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Training and Development Assistant

Training and Development Assistant

Salary: £14,302 – £16,560 (FTE £24,054 – £27,852) per annum (pay award pending) Grade 3

Hours: Part time 22 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus public holidays – (pro-rata) and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of Training and Development Assistant.

You enjoy working with others, have a can-do solutions focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have experience of supporting learning and development activity and be able to influence change and improvement in this field.

Working within the Training and Development team, you will support the creation, delivery and facilitation of training using a blended learning approach. You will be responsible for providing administrative support in relation to training, development and assurance activities and associated processes. You will be responsible for the coordination and administration of a wide range of development tasks and project activities as well as helping to promote best practice to encourage focused and effective development of our people.

This role offers a great opportunity to make a difference in an evolving public service environment and in an organisation that offers flexible working arrangements so that our teams can achieve a good work-life balance, and that invests in continuing development. A range of post-appointment training will be provided as appropriate.

In applying you’ll be able to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework and meet the selection criteria detailed at the end of the job profile (attached).

The key focus of this role is:

Responsibility for the organisation of training and development courses and activities.
Liaison with providers, trainers, delegates/learners and venues
Provide timely accurate and effective administrative support
To support the delivery of training and development activities and courses, assessment and assurance activities
To act as a first point of contact and to deal efficiently and courteously to all queries
Effective use of databases and HR/learning management systems and technology to accurately enter and maintain and interrogate data
Monitor awarding body policy and procedural changes, suggesting amendments to internal practice
Undertake financial administration using relevant finance systems

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals/organisations
Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload
Achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and able to maintain confidentiality of information
Strong IT skills
Ability to co-ordinate and successfully manage a wide range of tasks
The ability to work effectively as part of a team

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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 Lorraine Sullivan, Resourcing and Development Manager at sullivanl@rbfrs.co.uk or Louise Keane, Training and Development Lead at keanel@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 10:00 hours Friday 28 April 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 8 May 2023

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.

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

Coaching and Succession Lead

Coaching and Succession Lead

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

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

As Coaching and Succession Lead you will be a vital part of our Resourcing and Development team, ensuring effective talent management, succession planning and career development across the Service to meet our workforce planning needs.

You have a can-do, solutions focussed approach to work. Are able to critically evaluate and assess organisational needs in order to design products and processes that support our people in managing their careers, and to ensure we have the right people, in the right post, at the right time.

The key focus of this role is:

To ensure the Service has effective talent management and succession planning processes in place
To ensure effective and efficient delivery of the career pathways and the early identification of high potential staff
To ensure suitable coaching, mentoring and support mechanisms are in place
To further evolve the leadership development opportunities available
Manage effective and fit for purpose resourcing and promotion planning, delivery and outcomes.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility and influence key stakeholders
Positive, can-do approach
Relevant professional / leadership qualification or commensurate and equivalent experience
Ability to drive, manage and deliver work to meet deadlines, targets and objectives
Ability to analyse and evaluate information and develop solutions

Application and selection process

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

Closing date for applications is 10:00 hours on Friday 28 April 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 8 May 2023.

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.

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

Investigation Officer

£38,296 – £41,496 per annum

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit for the new role of an Investigation Officer experienced in conducting thorough, efficient and fair investigations. You will primarily be responsible for undertaking serious and complex discipline investigations, with the aim of investigating allegations and producing consistent, detailed and impartial reports. This will include developing terms of reference, investigation plans, investigation methodology.

In addition to undertaking investigations, you will coordinate the delivery of training and provide guidance to managers with the ability to develop and coach others. You will lead on auditing all casework, including time attributable and consistency of approach, with the ability to deliver high-level recommendations to support strategic decision making.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer;

Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service sites
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’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.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 2 May 2023. Interviews are due to take place week commencing 8 May 2023.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Louise Taylor on 01773 305430 or ltaylor@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Continuous Improvement Officer

Continuous Improvement Officer

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Officer
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (applications from candidates wanting to work part time/flexible hours welcomed)
Salary: £33,820 – £36,298 per annum
Location: Remote Working and Kelvedon Park

The Role

This role does not require you to be in the office five days a week and we welcome applications from people wanting to work flexibly.

Do you like to question the way that things are done and work with colleagues to identify new and innovative ways to improve Service performance?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong people skills and an inquisitive mind, who will work with stakeholders from across the organisation to identify areas for improvement, monitor progress against improvement plans and provide assurance on the benefits that have been delivered.

This role is part of our Performance and Analytics team. The team is responsible for providing assurance that Service’s operational and business processes deliver continuous improvement to achieve a high level of performance, make efficient use of our resources and above, all deliver a high-quality service making Essex a safer place to live, work and travel.

We have a strong team ethos and invest in regular team meetings, training, personal development and are committed to making our team a supportive place to work.

What You Will Be Working On

Leading reviews of the Service’s Annual Plan for continuous improvement. This involves working with senior stakeholders to identify activities for inclusion in the plan, monitoring benefits and expected outcomes. Tracking of evidence and deliverables will be essential to provide assurance that the activities have delivered the expected outcomes.

Advising on continuous improvement – be a member of relevant groups as a participant and, where required, as an advisor or facilitator. Where necessary, provide those groups with a clear understanding of the concepts and principals of continuous improvement and support them in delivering the expected outcomes.

Act as the central point for monitoring and coordinating external inspection activity within the Service, such as His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.

What Are We Looking For?

The Application Process

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching 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.

Interview – The final part of the recruitment process will be a 45 minute to 1 hour role specific based interview. There may be a presentation or role specific task included, but this is TBC.

Safeguarding

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. Some of our benefits include:

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

You can find out more about our benefits via www.essex-fire.gov.uk

Closing Date – 27/04/2023
Interview Date – TBC

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.

Campaigns Manager

Can you deliver campaigns which make a difference?

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is looking for an experienced communicator to join its multi award-winning corporate communication team.

The overall purpose of the role will be to research, design, develop, implement and evaluate community safety campaigns which improve public safety, reduce emergency incidents, or achieve other important objectives for the service.

Reporting to the Corporate Communication Manager, you will also help to supervise the day-to-day operations of the team, including acting as a main contact for journalists, overseeing the delivery of the service’s renowned digital media channels, upholding brand values and promoting internal and external recognition of successes and excellence achieved across the service.

The successful applicant will have excellent writing skills and knowledge of using the right communication channels to reach the right audiences. You will also be part of our 24/7 duty press officer system which attracts stand-by payments for each shift covered.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Zander Mills on 07768 417703.

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00AM Hours Monday 2nd May 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th May 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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

Improvement Technician / Administrator

An opportunity has arisen within our Firefighter Safety Team section for an Improvement Technician / Administrator, based at SYFR Command Head Quarters in Eyre Street, Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to deliver the improvement activities required within the FST.

To work within a dedicated team to support Operational fire crews to carry their work out safely
To collate and analyse information submitted through the incident debrief process
To collate information from other sources within operational learning
To collate information and administrate the SSRI process/system
To utilise software systems to identify trends.
To communicate operational learning to the appropriate personnel
Utilise Microsoft and other software packages to collate, record, analysis and report information and data.

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

Microsoft software applications
Administrative tasks

You must possess

English and Maths GCSE grade 9-4 or A** to C
ICT GCSE grade 9-4 or A** to C
A clear commitment and a positive attitude to work.

For more information about the role, please contact Paul Buttery on 07768980730.

Closing date for applications is 17:00pm Friday 5 May 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 22 May 2023.

New starters will normally 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 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 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.

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

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

Watch Manager, Protection, Training-Policy Officer (Permanent)

Watch Manager, Protection, Training-Policy Officer (Permanent)

Salary: Watch Manager B (Grey Book) £42,772 per annum
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (Day duty system*)
Location: Service Headquarters – Kelvedon Park

* as an grey book employee, you will be required to maintain your competence, support availability and work from various stations or in service control, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles.

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

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

• To coordinate & review the training needs of Protection staff in accordance with the Protection Strategy. To ensure that Protection Officers have a structured and aligned acquisition of training in order to achieve competence in their role.
• To deliver the Protection training strategy through co-ordination and provision of training packages, delivering such training as necessary. To source relevant training, work with training suppliers, and assist with the tendering process for external providers.
• To ensure that supplementary training is available on specific subjects that fall outside of the core Protection training strategy. This includes development of station personnel in relation to the delivery of agreed Protection initiatives.
• To formulate, prepare and produce suitable policies in relation to the Protection department workstreams. To support the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.
• To liaise 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.
• To manage and monitor CPD for the department and ensure all CPD days are provided as accredited hours.

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

• 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.
• Experience of formulating and producing policies – desirable.
• Full driving licence.
• Substantive Wholetime/Control Crew/Watch Manager who has been competent in role for a minimum of twelve months.
• Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses relevant to your current role.
• No current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.
• You must have a valid and current Fitech of 42 ml/kg/min or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness.

The Application Process

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching your 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 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.

Role Specific Interview – (substantive WM’s and CM’s currently in the WM resource pool*) – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a role specific interview (further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).

*those that do not fall into this category will be required to deliver a presentation and attend a values based interview, covering personal impact, outstanding leadership, organisational effectiveness and service delivery (as per the LRS process)

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:

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

Closing Date – Wednesday, 19th April 2023
Presentation/Interview Date – TBC

About Us

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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

On Call Firefighter

On-Call Firefighter Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for on call firefighters at Ashby (LE65 2GW), Melton (LE13 0NP), Coalville (LE67 3PU), Shepshed (LE12 9QE), Wigston (LE18 1PD), Billesdon (LE7 9AA), Oakham (LE15 6BQ), Uppingham (LE15 9RL), Market Harborough (LE16 9QG), Kibworth (LE8 0HQ), Hinckley (LE10 1LW), Lutterworth (LE17 4DZ) and Market Bosworth (CV13 0LT) Stations*

Please note that you will need to live or work within four minutes of the station you are applying for, with the exception of Market Bosworth and Billesdon which is six minutes.

*Please note that all stations advertised are subject to current vacancy availability.

For further details and to apply, please visit https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/

Advert opens: 13 April 2023

Closing date: 23:59 hours on 19 July 2023

New On-Call Firefighters will be paid an annual retaining fee on a pro-rata scale relevant to the hours of availability provided. Salary £1,035.22 (Trainee), ranging from £539.21 – £2,696.04.00 (Development) and £690.00- £3,450.00 (Competent) per annum, plus £11.82 – £15.75 per hour and £4.54 disturbance fee.

Applications are also invited for dual contract positions at the above stations. If you are a current serving operational employee, please complete an eHR80 and submit it to the Watch Manager of the Station you are interested in. Alternatively, please contact the Human Resources Department on 0116 210 5615 for further information.

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.

Category Management Officer

An opportunity has arisen within our Support Services Department for a Category Management Officer (principally Estates and ICT), based at Central Headquarters. This is a fixed term role to provide maternity cover.

The purpose of the role will be to provide hands-on procurement and category management expertise with regards to goods, services and works in support of operational activity. The role has no line management responsibility and will report directly to the Procurement Manager.

Working alongside the existing Procurement team and specialist stakeholders (Estates & ICT) these officers will provide a flexible responsive customer service to the Fire Service.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of public sector procurement, ideally within a blue light organisation or local authority.

You must possess MCIPS qualification and be fully conversant with PCR’s.

The key duties will include delivery of the procurement & category strategies, for ensuring compliance with standing orders and procurement regulations, for demonstrating value-for-money, delivery of tenders, and providing an excellent customer service to uniformed and civilian workforce across 22 fire stations, command headquarters and the training & development centre.

Collaborative working with other fire authorities and police is an increasing requirement.

Category procurements in progress include a varied estates programme of refurbishments and minor works.

For more information about the role contact Mark Lloyd on 0114 253 2393.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 2 May at 09:00 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 8 May 2023.

New starters will normally commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days.

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.

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

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, particularly in mid to senior level positions within SYFR. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Station Managers

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service have a number of exciting opportunities for Station Managers to support across the Service. We’re looking for outstanding individuals to deliver real and sustainable benefits for the public, transforming our service delivery.

Applicants will require strong management and communication skills and be able to deliver plans against our organisational strategy and through effective leadership and management.

With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidate will have an innovative approach to delivering improvement across the Service. With a strong focus on collaboration, you will exercise high level interpersonal skills and have the ability to form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance. You will recognise the importance of a diverse workforce and promote a culture of equality and inclusion.

The post is conditioned to the Flexible Duty system and is Politically Restricted.

Applicants that are not appointed immediately but successfully pass the process will be held on a holding list for 12 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, candidates must be a competent, substantive Watch Manager or above.
Unless already qualified to Incident Command L2, successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass the L2 qualification prior to being available for operational incidents. Successful candidates who declare they hold the L2 qualification will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate successful completion.

Salary & Benefits

The starting annual salary will be, £44,488 based on Station Manager development rate of pay, unless the appointed employee is already, or has been deemed a competent Station Manager in which case the starting annual salary will be £49,071.
In addition, a Flexible Duty allowance which equates to 20% of basic pay is also payable.
A vehicle will be provided to fulfil organisational responsibilities of the post.

Base Location

The roles will be based across the North Yorkshire region, including Headquarters in Northallerton. The post holder will be expected to travel across North Yorkshire and the City of York to meet the requirements of the role and operational commitments.

Key Documents including Role Profile and Recruitment Pack can be found on our website.

Key Dates

Closing Date for applications – 9am, Tuesday 25th April 2023

Familiarisation Event – 2pm, Wednesday 19th April 2023 – please click here to register

Operational Assessment – to take place w/c 1st May 2023

Strength Based Assessments – to take place w/c 8th May 2023