Salary: £ 43,736 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £ 43,736 – £ 52,424 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 10 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade (LFB) are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. There are 103 Fire Stations across the London Boroughs split into five districts, along with a call centre and Head Quarters building. LFB also form part of the Greater London Authority (GLA) organisations which also include Transport for London (TfL) and London Metropolitan Police Service. LFB are adapting for the future with the Property Department playing a huge part towards this. The team plans, designs and manages projects to conform with the high expectations here, setting an example for all, hence we have a fantastic opportunity for a building surveyor to join the capital delivery team and make their mark.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious building surveyor to join our team and take your career to the next stage. You will be delivering property projects as required such that they are customer focused, on time, within budget and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies (energy efficient). We offer excellent experience and first-class mentoring support to help you achieve your ambitions beyond professional status, with a clear pathway to senior level. You will be supporting the director, team leader and the wider team in the delivery of building surveying commissions.

You will be investigating and offering technical advice on factors that affect building, including user needs, site and building surveys, and regulatory requirements. You will manage others in preparing designs using computer aided design software and obtain tenders for construction work. You will need a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge.

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 in the selection criteria section of the 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 July. 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.

Benefits:

Salary :  £41,496- £46,549 per annum, Grade 6

Hours : Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 30 days, flexible working hours onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) provides prevention, protection and response services across the county of Berkshire. 12 wholetime and six on-call fire stations cover 486 square miles, from Langley in the East to Lambourn in the West. It serves a diverse cultural population of 911,400, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

About you:

Are you an individual with passion and drive to deliver activity contributing to improving services to the public? Do you enjoy working for a fast paced and dynamic organisation? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and proactive individual for the position of Business Support Manager.

The key focus of this role is:

• To lead and manage the Business Support Team ensuring the appropriate allocation of team resources according to priorities.
• Be responsible for the day to day management of the Team in accordance with RBFRS people management processes.
• Define, agree and monitor service levels with customers and monitor delivery against service level agreements ensuring delivery within available resources.
• Develop customer service standards and KPIs and manage the business support function against agreed indicators and standards.
• Ensure appropriate quality control processes are in place and monitor the quality of service provision
• Manage the organisation and successful delivery of specific events and visits
• Undertake project management and budget monitoring
• Prepare management and committee reports

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic skills
• Ability to confidently use persuasion, influencing or negotiating techniques to influence others in a range of situations
• Have experience of planning and organising team work or co-ordinating complex activities to meet demand
• Ability to effectively cope with conflicting and complex demands and be able to prioritise to ensure timely delivery of quality outcomes/projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with a high level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to coach, teach and develop others and have experience of managing all aspects of a large, high-performing multi-disciplinary team
• Have experience of managing and improving complex business processes

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework.

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.

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 or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Paul Bremble, Head of Corporate Services at bremblep@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 17:00 hours 19 July 2023

Anticipated start date:  ASAP following recruitment process

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 31 July 2023

Please note that 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.

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

Job description
Job title: Station Manager
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: 42 hours per week, Grey Book Terms & Conditions
Salary: £51,525 per annum

The roles:

Our Station Managers are absolutely vital to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) delivering on our key objectives. As the leaders of our stations, departments, and teams, they are responsible for delivery of departmental (or station) plans, whilst ensuring the wellbeing and development of their people, as well as being points of contact and subject matter specialists for the various areas of focus across the Service.

We currently have substantive opportunities at Station Manager level in a variety of areas.

The right people:

As a role model to their teams, our Station Managers will be accountable, credible, authentic and inclusive, able to demonstrate they live the Service Values and the Fire Service Code of Ethics.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate outstanding leadership and will use their personal impact as a line manager to support organisational change and improved community outcomes. You will be essential as we continue to develop cultural values and behaviours that make the fire and rescue service a great place

to work for all our people, as well as develop ways of working that enhance our ability to be able to respond to service needs.

You will have a commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our people, and will lead on developing others, with a commitment to the continuous improvement of services to the public by strengthening our ability to provide a good service by diversifying our workforce, and developing new approaches and creating a fair and equal place to work.

The recruitment / promotion process

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
· have held a substantive role as a Watch Manager (wholetime / day-duty) for a minimum of twelve months, or are Station Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
· have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role?
· hold Incident Command verification Level 1* and be able to attain Level 2 within six months of the offer of the role (The requirement to hold Level 2 as a Station Manager within ECFRS is because successful candidates may be required to work on the Flexi Duty Shift system, either in a temporary or a permanent capacity, subject to the operational and organisational needs of the flexi rota).
· either already hold a valid Officer ERD qualification or successfully achieve this within six months of appointment to the role (for the reasons detailed immediately above)
· 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, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness?agreed under the Fitness policy

Should candidates who are successful in being offered a role subsequently not be able to attain the Incident Command Level 2, or the Officer ERD qualification within six months (where courses have been reasonably available), the Service’s Performance Management policies will be applied, which could result in redeployment.

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.

*All candidates who wish to be considered for the Station Manager – Operational Command Assessment and Training role must already have a valid Intermediate Incident Command qualification (also known as ICV Level 2)

**All candidates who wish to be considered for the Station Manager – Protection (Fire Investigation) role must also have a Level 5 Fire Investigation qualification

Stage 1 – Application

External candidates (currently Station Manager and Watch Manager, or equivalent)

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Station Manager 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 1000 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

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

The closing date for all applications will be 12pm, Monday 17th July 2023

Stage 2- Assessment & Development Centre (ADC)

The ADC will comprise of a range of activities that will collect evidence in line with indicators taken from the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading the Function), ECFRS’ Service Values, and the Code of Ethics.

The ADC will last approximately three hours, and will include:

· a presentation,
· focused discussions with employee groups, and a potential peer group,
· an operational assessment,
· a media exercise

Further details and the topics of the ADC activities will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates at the time.

The ADC is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd August 2023 at ECFRS Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park.

Stage 3- Role specific interview

The final stage will be a panel interview. Each panel will be chaired by the Group Manager for the respective vacancy (e.g., for the SM Operational & Community Risk vacancies, GM Ben Turner will chair the panel)

It is anticipated that the panel interviews will take place in the week commencing 7th and 14th August 2023.

The vacancies:
We currently have the following substantive opportunities at Station Manager level (these may be subject to change)

· Station Manager – Risk (x2 vacancies – Operational, and Community Risk)

· Station Manager – Operational Training (x2 vacancies – Apprentice Support Manager, and Operational Command Assessment & Training)

· Station Manager – Response (x2 vacancies – Loughton station group, Harlow station group)

We currently have the following twelve-month fixed term opportunity at Station Manager level:

· Station Manager Protection (Fire Investigation)

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.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to any of roles, please contact the respective Group Managers:

Risk roles:
Ben Turner – 07870 389826 or benjamin.turner@essex-fire.gov.uk

Training roles:
Marc Diggory – 07785 722417 or marc.diggory@essex-fire.gov.uk

Response roles:
(Loughton station group) Mark Eaglestone – 07887 715334 or mark.eaglestone@essex-fire.gov.uk,

(Harlow station group) Steve Wintrip – 07801 546693

Protection role:
Dave Bond – 07808 869839 or dave.bond@essex-fire.gov.uk

For any queries about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Additional:

Lateral moves (External candidates)
If you are a Station Manager (or equivalent) in a UK Fire and Rescue Service looking to transfer into Essex as a Station Manager, we would very much welcome your application. We would be happy to establish a point of contact for you from within ECFRS and you will be required to undergo all three stages of the recruitment process.

No T1’s will be accepted whilst the recruitment process is in progress.

Flexi-rota
Please note that none of the roles being recruited to are automatically aligned to the flexi-rota. Flexi status is not applied as a result of any promotion, irrespective of the role. Any invitation to join the flexi-rota is entirely at the discretion and authorisation of the Operations department and is based on organisational and operational requirements. It is the expectation that all newly appointed Station Managers will commence their new role on a day-duty basis.

DDOR
As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability, and may be required 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 closing date for all applications will be Monday 17th July 2023

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 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

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://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Prevention department for a Fire Community Safety Officer, based at various sites in South Yorkshire.

The overall purpose of the role will be to deliver an effective prevention programme to the communities of South Yorkshire in line with the prevention strategy. This will be done through community engagement focussing on Fire, Road and Water Safety.

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

·       Dealing with members of the public, providing guidance and advice face to face
·       The promotion of a safer community via community education and intervention
·       Working with a high degree of autonomy with minimum supervision
·       Administration duties

You must possess:

·       A full UK driving licence

The key duties will include:

·       Carrying out Home Fire Safety visits to the diverse communities of South Yorkshire
·       Delivering Fire Setter Interventions for children and young people
·       Delivering education package within schools up to Key Stage 4
·       Promote and deliver community safety messages to the public at fetes, galas and other community events

For more information about the role contact Community Safety Coordinator Mushrat Javaid on 07768418022.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobsor 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 18:00 Hours on Friday 21st July 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7th August 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 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 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.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are delighted to be able to invite interest from a range of skill professionals ranging from competent Firefighter, Crew Commander and Watch Commanders.

In particular we welcome interest from individuals that have qualifications such as EFAD, Working at Height, Breathing Apparatus Trainer

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has the responsibility of protecting over one million people who live in the 650 square miles of Surrey. The Service employs approx. 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. All of our staff share one vision: With you, making Surrey safer. We do this by:

•Serving the needs of our community.

•Flexibly responding to a constantly changing environment.

•Recognising and embedding diversity in everything we do

•Solving challenges through intelligence driven collaboration, innovation and improvement.

Surrey Fire and Rescue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under-represented groups.

About the role

This opportunity will mean that those that are successful may be placed at any location across the County of Surrey.

Right Person, Right Role

We are proud to operate a multitude of shift patterns across our Wholetime Fire Stations which supports our Making Surrey Safer Plan 2020-2024 Making Surrey Safer – Our Plan for 2020 – 2024 – Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) – 9am – 6pm / 6pm – 9am
Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) 7am – 7pm / 7pm-7am – every third working pattern, you will be expected to work 4 days, this means no night cover 7am -7pm
Day Crewed – 7am – 7pm (no night cover needed) – this shift pattern operates with every other weekend off.
Job details

Our Ethical Principles

At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we believe it is essential to embed our commitment to the Core Code of Ethics and particularly equality, diversity and inclusion, into every aspect of our work. This is a dual responsibility applying both to our outward facing, community-focussed activities, and to our internal responsibilities to people and volunteers. Our vision is that everyone representing Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will be community role model.

Interested?

Please upload a current CV

Please ensure you attach all qualifications which relate to any specialist skills and detail competency

Process after shortlisting (those that have specialist skills will be prioritised)

Behaviourally based interview and Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as appropriate

Prior to offer of employment candidates will be asked to undertake a full medical examination and fitness test (which are in line with national expectations)

Thank you for your interest and in the meantime if you want to know more about us, please visit our Surrey Fire and Rescue Recruitment Pages.

A standard DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.

Additional information

Interested?

For further information about these roles please contact the Recruitment Hub sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk and Group Commander Matthew Harper matthew.harper@surreycc.gov.uk

Please note that the closing date for this opportunity may be bought forward depending on the amount of interest we receive.

Post: Head of Facilities Management
Salary: £69,405.00 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £69,405.00 – £86,208.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 4th July at 16:00 GMT

An exciting new role with London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) Property Department who oversee the operation, performance, maintenance and repair of buildings, fabric and their systems across the LFB estate. The buildings are a mix of frontline fire stations, Command and control centres and offices spread across London.

The Property Group are looking to recruit a Head of Facilities Management tasked to lead the Facilities Management Team delivering maintenance, repairs and minor projects through an outsourced maintenance provision. Overseeing a team of contract managers and facilities managers this role will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery across all aspects of hard and soft services and delivery of an audit programme ensuring full statutory compliance and that LFB buildings are comfortable, functional, efficient, and safe. Setting the maintenance strategy and approach is key to the role including sourcing strategies for the service requirements. The role is based at LFB’s Union Street HQ but travel across the estate will be regularly required.

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 and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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

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 July. 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.

Post: Contracts Manager
Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 04 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade (LFB) are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. There are 103 fire stations across the London Boroughs split into five districts, along with a call centre and headquarters building. LFB also form part of the Greater London Authority (GLA) organisations which also include Transport for London (TfL) and London Metropolitan Police Service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade to join the property department to act as the contracts manager for key FM suppliers and ensure the contract requirements are met and our buildings are adequately maintained to support operational response.

Reporting to the Lead Contract Manager, this role will be responsible for the day to day management of the FM service contracts and ensure that appropriate monitoring regimes are in place to monitor performance of all elements. This role will ensure all related service level agreements are met and that all targets, policy, standards, statutory legislation and good practice are followed across the estate portfolio. A key part of the role will include budget management and experience of public sector procurement regulations would be beneficial.

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience of FM contract management and monitoring performance of a supply chain providing services to a client. Practical experience of contract administration including change control processes, contract plans and procedures and governance procedures is essential.

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 and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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

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.

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.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place 21st July 2023. 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.

Salary:  £26,845 – £30,151 (Pay Grade – E)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Communications team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Currently we have a fixed term position to provide maternity leave cover.

You will be a key member of a small team, working across all aspects of communications, including social media, digital channels, media relations, publications and more. You will report directly to the Corporate Communications Manager.

We’re looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic and proactive individual, preferably with a background in communications, PR or journalism. You’ll need to be able to think fast and be confident working in a busy environment, dealing with local and national media. You’ll need to have excellent written communication skills and a great news sense, as well as the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels, to support the delivery of high quality internal and external communications.

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding position. If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role

Closing date:  23:59hrs on Wednesday 28th June 2023

Shortlisting: Friday 30th of June 2023

Interview and test date:  Thursday 6th of July 2023

Contact: For more information please feel free to contact Isobel Hall (Corporate Communications Manager) – isobel.hall@leics-fire.gov.uk

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 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.