Administration Support Manager

37-Hour Week – Full time

Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£31,874 – £32,450 per annum

Closing Date: 19 June 2023 at Midnight

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Support Manager. If you want to make a difference, have great people skills and  thrive leading a high performing team we want to hear from you!

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the performance of the Fire Service’s Central Administration Team who offer administrative support to our Prevention, Response & Resilience, Protection, and Assurance & Development departments.
• Work with the Heads of Service for Prevention, Response and Resilience, Protection and Assurance and Development to assist in the effective running of the Service.
• Coordinating the management and development of the Service’s Premises Risk Management System(s).
• Making day to day decisions on administration support issues and to prioritise according to service aims.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Motivated and focused
• Can lead a high performing team
• Has great communication and people skills
• A problem solver, actively looking for ways to make things better
• Committed to development of others and themselves
• Treats people fairly with dignity and respect.
• Understands, as public servants, we must act professionally and responsibly with authority assets, property and funds; i.e. taxpayers money

Experience and Skills

We are looking for someone with:

• A full driving license
• Proven office/ administration experience
• Experience of managing staff including conducting reviews of function
• Experience of budget management and administration
• Computer IT literate including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office systems and forms

Application & Interviews

If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to lead our Prevention department at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. As Deputy Head of Joint Community Safety Dept (JCSD) you will be required to lead the delivery of our prevention and early intervention strategies to meet the needs of our Community Risk Management Plan. You will be based at our Command HQ Eyre Street, Sheffield and will also work at other SYFR locations across South Yorkshire.

The overall purpose of the role will be to significantly contribute to the strategic leadership and management of all aspects of the JCSD to ensure it is well developed, focused, and collaborative and delivers efficiently and effectively including managing SYFR’s Safeguarding provision.

Work with the Head of JCSD in the formulation and implementation of strategy to ensure delivery of the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) and South Yorkshire Police (SYP) community safety objectives.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience in leadership role, including significant experience of leading high performing teams to deliver frontline Prevention, early intervention activities.

Strong communications and influencing skills with significant experience of client and stakeholder relationship building and management.

You will possess, or have a willingness to undertake, qualification across Levels 1 – 4 in Safeguarding adults and children.

The key duties will include, significantly contribute to the development, management and promotion of a partnership approach to community safety and the implementation of collaborative working arrangements.

Ensure the delivery of community safety priorities set by SYFR and SYP and be able to evidence, through measurable outcomes, the improvements for communities.

Provide management advice to SYFR and SYP, including guidance, information and reporting to the Police & Fire Delivery Collaboration Governance structure.

Assist the Head of JCSD in monitoring changes in the external environment and seek to influence where possible.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for a full account of the role and for further information contact Area Manager Matt Gillatt on 07931 646402.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 12:00 Hours on Friday 16th June 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 19th June 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.

Programme and Projects Officer

Benefits:

Salary:  £35,411 – £40,478 per annum, 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

About the role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Programme and Projects Officer.

The Programme Office operates in a busy and varied environment and requires a Programme and Projects Officer to support the continued delivery of an effective Programme Office. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for people who wish to develop and broaden their knowledge and skills in our programme and project environment.

About you:

Working with people across our organisation, you will be responsible for leading on the planning, delivery, transition and evaluation of projects across all service areas with the aim of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the service.

As well as responsibility for project management, you’ll provide guidance to other project managers and supporting development plans of other people learning about project management.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

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

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

The key focus of this role is:

• Undertake programme or project management to lead the delivery of strategic and organisational objectives across the organisation.
• Provide a project coaching and guidance role to Project Managers across the organisation
• Lead on maintaining a fit for purpose, good practice programme and project management toolkit
• Support the management, development and implementation of a range of business processes, procedures and systems across the organisation.
• Complete assurance activities to ensure project governance structure is appropriately applied within projects ensuring compliance and transparency
• Participate in the Service’s evaluation activity following any projects or programmes supporting the production of evaluations on key activities and projects

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Proven experience of delivering projects and knowledge and application of project methodologies
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic skills
• Ability to question and analyse ways of working and develop new approaches
• Excellent interpersonal skills confident in communicating effectively with a wide range of people including senior managers, general public and outside agencies.
• Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload, achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
• High level of IT skills with an understanding of Microsoft products
• Ability to challenge current policy and practice in an effective way
• High levels of political awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating, collating and managing information appropriately

Application and selection process

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

The selection process will involve candidates being matched against a matrix of criteria for suitability. Please see the link to the Job Profile.

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 Angela Smith, Programme Office and Inspection Manager at smitha@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 17:00 hours on Friday 16 June 2023. The anticipated start date will be as soon as possible and the interview process will run week commencing 26 June 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

ICT Server Specialist

37-Hour Week – Full Time

Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£31,874 to £37,307 a year, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Closing Date: 25 June 2023 (Midnight)

Are you a team-player with a passion for IT and a strong knowledge of servers? If so, we are recruiting for a Server Specialist to join our team, based at our Headquarters in Aylesbury.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an ICT Server Specialist to join our small ICT team (of six) to manage our business critical servers and data, both on premises and in the Cloud. This role is based at our headquarters in Aylesbury. The successful applicant will be required to ensure disaster recovery plans are both appropriate and tested.

In line with our ICT Strategy, you will manage the development of software, hardware, and infrastructure to meet our organisation’s needs. You will also ensure backups of data are taken, and that the data is valid and recoverable.

As we are a 24/7 Service, you will be required to be part of our on-call rota, to ensure the Service operates smoothly. The rota is currently one week on, and six weeks off. It is also important in this role to ensure the service level agreements for the provision and uptime of servers are met.

Lastly, the successful applicant will have a good knowledge of the software and infrastructure market, and introduce new developments to the Service as appropriate.

As an emergency service, keeping the community safe is at the heart of what we do. Therefore, it is important to us that the people who work for us want public services to be the best they can be.

About You

You would be responsible for the provision of ICT and related functions across the Service; therefore you should be a team player and able to:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Use your initiative to achieve desired outcomes
• Prioritise work

The ideal candidate would have a strong server background; however, training and experience will be provided if not.

Experience and Skills Required

A valid driving license is desirable, as travel around the stations is a regular occurrence. A service vehicle will be provided.

You will also need:

• Qualifications and experience in various Microsoft packages, as detailed within the job description.
• Experience of managing a backup/recovery strategy and disaster recovery.
• Experience of managing the risk of malware and viruses.
• Specialist professional knowledge and competence in Microsoft Server technology, as well as in software and infrastructure development.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good project management skills.
• An analytical mind to readily diagnose the source and cause of IT systems faults.

For a full overview of qualifications, skills and experience required, please review the job description.

Application & Interviews

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

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

(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.

Communications and Engagement Officer

Benefits:

Salary:  £29,439 – £33,820 per annum, Grade 4

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

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join the team. You will be responsible for delivering a proactive and effective communications service in support of RBFRS’ Strategic Commitments and Vision.

About you:

As part of the Team, you will develop and participate in all communications activities, including working with stakeholders within and outside the organisation, while promoting high levels of engagement and advocacy to deliver a service, which reflects contemporary best practice.

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

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

The key focus of this role is:

• Liaise with the media and manage queries and supporting requests for data, pictures and information in a timely manner.
• Lead and manage the RBFRS social media presence, including the sourcing and updating of content, monitoring of activity, evaluating impact and dealing with any customer enquiries.
• Act as the lead for communication and engagement work streams of assigned strategic projects and programmes with other team members and colleagues from across the organisation.
• Develop communication strategies and plans.
• Manage the planning and content management of the RBFRS website and intranet.
• Manage RBFRS’ brand management across all channels both internally and

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• A background of working within a communications/PR/journalism /internal communications role
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
• Knowledge of social media and web-based communications channels for business use
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills
• A methodical approach with the ability to accurately undertake detailed work
• Flexible approach to working hours and attendance and ability to attend meetings/work out of hours

Application and selection process

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

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 Jo Watson, Communications and Engagement Lead at watsonj@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 09:00 hours Monday 19 June 2023

Anticipated start date:  ASAP

It is anticipated that the assessment/Interview process will run week commencing 26 June 2023

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Basic DBS check before starting in role.

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

Operational Wholetime Watch Manager B

Permanent and Temporary Vacancies

£44,911 per annum (pay rate with effect from 1 July 2023)

Day Duty and Shift System (42 hours per week)

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward thinking organisation. We are looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

Due to our workforce planning profile we will appoint successful candidates on an organisational needs basis.  Appointable candidates may be appointed as appropriate up until the start of the next Watch Manager promotion process, normally undertaken annually.

These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Crew Manager looking for promotion, or existing Watch Managers looking to transfer.

All applicants must demonstrate the following:

Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service.

• Provide examples of your successful performance when working at Supervisory Manager level.
• Evidence of personal development at Supervisory Manager level.
• Provide examples of successfully managing people at Supervisory Manager level.
• Be competent in current role which includes the completion of all Crew Manager development/training, the achievement of appropriate managerial qualifications and all core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date.
•  Be competent at Level 1 Incident Command.

For all posts – provide evidence of having achieved two IFE level 3 certificate papers at Diploma level which must include;

• Fire Operations (mandatory)

And either:

• Fire Engineering Science or Fire Safety*

*Candidates awaiting results of these papers may apply.  Permanent appointment will be subject to the successful acquisition of one of these papers.  Candidates who do not attain one of these papers will only be considered for temporary roles.

Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information can be found in the link at the end of the page.

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 Firefighters’ Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a promotion can be found in the attached guidance documents:

‘Pensions Implication of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates’ ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Wholetime role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week.  For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts – Local Collective Agreement.

All successful candidates will be subject to the necessary security vetting and other relevant employment checks.

For roles based at Headquarters, Ripley or Joint Training Centre, Ripley – 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.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained in order for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work, supporting and encouraging diversity through recruitment and the work we undertake.

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.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25th June 2023

Interviews will commence on Monday 10th July 2023.

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

Candidate Information

Eligibility and the Selection Process for Progression

Leadership Programme

Pension Implications of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates

Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates

IFE Service Procedure

Fitness Service Procedure

Information for Internal Candidates available on FireView

Promotion Process

IFE Toolkit

Job Title: Research & Development Officer
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42
Salary: £42,772
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon

Technical Services have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Watch Manager and are seeking expressions of interest from current substantive Watch Managers with ECFRS or another UK Fire and Rescue Service or ECFRS Crew Managers who have progressed into the LRS Development Pool, 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.

The Role

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 supports 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 have operational experience of attending incidents where you have used our current equipment. 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.

The Application Process

This will be a three-part 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.

Additional assessment that is not an interview – If successfully shortlisted you will be invited to give a 10-minute presentation.

Interview – The final part of the recruitment process will be a 30 minute role specific based interview.

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 June 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.

Head of People Operations

Permanent Contract

Working Hours: 37 hrs per week (We are open to discussions about working hours and patterns)

Salary: Grade 11 £51,843 – £58,499

Location: The role will primarily be based flexibly between Service HQ (Kelvedon Park) and from home. There will be some requirement to visit Service premises around the county.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of People Operations to join our collaborative and busy team, with the ability to strategically plan and operationally deliver. As part of the People Services Management team, you will be responsible for leading People Operations, ensuring our services are delivered efficiently and effectively with an exceptional customer focus, through monitoring workflows and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, HR transactions including first line support and reporting.

What You Will Be Working On

Leading the delivery of high quality first line advice to line managers on transactional, first- and second-line support and advice for a wider range of HR matters.

Developing and monitoring Service Level Agreements and Performance Measures to monitor the quality of the full HR function.

Seeking to continuously improve the quality and evolve the value proposition of the People Operations service by proactively working with HR leadership colleagues and Service managers.

Functional lead to identify, propose and manage new systems / technology to support continuous improvement, in partnership with relevant departments.

Promoting a “digital first” (self-service) approach to achieve efficient service delivery

Ensuring the HRIS is maintained and updated, engaging with the providers and internal partners to meet legislation and service policy.

Responsible for data flow to ensure that people data is up to date and consistent across the organsiation, ensuring one source of truth with trusted data and as such is the basis of reporting and decision making.

Leading on HR intranet/website, ensuring all information is up to date and accessible.

Championing HR messages, collaborating with other HR Leads and the Comms team ensuring the people agenda is coordinated and effective.

Leading on HR reporting and analytics by partnering with the Performance and Data team to ensure that the HR directorate information is effective.

Functional Business Change Manager ensuring People Services projects and programs deliver the change and benefits planned and ensure new ways of working are embedded into BAU.

Ensuring the People Strategy Leads are aligned and able to deliver the Annual and People Strategy plans.

What Are We Looking For?

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

You will have experience of successfully delivering a wide range of effective People Services and have working with implementing HR systems. Along with experience of managing changing priorities and situations, providing direction and support to teams and individuals.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills including motivational negotiating, and able to communicate professionally and tactfully to build constructive relationships.

The Application Process

Application – You will apply via our website with an attached 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 applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

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

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 – 5pm, Monday 19th June 2023

About Us

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.

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.

You can contact us:

Via email at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Or call us on 01376 576121 between 08.30-17.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.30-16.30 on Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Payroll & Pensions team in Financial Services for someone to come and work for a fantastic organisation which performs such a vital role for the people of South Yorkshire.

Working for the fire and rescue service is more than just a job, it’s a chance to support an organisation with an incredible brand, strong values and which saves lives.

You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits, including:

·         Excellent holidays – 28 days which increase the longer you work for us – up to 37, plus Public Holidays

·         Flexible working arrangements, including home working and a generous flexi time attendance scheme

·         Discounts at major retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

·         Free health and wellbeing support for you and your family

·         Free use of state of the art gym facilities

As a Payroll & Pensions Assistant, you will help to prepare payrolls for serving and retired staff and help to administer the firefighter and local government pension schemes.

You should have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, be able to deal with high volumes of data changes and work well as a member of a team.

You’ll need a Foundation Level CIPP Qualification and GCSEs, including Maths and English (A to C or equivalent).

Planning and organisation skills will be really important- as will the ability to use different operating systems.

If this is you, apply today by explaining how you meet the essential requirements on the job description and person specification.

For more information about the role, please contact Claire Davies on 0114 2532472.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 09:00 Monday 12th June 2023.

Interviews will be week commencing Monday 19th June 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

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.

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.

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