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Health & Safety Officer

An opportunity has arisen to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Health and Safety Officer in the Operations and Risk Management Team. We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual with proven health and safety experience to undertake the role of Health and Safety Officer, to provide a comprehensive health and safety advisory & coordinated service.

The post holder will be required to facilitate the maintenance of an embedded safety management system in compliance with the appropriate legislation and best practice. The successful candidate would also be required to collate, analyse, and report data and statistics acting as the primary advisor to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The individual will require current proven experience of working as a Health and Safety Officer within a large organisation, coupled with experience of industrial and commercial health and safety issues, and experience of health and safety auditing. A proven ability to develop health and safety systems and procedures from concept to functioning models. With an in depth knowledge of quantifiable risk assessment systems and be adept in the use of ICT. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of delivering training coupled with excellent presentation skills.

Applicants must have a current Health & Safety National Diploma or equivalent qualification with a sound working knowledge of current and emerging Health and Safety Law and best practice.

For a job description and to apply please visit the careers section of our website. The closing date for applications is 24 February 2023. Interviews will take place on 2 March 2023.

Health and Safety Manager

Fulltime, Permanent

£46,548 to £47, 711 a year Closing Date: 28 February 2023 at midnight

We are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to join our team!

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. Our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

About the role
As our Health and Safety Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the Fire Service’s approach to Safety Management. Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our employees, our visitors and our buildings.

You will be responsible for managing the Health and Safety team while providing guidance and advice on Health and Safety matters, policy issues and compliance with Health and Safety legislation. You will develop and oversee the Service’s audit programme to maintain health and safety compliance. Identifying areas for improvement to existing practices, procedures and policies while influencing change, in a collaborative way, is key.

About you
We are looking for some one who has:

The ability to convert strategy into action
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
An analytical approach to problem-solving
Excellent planning and organisational skills

Experience and qualifications required
You should hold or be working towards a NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification.
Budget Management
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation, guidance and other industry requirements.

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

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

Watch Manager A – OATT

Watch Manager A – Operational Assurance and Training Team Instructor (Transfers)

Salary – £37,535 per annum plus 10% Instructors Allowance

Based at the new training centre in Sadler Road Winsford, with the occasional requirement to support the delivery of training at outreach venues.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED USING CHESHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE APPLICATION FORMS VIA WWW.CHESHIREFIRE.GOV.UK

Opportunities have arisen for via our inter service transfer process for permanent Watch Manager positions within the Operational and Assurance Training Team (OATT).

The successful candidates will require excellent leadership, interpersonal, management and communication skills. They must be enthusiastic and self-motivated and have the ability to promote, support and facilitate learning to ensure the required standards of performance are achieved. As a team player, they must be capable of working in a dynamic environment and demonstrate that they can constantly support and actively promote equality and diversity.

Roles will require a flexible approach to working hours including working in the evenings and at the weekends as detailed in the Training Officer’s duty agreement. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in the Service’s brand-new state of the art immersive training centre, with occasional work at alternative training venues.

The successful candidates will be expected to attend instructor courses to acquire the required skills to support a wide range of training courses and ensure that the Service Operational Training Plan is delivered and reviewed in order that attendance targets and outcomes are achieved.

They will also be expected to support the Service’s competence framework which will see them assess and report on the competence of new Firefighters and those in the development and maintenance phases of their careers.

Watch Manager requirements

Expressions of interest are invited from substantive and competent Watch Managers employed by a UK local authority fire and rescue service. Experience of training delivery or qualified instructor qualifications is desirable.

You must have successfully completed the IFE Level 3 Diploma Unit 6: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command paper.

For an informal discussion re the role please contact GM Jon Caulfied on 07896932265 or email jonathon.caulfield@cheshirefire.gov.uk.

Application process

An expression of interest form can be found below. An endorsement from your Station Manager should also be sought and submitted.

Your 500-word expression of interest should contain:

A brief explanation of how you believe you have made a positive impact since being in the Service
A brief explanation about what you could bring into the operational training environment
Please email completed expressions of interest with a supporting endorsement from your Station Manager to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk by the closing date 23rd February 2023 at 09:00am.

Please quote Job Ref: 63/22/OATTWM when emailing your completed expression of interest.

Candidates will be required to participate in an interview and deliver a 10-minute presentation.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

Operational Training Administration Advisor 12 month fixed term contract

Operational Training Administration Advisor 12 month fixed term contract

Operational Training Administration Advisor
12 month fixed term contract

Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Scale: Scale 5
Salary: £26,845 pro rata
Location: Hybrid working, predominantly based at Witham Fire Station

An excellent opportunity for an operational training Admin Advisor has arisen within the Operational Training Department (OTD) based at Witham Fire Station. The OTD provide the delivery of all operational training events throughout ECFRS.

The ideal candidate for this role, will have experience of working both independently and as part of a busy team. A good knowledge of training administration with experience in the booking/planning and resourcing of training events would support the application. Excellent communication, problem solving, and organisation skills are essential and the candidate should be self-motivated and willing to work flexibly within the Team. The candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office packages, particularly sharepoint and excel, there will be other in-house systems to learn, particularly finance system used for creating purchase orders to pay for courses booked and catering requirements.

The role is a flexible 30 hours per week, in line with Departmental needs.

Key responsibilities include;

> Provide an excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
> Co-ordinate, organise and administer candidates for courses and other events.
> Maintain the Training Planner and other systems, liaising with other users and Operational Training Officers.
> Undertake all administrative duties for the efficient scheduling of events liaising with Internal and External Trainers.
> Create purchase orders to allow for efficient payment of training courses.
> Liaise with catering providers to ensure lunches and refreshments are provided in a timely manner.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

You can apply via Civica self-services route by submitting a supporting statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. It is important to ensure you have attached the supporting statement before selecting Apply as your statement will be used for shortlisting purposes.

If shortlisted, candidates will be invited for interview which will be based on competency and Service values and code of ethics.

Closing Date – 21st February 2023
Interview Date – 27th February 2023

We review all applications against the criteria detailed in the Vacancy Information Pack, so please do ensure you fully detail how you meet the criteria of the role. We love it when our applicants write thorough and thoughtful responses to the Supporting Statement questions, so don’t be afraid to go into detail. This will ensure we get a good understanding of your skills and experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role

About Us

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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You can contact us

Via email at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Or call us on 01376 576121 between 08.30-17.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.30-16.30 on Friday.

We are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. 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.

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 equalitydiversity@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, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Application Business Partner

An opportunity has arisen within our ICT section for an Application Business Partner, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to work with all departments and ICT suppliers in SYFR in order to maximise the benefits of the software provided. Co-ordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects to enable efficient use of public funds. Work with departments to understand their needs and to effectively implement changes and upgrades.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of:

· Experience in working with system suppliers and making change happen

· Experience in managing and supporting network environments

· Experience in delivery of ICT systems and solutions

You must possess degree level education or equivalent in an ICT related subject and a current Driving Licence with the ability to travel

The key duties will include:

· Liaise directly with software manufacturers, seek out new developments and make sure SYFR are using their products effectively.

· Be very aware of security standards and legal requirements of SYFR to enable positive change.

· Work with the Servicedesk Team to understand how and when changes are occurring and what impact that may have on users.

For more information about the role contact Steven Locking on 0114 2532272.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Friday 24th February 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 27th February 2023.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Hydrant Maintenance Technician

Job Role Title: Hydrant Maintenance Technician
Based: One of the Fire Stations within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Salary: D (SCP 9 -15) £23,194 to £25,878
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week
Job Share: No

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven individual to join our small but busy Hydrant Maintenance Team, to deliver an inspection program and maintain critical firefighting equipment for operational fire crews.

The successful candidate will be involved in planning daily work schedules, driving a service vehicle between fire hydrant locations and working outdoors. You will also be responsible for testing and maintaining fire hydrants on public/private water mains within the public highway throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This individual will need to be able to use their Health and Safety knowledge to follow risk assessments, assess risk and maintain correct manual handling techniques.

We are looking for someone with excellent customer service and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels. You will need to have good communication skills and able to prioritise workloads to meet timeframes set by the organisation. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of critical firefighting equipment and ensure safe and best practices throughout. The Hydrant Maintenance Technician would need have excellent written and a wide range of computer skills which are essential to the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 1 March 2023, 23.59

Interview and test date: Week commencing 13 March 2023

If you require further information about the role, please contact Jo Eustace on 0116 210 5474.

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

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

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Workplace Equality Index (WEI) • Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme • British Sign Language Charter • Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

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

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

Watch Manager Protection, Training-Policy Officer (6-month FTC)

Watch Manager Protection, Training-Policy Officer (6-month FTC)

Salary: Watch Manager B (Grey Book) £39,974

Working Hours: 42 hours per week (Day duty system*)

Location: Service Headquarters – Kelvedon Park

Contract: FTC – 6 months

* as an operational employee, you will be required to maintain your operational competence, support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles.

This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended or made permanent, the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process / If the role is made permanent, a further recruitment process will be required

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

The Role

Within the Protection department for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), we are passionate about fire safety. In the role of Training and Policy officer, you will support the Training, Policy and Internal Projects Station Manager in the design, implementation and delivery of protection based training workstreams to both protection staff and operational crews throughout the service.

You will also be responsible for the formulation, preparation and production of new and/or revised policies for the Protection department. This will involve supporting the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.

What You Will Be Working On

To coordinate & review the training needs of Protection staff in accordance with the Protection Strategy. To ensure that Protection Officers have a structured and aligned acquisition of training in order to achieve competence in their role.

To deliver the Protection training strategy through co-ordination and provision of training packages, delivering such training as necessary. To source relevant training, work with training suppliers, and assist with the tendering process for external providers.

To ensure that supplementary training is available on specific subjects that fall outside of the core Protection training strategy. This includes development of station personnel in relation to the delivery of agreed Protection initiatives.

To formulate, prepare and produce suitable policies in relation to the Protection department workstreams. To support the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.

To liaise with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and accredited training providers to ensure that all training is aligned to the Protection Standard and Skills for Justice accreditation.

To manage and monitor CPD for the department and ensure all CPD days are provided as accredited hours.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are passionate about fire safety, and are motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience in the creation and delivery of training material, being able to adapt your training to suit audience needs where required.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience of developing team members to acquire skills and experience.

Eligibility

• Whilst considered desirable, the provision of associated qualifications in Fire Safety are not essential for this role. Any successful candidate(s) will be enrolled on the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, which (upon completion) will subsequently be followed by completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

• Experience of formulating and producing policies – desirable

• Full driving licence

• Substantive Wholetime Crew/Watch Manager

• Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses relevant to your current role

• No current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance

• You must have a valid and current Fitech of 42 ml/kg/min or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness

The Application Process

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching your supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Interview and presentation – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a presentation and interview (further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).
Our Culture and Benefits

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

• Flexible working hours
• Remote working opportunities
• Wellbeing and counselling services
• Physiotherapy services
• Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme
• Career development opportunities

Closing Date – 27th February ’23

Presentation/Interview Date – TBC

About Us

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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

Our employee forums and partners include:

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 equalitydiversity@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, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Watch Manager, Protection, Training-Policy Officer (Permanent)

Watch Manager, Protection, Training-Policy Officer (Permanent)

Salary: Watch Manager B (Grey Book) £39,974

Working Hours: 42 hours per week (Day duty system*)

Location: Service Headquarters – Kelvedon Park

Contract: Permanent

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

The Role

What You Will Be Working On

• To coordinate & review the training needs of Protection staff in accordance with the Protection Strategy. To ensure that Protection Officers have a structured and aligned acquisition of training in order to achieve competence in their role.

• To deliver the Protection training strategy through co-ordination and provision of training packages, delivering such training as necessary. To source relevant training, work with training suppliers, and assist with the tendering process for external providers.

• To ensure that supplementary training is available on specific subjects that fall outside of the core Protection training strategy. This includes development of station personnel in relation to the delivery of agreed Protection initiatives.

• To formulate, prepare and produce suitable policies in relation to the Protection department workstreams. To support the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.

• To liaise with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and accredited training providers to ensure that all training is aligned to the Protection Standard and Skills for Justice accreditation.

• To manage and monitor CPD for the department and ensure all CPD days are provided as accredited hours.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are passionate about fire safety, and are motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience in the creation and delivery of training material, being able to adapt your training to suit audience needs where required.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience of developing team members to acquire skills and experience.

Eligibility

• Whilst considered desirable, the provision of associated qualifications in Fire safety are not essential for this role. Any successful candidate(s) will be enrolled on the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, which (upon completion) will subsequently be followed by completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

• Experience of formulating and producing policies – desirable.

• Full driving licence.

• Substantive Wholetime Crew/Watch Manager who has been competent in role for a minimum of twelve months.

• Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses relevant to your current role.

• No current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.

• You must have a valid and current Fitech of 42 ml/kg/min or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness.

The Application Process

Role Specific Interview (substantive WM’s and CM’s currently in the WM resource pool*) – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a role specific interview (further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).

*those that do not fall into this category will be required to deliver a presentation and attend a values based interview, covering personal impact, outstanding leadership, organisational effectiveness and service delivery (as per the LRS process)

Our Culture and Benefits

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

Closing Date – 27th February ’23

Presentation/Interview Date – TBC

About Us

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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact equalitydiversity@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, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager

Job Summary

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager

Based at Service Headquarters in Birstall, Leicester

Salary Grade – Grade H (scp 34 –38), £40,478 to £44,539 per annum

Permanent

37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Job Share: No

Full Time

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager based at our service Headquarters in Birstall, Leicestershire.

This brings with it a fantastic opportunity to be innovative, drive improvement and increase awareness across the organisation and within our communities.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the Service is an inclusive employer and delivers services tailored to the needs of the diverse communities it serves. Work in partnership with teams across the Service and with external partners to effectively remove barriers for those from under-represented groups either to joining the workforce or accessing services.

To promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging, raising awareness of the benefits of equality, diversity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in service delivery.

To advise and support members of the Fire Authority, all managers and key stakeholders including network groups both internally and externally, on relevant legislation and best practice on improving equality diversity and inclusion.

To ensure the Service meets its legislative duties and the expectations outlined within the Fire Service National Framework and Public Sector Equality Duty.

The Equality Diversity and Inclusion Manager will report into the Strategic Management Team through the Manager of the People and Organisational Development Department. To promote and raise awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in service delivery through research, development and the production of relevant policies and procedures.

You will have experience of leading, managing and motivating diverse multi-skilled teams delivering effective and accurate materials across a range of communication channels.

Be highly organised, with the ability to effectively manage competing and changing demands, with proven experience of working within a fast paced, results orientated organisation, with strong focus on outputs to a high standard to tight timescales, without compromising accuracy

You will need to have good interpersonal skills and the ability to build healthy relationships with people, able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, as well as being flexible and adaptable. Owning the action plans and ensuring that we are delivering against our commitments

The role will require the successful applicant to work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. You will also be required on occasions to work outside of the usual working hours and have the ability to travel to venues within the service area or across the United Kingdom to facilitate the role. This will include evenings and weekends.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role

Closing date: 23:59 hours on 15 March 2023

Interview and test date: week commencing 27 March 2023

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, 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)
• Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

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

Group Manager

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a professional, highly motivated individual with a drive for excellence. Individuals that are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills and join our team in the role of Group Manager.

Applications are welcomed from current Group Managers and competent Station Managers both internal and external to join our Group Manager Talent Pool.

We are committed to developing exceptional leaders and supporting people to fulfil their potential. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and under represented groups.

The requirements of the role will mean that you will be expected to demonstrate commitment to the NFCC Code of Ethics and the Core Values of our service and encourage all those that you manage and work alongside to do the same.

The successful candidate will be offered the current available Group Manager position.

Closing Date: 05/03/2023