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!

We are currently recruiting for Property Administrator based at our Headquarters in Aylesbury.

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?

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.

Administrative duties on behalf of the Property and Facilities Team.
Support in the successful delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the estate.

Liaising with contractors and property management using our defects reporting system as required.

Management of electronic ordering and goods receipting system, ensuring we meet the financial standards of the Service.

The right candidates will be joining a facilities team who play a key role in providing great places for visitors and staff to work from across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

This position is a full time however, there is some flexibility in hours of work which can be discussed during the interview process.

About you
We are looking for someone who is:
A good communicator that has the confidence to engage with staff, the public and suppliers

Good at planning, with organisational skills

Able to prioritise work using their own initiative

Self-motivated, results driven with the ability to work to time sensitive deadlines

Is an agile worker who will offer ideas on improving processes

Confident working with number

Qualifications & Training:
GCSEs in Maths and English Language A* – C (9 – 4) or 2 Functional Skills (Basic & key skills builder function) BKSB

Experience:
Working in an administrative role, ideally within property and/or facilities

Dealing with a large volume of queries in a fast paced environment

Skills:
Can confidently use IT applications, Microsoft Office packages, Financial Management Systems

The wellbeing of our people is really important. We have introduced hybrid and flexible working opportunities to support your work life balance. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please get in touch either via email or telephone.

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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.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click the link below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below for more information and to apply.

An opportunity has arisen within our Operational Training Department for an Operational Training Administrator based at our Training and Development Centre in Handsworth, Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide efficient and effective administration systems & administrative support services to our Training & Development Centre (TDC).

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of administrative duties and extensive experience of using Microsoft IT systems

The key duties include providing administrative support for TDC. You will be responsible for updating training systems, booking and processing internal and external operational training requests, manage room bookings as well as taking meeting minutes as required.

For more information about the role contact Debra Farrell on 0114 2532922

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 17:00 Hours on Friday 19th May 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 29th May 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.

Salary; £36,668.00 – £38,249.00

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are passionate about making Staffordshire a safer place to be.  As part of the Service’s commitment to provide the very best service to the diverse communities of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, we recognise the value that gender, ethnicity and background diversity brings.  A workforce that represents a cross section of its communities is a positive step to ensure that our messages are appropriate, clear and understood.

We are keen to dispel the stereotype of what operational staff do, and how they look, and so welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We have a position available for a Crew Manager based at Tamworth Community Fire Station on Red Watch. The successful applicant is expected to remain at the Station for at least 24 months and therefore approval will not be granted for a transfer in this time. However, promotion opportunities will be considered.

Applications are invited from interested operational staff who currently hold a substantive post within the Wholetime duty system, and who believe they have the potential to undertake this role.

To be eligible to apply you should be:-

Substantive Wholetime Crew Manager from another Service, looking to transfer.
To be eligible to apply you should not be subject to any current/outstanding development action plans; performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency; or formal disciplinary sanctions.  This applies from the point of application and throughout the entire process.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate strong leadership skills.  You must be a highly effective communicator who can lead by example, and can evidence commitment to Development, Excellence, Diversity, Team Working and your own personal development.

Applicants must be willing to undertake, and successfully complete, any relevant station-specific training.

Additional Information:

This opportunity is being advertised externally only.

Closing date for applications is – 1300 HRS Friday 12 May 2023
Shortlisting of applications – Week commencing 15 May 2023
Interview/Presentation process to take place – Week commencing 22 May 2023
Successful candidates are required undertake an operational Assessments / medical and fitness test this will take place – Week commencing 5 June 2023.
To be considered you must be available to attend all stages of the recruitment process.

We are holding Briefing Workshop via MS Teams on 10 May 2023 at 18:00hrs. We will take the opportunity to discuss the process in more detail and what to expect. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in participating please email helen.brunjes@staffordshire.police.uk

All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.

If you have any enquiries please contact:

Helen Brunjes 0779338950  helen.brunjes@staffordshire.police.uk