Stores Assistant

Job Role Title:  Stores Assistant

Salary: Grade D (SCP 9 – 15) £23,194 – £25,878

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Job Share: No

Further Information

An opportunity has arisen within the Stores department of Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service for a motivated individual looking for a new challenge.

The successful candidates will share responsibility for the day to day running of the Stores, therefore experience of working within a Stores or Stock and/or fleet environment would be advantageous. You should possess good IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office programmes. The Store Assistant will be expected to have some experience in using Inventory Management Systems, however training on the Services systems will be provided. You will undertake storekeeping duties including accepting and checking deliveries, collections maintaining accurate records and stock levels as well as providing a delivery service to LFRS sites across the county.

We are looking for someone with good verbal and written communication skills, work well both in a team and on your own initiative. You should have the ability to priorities your workload with effective organisational skills. The ideal candidate should also be able to adapt to changing circumstances, show resilience and be reactive to the needs of the Service.

The Stores Assistant will also be working closely with other departments on site including Workshops, Appliances and Equipment and Central Breathing Apparatus. You will be required to support these departments with processing orders, invoices and Job Cards.  The provision of PPE and workwear to all Firefighters and support staff is a key aspect of this role which includes fitting, ordering and issuing garments as well as dealing with returns, exchanges and loan kit.

Closing date:  29 March 2023

Interview and test date: Week commencing 10 April 2023

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, access to an emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into the The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

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)

• Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
• 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.

Watch Manager Talent Pipeline 2023 Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Applications are invited from competent, experienced, full time, substantive Crew Managers and temporary and substantive full time Watch Managers for our full time Watch Manager Talent Pipeline. The Service is looking for individuals who will put our communities first, act with integrity, dignity and respect and be positive role models, actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

To be considered for this pipeline, applicants will need to provide or evidence the following:

A completed application form
Continuing professional development
A current Performance Development Review
They meet all the essential criteria within the person specification and any other criteria included in the advert
You will be required to pass a medical and fitness test commensurate with the appropriate operational role for HFRS personnel*
No outstanding disciplinary or performance sanctions*

*These will form part of the pre-employment screening process undertaken by HR and OH.

Selection process:

Application and supporting evidence as set out above
Psychometric assessment
Report
Panel interviews (to include a 15-minute presentation) 2 – 12 May 2023.  Candidates must ensure they are available on these dates.

Further details relating to the process, including the report and presentation subject matters, will be sent to those candidates shortlisted for an interview.

To apply, please submit a completed application form and supporting documentary evidence to talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk by 2 April 2023.  The Service regrets that applications received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will not be considered.

Candidates deemed to be appointable on either a substantive or temporary basis will be offered vacancies in rank order as they arise. The specific position offered will be determined by the available positions across the Service at the time. In applying for the pipeline candidates accept that they will accept any WM post that is offered. Candidates who subsequently decline an offer of a post (substantive or temporary) will be removed from the current pipeline and will need to reapply for the following should they wish to attain a substantive or temporary promotion.

For an informal discussion about the role of Watch Manager please e-mail either Group Manager Dom Purchon (dpurchon@humbersidefire.gov.uk) or Sarah Wilkinson, Head of Prevention   (swilkinson@humbersidefire.gov.uk) to arrange a call back.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR team, by email (talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk).

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, including women, ethnic minorities, and applicants with disabilities.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd April

HR People Partner

Post: HR People Partner
Salary: £47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 17 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

We are looking to recruit one HR people partner as part of a newly established team who can work with departments across the organisation to provide and leverage expert HR knowledge and insight to drive positive changes in people management across the organisation. You will have experience as a people partner or a similar type of partnering role at a senior level in a similarly complex and /or political environment. Bespoke training and development will offered to equip you with the necessary skills to perform your role to the best of your ability.

This is an exciting time to join the People Services Department as the department is playing a fundamental role in the delivery of the LFC’s ambitious transformation agenda. To enable us to deliver the people priorities associated with significant transformation, we have a new strategy for the department, which includes a new operating model for the HR function incorporating People Partnering. For the first 12-18 months you will work closely with senior HR People Partners and the People Services Leadership team to develop and implement a new operating model for the department, including the detailed design of the HR People Partner teams. This will include involvement in the wider model encompassing HR Centre of Expertise / Organisational Development and HR Operations functions.

As part of your role and using data and business insight, you will partner with departments and leaders (primarily at Assistant Director/Assistant Commissioner level) to deliver comprehensive HR solutions and services in line with the organisation’s people priorities of leadership; development and talent; wellbeing; employee engagement; effective industrial relations, and diversity and inclusion, as well as the core foundations of effective workforce planning and resourcing. Working in a small HR People Partner team which is to be appointed (and with potential for management of Assistant HR People Partners in the future), you will work closely with the HR Operations function to drive forward continuous improvement and the delivery of a high quality HR Service to the organisation, commissioning support and expertise from the organisational development and HR Operations function as necessary.

We are looking for someone who will be able to provide advice at a senior level on any aspect of HR and organisational development with credibility and resilience when working with stakeholders. You will also be able to think and act strategically and with integrity to develop practical, innovative and creative solutions and have strong influencing abilities together with strong analytical and reasoning skills, quickly establishing rapport and credibility with staff at all levels.

For the first 12-18 months, the postholder will be heavily involved in the detailed design and transition to a new operating model for the HR function. As such, the exact responsibilities of the role set out in the job description may be subject to change. It is envisaged that there would be two People Partner teams, one partnering our Operations Directorate (c4,500 staff, 1 Director), and one partnering our Corporate Services, Transformation, Communications and People Directorates (c1,200 staff, 4 Directors), however this is subject to the detail designed of the operating model which you will be part of.

We would however invite you to express a preference as to which area you would like to partner and how your skills and experience would support this as part of the application and interview process

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

CV and cover letter (sift). Please note that your cover letter should address the highlighted selection criteria which is detailed in the job description attached

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place in late March /Early 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
You will be a key member of the People Services leadership team, advancing the London Fire Commissioner’s (LFC) Transformation Delivery Plan and promoting and embedding LFB’s core behaviours of Compassion, Togetherness and Accountability.

This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the London Fire Brigade and hence the experiences of Londoners, through helping the organisation to get the best from its people.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the 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, which have been highlighted in the job description, you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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.

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

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.

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.

Administrator – Area Office

37 hours per week

£22,369 – £24,054 per annum

Location: Service Delivery South Area Office, Ascot Drive, Derby

Employment Type: Permanent

Are you a professional, confident team player with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service?  If so, this may be the ideal role for you.

Dealing with all aspects of administration.  The environment is often dynamic and requires a high level of task management and task prioritisation.  You must be able to deal with more than one task at a time and be comfortable with challenging work and variety.

As an effective team player you will need to use your initiative, knowledge and understanding of administrative systems to prioritise work and actively improve processes and procedures.

General Information

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 as applicable. 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.

There may be a requirement for travel within the County of Derbyshire, for which a pool car will be provided.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 26 March 2023.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 April 2023.

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

Wholetime Firefighter

Opening date: 10 March 2023

Closing date: 23 March 2023

Salary:  £27,178 (Trainee), £28,310 (Development), £36,226 (Competent)*

Are you looking for a challenge? Would you like to make a difference every day? Do you want a role that’s more varied than 9-5 and feel able to rise to the challenge day or night? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you to join us as a Wholetime Firefighter.

Some key things you need to know are:

• You need to be 18 years or over as of 01 September 2023;
• You need to have GCSE’s in Maths and English grades A* – C (or grades 9 – 4) or accepted equivalent;
• You may regularly drive vehicles – so you must have a valid driving licence and be eligible to drive within the UK
• You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions;
• This is a physical role so you need to have a good level of fitness and health – which you’ll need to maintain throughout your career with us.

The work you’ll do is varied and interesting – it’s not just about responding to emergency calls, although of course that’s a key part. Being prepared at all times is crucial so you’ll take part in regular training and emergency planning and response activities. You’ll also use and maintain a range of equipment and machinery, keep accurate records as well as a range of other duties.

Prevention activity plays a large part of a Firefighter’s day to day work and they spend a lot of time out in the community, talking to people of various ages and from different backgrounds about fire prevention, road safety and other safety messages.

It’s really important that you have a flexible approach and attitude to your work. You must be willing to work shifts including weekends, unsocial hours, variable working patterns and be prepared to do occasional short-term detachments at other Fire Stations. The emergency response nature of our work involves working “on call” where you may be needed day or night to deal with an emergency.

When you start you’ll undertake a comprehensive training package which is just the beginning of your career of lifelong learning – there are lots of great opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

Such a varied role, needs a varied workforce and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We need to improve our diversity to reflect our diverse communities, so we are particularly interested in groups who are under-represented within the Service currently. It is important to emphasise that all applicants will go through the same recruitment process in order to become a Wholetime Firefighter.

Successful applicants will join our Service as an apprentice Firefighter, completing the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard. This is a 24 month development programme consisting of an induction (operational firefighter training) a development programme and an end point assessment. These apprenticeships will be paid in line with agreed National Joint Council rates.

You’ll be joining a great team, who do truly worthwhile work – could you be the next addition? Apply online through our WM Jobs Application Platform.

Applications are available from midday Friday 10 March until midday Thursday 23 March.

There are no post code restrictions for this recruitment process.  There is also no cap on applications, the application window will remain open between 10 March and up until 23 March regardless of number of applications received.

To find out more about the role, please see the full job description and person specification, recruitment information pack and FAQs – all attached to our WMJobs application portal.

*These are the agreed NJC Grey Book pay scales that will come into effect as of 01 July 2023