East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve.

We are seeking applicants for our Firefighter Transfer Pool from substantive and competent Firefighters.

Whilst we are looking for substantive and competent Firefighters to join our pool and work from any of our stations, we will prioritise any vacancies at our Day Crewed stations. These are in Battle, Bexhill, Crowborough, Lewes, Newhaven and Uckfield. This duty system requires you to respond from an address that is within a 5-minute response time of the Station, (outside of the day duty period). If you do not currently live within this response time but are able to relocate or have arrangements that would allow you to respond within 5 minutes, please detail this in your application. (Temporary accommodation may be available at day crewed stations – Applicants who may require this are encouraged to contact us during the application process)

You will need to apply through this process if you wish to transfer to a different Duty System within ESFRS or if you wish to transfer into ESFRS from a different Fire Service.

The transfer process will start with the submission of an online application and Line Manager report via Jobtrain. Please read the application guidance carefully prior to completing your application.

If successfully shortlisted through this process applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be required to provide evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Operational National Operations Guidance Training Framework, in compliance with National Operational Standards prior to being placed in the pool. It is therefore the responsibility of the individual to ensure competency is always maintained.

Successful candidates will be placed in the pool for approximately 2 years, dependent on when the next transfer processes take place.

The intended timeline is as follows:

Shortlisting outcomes sent: week commencing 10 March 2025

Interviews: starting in week commencing 24 March 2025

To apply please follow this link:  ESFRS | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career – Job Information | Apply for Firefighter Transfer Pool Process (Different Duty System or External Candidates)

Closing Date: 2025-03-02

Salary: £53,321 to £54,653 a year

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and business continuity? Ready to make a significant impact?

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:

Key Duties:

Lead the development and implementation of the Service’s risk management and business continuity approach
Manage the maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and alignment with our strategic vision and objectives
Provide risk management training and support to directorates
Maintain and update the strategic risk register, producing quarterly updates and reports
Conduct business impact analysis and monitor changes affecting business continuity
About You:

We are looking for someone who has:

A strategic mindset with a robust background in risk management and business continuity
Proactive and detail-oriented approach
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Commitment to continuous improvement
Passion for fostering a culture of resilience
Experience and Qualifications:

Experience:

Leading and managing strategic, organisational risk management functions in a public or private sector service organisation
Drafting and presenting reports on complex issues at strategic levels within an organisation
Familiarity with business continuity management principles and practice
Experience of multi-agency or other partnership working (desirable)
Presenting in public (desirable)
Qualifications:

Qualification or professional body membership relevant to risk management, major incident planning, or business continuity
Full UK valid driving licence as the role requires geographical mobility
The Package:

Permanent Contract
Full Time
37-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities
How to Apply:

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. 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.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

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 and 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. 

Job Title: Business Analyst 
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours: 37 hours per week 
Salary: £48,710 – £53,780 
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park* 
Closing Date: 21st February 2025 
 
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location. 
 
Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a passion for making a real difference? Join our Innovation & Change team at Essex County Fire & Rescue Service and play a role in delivering projects that enhance public safety and emergency response.  
 
The Role 
 
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to start with us as part of our Innovation and Change Team. The successful candidate will be required to investigate and analyse business activities and processes to identify requirements that will reduce cost and improve service efficiencies.  
 
You will work closely with the Senior Business Analyst, project and operational teams and stakeholders across the Service, as well as external suppliers and partners to ensure objectives are delivered on time, and to a high standard.  
 
Key Responsibilities: 
 
Managing multiple work packages as required, from inception to completion within agreed timescales, in accordance with best practice and Service governance.  
Managing business process analysis & improvement taking responsibility for research and investigation to document as-is and future state to-be models. 
Requirements Definition to ensure business functional ways of working are understood, issues, impacts, dependencies and risks captured to recommend improvement through recognised analysis tools and techniques. 
You will provide Change Delivery & Change Management support by providing advice, carrying out detailed stakeholder analysis, developing processes, idea generation and providing options for solutions that benefit service delivery plans. 
Engaging with stakeholders across the Service, as well as external partners and suppliers, working closely with our Project Managers and Project teams. 
Providing clear documentation and updates to stakeholders, as well as playing a key role at Project Team Meetings throughout the project phases to support delivery. 
Ensure you maintain an understanding of new and emerging Technology Innovation by collaborating closely with ICT colleagues to identify and leverage technologies that support business processes and enhance efficiencies. 
 
 
About You: 
 
Proven experience in business analysis, change management and project lifecycle.  
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills. 
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential, to facilitate and lead workshops, write complex reports and engage with employees, managers and partners to support effective delivery of the Service plan.  
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines managing multiple work packages concurrently. 
Proven business analysis qualification is essential. 
 
What You Will Be Working On: 
 
Supporting the Senior Business Analyst working together with our Service functions to gather requirements as part of any service improvement activity. 
Working with other change professionals and internal stakeholders you will assist in the delivery of our Change Portfolio supporting the service delivery plan. 
 
How to apply  
 
Internal 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 Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 
 
Internal 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 Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 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 will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document or pdf.  
 
You must also submit your CV which should clearly detail your qualifications and work history. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
Assessment and selection:  
  
The assessment and selection approach will be:  
  
Stage 1   
  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)   
  
Stage 2   
  
Role specific panel interview and presentation.   
 
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female 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 Equality.Diversity@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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 
 
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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

Job Title: Project Manager
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £48,710 – £53,780
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park*
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for making a real difference? Join our Innovation & Change team at Essex County Fire & Rescue Service and play a role in delivering projects that enhance public safety and emergency response.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to start with us as part of our Innovation and Change Team. The successful candidate will be required to lead and co-ordinate critical projects that support the Service’s mission of making Essex safer together.

You will work closely with operational teams and stakeholders across the Service, as well as external suppliers and partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing multiple projects as required, from inception to completion within agreed timescales and budget, in accordance with best practice and Service governance.
Developing detailed project plans, identifying critical milestones and inter-dependencies, both internal and external, as well as project assumptions and dependencies.
Collaborating with stakeholders across the Service, as well as external partners and suppliers.
Working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, as Project Sponsors.
Identifying and managing project risks and issues.
Providing clear reporting and updates to stakeholders, through Service reporting mechanisms, as well as playing a key role at Project Boards.

About You:

Proven experience in project management.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential, sufficient to write complex reports and engage with employees, managers and partners to influence effective delivery of the Service vision.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Relevant project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, Agile or Change Management) is desirable.

What You Will Be Working On:

Working with other change professionals and senior management stakeholders you will assist in the delivery of our Change Portfolio.
Our Change Portfolio consists of a diverse range of projects from ICT systems, estate management projects, operational solutions and other transformational change projects
Working together with our Service functions to gather requirements as part of any procurement activity
Completing Change Impact Assessments as part of our Change Delivery team.

How to apply

Internal 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 Cornerstone (recruitment portal).

Internal 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 Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 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 will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document or pdf.

You must also submit your CV which should clearly detail your qualifications and work history. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Role specific panel interview

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Disability Confident
We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.
Our employee forums and partners include:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female 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 Equality.Diversity@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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Title: Watch Manager Organisational Assurance  
Contract: Permanent 
Working Hours: 42 hours (Day-Duty working pattern) 
Salary:   Watch Manager B (£46,707 per annum)  
Location: Kelvedon Park 
Closing Date: 3rd March 2025 
 
We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours 
 
As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions. 
 
 
The Role 
 
This offers a great opportunity for a colleague looking to engage in a multi-functioning team, providing assurance across the Service, developing skills and knowledge of all functions whilst working with colleagues to agree and assure actions leading to the continuous improvement of our Service.  
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Supporting Service Audit processes, including station audits and development of future audits. 
Supporting our Service debrief process, including discussing considerations for change with other departments within various meetings. 
Working together with other departments assuring various aspects of our Service. 
Attending meetings both internal and external on behalf of Organisational Assurance. 
Supporting and developing future thematic reviews, when required. 
 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
 
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and resilient with a passion to moving our Service forward through assurance and positive change. The individual must be open to learning and familiarising themselves with other departments processes and key performance indicators and creating assurance processes. We will also require the applicant to be familiar with or willing to learn the suite of software packages available with Microsoft 365.  
 
The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support changes in the Service in a positive constructive manner.  
 
Eligibility  
 
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must:  
 
Hold a substantive role as a Crew Manager (wholetime / day-duty) for a minimum of twelve months, or are Watch Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
Have successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and mandatory courses, and are competent in your current role  
Hold a valid Level 1 Incident Command 
Be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites  
Not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance  
Have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max 
 
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 
 
How to apply  
 
Internal 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 Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 
 
Internal 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 Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 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 will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
Assessment and selection:  
  
The assessment and selection approach will be:  
  
Stage 1   
  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)   
  
Stage 2   
 
Operational Assessment and Leadership & Ethics presentation and questions. 
  
Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.   
  
You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)   
  
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:  
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)  
  
Stage 3   
  
Role specific panel interview and presentation. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Lee Hurst at lee.hurst@essex-fire.gov.uk or Neil Anderson at Neil.Anderson@essex-fire.gov.uk  
 
If you have any questions about the process, then please contact recruitment@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.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
 
Disability Confident 
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 Equality.Diversity@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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 
 
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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37
Salary: £33,366 to £36,124
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 28 February 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.

What Are We Looking For? 

Our ideal person will be someone with a positive outlook who is keen to support our communities by helping us attract the right people to help make Essex safer together.

You will share the Service values of being professional, naturally inclusive, trustworthy, as well as being courageous in your decision making, and a high-performer, and be a credible representative of Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service to our managers, our applicants, and our communities.

The Role (Role Profile) 

You will provide efficient, professional, and friendly customer service as the subject matter specialist for recruitment and attraction.

You will advise our managers and other colleagues (e.g., Comms & Marketing) to attract and recruit the right people to support the Service’s needs and goals.

You will help us to improve our processes and the candidate and hiring manager experience.

What You Will Be Working On 

From advert to induction, full recruitment advice, support, guidance and administration for roles at all levels across the Service, from Firefighter to Director
Accurately and efficiently maintaining Applicant Tracking System
Supporting our positive action agenda, including attraction work in our communities, and attending recruitment and careers events
Design and development of assessment materials and practices

Eligibility  

Experience in an in-house recruitment role
Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills)

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

How to apply  

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:  

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) – w/c 3 March 2025

Stage 2

Presentation: You will be required to deliver a presentation related to the role.
Interview: The formal interview will probe your skills and experience, related to the performance of the role, as well as your values, ethics, and behaviours.

Interviews are currently planned on Friday 14 March, Monday 17 March 2025

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.

You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Laura Fuller, Recruitment Lead via email to laura.fuller@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.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

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 will be subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident 

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 Equality.Diversity@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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Business Continuity Officer

Closing Date: 2 March 2025 (23:59)

Scale H: £34,807 – £35,436 Per Annum

Ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring our Service’s resilience during emergencies and major incidents? Have you got a passion for risk management and business continuity?

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

You will be essential in developing and maintaining the Service’s Business Continuity Management Framework to ensure service delivery during emergencies and major incidents.

Key Duties:

·        Develop and review Business Continuity plans with departments

·        Maintain and update all relevant documentation, including plans and testing schedules

·        Ensure regular testing of plans, and share lessons learned across the organisation

·        Represent the Service at external meetings, including Local Resilience Forum

·        Deliver Business Continuity training and awareness sessions for managers and staff

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

·        Strong background in business continuity and risk management

·        Proactive and detail-oriented approach

·        Skill in developing and maintaining continuity plans

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans

·        Experience in delivering training sessions

·        Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices (e.g. Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ISO BC 22301)

Experience & Qualifications Required

Experience:

·        Experience in resilience planning and Business Continuity Management

·        Experience in Quality Assurance

·        Proven track record of producing clear and concise reports

·        Experience in delivering presentations and training sessions

Qualifications:

·        Certificate in Business Continuity Management or a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (e.g., BC/Risk Management)

·        Full, UK valid driving licence, as the role requires geographical mobility for multi-agency activities

The Package

·        Full Time

·        Permanent Contract

·        37-Hour Week

·        Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Good Annual Leave Entitlement

·        Employee Benefits

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Occupational Health

·        Onsite Gym Facilities

·        Limited On-Site Parking

How to Apply

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.

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.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

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

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

Apply for the role using the following link: Job profile

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.

Location: Easingwold, Training Centre, with the opportunity for hybrid working.

Salary: Grade 7 SCP 18-22, £30,559 – £32,654

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:30

Key Documents: Job Description.docx

Are you passionate about creating innovative digital learning experiences? Do you thrive on developing high-quality e-learning resources that make an impact? If so, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS) is looking for you!

Role Overview

As our Training Media and E-Learning Development Coordinator, you will design, produce, and manage dynamic e-learning content that supports the learning and development needs of NYFRS. You will also produce a range of training packages using various digital platforms. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders and our Operational Training Team, to ensure NYFRS response staff are equipped with the relevant training resources that ensures they are operationally competent to deliver their emergency response.

What You’ll Do

Create: Design and build innovative e-learning modules and training packages using digital training software.

Collaborate: Partner with training teams, managers, and subject matter experts to ensure e-learning resources meet training objectives.

Innovate: Drive the use of e-learning within a blended learning strategy, incorporating the latest instructional design techniques.

Support: Provide training to staff on e-learning tools and best practice. Develop bespoke training packages using a variety of different delivery methods.

Manage: Oversee the NYFRS e-learning system, responding to queries, maintaining content, and ensuring system updates.
What We’re Looking For

Experience: Demonstrated expertise in developing e-learning and digital media as part of a blended learning strategy
Skills: Proficiency with e-learning software, and strong organisational skills.

Qualities: A self-motivated, detail-oriented innovator with a passion for digital learning and continuous improvement.

Knowledge: Familiarity with adult learning theories and instructional design principles.

Location & Flexibility

Based at our Easingwold Training Centre, this role offers flexi-time and Hybrid working and the opportunity to impact NYFRS’s learning culture.

Working for us – what we can offer you

Working for the emergency services is truly rewarding, and we want to inspire all colleagues to achieve their full potential. Everything we do has a direct impact to the service our organisation delivers, and each of us contributes to ensuring our communities continue to feel safe.

You’ll be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

In addition, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Staff support networks
• Training and development
• Excellent government pension scheme
• Access to onsite Health and Wellbeing services
• 25 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to discounts at major retailers
• Unison – recognised trade union
• Inclusion and Diversity support networks

Positive Action

At North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service we value difference. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact Luke Heenan, Recruiter, luke.heenan@northyorkshire.police.uk.

How to apply

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application for further information on this opportunity, please contact Jens Archer, Operational Training Group Manager, jens.archer@northyorksfire.gov.uk

Key dates:

Vacancy closing: 09:00am on 25th February 2025

Interview: March 2025

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Fire Protection Inspecting Officer

Salary:  G (SCP 29-33) £38,626- £42,708 per annum

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  23:59 26 February 2025

Job Advert Text

We have an exciting opportunity within LFRS’s Fire Protection Department to work alongside the Building Safety Regulator.

Our aim is to deliver fire safety advice to statutory partners in regard to Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB’s) properties across the East Midlands Region.

If you are a motivated individual looking to use your knowledge, skills and experience working with our business communities in a specialist area, then the role of Fire Protection Inspecting Officer could be for you.  

The successful candidates will be working within the Regional Building Safety Team and will be part of a team wanting to make a difference within the communities we serve ensuring ‘Safer People, Safer Places’ 

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Full support for ongoing professional development

•    On-site gym facilities

•    Free onsite parking

•    Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•    Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•    Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

•    Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which 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.

Hybrid working will be considered for this role following probationary period.

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
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

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

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date:  23:59 26 February 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 10 March 2025

Job Objectives

The Fire Protection Inspecting Officer will be expected to carry out desk-based inspections, deliver commentary on building regulation submissions and carry out inspections at premises within the East Midlands Region and on occasion nationally. This is to advise statutory partners, enforce relevant fire safety legislation, provide fire safety advice, guidance and determine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation in the following areas: 

Fire safety in occupied high rise residential buildings/ higher risk premises 
Issues relating to fire protection and safety systems 
Issues relating to building construction, refurbishment, materials and demolition 

Skills Required

The successful applicant will possess a Level 3 Certificate and level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent qualifications) or be willing and able to complete both qualifications within a 2 year period.  

You will have a good understanding and knowledge of risk management processes and their application. You will also be required to have a high level of written communication skills sufficient to write complex reports. 

Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences. 

Following the successful completion of the probationary period, employees will be given the opportunity to request a remote working arrangement.