General Instructor

An exciting opportunity to join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service as an operational General Instructor in the Learning and Development department at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey.

Are you a competent operational Firefighter or Supervisory Commander working in a Local Authority or Aviation Industry with a passion for developing others.

We are seeking instructors to deliver a variety of operational training, such as Specialist Rescue, Live Fire, Incident Command and Vocational Development Areas and much more.

To achieve this you will receive a package of development including a recognised training qualification and instructor qualifications.

You will have the opportunity to maintain your operational competencies by carrying out a duty shift at one of our stations once a month.

About the role
You will become a multi-skilled instructor and will lead on one area of training, where you will be responsible for the research and delivery of all learning materials for your subject area, including maintaining the standards of other instructors.

This is a 42 hour week role, where flexibility is required for some evening and weekend working.

Job details
You will be working as a member of our Learning and Development Team delivering training both at the Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate and out at our fire stations across the county of Surrey.

Additional information
This job advert closes 23:59 on the 14 April 2023.

Please upload your CV / qualifications with this application.
Upload on a word document how you meet the criteria for short listing.
Short listing will occur week commencing Monday 17April 2023.

Interviews will take place week commencing 24 April 2023

Business Support Assistant

Benefits:

Salary:  £24,054 – £27,852 per annum, Grade 3

Hours: Full time 34 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service for a Business Support Assistant to join the team. You will be responsible for providing proactive and customer focused administrative support as part of the Business Support Team. Support will be responsive to the needs of the business support function and those it supports. In addition to providing responsive support, the post holder will be assigned specific areas of responsibility which will include a range of duties including document management, support for events and visits and systems and database administration.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The key focus of this role is:

• To take responsibility for specified areas of administrative business support and develop and maintain an understanding of those areas, and any associated systems.
• Supporting the organisation and successful delivery of specific projects, events and visits as required.
• Undertake systems based work through data entry, data interrogation and data assurance.
• Deal efficiently and courteously to all queries and correspondence both written and verbal from a wide range of internal and external customers.
• To promote a strong customer focus within the team and the organisation as a whole.

Key role requirements:

• The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals, organisations and members of the public.
• Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload, achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
• Strong IT skills with the ability to maintain spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to co-ordinate and successfully manage a wide range of tasks
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility in approach to tasks

Application and selection process

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

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours 1 May

Anticipated start date: Flexible

It is anticipated that the interviews will run on the 10 May.

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.

For further details about the role please contact Noosha Churchill, Business Support Lead churchilln@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Procurement Officer

£27,852 – £34,723 per annum (Career progression criteria applies and pay award pending)

Location: Ripley Fire Station and Headquarters

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

This exciting and varied role will support the work of the Procurement Manager, ensuring an effective and efficient service by allocating and supervising work to ensure continuation of service and performance.  You will also work closely with Derbyshire Constabulary Procurement team on collaborative projects and procurement.

In addition, you will also be responsible for providing cover at Stores, undertaking periodic stock takes and maintaining the Inventory management system.

Ideally you should have experience of working within a procurement environment together with knowledge of stock holding processes and procedures.

You will be educated to Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or Educated to A Level or possess equivalent demonstrable experience gained within a business environment.

Please note that the successful candidate would be required to complete CIPS Level 4 Diploma and cannot progress to salary grade SO1 until successful completion of this. See Person Specification for full details. Please see below pay scale breakdown for this role.

Grade        SCP          Salary

6                  19             £27,852

6                  20            £28,371

6                  21             £28,900

6                  22             £29,439

SO1             26             £32,909

SO1             27             £33,820

SO1             28            £34,723

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 locations
• 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 Sunday 23 April 2023. Interviews dates to be confirmed.

For further information regarding the role please contact Group Manager Kevin Page on 07825 196345.

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

Station Manager – On Call Liaison

Job Title: Station Manager – On-call Liaison
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Flexi-duty Rota.
Salary: Station Manager B (£49,071 + 20% flexi allowance).
Response: Northwest Command – OCLO team & Station management.

The role is an exciting opportunity for a competent Station Manager or Watch Manager seeking promotion. It is essential to have On-Call (O/C) firefighter experience or a sound working understanding of the duty system. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the On-call Liaison Officer (OCLO) team progressing positive change across our service.

As one of our Top 10 Service priorities O/C Retention, Recruitment and Response sits at the centre of our commitment to improve and excel as a Service.

You will have a comprehensive knowledge of working as an On-Call firefighter and the related operational policy and procedures. You will have excellent communication skills and the drive and aspiration to move the Service forward whilst supporting change.

You will work with a broad range of teams delivering engagement with local business, employers increasing focus on recruitment promotion and publicity, and support stations with recruitment campaigns and events. The importance of leading on change in collaboration with a wide group of stakeholders makes this role unique in its challenges and opportunity.

You will be required to provide operational cover on the flexi-duty system and as such provide an agreed base within Essex during duty periods. This role is a hybrid post, managing the OCLO team and two On Call Stations in the Northwest Command area.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate that you have:

Been a competent Watch Manager (wholetime / day duty) for a minimum of twelve months or are a competent Station Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire & Rescue Service.

An Intermediate Incident Command pass (ICV Level 2), or be able to demonstrate through this process an ability to be able to achieve within 6 months.

Valid Initial Incident Command qualification (Level 1)

Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses for your current role and are competent in current role.

No 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 VO2 max.

Discussed your application with your line manager and received their endorsement. This will be verified as part of the shortlisting process.

The Application Process

Stage 1: Initially you will apply via our website by attaching a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 1000 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.

Stage 2: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to take deliver an Ethics & Leadership presentation followed by a short interview.

Stage 3: The final part of the recruitment process will include an incident command assessment (internal candidates who hold an ICV Level 2 qualification will not need to undertake this assessment), media activity, and a role specific presentation and interview.

How to apply

Internal candidates (Please refer to the attached Operational Promotion flow chart)

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.

Candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

External candidates

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

Assessment and selection 

Stage 1  

Application & shortlisting (assessment will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2  

Ethics & leadership presentation and interview (assessment will be made against positive indicators taken from our Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework. You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  and the Code of Ethics here: Core Code of Ethics | NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com)

Stage 3

Role specific assessment

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact GM Steve Wintrip on 07801546693 or steve.wintrip@essex-fire.gov.uk

 Key Dates

Closing date: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Stage 1: Shortlisting will be completed w/c 17 April

Stage 2: It is anticipated that the Ethics & leadership presentation will take place on w/c 24 April 2023.

Stage 3: It is anticipated that the role specific assessment will take place w/c 1 May 2023.

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 because 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 because 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

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.

GROUP MANAGER ‘B’ (Flexible Duty System)
Operational Planning & Policy

Substantive Opportunity
Salary: £61,487- £68,162 (depending on competency)

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) prides itself on keeping communities safe through its response, protection and prevention activities. We are a high performing Service facing an unprecedented period of change and challenge. ESFRS wants to ensure people are more than just residents or employees but also members of a safer, stronger and more resilient community.

The role of Group Manager is crucial to delivering effective outcomes to the community and our partners. As a team, Group Managers will bring together a range of skills, backgrounds and experience that we believe will help deliver our strategic aims across the county.

ESFRS is looking for a talented person to fill our Operational Planning & Policy (OP&P) Group Manager vacancy, we are seeking to appoint an individual who:

• is self-aware
• is able to demonstrate high levels of personal resilience
• is both a team player and a collaborator
• has proven leadership ability
• possesses enthusiasm, agility, drive and commitment to make a genuine difference.

The role is busy and is responsible for leading and navigating the OP&P department within ESFRS whilst working cross-department with other Group Managers and professional staff equivalents on a daily basis.  The department oversees and co-ordinates the development of all operational policy and procedures, business continuity activity including testing, operational learning and assurance, as well as driving critical collaboration projects with partners.  The role is also responsible for delivering the Organisation’s 5 year Response Strategy.

ESFRS is an organisation committed to developing our people and creating opportunities to enable colleagues to continue their professional development. As well as accessing the ESFRS Group Manager Development Programme, successful candidates will also continue to develop their potential through a range of tailored personal development opportunities including coaching, mentoring, secondments and level 7 qualifications in preparation for future strategic roles within the Service.

A condition of the appointment to the role of flexible duty Group Manager is that the post holder will provide operational cover from within the County. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer relocation expenses.

The recruitment process will consist of:

• Expression of Interest and line manager’s report form
• Psychometric testing
• Staff engagement panel
• Presentation and interview

We welcome applications from:

• Substantive Group Managers and
• Substantive and Competent Station Managers

All candidates must hold the Level 2 incident command qualification in order to be eligible to apply and must have evidence of maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding through their PDR. This must be submitted with the expression of interest. External applicants will also be required to provide additional details such as training records and proof of competency.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Area Manager Hannah Scott-Youldon on 07876 133634. For more information or to apply for the role please visit www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs.  Please ensure that you apply as an external candidate.

Closing Date: Sunday 23 April 2023
Operational Assessment (external candidates only), Stakeholder Panel and Interviews will take place in May 2023.  Dates to be confirmed following shortlisting.

Please note that recruitment processes may be withdrawn or varied at short notice due to the Services’ Organisational Change policy.

Learning and Development Advisor

Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

Location – Headquarters, Aylesbury

£31,874 – £32,450 per annum

Closing date:  20 April 2023 at midnight.

An exciting opportunity has arisen here at Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) for a Learning & Development Advisor. If you want to make a difference, are willing to learn new skills and be part of a high performing team we want to hear from you!

About us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Our firefighters operate from 19 fire stations across Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes. Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. We employ around 100 people from specialist support staff to education and fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

You will be responsible for

Planning, procuring, monitoring, and evaluating interventions that meet identified needs and enable the Service to achieve its strategic business objectives
Leading the specification and delivery of the assessment and development processes which will facilitate both effective selection and development of employees, ensuring they are fit for purpose and reflect current workforce requirements with regards to skills and behaviours.

Tracking, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of delegates within the talent pipeline
Leading on the production and analysis of the Service wide training/learning needs analysis to establish training/learning gaps across the Service.
In conjunction with the Learning and Development Manager, you will propose and implement quality assurance initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of training and development delivery through evaluation.

About you

You must be self-starting, focused, and driven to influence change, as the role requires a high performer. We are looking for someone with:

Excellent attention to detail with a positive approach to problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great interpersonal skills
Multi-tasking and organisational skills
The ability to work on their own as well as part of a busy team
Demonstrating good customer service and a ‘can do’ attitude is essential.

Experience and skills required:

Networking Skills
CIPD Level 3 in Learning and Development (or equivalent experience)

BMKFA can offer you an exciting, varied, and worthwhile career. We have excellent flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance and generous holiday allowances which increase with long service.

Have you got what it takes and want a challenging career then come and join our team.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bell at lbell@bucksfire.gov.uk

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Abatement & Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

Station Manager B

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a professional, highly motivated individual with a drive for excellence. Individuals that are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills and join our team in the role of Station Manager.

Applications are welcomed from current competent Grey Book Watch Managers or existing Station Managers in any role, both internal and external to join our Station Manager Succession Pool.

We are committed to developing exceptional leaders and supporting people to fulfil their potential. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

The requirements of the role will mean that you will be expected to demonstrate commitment to the NFCC Code of Ethics and the Core Values of our service and encourage all those that you manage and work alongside to do the same.

The successful candidate/s will be offered the current available Station Manager positions or a place in our Succession Pool.

Closing Date:  28/04/2023

Group Manager Process

We are delighted to announce that our Group Manager process is now open.

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.

We want candidates to have experience in leading effective teams through periods of change and achieving high performance, demonstrating a person-centred approach to leadership, and understanding what it takes to lead our journey towards being an ’Outstanding’ organisation.

There is a great opportunity to be the future leaders of our Service and we want applicants to show an enthusiasm, ambition, and absolute commitment to putting our communities first.

If you have experience at Station Manager level, we can offer you the opportunity to make the most of your leadership abilities, unlock your full potential, and influence the way that we deliver services to the people of Nottinghamshire.

Applicants are required to be currently competent at Incident Command Level 2 and hold or are working towards, a management qualification at Level 5 or above. Successful candidates will be able to access a full range of further development opportunities within an ambitious Service that is committed to being an employer of choice.  We offer free gym access, flexible working arrangements, healthcare provision and a range of other benefits and development opportunities.

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.

Part of this role will require the post holder to reside within the County when providing operational cover, but we do offer a competitive relocation package if successful candidates are required to relocate to work with us.

Further information and an online application form are available at

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

The selection process is set out in the Candidate Recruitment Pack which is attached as part of the application.

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

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to protecting your personal information. How we do this is set out in the Privacy notice for employees which explains why and how we use your information and protect your privacy.

Privacy Notice

Briefing sessions for applicants will be held on Microsoft teams on 17 April 2023 at 14.00pm.  If you wish to attend the session, then please register your interest at humanresources@notts-fire.gov.uk by midday 12 April 2023.

Closing date for applications is Monday 24 April 2023 at midday.

Watch Manager – Research and Development Officer

Job Title: Research & Development Officer
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42
Salary: £41,031 – £44,911
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.

The Role

Technical Services is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like the opportunity to be part of a dynamic positive team at the forefront of providing operational firefighting equipment, PPE & RPE to the Service.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a positive enthusiastic attitude to help the Team achieve its organisational objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive the research and innovation of new operational firefighting equipment and to develop this into the operational environment.

What You Will Be Working On

As a Watch Manager you will undertake an important role of research and development for the Organisation. This will involve interacting with manufacturers and suppliers together with other Fire and Rescue Services to identify the latest technologies and innovation in relation to Fire Appliances, Equipment, PPE, RPE and Uniform. You will also act on directives issued by the NFCC as required.

In addition, you will be responsible for the management of the relevant documentation that support operational equipment, PPE & RPE held by Technical Services as well as producing operational information in the form of Technical Bulletins and Technical Briefing Notes.

What Are We Looking For?

Technical Services has an excellent ethos of working together and supporting each other, exemplifying the professionalism of the team.

You will work with other Departments within ECFRS and external partners to achieve its objectives.

The right person for the role will be able to contribute in a positive manner to this ethos.

You will have an enthusiasm for research and development and a desire to innovate and develop the equipment we provide.

You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support the development and wellbeing of all personnel within the team, alongside the responsibilities of a Watch Manager.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

Either be a current substantive Watch Manager with a UK Fire & Rescue Service or have been a current Crew Manager within ECFRS who has progressed into the LRS Development Pool.

Have no current live disciplinary or performance warnings or be subject to any informal management or reasons of conduct or performance.

How to apply

Internal candidates

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.

Candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

External candidates

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

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 – 14th April 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 may be subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.