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Firefighter (Control)

Contract: Fixed Term end 31/03/2025

Salary: £25,819 rising to £26,895 after initial training

Do you have what it takes to work in a demanding Control Room of an Emergency Service?

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is looking to recruit a highly motivated person to join the Fire Control team as a Firefighter (Control Operator), based at Fire and Police Headquarters, Nettleham, near Lincoln.

The primary role of a Control Operator is to:

Answer, record and action emergency calls
Mobilise resources to incidents throughout the County
Provide support and guidance to members of the public
Assist in the continued management of incidents
Carry out a variety of emergency and non-emergency tasks to support and maintain an effective Fire Service response
Have the ability to work under pressure in a fast changing environment
Have a positive and flexible attitude to all aspects of work
Be able to work as part of a team and act on own initiative
Be able to undertake intensive initial training and study in own time
Have a good level of commitment to own development
It is essential that you have a confident telephone manner, exceptional and accurate keyboard skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to think and communicate quickly and clearly. You will have a good standard of both verbal and written English. This is an excellent opportunity to experience this satisfying and challenging career.

The Control Room operates 365 days a year, therefore you will work an 8 day rotating shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week, which includes days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

If successful following your application, you will be invited to selection testing which will assess your keyboard and spelling abilities. If successful at testing, you will then be invited to interview.

The post is on a fixed term contract ending on 31st March 2025. Starting salary is £25,819, rising to £26,895 per annum after initial training. Applications from existing LCC and LFR staff on a secondment basis will be considered with approval from your line manager.

The successful candidates must pass Level 3 Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking this role.

People Business Partner

Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £41,496 – £44,539 per annum
Location: While the role will primarily be based flexibly from Service HQ (Kelvedon) and from home, there will be a requirement to travel around the county and attend Service premises.

The Role

As a People Business Partnering team for Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, we work with our Managers in delivering the People Strategy and provide proactive, strategic direction in response to key people and organisational challenges, risks, and issues.

We develop and deliver HR services to ensure that ECFRS has the capacity and capability to deliver its vision, mission, and priorities.

We are looking for a People Business Partner to join our collaborative and busy team.

What You Will Be Working On

• Work with managers providing professional advice to support employee relations casework.
• Update case management records in line with data protection.
• Partnering with an identified operational and support client base providing high quality HR advice, guidance and support on all people related issues.
• Review and design policies and manager’s toolkits in line with legislation and Service needs, consulting with representative bodies and employee forums.
• Attend departmental meetings to cover all HR initiatives.
• Visit stations and command areas to ensure there is a visible HR presence.
• Support managers in their recruitment processes to attract and retain quality candidates.
• Support the development of our people through succession planning and taking part in assessment days.
• Support managers on restructures or organisational change processes.
• Manage and support identified HR workstreams and projects.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate HR professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and its people.

You will have experience in being a credible and trusted partner to your managers and key stakeholders by providing professional advice and guidance on all people processes, especially employee relations casework.

You will have a naturally consultative approach with representative bodies and employee forums.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience in using their professional knowledge and judgement to make decisions.

The Application Process

Application – You will apply via our website with an attached supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 700 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applications 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.

Interview and presentation – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a presentation and interview. (Further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).

Closing Date – Sunday, 8th October 2023
Interview Date – TBC

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. Some of our benefits include:

• Wellbeing and counselling services
• Physiotherapy services
• Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• Remote working opportunities
• Competitive pension scheme
• Career development opportunities

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 is subject to a enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Senior Finance Business Partner

Department:Finance
Grade/Salary:£45,495
Hours:37 hours
Contract: Permanant
Location: Kelvedon Park

The right person

We are seeking to employ a friendly, reliable, and efficient person to join our office team as a Senior Finance Business Partner.

The role

As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing the month end process and review and update the monthly finance packs, with an opportunity to develop and improve the current pack and present the data to the Section 151 Officer (CFO).

Lead the quarterly reforecasting and expected annual outturn, reporting the movement with supporting reasons and highlight possible solutions to bring budget back in line.

Confident with Business Partnering with the heads of departments both financial and non-financial minded.

Work with the budget holders Interpret and interrogate the financial performance and document reasons for variances, discussing options to remedy the situation where required including financial implications.

You will advise, influence and challenge the budget holders on financial decisions and ensure that such decisions are made in line with the Service’s strategic goals and objectives.

Support departments with proposed Business cases, offering options on how to fund for proposals and providing financial data to support the cases.

Application and eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must be a finalist or qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in Business partnering with both financial and non-financial individuals, delivering month end management accounts and have had involvement in the Budgeting and Forecasting processes.

You should submit your application, including a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, detailing how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification by 23:59, 9th October 2023.

This supporting statement will be used to shortlist your application so you should ensure all essential areas of the person specification are covered in your statement.

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/

Disability Confident

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:

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

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

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

Safeguarding

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.

Wellbeing Technician

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Wellbeing Technician on a temporary basis until the end of December 2023. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week. The successful applicant’s base can be flexible however, the role will require travel across the SFRS footprint as required to ensure effective service delivery.

This is a full-time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered. There is also a requirement to work flexibly including in evenings when required.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has a Wellbeing Department providing occupational health, fitness service and Physiotherapy services to over 7000 staff.

Our workforce profile covers a range of staff groups including operational Firefighters, Control and Support staff, each of them having distinct health and wellbeing requirements to support them in safely carrying out their roles.

The physical and mental health and wellbeing of our staff is a key people priority for the Service and that’s why we are recruiting an experienced Wellbeing Technician to help us deliver the services that support a positive health, fitness, and wellbeing culture within the Service.

We have a bold ambition to transform the SFRS and the Wellbeing team have a key role to play in this by supporting staff throughout their employee experience and helping to make the SFRS a great place to work.

The Wellbeing Technician is responsible for supporting the development and provision of an effective Health and Wellbeing Service within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) that enhances firefighter safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a range of activities including the delivery of health and fitness assessments and support to operational employees as well as contributing to projects that promote employee health and fitness and wider organisational transformation.

The post holder is responsible to the Wellbeing Practitioner and will work with others within the Wellbeing Team to deliver departmental and directorate objectives. The role will require travel across the SFRS footprint as required to ensure effective service delivery. This will include the requirement to travel and stay away from home.

The successful applicant should hold a recognised fitness qualification at SCQF level 7 / SVQ level 3 or above. The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate proven experience in undertaking valid and reliable Health and Fitness assessments and provision of effective fitness and lifestyle support to enhance physical performance, health, and wellbeing. The individual should also be willing to undertake additional training in areas of health assessment and support following appointment.

It is essential that the post holder attain and maintain PVG scheme membership in relation to carrying out regulated work with protected adults.

Further, the post holder should hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel and work across the footprint of the SFRS, including staying away from home.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Training and Policy Officer – Protection

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (Day duty system)
Salary: Watch Manager B (Grey Book) £44,911
Location: Service Headquarters – Kelvedon Park*

The Role

Within the Protection department for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), we are passionate about fire safety. In the role of Training and Policy officer, you will support the Training, Policy and Internal Projects Station Manager in the design, implementation and delivery of protection based training workstreams to both protection staff and operational crews throughout the service.

You will also be responsible for the formulation, preparation and production of new and/or revised policies for the Protection department. This will involve supporting the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.

What You Will Be Working On
– Coordinating and reviewing the training needs of Protection staff
– Coordination and provision of training packages, delivering training as necessary.
– Sourcing relevant training, work with training suppliers, and assist with the tender processes.
-Development of station personnel in relation to the delivery of agreed Protection initiatives.
-Formulation, preparation, and production of suitable policies in relation to the Protection department workstreams.
– Supporting consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.
– Liaising with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and accredited training providers to ensure that all training is aligned to the Protection Standard and Skills for Justice accreditation.
– Managing CPD requirements for the department

What Are We Looking For?
This role will be perfect for you if you are passionate about fire safety and are motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience in the creation and delivery of training material, being able to adapt your training to suit audience needs where required.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience of developing team members to acquire skills and experience.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
– Hold a substantive role as a Crew/Watch Manager (wholetime / day-duty) for a minimum of twelve months, or are a Crew/Watch Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
– Successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role
– have a full driving licence, and be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites
– not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
– have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness agreed under the Fitness policy
– Experience of formulating and producing policies is desirable.

Whilst considered desirable, the provision of associated qualifications in Fire safety are not essential for this role. Any successful candidate(s) will be enrolled on the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, which (upon completion) will subsequently be followed by completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

How to apply

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Civica self-service. This will enable you to enter the recruitment process at stage 3.

All other eligible candidates –

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words, no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (shortlisting of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2
Those who are not currently in the development or resource pool, will be required to deliver a presentation covering personal impact, outstanding leadership, organisational effectiveness and service delivery (as per the LRS process)

Stage 3
Role specific Interview – the final part of the recruitment process will incorporate a role specific interview and presentation (further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).

Assessments will be aligned to Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.

You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here:NFCC Leadership Framework (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here: Core Code of Ethics (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact SM Dan Wastell on 07812 484982 or daniel.wastell@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/

Disability Confident
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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Fire Safety Competent Station Manager

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service are seeking a Fire Safety Competent Station Manager to transfer within role.

We are looking for candidates who have a proven outstanding leadership ability, who role model our Values and have the Core Code of Ethics at the heart of what they do.

Applicants will need to hold Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent).

It is essential that applicants are substantive competent Station Managers and competent at Incident Command Level 2.

All applicants are required to hold a valid and current UK driving licence.

The application and selection process will require candidates to display and provide examples of the following attributes:

Experienced level 2 incident commander
Confident and effective communicator
Outstanding team leadership
Having a positive attitude to change
Effective performance management and driving improvement
Influencing and making decisions
Building and maintaining relationships
Commitment to development of self and others
Commitment to improving services to our communities
Commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion
Commitment to Service values
Additionally, successful applicants will have a thorough understanding of local and national fire service issues and demonstrate an ability to assimilate information and make sound and reasoned decisions.

As this is a demanding role, applicants will need to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, personal resilience and an ability to work under pressure.

The selection process will take place on a mutually convenient date and time, to be agreed at a later date.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake a formal selection process consisting of an interview and presentation.

Further information and online application form are available via our Recruitment Website at:

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

The selection process is set out in the Candidate Information Pack within the application.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Group Manager Jonathan Holford at Jonathan.Holford@notts-fire.gov.uk

If you have any problems accessing the site, please contact HR on 0115 8388247.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our management team. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Closing date for applications is at midday Monday 2nd October 2023.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Salary: £117,650 rising to £130,722 plus benefits and provided car

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to recruit a strategic leader who shares our commitment to put safety at the heart of the community to make Nottinghamshire a safer place to live, work and visit by creating an outstanding Service.

Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer, we are seeking an exceptional individual who will use their experience of strategic leadership, not necessarily within the fire sector, to help us to enhance and improve our performance and realise our ambition to deliver high quality services with a focus on our communities.

With a track record of organisational improvement and with a values-led approach, you will be focused on effective service delivery within a strong performance management culture.

You will have exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others. You will have exceptional emotional intelligence, with an approachable style and hold strong personal integrity.

With the ability to see the bigger picture, put forward new ideas and lead change, you will have the political acumen to anticipate and shape events and to persuade others in a confident and inclusive manner. The ability to motivate and inspire colleagues, partners and stakeholders is essential.

This role will be instrumental in delivering on our continuing commitment to equality, inclusion and our core values in the delivery of our services and in employment.

Whether your background is within the public or private sector, you will have the strategic vision and innovative skills needed to add real value to meet the challenges of a complex environment. We can provide training for those who do not have experience of strategic command.

As you will provide strategic cover on the Principal Officer rota, you will be expected to live in (or move to) the county and we will help with your expenses if you need to relocate.

This as an excellent opportunity to shape not only the future of the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service but also your own career.

This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government Housing Act (1989).

We are proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and are particularly keen to hear from under-represented groups. The selection process has been designed to be fair and to give everyone an opportunity to demonstrate their suitability to be our new Assistant Chief Fire Officer. If you need any reasonable adjustments in the application process please let us know.

To apply: please complete the application form linked within the candidate pack here, detailing your suitability for the role against the job description and person specification. Once completed these should be emailed to acfo@realworldhr.co.uk.

If you feel able to meet our expectations, are inspired by the opportunity to be part of an organisation that is open to change and guided by a strong sense of values, then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact the Chief Fire Officer Craig Parkin (craig.parkin@notts-fire.gov.uk)

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service have engaged RealWorldHR to handle this campaign and full details about the post are available in the Candidate Recruitment Pack available on their website.

Closing date: 1200hrs on Monday 9th October 2023

Candidates will be contacted by: Monday 16th October 2023

Psychometric Assessments: October 2023

Stakeholder Panel and Strategic Assessment: Wednesday 15th November 2023

Member Appointments Panel: Friday 1st December 2023

ICT Security Manager

£46,549 – £50,568 p.a.

37 hours (Monday to Friday)

Location: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham

Working within the ICT Department, this post will be responsible for management, monitoring and governance of Cyber and Information Security within Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). The postholder will report into the Area Manager for Strategic Support and ICT and will be required to liaise closely with the NFRS Information & Governance Officer and the Senior Information Risk Owner.

The role will ensure that the cyber and information security risks faced by NFRS are under close management through a structured Information Security Management System, processes and procedures based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards.

The benefits of the post include flexible working hours, a minimum of 23 days holiday, training & development and a range of other excellent benefits you would expect from a leading employer.

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.

We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare saving scheme, and 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, trained mental health, first aiders, an employee assistance programme and access to a gym, cafeteria and free parking. We also have an agile working policy. Employees also have access to membership of a BUPA cash-back health scheme.

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 on-line application form is available on our recruitment portal:

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

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

Closing date: Sunday 8th October 2023

Interview date: w/c Monday 23rd October 2023

Wholetime Firefighter (Apprenticeship)

Do you want to make a real difference to the community and embark on a career to be proud of.

You need to be driven to serve your community and provide total commitment to the role. You will work towards an operational firefighter apprenticeship over a two-year period so you’ll need to be well organised and committed to completing that qualification.

Whilst the role requires Firefighters to respond to emergency incidents, it also involves engagement with our communities through our prevention, protection and engagement work. So along with high levels of physical fitness, practical skills and the ability to remain calm and focused in difficult circumstances, you will need the ability to communicate and engage effectively with our diverse communities and service users.

As a values-driven public service, we expect high ethical and professional standards and will expect you to commit to the National NFCC Core Code of Ethics in everything you do. We offer excellent career opportunities for those with the potential to progress into leadership positions.

This is a challenging job. It can be emotionally, mentally and physically demanding so you’ll need resilience from day one when you arrive with us for your initial training course.

Candidates should ensure that they have read our Firefighter Recruitment Fitness Guidance and Medical Guidance.

This role offers a competitive salary and pension scheme membership, outstanding training and development opportunities, and flexible duty systems which allow for a good work-life balance.

We are proud of the support we provide to our workforce which includes on-site gyms, occupational health and fitness support, cash-back health scheme, employee assistance programme and a comprehensive benefits scheme including access to discount sites.

If you think that you have what it takes and would like to apply, then details of the eligibility criteria and the recruitment process are set out in the candidate information provided with the application form. Please note that applications will only be accepted from residents of Nottinghamshire.

The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to creating a diverse workforce to reflect the diversity of our community and where everyone is welcomed for the contribution they can make. We welcome and value applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Candidates who meet the necessary criteria to apply are required to attend a recruitment day (half day). Candidates can book themselves onto a recruitment day at the following link Eventbrite

Candidates who meet the armed forces criteria and are not able to attend the recruitment day due to armed forces service commitments should contact human resources to register their interest.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue On Call Firefighters should also contact human resources to register their interest. On call Firefighters from other Services who meet the selection criteria will be required to attend a recruitment day.

Candidates must ensure they read the Recruitment Pack which is attached to the advert. This sets out the selection criteria to apply and full details of the process.

If you have any queries during normal office hours, please contact Human Resources on 0115 8388247 or out of hours please email HumanResources@notts-fire.gov.uk

This role will be subject to a standard disclosure and barring check.

If you have the skills, personal qualities and aptitude for the role of Firefighter, and are up for the challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

Head of Finance and Treasurer (section 151 officer)

Base: Joint Police and Fire Headquarters in Arnold

Salary £74,068 – £81,342

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to creating safer communities. We are seeking a Head of Finance and Treasurer to join our valued team. Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer, advising the Finance Committee of the Authority, and acting as the Authority’s Section 151 Officer. This pivotal role is an exciting and varied opportunity for an experienced finance professional to help the Service ensure long term financial sustainability whilst ensuring robust financial systems are in place to provide appropriate governance and assurance.

As a member of our Strategic Leadership Team the successful candidate will be instrumental in setting and progressing our future direction to becoming an outstanding Fire and Rescue Service.

In making this appointment we seek not only professional and technical proficiency, but an ability to support and enable delivery of our organisational values. As a key leader, the Head of Finance and Treasurer will be instrumental in forging positive relationships and influence the views and opinions of others in a constructive and inclusive way. We are looking for forward thinking individuals who have an innate understanding of how to build successful relationships and deliver a high quality of service. Importantly, the successful applicant will demonstrate the emotional intelligence to adapt to situations and to collaborate with colleagues to make informed and effective decisions that are right for the Service. These decisions will be balanced by sound financial and corporate governance principles. Getting this balance right is key to the success in this role.

A successful applicant would bring;

Experience of strategic financial planning,
Sound knowledge of relevant governance standards and practice,
Treasury management,
The ability to set and implement medium- and long-term financial plans for revenue and capital
Knowledge and understanding of public sector pension scheme regulations

Applicants must have a proven track record of operating as a finance professional at a senior level, and will be CIPFA, CIMA, CCAB (or equivalent) qualified with confidence in managing a multi-million-pound budget.

This is a politically restricted role with delegated responsibilities under Section 151 and Section 114 of the Local Government Act 1972.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident employer,’ and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our management team. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and are particularly keen to hear from female applicants and those from under-represented groups, the process has been designed to be fair and to give everyone an opportunity to demonstrate their suitability to be our new Head of Finance and Treasurer (Section 151 Officer).

To apply: Please send your CV and cover note explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria or complete the application form linked within the candidate pack, HoFT Candidate Recruitment Pack, detailing your suitability for the role against the job description and person specification. Once completed these should be emailed to HoFT@realworldhr.co.uk.

If you have the relevant skillset and are inspired by the opportunity to be part of an organisation that is forward thinking, committed to continual improvement, and guided by a strong sense of values, then we would like to hear from you. For an Informal discussion about this exciting role please contact the Chief Fire Officer Craig Parkin (craig.parkin@notts-fire.gov.uk).

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service have engaged RealWorldHR to handle this campaign and full details about the post are available in the Candidate Recruitment Pack available on their website.

Closing Date: 1200hrs on Monday 2nd October 2023

Candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.

Technical panel: 12th October 2023

Stakeholder Panel: 12th October 2023

Appointments Panel: 13th October 2023