Business Architect

The Role Post: Business Architect
Salary: £62,952 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £62,952 – £78,192 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full Time
Application closing date: 7 March at 16:00 GMT

This role is part of the Strategic Planning team, which sits within the Transformation Directorate. Our Directorate is fairly new and aims to provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

Our collective role as the Strategic Planning team is to help the Brigade define its vision, the strategy for achieving it and the plans that make that a reality. We do that by:
– bringing together research, design, business and technology that helps the Brigade work with the public to design services that meet their needs, wants and expectations;
– using insight to drive our strategic thinking and place the people we serve at the centre of what we do;
– working collaboratively across the Brigade, with the public and our partners;
– being curious, creative and having fun.

We have recently published our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). This sets out our ambition for the coming years and how we will address concerns raised by a recent independent Culture Review, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019.

The successful candidate will lead our service design and business analysis team to operationalise our Target Operating Model (TOM). You and your team will help translate our strategic intent, goals and drivers into actionable change programmes and be responsible for the implementation of the TOM. You will provide a blueprint for executing the business strategy and aligning both the transformation portfolio and the business to support it. You will maintain the integrity between elements of the future strategic business design and more tactical solution design.

You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of strategy, directing the evaluation of strategies and policies to ensure business requirements are being met. You will also be expected to have excellent problem-solving skills and be a critical thinker at a strategic level who has proven experience of developing and delivering Target Operating Models in an organisation with similar complexity and size to the LFB. You will have significant experience working with stakeholders at all levels, using indirect influence to facilitate discussions across high risk and complex or under constrained timescales and the ability to coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean practices.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1:
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.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Stage 2 Assessment for this role is due to take place 27 March. 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: the assessment is likely to be in person, at our Hammersmith Assessment Centre, although we do sometimes interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service).

Additional Information

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/physio
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work schemeOpportunity 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.

Staff Counsellor

The Role
Post: Staff Counsellor
Salary: £39,669 per annum plus 2022 pay award currently outstanding
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 – £47,384 per annum plus 2022 pay award currently outstanding
Contract type: Fixed Term until 22/02/2024 (possibility of extension)
Working pattern: Full-time Hybrid of home working and at CTS office in Euston
Application closing date: Wednesday 08 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

Are you a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist qualified to PG Diploma level with current BACP accreditation or equivalent?

Do you have substantial proven post-qualifying experience and possess the expertise, skills, and enthusiasm to join a well-established team?

We provide a comprehensive counselling service covering all aspects of work-related, health and personal issues to the staff of a large emergency service.

You will have the skills to develop an effective counselling relationship with a wide range of staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds and possess an understanding of the role of a staff counsellor in an organisational setting.

Specialist skills in using CBT plus experience of working with trauma related issues using NICE recommended modalities would be an advantage.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

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

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.

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-March. 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
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a 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. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check will be undertaken on the successful person before an appointment is confirmed.

Health and Safety Advisor

Firefighters go towards dangerous situations in order to save lives when others are trying to get away.  Supporting all of our staff in being safe at work and being effective in helping members of our communities is essential to our aim of Safer People, Safer Places.

We are looking to welcome a Health and Safety Advisor into our diverse and high performing Service.

As the Health and Safety Advisor, you will promote the benefits of health and safety, carry out station visits, and accident investigations and will provide advice to stakeholders on a day-to-day basis on a range of health and safety issues. You will also be involved in exciting project work such as ‘Contaminants: Occupational exposure as a firefighter’ as well as developing and delivering health and safety training, leading on specific areas or subjects and updating policies and documentation.

You will be working in a small Health and Safety team and with partners in other departments to embed a positive Health and Safety culture for the Service.

The right person will offer:  pragmatic advice balancing operational effectiveness and health and safety practice; collaborate on health and safety activity; willingness and desire to continually improve themselves and the service; and help in recognising and reducing the impacts of hazards.

You will hold a formalised health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) You must also be committed to your own development and maintaining CPD is essential. We provide opportunities for development and career progression. You will have excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.

We want you to help make our communities safe; join our family.

Closing date:  22nd March 2023

Interview and test date: 4th and 5th April

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, 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 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)
• 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.

Head of Property

The Role
Post: Head of Property
Salary: £ 72,747 per annum
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £ 72,747 – £ 91,205 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 6 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and Rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5,000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including IT, Finance, Procurement, and communications team).

The postholder will be responsible for LFB is a continually changing organisation. Good management, communication skills and collaborative working are critical elements in this being successful. As the Principal Project Manager within LFB Property, the job holder must provide clear leadership and be a key point of escalation and communication. This role is required to act as the deputy for the Head of Service when requested.

This role includes the delivery of LFB carbon reduction project which aims to achieve the LFB’s ambitious carbon reduction targets as required and ensure that LFB policies are developed and implemented and maintained as required. LFB Senior Management Team expects all managers and supervisors to operate in a culture of openness and honesty, demonstrating a commitment to change through involvement and empowerment, and by delivering results.

The role is highly autonomous and is accountable for the direct delivery of a professional team and services across LFB.

LFB Senior Management Team expects all managers and supervisors to operate in a culture of openness and honesty, demonstrating a commitment to change through involvement and empowerment, and by delivering results.

You must have possession of a nationally recognised degree and post graduate qualification in a construction related discipline and property-related qualification i.e. RIBA, RICS or Chartered Engineer status and/or relevant extensive experience at a senior level and or specific contractual knowledge.

You must have extensive experience of managing professional services in respect of building project/ programme management in a multi-disciplined environment with a good working knowledge of building, mechanical and electrical services maintenance and project procedures.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

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

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid March. 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.

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.

Additional Information
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.

Data Analysis and Reporting Officer

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

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Data Analysis and Reporting Officer to join our team.

RBFRS has a reputation for excellence and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. This role will provide a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team whilst providing a diverse and inclusive environment. The flexible working hours allow our employees to achieve a good work life balance.

We are seeking a highly perceptive and driven individual who strives to inform decision making and report on performance.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for the management and extraction of data from our systems and will have the chance to demonstrate your skills in analysing and interpreting data to support the developments in the delivery of our services to the communities of Royal Berkshire.

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

The key focus of this role is:

·      Interrogate and extract data from electronic systems and databases

·      Analyse data and ensure its integrity

·      Using data analysis to produce detailed, timely and accurate reports and information

·      Support understanding of community risk and the Community Risk Management Plan by carrying out analysis including mapping and modelling

·      Monitor, analyse and benchmark data and analysis with other Fire & Rescue Services and other relevant organisations, supporting data exchange as required

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience

·      Ability to analyse, interpret and present risk and performance data effectively to a variety of audiences in various formats

·      Be able to consider data quality and assurance from collection to reporting

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Strong attention to detail

·      Proven background with a data, statistical, performance or other analytical role

·      Ability to input and extract data from electronic and manual performance management systems

Application and selection process

The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 30 minute exercise.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact Lorraine Claridge, Senior Data Quality and Reporting Officer at claridgel@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours Friday 17th March 2023

Anticipated start date: May 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 27th March 2023

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)

The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)
Salary: £ 26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £ 26,310 – £ 31,034 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 02 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fire Safety Regulation Admin Support Team as administrative assistants which will be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. The role will require you to support the workstreams within the Fire Safety Admin Team (Enforcement, Audit & Consultations, Helpdesk and Petroleum/ Transport / Automatic Fire Alarms). The role requires organisational skills, flexibility and confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to gain knowledge of our additional IT systems.

You will be part of a team supporting the delivery of the Brigade’s Fire Safety Regulation objectives and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to organise, plan and prioritise your own work and to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

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

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.

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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place early March. 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
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.

Experienced Fire Safety Inspector

Salary and Grade:  £35,411- £40,478 per annum, Grade 5

Hours of Work – 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Location – Protection offices located in Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and Maidenhead – travel may be required across the South of England

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 Days and Flexible Working

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting an experienced and qualified Fire Safety Inspector. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

As a member of the Protection Team, the post holder will contribute the work of the Building Safety Regulator and the Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing locations, planned structures and events.  The work is also crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and protecting healthy business growth, which will be affected by building fire losses.

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

The key focus of this role is:

• Providing fire safety and prevention advice and guidance
• Assessing risks associated with fire in relevant premises
• Evaluating hazards
• Auditing premises and plans in simple, complex and regulated buildings
• Contributing to fire safety solutions and issuing informal and formal fire safety required action notices where needed and when appropriate
• Working closely with local authority and private sector building control bodies to jointly agree appropriate fire safety standards in new buildings and extended existing buildings
• Consulting with the local licensing authority on all new licensing applications and variations where changes could have implications on the fire safety
• Supporting operational incident commanders at operational incidents involving fire with safety information regarding fire safety requirements and how these can support safe firefighting operations.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

The successful applicant will need to have achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or be able to demonstrate that they have an equivalent qualification with an appropriate level of experience.

Applicants must possess a full driving licence and the daily use of a car is required for which an allowance is paid.

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role please contact Tregear Thomas at thomast@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 5th March 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 13th March 2023

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Employer – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion