and organisational abilities.

The key focus of this role is:

• Lead the programme office activities, providing support to the Programme Boards and project managers, including the preparation of meetings and workshops; collation and reporting of required information to facilitate governance control
• Provide a project coaching and guidance role to Project Managers
• Develop and maintain a fit for purpose, good practice programme and project management toolkit
• Complete assurance activities to ensure project governance structure is appropriately applied within projects ensuring compliance and transparency
• Prepare and develop monitoring tools for collaborative activities to raise stakeholder awareness on achievements and benefits and to facilitate the production of end of year report

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Proven experience of delivering projects and knowledge and application of project methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills confident in communicating effectively with a wide range of people including senior managers, general public and outside agencies.
• Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload, achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic skills
• High levels of political awareness and sensitivity

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

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.

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

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 Vicky Lynch, Thames Valley Collaboration Programme Officer at lynchv@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 17:00 hours on 4 August 2023.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 21 August 2023.

Anticipated start date:  ASAP

The interview process will include a practical assessment which will test your strategic skills.

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.

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

Salary: £29,119.55 plus 20% Shift Allowance
Salary range: £29,119.55 – £47,947.46 plus 20% shift allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Shift Pattern
Application closing date: Monday 31st July 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Anticipated start date January 2024

The London Fire Brigade are here to protect and serve London.

A Control Room Officer is the first point of contact for members of the public dialling 999 to alert the fire service to an emergency.

Our Control Officers are based at our operations centre in Merton and manage over 180,000 999 calls a year from Londoners when they need us most. They take emergency calls, deal with stressful situations as well as dispatch fire engines and specialist equipment, provide support to firefighters and work with other emergency services to safely resolve incidents across the Capital.

A career as a Control Officer involves providing advice to callers and gathering important information to assist the Brigades response to a terrorist attack, serious fires, major incidents or large-scale flooding events. Thankfully, these don’t occur every day, but when they do, we at the centre of helping our firefighters and communities get the help they need.

Some of your time will be spent responding to emergencies, you will be taking 999 calls to road traffic collisions, fire alarms, rescues and other incidents requiring our assistance.

At other times you will be undertaking training and development, supporting with routine tasks in the Control room or speaking to fire stations and officers, ensuring you and the Brigade are ready to respond.

At the London Fire Brigade, we believe every contact counts, that starts with Control and it could start with you.

No matter what you are dealing with, day or night, 365 days a year, every contact counts towards keeping London safe.

Is this the career for you?
• Would you like a role that is fulfilling which helps saves lives?
• Could you talk someone through their most distressing moments whilst being calm and compassionate?
• Could you work flexibly on a day and night shift pattern, including some holidays and celebrations?
• Are you able to communicate clearly and follow systems under intense pressure?
• Do you like working as part of a team?

If you answered yes and think you have what it takes, then we would love to hear from you.

If successful our new Control Officers will undertake an intensive eleven-week training course which covers everything from emergency call management to radio procedure, fire survival guidance and appliance types.

Upon successful completion, you will be posted to a watch to continue your development throughout your probation period of nine months. Training is continuous and we are looking for someone with the self-motivation to study and learn, to help them be the best they can be.

Over 300 languages are spoken in Greater London, though not essential, the London Fire Brigade welcomes applications from individuals who can speak additional languages.

We will be holding an information workshop on Monday 17th July at 19:00 on Microsoft Teams where you will be able to find out more information about the role and speak to Control Officers. If you would like to join this session, please email sarah.cuthbert@london-fire.gov.uk and a Teams link will be sent to you.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application form and evidence to demonstrate and promote behaviours outlined in the job profile and LFB behaviours framework

To apply – complete the online application form and provide a cover letter to outline your experience, skills and knowledge to address the following selection criteria.

1 – The ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and members of the public.

2 – How you have demonstrated your commitment to personal development and learning in current/previous roles or education.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Applications close for this role on 31st July 2023,

Stage 2

Online Simucall assessment

Candidates can either complete the assessment at home or, if they would prefer, come to the LOC to complete the assessment here. Candidates will be contacted after shortlisting to check their preference.

Assessments will take place week commencing 14th August

Stage 3 interview.

interviews will take place week commencing 4th September

Additional Information
Offers of appointment will be subject to a successful medical, reference and other security checks, and if successful you will undertake an intensive, assessment based training course and will have to achieve competence before joining a watch.

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.

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.

An opportunity has arisen within our Resilience Planning and Contingencies (RPaC) section for a Joint Operational Learning (JOL) Officer, based at Command Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to promote a culture of Joint Organisational Learning across the Category 1 and Category 2 multiagency Responders which comprise South Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF). To hold multiagency LRF partners to account for the delivery of agreed actions emerging from multiagency exercise and incident debriefs. To assess Inquiries for relevant learning and embed this within the LRF. To share good practice and learning to help improve South Yorkshire’s preparedness for and response to multiagency major incidents within the County. To manage the LRF multiagency Training & Exercise Programme.

The main responsibilities within the post will be to be the main point of contact within the LRF with reference to Joint Organisational Learning, including the creation, delivering and management of effective LRF partnerships to support Joint Organisational Learning within the Training and Exercise Group (TEG). As such the post holder will encourage and support LRF partners to embed a Joint Organisational Learning culture within their organisations*.

*All responsibilities of the role are included on the Job Specification.

To be considered for this role you will need to have previous experience of project management, change management and a knowledge and understanding of multiagency preparedness inclusive of resilience and response requirements within Cat 1 and Cat 2 responders.

For more information about the role contact either GM Nick Abbott SYFR or Sarah Whatley LRF.

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 submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification.  If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria.  Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

If you would prefer to submit an application form, please contact recruitment at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk .

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 6th August

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 4th September

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. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym and enhanced maternity and paternity 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.

Benefits

Salary:

£63,163 (Development) to £69,283 (Competent B)

Flexi duty allowance (20% of salary)

Area Manager Allowance (details below)

Fire Cover Gold (if applicable)

Access to a Lease/provided Car Scheme

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Superb Pension Scheme available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

RBFRS is looking for its next Area Manager Response and Resilience. In this critical leadership role, you will be at the forefront of our service delivery, with responsibility for the effective management, performance and delivery of our response and resilience strategies and functions, as well as being an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the delivery the Strategic Commitments of the Fire Authority.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

As an Area Manager you will have a unique opportunity to lead an area of the Service and work across the organisation to shape and tailor the services we provide to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

In this role you will value diversity of thought and different perspectives. You’ll be comfortable in challenging the status quo, acting with demonstrable integrity and credibility to support our continuous improvement ambitions, in evolving the services we deliver to best meet the needs of our communities. You will need to be motivated and able to balance your active decision-making and governance role within the Senior Leadership Team with the effective and efficient running of the function you are responsible for. Your key skills and experience will include:

• A strategic leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to the needs of differing stakeholder groups
• High level of political acuity, with excellent negotiating and influencing skills
• Proven track record of successful implementation of organisational change, from planning through to benefits realisation
• Able to inspire and support your teams to achieve personal and professional success, and in meeting high performance standards
• Ability to understand and interpret complex information to inform clear, concise and accessible strategy and policy documents, plans and other reports.
• Achieved competency at Station Manager level or above.

Application and selection process

Our Behavioural Competency Framework (link here) allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet these behaviours in line with the job profile/person specification throughout the selection process.

Please see the link to the Job Profile Area Manager – Response and Resilience

For more information regarding the role please contact Katie Mills, Assistant Chief Fire Officer at millsk@rbfrs.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 10:00 hours, 31 July 2023.

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

Stages of selection

The selection process consists of three stages.

Stage One

• CV and Supporting Statement (the statement should not exceed 2000 words), detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the person specification.
• Eligible candidates who wish to be considered should apply via our recruitment portal by 10:00 hours on 31 July 2023.
• To be eligible to apply for the role you must be a Competent Station Manager in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management.

Stage Two

• A presentation will be required on how, in the role of Area Manager, you will optimise workforce productivity and assure the effective delivery of services.  This should be no more than 20mins. Additional time will be provided for questions and answers after the presentation.
• Competency based interview
• Clarity 4D Personality Profile (not assessed)
• Stage two will take place from 10 August 2023 and successful candidates will be invited to stage three.

Stage Three

• Values and Behaviours Based Interview on the Behavioural Competency Framework.

Stage three will take place from 21 August 2023.

Other considerations:

• The Area Manager allowance is based on role at entry and varies with Green and Grey Book pay awards, Staff who enter on the development rate of pay will be paid an allowance equivalent to the difference between the development rate of pay and the bottom of grade 10.  When the staff member has attained competent rate of pay they will be paid an allowance equivalent to the difference between the competent rate of pay and the next spinal column point on grade 10.
• Ideally the successful candidate will be a Competent L3 advanced Incident Commander with relevant ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance or will be required to pass an advanced incident command assessment as part of the selection process (if you do not hold the required qualification you will be required to attain it).
• You will need to evidence that you hold a L4 Strategic Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) or successfully acquire this course within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate
• You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass)
• You will also need to satisfy the requirements of a Standard DBS check

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.

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

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within our People Function for a People Services Team Leader, based at Headquarters, Eyre Street, Sheffield.

As an integral member of the Function you will contribute to the delivery of the service’s People Strategy via the management of the delivery of efficient and effective people transactional activities, in line with policy, procedure and best practice.

You will provide effective leadership to the People Officers and their teams to ensure that all team objectives are delivered in an effective, efficient and timely manner, including:

·         The provision of efficient recruitment and selection processes

·         Improved process effectiveness relating to people transaction service delivery

·         Legislative and corporate governance compliance

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

·         Managing a team, ensuring performance objectives are consistently achieved

·         Overseeing recruitment and selection processes

·         Managing people transaction processes

You must possess:

·         An NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or HNC/HND in Business Administration or equivalent

·         A proven ability to provide effective leadership, ensuring team members are engaged, motivated and performing in accordance with personal and organisational targets and expectations

For more information about the role contact Chris Lewis, People Services Manager on 07920536461.

A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained via the careers section on our website at www.syfire.gov.uk or if you require a hard copy you can contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk or on 0114 253 2811.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 Hours on Sunday 23rd July 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 31st July 2023.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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