Risk Assessment Officer

Job Title: Risk Assessment Officer (Grey/Green)
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Salary: £44,911 – Watch Manager* / £37,261-£40,478 Grade 8*
Location: Kelvedon Park

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

*This role is offered as either Grey Book (Watch Manager level) or Green Book (Grade 8). 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

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function. Be responsible for overseeing and managing all risk assessments, developing Service model and generic risk assessments and procedures. Offering advice and support to Station Managers for risk assessment escalation and providing constructive feedback to ensure all risk assessments meet the required standards. Collate data and produce health and safety performance reports as well as manage National Operational Guidance risk assessments to ensure the Service procedures align to National practices. Leading and arranging direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives on matters relating to risk assessments and all other duties commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post.

What You Will Be Working On

• Assisting the Health and Safety Manager in planning and developing the department strategy for the effective delivery of the Health & Safety function.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing all risk assessment management systems.
• Collate data and produce H&S performance data and provide reports.
• Manage National Operational Guidance (NOG) risk assessments to ensure that Service procedures are appropriately aligned to National Practices.
• Develop Service generic risk assessments and procedures and communicate model risk assessments and examples for reference and use by Service Managers and all staff.
• To be the key point of contact for Station Managers for risk assessment escalation. To utilise sector competent knowledge and expertise of Fire Service practices, providing constructive feedback, advice, and support to colleagues at all levels to ensure that risk assessments meet the required standards.
• To be responsible for leading and arranging direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives, on matters relating to risk assessments.
• Conduct surveys, testing and analysis on new and existing equipment and report on the findings with recommendations.
• Conduct specialist assessments e.g., slip testing, hand/arm vibration and manual handling and to provide advice on requirements and controls on new products.
• Review existing Health and Safety policies and make recommendations for amendments to the Health and Safety Manager.
• Deputise for the Senior Health and Safety Advisor at meetings as required.
• Provide sector competent advice related to other health and safety matters.

What Are We Looking For?

It is an essential requirement to have proven experience and a strong health and safety background as you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all risk assessment management systems, assist the Health and Safety Manager in planning and developing the department strategy, and support the implementation of the department business plan with regard to risk assessments.

Eligibility

You will have a Level 6 accredited H&S qualification (or equivalent) and be a Graduate Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

The Application Process

This will be a three-part application process.

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applicants write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Additional assessment – If successfully shortlisted you will be invited to take part in a 15-minute presentation on a subject to be advised.

Interview – The final part of the recruitment process will be a 45 minute role specific based interview.

How to apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. 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. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Joanne Hellen on 07500 102558 or joanne.hellen@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.

Closing date – Friday, 21st July 2023

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

Community Safety Team Leader

Grade G (scp 29 – 33,  £35,411 to £39,493 per annum

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  26th July 2023

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is offering an exciting opportunity to lead a professional team that contributes to the safety of communities in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. If this appeals to you then a role as a Community Safety Team Leader is the one for you.

The successful candidate will be part of the Community Safety department, delivering a range of services to our communities working together to achieve our purpose of Safer People, Safer Places.

The Community Safety Team Leader will manage a team of Community Educators. The team will work to reduce the risk of fire and deliver targeted intervention activities to those most at risk. They carry out home visits providing advice and guidance on a range of safety related matters and how to reduce the risk of fire, including the installation of detectors. They support the community with initiatives, events, and school visits, working pro-actively with partner agencies/organisations, which includes safeguarding procedures and reporting.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident, self-motivated and has a passion for learning and leading. Due to the demanding nature of the role, you will need to be able to prioritise your workload and work effectively as part of a wider team.

Effective leadership, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills both verbally and in writing are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences.

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding position providing a great sense of achievement. This role will allow you to further your knowledge on community engagement and collaborative working. Full training, ongoing support and corporate work wear will be provided, as will the use of a vehicle to enable you to drive to various locations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This role includes working occasional weekends and evenings and you must be willing to undertake an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date:  26th July 2023

Interview date: W/C 7th August 2023

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, access to an emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance- Please note that it 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.

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

Safety Education Co-Ordinator

Safety Education Co-Ordinators – 2 x vacancies

Benefits:

Salary:  £29,439 – £33,820 per annum, Grade 4

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Various Hub Locations across Berkshire

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

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, our teams make working here a great experience and this is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees’. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance’.

Two full time vacancies have arisen for Safety Education Co-ordinators within the Prevention and Protection Directorate.

Putting Communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect are our values, if they match your values we would like to hear from you.

About you:

This post will be an opportunity for a person who is ambitious and seeking opportunities within the Fire Sector to develop a range of prevention skills in a complex and dynamic organisation with a passion to drive and deliver continually improving fire safety services to the public.

Applications are welcomed from internal and external candidates who are able to demonstrate suitable transferable knowledge, skills and experience.

You will utilise professional experience as well as fire safety knowledge and understanding to not only support and contribute to this team but also the wider Service Delivery Directorates taking actions to achieve corporate objectives and ensure the delivery of excellent public services.

You will bring a level of commitment, innovation and enthusiasm to support and deliver current business as usual safety education work as well as contributing to other project programmes across the organisation.  You will build strong and effective relationships, providing solutions to challenges and positively embracing change.

Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders which will include the Service Delivery Hub Teams, Safeguarding Teams, Schools, Thames Valley Partners and the National Fire Chiefs Council it is essential that you have excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills, to allow you to build relationships and enhance positive outcomes.

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.

The key focus of this role is:

  • To deliver specialised, skilled based, Safety Education and intervention programmes to children and young people.
  • To create, co-ordinate and deliver training to internal personnel and external practitioners in order to promote fundamental Safety Education messages.
  • To support the team and wider RBFRS Prevention Strategy and Commitments by having a greater in-depth knowledge and understand of working with children and young people in a skilled capacity.
  • To lead and support the day-to-day function of specific Safety Education initiatives overseen by the Safety Education Manager whilst having input and delegated oversight of all other initiatives.
  • To work alongside Hub Managers and personnel, wider Service and key partner agencies to ensure our Safety Education and intervention programmes are effective in reducing the risk to our communities which includes deliberate Fire-Setting (arson), targeted engagement in schools, malicious false alarms, the Serious Violence Duty, Safe and Well visits and the Fire Cadets scheme etc.
  • To support the Safety Education Manager in the development and maintenance of key documentation, effective up to date case management and reviews, evolvement of significant processes and procedures and necessary reporting mechanisms.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Ability to develop and enhance strong working relationships as part of the primary team and work collaboratively with other functions across the organisation
  • Experience of direct engagement with children and young people (CYP) and vulnerable adults
  • Experience of youth engagement and/or education, including industry-wide best practice and our duty of care to safeguard others (Safeguarding)
  • Experience of working with children and young people (CYP) and adults who have neurodiversity, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) etc.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Data Protection, Safeguarding and other relevant legislation
  • Experience of delivering / presenting and/or training individuals / groups of people in a variety of settings

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.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a values, behaviours and competency based interview.

Candidates wishing to apply for this position should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

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 Jeremy James, Temp Area Manager, Prevention and Protection at jamesj@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 Friday 4 August 2023

Shortlisting will be week commencing 7 August 2023.

It is anticipated that the interviews will take place on Tuesday 15, Friday 18 and Monday 21 August 2023.

Anticipated start date:  August 2023

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

Administrative Officer (Fire Safety Regulation)

Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 20 July 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. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, London Fire Brigade proudly acknowledge the effectiveness we have in improving lives through the delivery of our fire safety regulation function.

An opportunity has arisen to join our Fire Safety team as an Administrative Officer in Fire Safety Regulation. In this role you will provide an efficient administrative and support service to the Fire Safety team. The successful candidate will have sharing responsibilities in managing fire safety staff and assigned one of the four admin work streams. Each team delivers a support service to the Fire Safety Regulation inspecting officers, team leaders and managers.

They will provide day to day management and co ordination of each Fire Safety admin support team and provide support to other managers/admin teams when required. We are looking for someone who can be proactive and use their own initiative to provide an efficient service that delivers on time against the department’s work plan. Within this role they will be managing the performance and development of reporting staff, supervising staff within the team with the aim of providing a flexible supportive and efficient unit.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate to have:

Experience of leading and managing a diverse team delivering a multi-function support service including their training, development and motivation to specified standards that are understood by all.

Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and that of others, meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.

Experience of setting up and maintaining detailed administrative processes.

A good understanding of Fire Safety Regulation and how this can support the work of the department and to contribute to the Brigade’s vision (as stated in the attached job description).

This post will be based at London Fire Brigade Headquarters, 169 Union Street, London, SE1. Although the position is based at Union Street you will be expected to attend Area based offices and other locations as necessary.

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.

Driver Trainer

Permanent Opportunity (Job Share)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a 2 weeks working rota and 2 weeks off rota
Salary: £30,151-£32,909 (pro rata)
Location: Chelmsford Training Centre; requirement to travel around Essex to meet the demands of the role

The Role
An opportunity has arisen within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to join us as a Driver Trainer based at Chelmsford Training Centre.

You will be part of a small team responsible for delivering Driver Training and Driver Assessments for Service Personnel. This includes initial courses and periodic assessment, for our Service fleet of vehicles and appliances, including Emergency Response Driver Training.

Essex Fire and Rescue Service has adopted the national Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services in England. Core Code of Ethics | NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com) and we are actively working to full compliance with the Emergency Response Driver Fire Standard. Emergency Response Driving – Fire Standards Board.

The expectation will be that if you are not already on the National Emergency Response Driver Instructor Register, that you will proactively engage and work towards this, which may include residential training out of County.

Our Service is committed to ensuring our personnel are involved, engaged, and empowered to deliver excellence. You will be enthusiastic and committed to ensuring that every student taught is given the opportunity to achieve their best by creating an atmosphere which is conducive to learning.

Essential Criteria

> Full manual, valid and clean, DVSA driving licence for category B and C vehicles which has been held for a minimum of 3 years.
> ADI Approved Driving Instructor, CAT C Licence, which is valid.
> DVSA Fleet Instructor qualification, which is valid.
> Soft Skills for Computer
> Mobility sufficient to enable travel throughout the county.

How to apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. 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. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

Closing Date: 31.07.2023
Interview Date and assessment criteria: 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 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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Project Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) Project Management Office (PMO) as a Project Manager. We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead and manage relevant transformation, change and improvement across Suffolk Fire and Rescue service.

  • Are you ready for an exciting new challenge and the next step in your career?
  • Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role?
  • Do you have experience in project management, project delivery and making a positive impact?

This role will develop, plan and project manage information, business and technical projects, enabling the delivery of the Fire Standard change projects in line with its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and outcomes of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Reports.

The team

The Project Management Office play a pivotal role in SFRS and are key in understanding the resource requirements and priorities of the Service, ensuring that the many projects either planned or in progress can be delivered effectively and efficiently. The PMO also provide the Service with assurance that project benefits have been realised and lead on lessons learned activities to ensure continuous improvement.

We are a small friendly team who work flexibly to ensure that all members of the team can develop their skills across all areas whilst ensuring our key objectives are being met. It is an exciting time to be joining us  and this is a great opportunity to really make a difference in delivering change and improvements.

We will offer you

Suffolk Fire and Rescue is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access as part of Suffolk County Council.

Here are some of the main benefits.

Generous leave entitlement.
Local government pension scheme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Learning and development tailored to the role.
A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
A supportive culture underpinned by our We Aspire values.

Travel and workplace requirements

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but in this role, you will need to travel to locations away from your contractual base, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid

For more information

For an informal discussion, please Claire Anderson by emailing claire.anderson2@suffolk.gov.uk

If you are considering applying for a secondment, please read the secondment policy and ensure you have sought permission to apply before completing your application.

How to apply

Step 1: Read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2: Write a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template (other formats may not be accepted). Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed).

If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 24 July 2023.

Station Manager B (Control)

Role:       Station Manager (B) Control

Salary:    Development £42,264  Competent     £46,617    Current pay award pending

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to appoint an ambitious and forward-thinking individual to the role of Station Manager (B) Control.

Supporting the strategic goal “To Respond Appropriately to the Risk”, the Control Complex is a continually staffed Fire & Rescue Service Mobilising and Communications Centre, equipped to deal with the receipt of emergency calls and the alerting and dispatching of Fire & Rescue Service resources, within its mobilising area.

More specifically, the department is responsible for:

·         The acceptance of emergency and non-emergency calls from a range of sources

·         Mobilising resources in accordance with our CRMP/IRMP

·         Maintaining communication with resources

·         Maintaining information on Fire & Rescue Service operational resources and personnel including operational daily staffing

·         Liaising with other emergency and non-emergency agencies

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

As a Station Manager (B) Control you will be responsible for:

·         Leading, monitoring and support people to resolve operational incidents

·         Planning and implementing activities to meet service delivery needs

·         Managing the effective use of resources

·         Managing the performance of teams and individuals to achieve objectives

·         Providing accurate information to support decision making

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from competent Watch Managers (Control) or current substantive Station Managers (Control).

Closing date for applications is 26th July 2023 at 1200 hours.

About the Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert closes 26th July 2023
Notification of shortlist W/C 28th July 2023
Interview and Employee Panel 1st & 2nd August 2023

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

You are required to upload in Microsoft Word format, a 1000 word (maximum) supporting statement as part of your application form. The supporting statement is your opportunity to outline the skills, qualities and attributes you possess in relation to the role.

To discuss the role informally please contact Head of Operations, Philip Sowerby via Philip.Sowerby@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

Administrator HR/iTrent

Administrator HR/iTrent support (2 Year Fixed Term)

Grade 3 – £23,194 – £24,948 per annum

37 Hours per week

Location: Joint Headquarters, NFRS, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, NG5 8PP

We are looking for an experienced administrator (fixed term) to provide a high quality administrative support to our ITrent and HR teams.

This role will be primarily responsible for the administration and coordination of accurate information and data relating to the outcome of recent national pension cases.

You will be an effective organiser with an eye for detail. You will have advanced ICT skills including experience of using databases and be an advanced user of MS Office. Working in a busy team you will be a good communicator and be able to share information with others.

You will be based in the HR team in a new building at Joint Headquarters at Sherwood Lodge in Arnold with access to an on-site gym, cafeteria, free parking, and the potential for agile working arrangements.

We support our people inside and out of work – including eligibility for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out. To take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in our Occupational Health support, provide an employee assistance programme and access to membership of a BUPA cash-back health scheme. We also offer a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, being supporters and strong allies of Stonewall and a Disability Confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, race, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

The Service supports family friendly employment policies which promotes a better work life balance and is open to requests for flexible working arrangements to include part time and job share working in line with its Flexible Working Policy.

The Service has also introduced an Agile Working Policy for office-based employees which supports a more flexible approach to the way that individuals perform their roles.

Further information and an online application form is available on our recruitment portal: –

https://jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date:          23 July 2023

Interview date:       08 August 2023

Fire Protection Inspecting Officer (Non-Operational)

2x Posts (1x 37 hours p/w and 1x 18.5 hours p/w – job share*)

This is a career graded post which offers development into a Grade 6, Fire Safety Inspector role.

Salary will commence at a Grade 4 (£27,344 – £29,439) rising to Grade 6 (£34,723 – £38,296) aligned to qualification attainment.

Location:      Various Locations

The Fire Protection department runs a modern, risk-based approach to the Fire Safety of non-domestic premises within Nottinghamshire.

The role of the department is to direct its inspection and enforcement activities to premises that pose the greatest risk to life, property, the environment and to the City and County’s heritage.

As a competent Fire Safety Inspector working within the NFRS Fire Protection department you will be part of a team carrying out inspections of premises to regulate and enforce fire safety legislation, provide advice on fire risk assessments and evaluate fire safety design submissions. You will offer advice and guidance on fire safety solutions and systems, support operational response staff and undertake liaison and consultation with building control bodies, local authorities, and other regulatory agencies.

The benefits of the post include flexible working hours, a minimum of 21 days holiday, training & development and a range of other excellent benefits you would expect from a leading employer, including Local Government Pension Scheme.

As an equal opportunities employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Further information and an on-line application form is available on our recruitment portal.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted in place of application forms.

*Please note: Working pattern would be Wednesday to Friday, Week 1 and Monday/Tuesday, Week 2.  There will however, be a requirement to work flexibly as part of the job share role, to help meet the needs of external training provider timetables whilst qualifications are initially being attained.

Closing date:  Monday 31st July 12:00pm

Interview date: Interviews to be held during early September – Dates TBC

Maintenance Operative Driver

An opportunity has arisen within our Property & Estates section for a Maintenance Operative Driver, based at various locations in South Yorkshire

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

To be responsible individually or as part of a team for the basic maintenance of Fire Service premises, including CHQ and TDC, stores and workshop stores, grounds, all ancillary heating and ventilating plant and for the provision of a general porterage/caretaking service including driving duties.

YOU MUST POSSES

·         Possess a current full driving license

·         Have basic DIY skills and knowledge

·         Work according to Health and Safety regulations in relation to the workplace

Be able to work out of hours to provide cover where necessary

THE KEY DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

Complete tasks issued via the Help Desk CAFM system to carry out tasks such as minor plumbing, joinery decoration works and driving requests e.g. delivery of vehicles, equipment or materials. Ensure that contractors on site are adhering to the Health and Safety at Work Act and to undertake checks that all work has been completed to the standards required. Adhering to Compliance regulations by carrying out standard tasks to include shower head maintenance and disinfection, flushing of zip water taps, undertake quarterly smoke testing of fire alarm sensors at selected premises, undertake and record weekly Fire alarm tests at premises as requested.  There will be a requirement to cover for colleagues during absence, including TDC with regards to the opening of the premises and responding to security issues and major defects.

Carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post

Comply at all times with the Code of Conduct for officers of the Authority and such other professional requirements as to standards of conduct

For more information about the role contact Carol Crawshaw on 07553633985

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 23.59 hours on 28 July 2023

Interviews will be held week commencing 7 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.

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.