Recruitment Coordinator

Your role and responsibilities

• Coordinate a wide range of recruitment campaigns and internal processes as we recruit more On Call Firefighters, Wholetime Firefighters and all of our Green book roles.
• Play a significant role in delivering and monitoring the administrative and financial aspects of all our recruitment campaigns and processes for our Recruitment Team.
• Play a key part in providing the first point of contact for all enquiries coming into our busy Recruitment Team.
• Play a key part in maintaining content on our recruitment website and working with multiple stakeholders around marketing, advertising and social media activities.
• Work closely with our Suffolk County Council Recruitment and Human Resources (HR) teams administering our recruitment/HR portal using our guidelines and policies.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).  If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

What you will bring to the team

• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan recruitment events and prioritise work to achieve multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent people skills to support both our applicants and our recruitment team and to be the ‘resident expert’ across a range of systems and processes.
• Strong IT skills including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent attention to detail and passion for creating and maintaining efficient and effective processes and procedures.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 16 April 2023.

Community Safety and Safeguarding Manager

Vacancy: Community Safety and Safeguarding Manager

Job Role Title: Community Safety and Safeguarding Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: Grade I (£45,495 – £49,590 per annum)

Number of hours per week: 37 Hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date: 12 April 2023

Interview and test date:  25 / 26 April 2023

Further information

We are looking for a Community Safety and Safeguarding Manager who is passionate about all our communities.  This role shapes our approach to diverse communities and coordinates community safety initiatives improving the safety of people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

You will engage with staff and a range of local, regional and national partners to implement, monitor and review our Safer Communities strategy.

We want an enthusiastic individual to support and mentor a team of Community Educators to target the most vulnerable in the community.  You will have oversight of our Services safeguarding activities; providing guidance, assurance and engagement with partners to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults.

The LLR is an incredibly diverse community and we want an individual who can develop strong relationships and a deep understanding of our communities to meet their needs.

At Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service we care about our communities and also our staff.  You can expect some of the following benefits to working within our Fire Family.

Not only is there a competitive salary you can also save money including Welcome to Blue Light Card – for £100’s discounts at many retailers and events and a highly competitive public sector pension scheme, there are also benefits to your mental and physical wellbeing, with access to Occupational Health, access to Mental Health and Wellbeing support as well access for you and your family to the Firefighters Charity – How we help – The Fire Fighters Charity.

And of course, there are excellent career development opportunities including qualifications, Continual Professional Development opportunities and support. There is also a generous leave entitlement, on-site gym facilities, and free onsite parking.

But the real benefit of being part of the Community Safety department in Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is to have a direct impact on people’s lives increasing safety of the public. Whether that’s being part of home safety checks, a coordinated campaign in a range of communities or working with partner agencies to change behaviour so people are safer in their homes, making a difference is at the heart of what we do.

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.

3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)

£44,539 – *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement

Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.

As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.

Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.

You will be able to demonstrate:

·         Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment

·         A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies

·         A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision

·         A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure

·         An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team

Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023.

There may 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.  The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.

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.

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

HMICFRS and NFCC Liaison Officer

Post: HMICFRS and NFCC Liaison Officer
Salary: £38,721 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £38,721 – £44,333 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 10th April 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out the actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), which is our strategy and response to risk in London, and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners. Part of this structure is a small team who support and enable the delivery of our HMICFRS inspections and stakeholder engagement with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC).

The HMICFRS and NFCC Liaison Officer will support the HMICFRS Inspection Manager in developing and maintaining contacts within relevant external organisations and liaise with them appropriately on HMICFRS inspection and NFCC related matters, which include complex and politically sensitive topics.

The post holder will assist with planning inspection activity with HMICFRS, which requires liaising with all departments within the Brigade. The applicant should be able to communicate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders relevant to delivery of the responsibilities of the post, including maintaining opportunities for stakeholders to input their needs and requirements.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring NFCC consultations are completed by the relevant departments within the Brigade and responses are in line with corporate guidelines. They will also be guiding department leads through using the fire standards implementation tool to gauge LFB’s level of compliance.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in working with external stakeholders such as HMICFRS and NFCC, with strong interpersonal skills and can communicate to a high standard both verbally and writing. You must be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively and deputise for the HMICFRS Inspection Manager as required

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Firefighter – Control

£24,590 per annum, rising to £25,614 per annum following completion of training

Full Time, 42 hours per week

Permanent and 12 Month Fixed Term Contracts

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is a high performing, innovative and progressive organisation that has high ambitions for the service that it provides to the communities and people of Shropshire.

We currently have Firefighter – Control opportunities within Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Fire Control Department.

We are looking for individuals to work within a small team dedicated to receiving 999 emergency calls, dispatching and providing support to operational fire crews dealing with emergency incidents. Additional responsibilities of the team include a wide range of technical, operational and administrative duties.

We operate a Flexible-rostering duty system in our Fire Control department, working 2 days and 2 nights followed by 4 rota days. The flexibility arrangement involves coming off shifts when above optimal crewing and working where there are shortages. For more specific details around this please contact Theresa Simmonds, Fire Control Manager, by email to Theresa.Simmonds@shropshirefire.gov.uk

Previous experience of emergency call handling is desirable. Interested candidates must have good written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be computer literate with keyboard skills of at least 30 words a minute and be able to calm and control situations involving emergency calls.

Successful candidates will undertake 5 weeks training at our Fire Control Training Centre, followed by a further 4 weeks training in post.

For a job description and application form please visit the careers section of our website.

Closing date for applications is 10:00 on 6 April 2023. Interviews are scheduled to take place between 12 and 14 April 2023 which will include a typing test and an emergency call handling role play. We are looking for the successful candidates to take up the position as of 15 May 2023 to commence training.

The position will be based at Headquarters, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.

The role includes the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paycare Healthcare Benefits Plan
• Occupational Health Services

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service.

Communications Planning Manager

Post: Communications Planning Manager
Salary: £49,754 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £49,754 – £64,006 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 10 April 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and rescue service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833. Employing almost 6000 staff who work in more than 400 teams at over 100 locations.

Ensuring the Brigade has effective communications is key to delivering the organisations strategic priorities. Working closely with the Director of Communications and the senior leadership team you will implement a communications planning process that enables the team and the organisation to effectively identify, develop and plan all communications activity to ensure maximum impact.

The successful candidate will have experience in a senior role in similar sized organisation. They will have a proven track record in leading, developing and coordinating communications planning processes.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Communications Planning Manager role are detailed in the job description.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
This is an internal vacancy and is only open to those that work for the LFB (including agency staff) and are eligible to apply.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-April 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.