Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is actively engaged with and proud of its collaboration with the Police and regional fire partners and have a well-established Arson reduction partnership.  The partnership is looking for an individual to lead the work and take on the role of the Arson Task Force manager.

Whilst the base for the role will be at the Blue Light Campus on South Park Avenue in Lincoln, a flexible approach will allow an individual to work in various locations across the county.  The successful candidate will work closely partners and stakeholders to lead with the co-ordination of arson reduction activities.

We are seeking an individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will lead on the analysis of county wide arson and anti-social incidents.  The development of a comprehensive profile of arson related risk will be driven by the post holder and shared with partner agencies.

You’ll need to be experienced in partnership working and be able to evidence successful engagement which has resolved identified issues.  Experience of supporting the building on existing relationships, whilst seeking new opportunities with county wide partners and initiatives.

Whilst a fire investigation background is not essential, it would be beneficial for the successful candidate.  Further training will be given and once fully qualified to the required level, the post holder will take an active role in fire investigation cases as required.

They must be able to demonstrate experience of operating effectively at team level, and also leading a small team to drive improvements.

In return for your experience, skills and qualities you will receive excellent support from the team and an opportunity to further develop.

If this sounds like your next career move, then please read through the full Job Description, to ensure that you can meet the required criteria and to help you complete the best application possible.

The successful candidate must complete Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking the role.

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 13th June.

About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
– A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
– Civil service sports council membership
– Flexible working patterns
– Professional support and development
– An annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like your next career move, but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Best of luck with your application

Based at the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre, Winsford, Cheshire.

Salary: £64,858 – £71,128 (pay award pending)

Cheshire 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 Cheshire.

Following a recent decision to establish a dedicated in-house Finance function for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, a new post of Head of Finance and Treasurer has been created. Reporting initially to the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive, and as a member of the Service Leadership Team, this influential senior role is an exciting and varied opportunity for an experienced finance professional to help the Service ensure long term financial sustainability whilst ensuring robust financial systems are in place to provide appropriate governance and assurance.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the implementation of the new in-house finance function that will come to fruition in October 2023. Thereafter, they will lead the function to deliver a highly effective finance and treasury service that supports the strategic priorities of the Service and help to navigate the Service through the challenging financial times ahead. They will also operate as the senior principal advisor to the Service on all matters relating to the achievement and approval of a balanced budget together with reserve, capital and treasury management strategies. Whilst the primary focus of the role is strategic finance, the role will also have strategic oversight and responsibility for the Service’s procurement function currently provided by Cheshire Police.

We require an exceptional individual who ideally has a strong background in public sector finance, coupled with a proven track record of driving efficiencies and value for money. The individual should also be able to demonstrate an aptitude towards ensuring prudent financial management whilst also challenging the status quo to help deliver organisation-wide improvements. The role will be demanding but rewarding and we are seeking individuals with exceptional judgement, and the ability to assimilate complex information and provide constructive challenge and fresh thinking.

As a highly inclusive employer, we are particularly keen to hear from female applicants and those from under-represented groups, but notwithstanding this, please be assured that the process will be scrupulously fair and is designed to give everyone an opportunity to demonstrate their suitability and readiness to be Cheshire Fire Authority’s new Head of Finance and Treasurer (Section 151 Officer).

Full details about the post are available in a Recruitment Pack available on the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service website.

To apply send your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role against the job description and person specification. These should be emailed to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk quoting job reference number 06/23/HOF.

Applicants are invited to contact Donna Linton on 01606 868804 to request an appointment for an informal discussion about the post with Paul Vaughan, the current Section 151 Officer.

Closing Date: 24 May 2023

Invitation to shortlisted candidates: By 31 May 2023

Do you want to make a difference? Are you willing to learn new skills and be part of a high performing team? Then we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for Property Administrator 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?

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.

Administrative duties on behalf of the Property and Facilities Team.
Support in the successful delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the estate.

Liaising with contractors and property management using our defects reporting system as required.

Management of electronic ordering and goods receipting system, ensuring we meet the financial standards of the Service.

The right candidates will be joining a facilities team who play a key role in providing great places for visitors and staff to work from across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

This position is a full time however, there is some flexibility in hours of work which can be discussed during the interview process.

About you
We are looking for someone who is:
A good communicator that has the confidence to engage with staff, the public and suppliers

Good at planning, with organisational skills

Able to prioritise work using their own initiative

Self-motivated, results driven with the ability to work to time sensitive deadlines

Is an agile worker who will offer ideas on improving processes

Confident working with number

Qualifications & Training:
GCSEs in Maths and English Language A* – C (9 – 4) or 2 Functional Skills (Basic & key skills builder function) BKSB

Experience:
Working in an administrative role, ideally within property and/or facilities

Dealing with a large volume of queries in a fast paced environment

Skills:
Can confidently use IT applications, Microsoft Office packages, Financial Management Systems

The wellbeing of our people is really important. We have introduced hybrid and flexible working opportunities to support your work life balance. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please get in touch either via email or telephone.

(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.

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