Information Technology Department, Conwy

Permanent, 37 hours per week
NWFRS Grade 06 £33,156 to £36,202 per annum

(Pay is inclusive of 8.5% pay allowance for providing out of hours cover)

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our busy ICT Department, which is normally located at our offices in Conwy.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Network Engineer will ensure the smooth, day to day running of the ICT network and telecoms systems by providing technical knowledge and support. Working in a demanding environment where precision is critical, they will also assist with installations, rectification of faults, repairs and redesigns of the network and telecom infrastructure, to provide an escalation point and specialist guidance and support to colleagues and users.

The appointed person will need to be self-motivated and driven to learn and develop their skills. With a methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving, they will need take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.

Applicants will need to demonstrate (with evidence) the skills, as outlined in the job description and Person Specification including:

·         Working knowledge of Networks to CCNA or equivalent standards

·         Experience of working within an ICT environment

·         Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving

·         Ability to communicate effectively and support training of others

·         Ability to meet targets, deadlines and work under pressure

·         Knowledge of ITIL methodology is desirable

·         A working knowledge of Solarwinds and Microsoft Server operating systems and Active Directory is strongly desired

·         A current valid UK driving licence and the ability and willingness to travel as and when required

·         Subject to National Police Vetting for disclosure checks

·         Level 2 Welsh: if not already demonstrated on application – support will be provided as appropriate)

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack. To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We welcome correspondence and calls in Welsh and English and we will respond equally to both and will reply in your language of choice without delay. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than an application submitted in English.

NIFRS invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of RCC/Ops Comms Group Commander (A & B).  A reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional vacancies arise.

RCC/Ops Comms Group Commanders (A & B) will perform a vital role supporting Senior Management to deliver against a demanding change agenda in a challenging financial climate. The successful candidates will be experienced professionals in the Fire and Rescue sector. They will be confident, innovative and resilient leaders and will be role models of the values of the Fire and Rescue Service. They will have supported and managed change and improvement to service delivery and ensured effective management of teams and resources.

Please note: the duties and responsibilities of these posts may be subject to change following consultation.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 10 June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

NIFRS wish to appoint substantive Regional Control Centre (RCC) Crew Commanders. Following initial appointment/s, a 12 month reserve list will be created to fill any additional vacancies should they arise.

Crew Commanders perform a vital role within NIFRS Regional Control Centre, leading others to deliver excellent performance and supporting Watch Commanders to enable Middle Management to deliver against a demanding agenda. Successful candidates will role model the values of the Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring a fair and ethical approach to service delivery and ensuring the effective implementation of organisational policy and procedures.

All candidates must possess an operational assessment at Crew Commander (Control) level prior to appointment.  

Applicants should note that the duties, responsibilities and base locations of these posts may be subject to change. 

If you require any assistance/reasonable adjustments during any stage of the selection process due to a disability, please contact the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Team at NIFRS Headquarters by emailing adjustments@nifrs.org in the first instance or, alternatively, please contact a member of the Resourcing Team directly.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 06 June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward-thinking Authority looking for highly capable and values driven individuals for the role of Group Manager.  This is a key leadership role within our organisation which will allow motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story, contributing to public service reform in order to save, protect and improve the lives of the people in Merseyside.

Crucial to the role will be your ability to lead collaborative approaches with partners in order to deliver an integrated and effective service to our communities – to help ensure their safety, improve the region’s health and economy and deliver significant social value, thereby ensuring the highest level of protection is afforded to the communities we serve.

• You will be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others.
• You will have a demonstrable ability to lead change in a complex and evolving environment.
• You will have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have demonstrated high levels of ability with regard to the implementation and management of key projects
• You will model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• You will be required to manage and lead operational incidents as Incident Commander, or in other incident command support roles in accordance with the requirements of EFSM2 and local standard operating procedures.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is an excellent place to work, but don’t just take our word for it; we would encourage you to spend some time with us to learn a little more about us, what’s important to us and how we do things. 

The candidate pack, available as a supporting document should provide you with a good foundation, with lots of information and links to pertinent documents to help you get to know us much better.

We set high standards at Merseyside, and we’re not embarrassed to say so, our selection process will be challenging for all the right reasons and will reward the best candidate with a career with excellent opportunities and an ability to make a real difference.

Key Dates:

Closing Date:                    Midnight Sunday 22nd June

Shortlisting:                      23rd – 26th June

Command:                        7th – 11th July

Assessment Stage:        15th – 16th July

Interviews:                         18th July

Please note, the Service is unable to offer flexibility or alternative dates outside of those listed above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a number of activities as part of the selection process.  These include, Command Assessment, multi exercise Assessment Stage and a final panel interview.

We are Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service – be part of our future.

Job title:                         Compliance and Investigations Manager

Grade:                             G            

Salary:                             £42,708 per annum

(rising by annual increments to £45,718 per annum). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                             Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you.  There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 3 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Robbie MacPherson, Station Manager – Area Leadership Team on 07770 813988 or email at Robbie.MacPherson@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 June 2025 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 3 July 2025 at Salisbury Fire Station.  Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.  Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Compliance and Investigations Manager in our Compliance and Investigations team you will:

·       Support the Compliance and Investigations team in delivering the Service’s Discipline procedure, providing objective, pragmatic expertise, ensuring all cases and people related complaints are dealt with comprehensively and fairly.

·       Implement and monitor compliance with reporting schedules to provide assurance to the Senior Leadership Team.

·       Provide a quality assurance process to complaints and discipline investigations to ensure an impartial and consistent approach across the service.

What makes you our ideal Compliance and Investigations Manager?

·       You will be able to meet all essential criteria as detailed on the person specification.

·       You will have a good understanding of employment law and good practice.

·       You will have experience of managing and leading a diverse team.

·       You will have previous experience of case management of discipline, grievance and bullying and harassment cases.

·       You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal/external customer care.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

·     You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Travel requirements are occasional meetings throughout the service area.

·     A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.

·     Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, negative drug test, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.

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Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.  All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying.  Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire 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 and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services.  When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.