Incident Command Role Players

About the role:

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance. This post is a casual contract.

The role will be to assist with Incident Command Level 2 assessments as a role player, you will help facilitate scenarios taking up a role within the scenario which could be a Police officer, Paramedic or local authority member for example.

A role player in emergency service incident command training plays a critical part in simulating realistic scenarios to help commanders and responders practice decision-making, communication, and coordination. To be effective in this role, a role player needs a blend of technical understanding, interpersonal skills, and adaptability.

About you:

We are seeking motivated and engaging individuals for a position of Incident Command Role team player. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to follow scripts or improvise dialogue based on scenario flow
  • Active listening to respond appropriately to commanders’ decisions
  • Ability to portray stress, confusion, or urgency convincingly
  • Working closely with the exercise director, observers, and other role players
  • Familiarity with incident command systems (e.g., ICS, JESIP), would be an advantage but not essential

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

·         Clear verbal communication to simulate realistic interactions

·         Respect for the seriousness of training environments

·         Be dynamic and quick thinking to go off script if needed

·         Awareness of terminology and radio communication protocols

·         Confidentiality regarding scenarios participant performance

·         Perform a variety of roles as role player

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Interpersonal skills – able to develop good working relationships
  • Excellent Communication skills – able to deliver information effectively to a range of audiences both written and verbally.
  • Hold a full and current driving licence allowing you to drive a manual/automatic vehicle)

Application and selection process

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

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.

Eligible candidates wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal

Please submit a written report (no more than 1000 words) on “Why do you think role playing is important in emergency services training”,

If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a competency and behavioural based interview and present your knowledge & understanding on the report.

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

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

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking Standard 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 please contact Stuart Ferguson, Station Manager (B) ICS & OMOC at fergusons@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin at gavina@rbfrs.co.uk

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 26 June 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will be held on 08 and 10 July 2025.

Anticipated start date:  August 2025

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 Applicant Privacy Statement on application

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

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 if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement on appliation.

XVR Designer and Driver – 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Benefits:

Salary:  £13,266 – £15,113 (FTE £27,269 – £31.067 per annum (pay award pending), Grade 3

Hours:  Part Time – 18 hours per week

Location – RBFRS Learning and Development Centre, Reading / Hybrid

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days (pro-rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the ‘Employee Referral Scheme’

About the role:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue have an exciting opportunity with this new role in the Incident Command Training Team.  This is a part time, two-year fixed term appointment. You will work three days a week, with these provisionally being Tuesday to Thursday with flexibility to adjust days by agreement. You will be based at the new Learning and Development Centre at Whitley Wood in Reading.

As a member of the Learning and Development Team, after full training and familiarisation, you will be responsible for designing computer simulations in the XVR Incident Command Training System. These simulated operational incidents allow incident commanders to practice and develop their skills and have their performance assessed to ensure they are safe and competent to undertake their operational command duties.

The successful applicant will be trained in the use of the XVR system. This may require occasional attendance at short courses or events outside of Berkshire. Post training you will continue to develop your skills, taking a leading role in designing new incident scenarios, under the direction of the Incident Command Team.

The role also includes other activities as detailed in the Role Job Profile and will be in support of the incident command teams activities. You will be expected to actively engage with the XVR system supplier and other XVR users to ensure RBFRS get the greatest benefits from the system.

Previous experience in in an emergency response environment or working with computer aided animation or design would be beneficial.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of XVR Designer Driver. You will have a keen interest in development of effective simulations and exercises that support peoples learning. You may have a background in software and animation design or the fire service, including experience as an incident commander. You will be committed to maintaining high standards of performance whilst working in a very busy, stimulating and challenging environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who:

  • Is seeking to learn, apply and develop their computer or animation design skills.
  • Is interested in working in a learning and development environment.
  • Is interested in working within an emergency services setting.
  • Wants to apply their previous experience in a new context.
  • Has excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Has excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and Learning Management Systems.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

  • Become highly proficient in the XVR Incident Command Training system.
  • Maintain an effective on-going relationship with the XVR provider to ensure XVR system updates or hardware developments are implemented correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Communicate, demonstrate and familiarise the ICS training team and XVR Drivers on new developments of the XVR system and new scenarios.
  • Occasionally undertake simple role playing in support of command exercises (e.g. police officer, paramedic, environment agency officer). This will be directed by Incident Command Trainers and supported by simple written briefs.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Good ICT Skills, experience and ability to use electronic systems.  
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Communication skills – able to deliver information effectively to a range of audiences, both written and verbally.

Application and selection process

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

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

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the selection process, which will include delivery of a work-related task presentation and a behavioural / competency-based interview. The task instruction for the presentation will be sent to all successfully shortlisted candidates.

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

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

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard 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 please contact Stuart Ferguson, Station Manager (B) ICS & OMOC at fergusons@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin at gavina@rbfrs.co.uk

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours 19 June 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will commence on 3 July 2025.

Anticipated start date: ASAP

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

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

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 if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement.

Supplies and Logistics Manager

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 8 – £40,476 – £43,693
Location: Fleet Workshops, London Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AA
Closing Date: 22nd June 2025 17:00pm

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.

The Role

The aim is to safeguard life, property, and the environment by effectively managing the Stores and Logistics function to ensure that Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) obtains necessary goods and services. This includes overseeing and managing the Central Stores, Parts Store, Budget, Supply Chain, Stock management, and Ordering processes, all of which are crucial for maintaining the ECFRS fleet and supporting emergency response and specialist services.

The appointed Supplies & Logistics Manager will supervise the ECFRS Supplies & Logistics function. This role involves ensuring the efficient handling of logistics, parts, and supply chain operations, overseeing Stores, Fleet Parts, and Logistics personnel, while upholding high standards of safety and productivity. The position requires an extensive knowledge of warehouse management systems, automotive parts, transportation management systems, and third-party logistics providers. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for optimizing customer service, stock levels, managing the budget for stock items, and ensuring timely, cost-effective, and appropriate orders to replenish stocks.

What You Will Be Working On

As the departmental lead oversee daily warehouse, part and logistics operations, ensuring alignment with ECFRS policies and procedures to support organisational goals.
Lead logistics and supply chain activities to drive efficiency and cost reduction, contributing to the overall strategic objectives of ECFRS.

Provide Managerial supervision and guidance to warehouse, parts and logistics staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Including a strong focus on continuous improvement and enhancing the customer experience.
Ensure timely, economic, and suitable orders are raised to replenish stocks, supporting the strategic goal of maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Implement and maintain strategic business processes related to inventory management and order fulfilment, enhancing operational effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations and Procurement Standards, aligning stock holding, ordering, and disposal processes with strategic financial objectives.

Conduct regular audits of warehouse, parts and logistics processes to identify strategic areas for improvement and ensure safety, supporting the long-term sustainability of operations.

Collaborate with suppliers to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency, contributing to the strategic goal of building strong partnerships.

Establish and monitor an internal delivery and collection system for ECFRS establishments, ensuring strategic alignment with service delivery objectives.

Positively contribute to a safe work environment ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Safeguarding policy and procedure. Protect all personal information in adherence with the Data Protection Act 2018

What Are We Looking For?

Eligibility

experience and qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field,
Professional certifications such as CSCP, CLP, CLTD, and CPL are advantageous,
Health, Safety & Welfare qualifications are desirable

Candidates should have extensive knowledge of logistics procedures in a small-to-medium stores environment, experience in supply system management, staff supervision, and improving customer experiences.

Skills include proficiency in Health & Safety, problem-solving, data evaluation, ICT systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and excellent communication, time management, and organisational abilities.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, approachable, and capable of coaching team members while positively supporting service changes.

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

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in 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 of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

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

Assessment and selection:

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification) on the 23rd and 24th June

Stage 2 – 1st July 2025

Role specific panel interview and a 10-minute presentation
**details will be supplied after shortlisting

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Dean Williams on 07725 622996 or dean.williams@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://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Safeguarding

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

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

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

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

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

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:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Enhanced Rescue Unit (ERU) Inter Service Transfer

Your Role:

Greater Manchester’s Enhanced Rescue Unit (ERU) is a highly trained team responding to complex emergencies that go beyond standard firefighting. Equipped with specialist skills and cutting-edge equipment, ERU operatives play a critical role in protecting life and property across Greater Manchester.

What We Do;

The ERU responds to a wide range of high-risk incidents, including:

Water Rescue – ERU teams are Swiftwater Technician-trained and accredited by Rescue 3, ensuring fast and effective rescues in rivers, floods, and submerged environments. Working alongside Water Incident Units (WIU) in Eccles and Heywood, ERU operatives provide expert rescue capabilities.

Rope Rescue – Specialists in complex rope rescue operations, ERU operatives are trained to handle high-elevation emergencies, including tower cranes, sports stadiums, historic buildings, and industrial structures.

Heavy Rescue – Providing enhanced extrication capabilities at serious Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs), rail incidents, and Metrolink emergencies. Equipped with high-powered cutting tools, stabilisation gear, airbags, and specialist shoring equipment, ERU operatives make complex rescues possible.

Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) – ERU teams respond to collapsed structures, carrying out tunnelling, breaking and breaching, structural shoring, and casualty extrication using cutting-edge equipment, including snake-eye cameras and reinforced breaching tools.

Confined Space Rescue – Trained in restricted access operations, ERU operatives manage emergencies like trench collapses and entrapments, ensuring safe recovery.

Bariatric Rescue – Using advanced USAR techniques, ERU personnel execute complex rescues requiring reinforced flooring, structural adjustments, and specialist stretchers for safe extrication.

International Search & Rescue (ISAR) -operatives possess the specialist skills required for ISAR missions and participate in annual training exercises (summer and winter) with international partners. Please note: ERS staff are not automatically enrolled in ISAR—a separate selection process determines deployment eligibility.

Enhanced Safety Team (EST) – At major incidents (Make Pumps 6+), ERU operatives form an Enhanced Safety Team (EST), proactively improving health and safety on the incident ground. Key responsibilities include: providing tactical and practical advice to incident commanders, carrying out a risk assessment via a 360-degree survey of the exterior of the building, monitor the integrity of the building, identify options to improve access/egress such as the removal of security bars/devices and provide illumination at access and egress points.

Home Safety and Partnerships Officer

Are you ready to make a profound impact to the safety of your community? Are you an experienced management leadership professional? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for Home Safety and Partnership Officers to join our Community Safety team. Please note that you will be expected to travel across the Service area to support your direct reports. This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £37,035 rising annual to £39,513 (gross) per annum.

As a Home Safety and Partnerships Officer, you will support the Service in reducing risks for communities across the two counties by providing line management and leadership to the Home Safety Technicians and Partnership teams who engage with our communities to reduce incidents, injuries and deaths ensuring we are inclusive and reaching those most at risk.

Key Responsibilities

Direct line management of the Home Safety Technicians and Partnerships team within your command area including recruitment, probation, leave, training, performance management and welfare.

Provide mentoring, support, ongoing guidance and ensuring that work is allocated appropriately, work plans agreed, results are monitored, feedback given and any performance issues resolved.

Provide mentoring, support and guidance through the Personal Performance & Development (PPD) process for direct reports and ensure all staff receive the appropriate training and development to enable them to carry out their role effectively and efficiently.

Design, deliver, quality assure and evaluate activities and interventions within the Home Safety and Partnerships team and make recommendations for improvements and efficiencies.

To provide data on performance management reporting and effective data and evaluation to the Prevention delivery manager.

To assist with the creation, implementation and evaluation of the Community Safety Prevention policies and processes.

Generation of Home Safety Visit referrals to our target audience.
Maintain a professional knowledge by networking, attending training courses, benchmarking performance against other Fire and Rescue Services and reviewing professional publications.

Support the representation of DSFRS for existing networking both internal and external to the Service, such as Safer Devon/Somerset partnerships, and to feed back relevant information to senior management to support at a strategic level.

Monitor effective exchange of information with staff, partners and external agencies in line with DSFRS information assurance policy and procedures and compliance with GDPR.

Provide frequent progress reports on the delivery of Home Safety and Partnership activities.

Complete risk assessments for Home and Partnership activities.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Adam Southcombe – Prevention Delivery Manager on 07768 863876, or Kate Saint – Community Safety Prevention Manager on 07974 086388.

Fire Prevention Officer – 2 Posts

Fire Prevention Officer (2 posts) 

  • Bradford District, 37 hours per week, £27,269 to £28,163 per annum
  • Leeds District, 18.5 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed), £13,634 to £14,081 per annum.

Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you passionate about helping people?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the county’s leading fire and rescue services to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to educate the public and a range of community groups on fire safety, road safety and arson reduction, and carry out safe and well checks and be involved with community engagement activities.

You will have proven experience in delivering education and awareness in the community, be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a good standard of written and verbal communication.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 6th July 2025.

Interviews to be held week commencing 28th July 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

Station Manager B – Operational

Station Manager B – Operational Flexi Duty

Permanent Vacancies

£53,586 per annum plus 20% Flexi-Duty System allowance

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is a high achieving, dynamic and progressive organisation and we’re proud to share that our latest HMICFRS inspection report.  The inspection report published in May 2025 rates Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service as ‘Good’ in nine out of the eleven areas of judgement. This recognition reflects our strong leadership, commitment to improvement, and supportive working culture — making this a great time to join a service that values its people and consistently delivers high standards.

As part of this recruitment process, the Strategic Leadership Team is looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will be able to help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service offered to the communities of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard and represents best value.

This opportunity is open to substantive competent Wholetime and On Call Watch Managers looking for promotion and existing Wholetime Station Managers looking to transfer.

Driver Trainer Instructor

Job Title: Driver Trainer Instructor 
Contract: Permanent Or Job Share Options available.  
Working Hours: 37 hours per week flexibility required for start and finish times* 
Salary: £37,035 to £39,513 (Grade 7) 
Location: Chelmsford Driving School 
Closing Date: 5.00pm, 16 June 2025 
 
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location. 
 
The Role 
 
We are looking for people with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers and develop and assess others, who share our values and ethics, and are looking to be part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) becoming one of the best Fire and Rescue Services in the country. The Driver Training team are responsible for delivering driver training courses and assessments to ECFRS personnel, so that they can travel and respond safely to incidents using the ECFRS fleet of appliances and vehicles.    
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Delivering Emergency Response Driver (ERD) driver training 
Training for specialist vehicles 
Carrying out learner assessments 
Creating development plans 
Creating and maintaining trainer records 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
 
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for the operational training and development of others to demonstrate their expertise, experience and knowledge to effectively develop individuals within the service. This position will focus on the Emergency Response Driver Training and associated training elements of the department’s activities.   
 
The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop constructive working relationships. They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support changes in service provision in a positive and constructive manner.  
 
Eligibility  
 
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must:  
Hold an LGV valid licence which you have held for a minimum of 3 years. 
Hold a full manual, clean (no penalties/points) UK Driving Licence for Category B and C vehicles, which has been held for a minimum of 3 years 
Experience of operating IT systems including Excel and Share Point 
Flexibility to drive and travel around the County 
Hold an ERD Instructor qualification  
Hold a place on the ERD Instructor NFCC Register  
Hold an ERD qualification 
ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) qualification (desirable)  
 
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  
 
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in 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 of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will 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 (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)   
    
Stage 2   
  
Role specific interview and presentation* (we are aiming for these to take place later this month (June 2025). 
 
*This will include candidates preparing and delivering a 15-minute presentation. Details on the presentation topic will be provided after Stage 1. Standard presentation facilities will be supplied. 
 
The role specific interview will incorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and NFCC leadership framework as required in the role.  
 
It is the intention that offers will be made as soon as possible following the process. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact your line manager or Marc Diggory marc.diggory@essex-fire.gov.uk or Sarah Rapley sarah.rapley@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance. 
 
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://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
Safeguarding 
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. 
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 
 
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, 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 firefighter’s operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 

Station Manager

Are you a dynamic and values-driven leader ready to take the next step in your Fire & Rescue career? Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is looking for exceptional individuals to step into the key role of Station Manager.

As a Station Manager, you will have responsibility for the performance and development of your station and functional teams, ensuring our service continues to deliver excellence to the communities we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact!

We are seeking leaders who live and breathe our values and behaviours. You will inspire and motivate your teams, fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment, consistently upholding our high standards.

Crucial to the role will be your ability to lead effectively and work collaboratively with others to deliver for our communities.

We would encourage you to spend some time with us to learn a little more about us, what’s important to us and how we do things.  The candidate pack, available as a supporting document should provide you with a good foundation, with lots of information and links to pertinent documents to help you get to know us much better.

We set high standards at Merseyside, and we’re not embarrassed to say so, our selection process will be challenging for all the right reasons and will reward the best candidate with a career with excellent opportunities and an ability to make a real difference.

Key Dates:

Closing Date:                                    Midnight Sunday 29th June

Shortlisting:                                      30th June – 4th July

Command:                                        14th – 18th July

Interview & Presentation:           24th – 25th July

Please note, the Service is unable to offer flexibility or alternative dates outside of those listed above.

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be competent in the Watch Manager (Leading Others) role.

Candidates who are not currently employed by a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service within the UK will not be eligible to apply.

Candidates who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.

Director of People & Culture

Hours: 0.8 fte – 4 days per week

Location: Eyre Street, Sheffield (with some agile working)

Salary: £110,592* per annum (£88,473* pro rata) *pay award pending

Commencement: 1 December 2025

The Post: We are looking for an exceptional individual who can bring a fresh, forward thinking and collaborative approach to developing and driving high performance and innovative practice in the People profession. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational and strategic leadership across all aspects of the employee journey, creating and supporting a culture where staff feel valued, supported, listened to and involved in decision-making.

This isn’t just about being a Director of People and Culture who has oversight of all aspects of the People function which includes occupational health, fitness and health & wellbeing. This role is also about delivering visible and compassionate leadership as part of our Executive Team, consistently upholding and embodying our values of honesty, integrity and respect. In this influential role and as a member of our Executive Team, you will be at the heart of our efforts when it comes to our vision to ‘Make South Yorkshire safer & stronger’.

As a member of the Executive Team, this role is a key player in our Senior Leadership Team and a key attendee at the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority as an advisor. This critical role is also the Executive Lead for the service’s People & Culture Board.

The Candidate: You will be a highly experienced, motivated corporate people leader with extensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of people management, strategy and policy development. You will have a record of leading and implementing change, driving innovation and improvement and providing inspirational leadership to the wider team and service.

This role requires close working with the Fire & Rescue Authority, the Executive, Senior Leadership and Corporate Management Teams, our partners and representative bodies to ensure the service continues to develop and implement strong and innovative staff engagement strategies which promote a culture of high performance and living our values of honesty, integrity and respect. You will be a very strong team player who is visible and leads with passion, energy and optimism.

Benefits: The service offers an attractive pension scheme, a wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, on site gyms, various discounts to both local and national retailers and many other benefits.

Further Information: If you share our vision and have the attributes we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation regarding this position email Angela Twigg, Executive Assistant, atwigg@syfire.gov.uk to arrange to speak to the Chief Fire Officer/CEO or the current Director of People & Culture.

An online information session with members of the Executive Team will be held on Wednesday 11 June 2025 3.00pm – 4.00pm. If you’d like to take part in this session please email recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

This position is subject to a Standard DBS Check.

 Recruitment Process Timeline
Closing Date for Applications: 0900 Monday 23 June 2025
Notification of Shortlist: w/c 30 June 2025
Psychometric Testing (online): w/c 7 July 2025

Assessment process:

·    Interview with Stakeholder Panel

·    Presentation & interview with Senior Leadership Team

·    Media assessment  w/c 14 July 2025

Final interview with Fire Authority    Appointments Committee (for final shortlisted candidates)  w/c 21 July 2025

Information regarding the Service and the Authority can be found at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/

Application packs are available by emailing recruitment@syfire.gov.uk and completed applications should be returned electronically to the same email address.

Within both our Service and Authority we believe diversity in all its forms delivers a better service for our staff and our communities.  As an equal opportunities employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & 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.