Fire- Regional Building Safety Regional Manager

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are delighted to announce a new and exciting opportunity for a Regional Building Safety Manager, (Fire Protection Department) to lead and manage the new regional Building Safety Regulator team, (regulating on behalf on the Health & Safety Executive).

The role of the eleven strong BSR team, (consisting of fire engineers and fire inspecting officers), is to support the Building Safety Regulator in the enforcement of the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022. As the Manager of this newly formed team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and assuring the policies and procedures required to deliver this new legislative requirement. The successful candidate will liaise directly with the Regulator to identify workload objectives, taking responsibility for allocating these to the regional team, whilst quality assuring this work against agreed performance indicators and reporting to each Service against agreed performance indicators.

This is a dynamic role, with a requirement to proactively develop relationships across the South East region, liaising with Fire Service senior managers, as well as the National Building Safety Regulatory, (BSR), team, located within the London Fire Brigade.

The successful candidate will require  the L3 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent to comply with the National Competence Framework for Fire Safety, (minimum).

You will also be required to deliver against a full range of activities in accordance with Protection fire safety policy procedures and legislation. This will include reviewing and advising on building consultations & licensing applications, liaising with stakeholders as appropriate and responding to complaints, where needed. This will require the preparation of reports and appropriate documentation related to Fire Safety interactions.

The successful candidate will be on  the following pay grade:

JF6 £42,503- 47,596.00 for green book, (non- operational)

or

Grey book, (operational), Station Manager- £48,154.00 Any existing SMB FDS staff who wish to transfer to this post will retain their FDS duty system and payments.

Applications from competent Watch Managers are also welcome.

You will need a Drivers License- car provided

A DBS check is a requirement of the role and this will be funded by ESFRS for the successful applicant

Closing Date: 14 February 2023

Interviews: w/c 06 March 2023

For further information  or to discuss these opportunities in more detail, please contact George O’Reilly George.oreilly@esfrs.org or email: recruitment@esfrs.org

Assistant Director (Area Commander)

Salary: Area Commander B in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales plus 20% flexi duty allowance and 9.6% supplement for working a locally agreed Area Commander rota pattern

Location: Based at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Hindlip Park, Worcester, WR3 8SP

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits including company car

Closing date: 17th February at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Assistant Director (Area Commander). HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director who has the drive, enthusiasm and passion required of strategic leaders in a modern fire and rescue service.

About the role

The role will form part of our Strategic Leadership Board (SLB), providing strategic leadership and support to the Principal Officers in overall coordination of the Service; including change management, development of best practice, organisational strategy and transformation, effective industrial relations and exploring opportunities for collaboration with partners in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

Be a competent UK Local Authority Group Commander or role above
Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role

You will also be required to hold a valid driving licence and be eligible to drive in the UK.

As this role forms part of a locally agreed Area Commander operational rota, when rostered as ‘duty AC’ you must be available for immediate operational response within the Service Area.  At other times Assistant Directors will work as required by their role within the Service.

Selection process

Apply online through our WMJobs application portal. Applicants will complete an online application form, a statement against the person specification and provide evidence against the Leadership Framework.

Shortlisted applicants will attend an incident command assessment at Level 4 and if successful at this assessment, a selection stage comprising of strategic level roleplay exercise, case study, briefing exercise and interview.

Pre-employment checks will also be required including security clearance vetting (Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2 Abbreviated). Successful candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

Full details of the role and selection process can be found in the job description and person specification and candidate guidance document.

Further information

Prospect candidates are welcome to meet with DCFO Guy Palmer for a discussion on the role and to visit HWFRS.  This can be arranged by emailing Jill Oseman JOseman@hwfire.org.uk.

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Salary: Group Commander B in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales plus 20% flexi duty allowance

Location: Various locations across the HWFRS boundary

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits including company car

Closing date: Friday 17th February 2023 (12:00 noon)

About Us

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Group Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across 25 locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

We are seeking to appoint a Group Commander who has the drive, enthusiasm and passion required of a leader in a modern fire and rescue service.

About the role

The role of Group Commander in HWFRS is a pivotal senior middle manager role in the organisation, which has key responsibilities in leading operational and non-operational departments.

The role is broad and covers three key areas; operating as a senior operational commander, operating as an organisational leader delivering change and promoting a positive culture. The post holder will be a key departmental head, capable of working with peers and SLB colleagues to deliver the organisation’s strategic objectives.

As this role forms part of a locally agreed Group Commander operational rota, when rostered as ‘duty GC’ you must be available for immediate operational response within the Service Area.  At other times Group Commanders will work as required by their role within the Service. You will also be required to hold a valid full driving licence.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

Be a competent Station Commander or equivalent
Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role

The selection process

Applicants will complete an online application form against the person specification and provide evidence against the NFCC Leadership Framework.  This will be used for shortlisting.

Shortlisted applicants will attend a selection stage which will include an Understanding & Situational Judgement written activity, and also an interview. Successful applicants from the selection stage will be required to attend an incident command assessment at Level 3 (if a pass at this level is not already held) at the conclusion of the process.

Candidates, where required, will also undergo a fitness test, medical assessment and pre-employment checks including security clearance vetting (Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2 Abbreviated). Successful candidates will be provided with a conversion course training programme (if necessary).

Full details of the role and selection process can be found in the job description and person specification, and candidate guidance document.

Awareness Sessions

The Service will be running two online awareness sessions, using Microsoft Teams, on the following occasions:

Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 6pm
Monday 6th February 2023 at 6pm

If you are interested in attending one of these virtual sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be sent a Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

Further information

For informal, in confidence discussions in relation to the vacancy, please contact ACFO Ade Elliott ( 07919 045570  AElliott@hwfire.org.uk ).

If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Building and Estates Maintenance Support

Role: Building and Estates Maintenance Support

Benefits:

Salary:  £24,054 – £27,852 per annum, Grade 3

Hours:   37 hours per week with flexible working hours

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus public holidays

Superb Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is seeking a proactive Building and Estates Maintenance Support (‘handy person’) to join our Facilities Team in maintaining our estate.

If you are a highly motivated and focused individual with a practical approach to minor building, plumbing and carpentry tasks along with providing building refurbishment works completed to a high standard we would be keen to hear from you.

As part of the role you will be responsible for providing reactive repair and maintenance delivery across the estate in order to give our customers improved facilities. Provided with a fully equipped vehicle to support the role, this is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team within a diverse and inclusive environment.

We have a reputation for excellence and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. The flexible working hours allow our employees to achieve a good work life balance.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this is predominately an internal facing role which involves liaising with internal stakeholders and third party contractors. 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:

• Support the Facilities Department in maintaining the RBFRS estate by carrying out minor repairs and maintenance work.
• Completing minor building, plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other associated tasks in maintaining the RBFRS estate to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate records of work for all defects work undertaken.
• Liaising with third party contractors to complete relevant repairs and maintenance activities that are determined out of scope of skill set.
• Investigate reported defects to determine the appropriate action to complete repairs on a daily basis and planning corrective action.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Full UK Driving License
• Good understanding of general building maintenance such as decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic repairs to fixed assets.
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills and to effectively cope with conflicting and complex building repairs
• Excellent self-management, with good planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative. Ability to analyse and identify possible causes of problems and implement solutions to minimise future occurrence.

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 or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact David Kynaston, Facilities Manager at kynastond@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 24 February 2023

Anticipated start date:  Monday 10 April 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 6 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

Crew Manager Talent Pool 2023

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to realising our aim for Safer People, Safer Places through our embedded Values and Behaviours.  If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role within our service as Crew Manager, our Talent Pool Process could be for you.

As a Crew Manager in Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, you could be supporting the management of an operational watch of firefighters, delivering and managing operational training within our Learning and Development department or working within one of our support departments.  As we work towards creating Safer People, Safer Places, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst serving our community.

Applicants for our 2023 Crew Manager Talent Pool Process must be committed to developing themselves as Managers and will be looking to prepare for future opportunities.  We will be recruiting for permanent Crew Manager posts throughout a range of departments during 2023 via a role specific process.  Applications will only be accepted for those already within the Crew Manager Talent Pool and as such we are now inviting applications to enter our Talent Pool Process.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two stage process.

Stage One involves a written application form via our e-recruitment portal.  This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Crew Manager role within Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.  Applications will be anonymised and scored against set criteria, if you are successful you will be invited to progress to Stage Two which will require attendance for a job related test and competency based interview at a location in Leicestershire.

In order to apply for the Crew Manager Talent Pool Process, you will need to be working within a local authority Fire and Rescue Service; and be:

• A substantive Crew Manager looking to transfer to our Service, or
• A Competent Firefighter who holds the IFE Level 3 Certificate           Operations Paper or;
• Hold an equivalent Qualification:

Level 3 Leadership and Management Apprenticeship,

ILM/CMI L3 NVQ in Leadership and Management,

IOSH Managing Safety

(As defined in the NFCC Core Learning Pathway)

• An excellent Communicator
• Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Crew Manager and how your actions meet the Values and Behaviours of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Ideally, you should be qualified to Level 1 Incident Command, although applications will be accepted from those that do not hold this.

The final outcome of this process is clearly defined. Candidates will be deemed ‘Appointable’, ‘Non-Appointable’ or ‘Development Need’.  If you are successful, you will be placed in the Crew Manager Talent Pool which enables you to apply for any future Crew Manager positions in any department.  Those with development needs will have 6 months to complete a development plan.  Non appointable candidates will need to re-apply for the next talent pool process.  The development need category will only apply to internal candidates and external applicants will either be deemed appointable or not.

Internal candidates who pass both stage 1 and stage 2 of the process without a Level 1 incident Command qualification, will be placed into the development pool until such time as they gain this qualification as part of their development.

External candidates will require a Level 1 Incident Command qualification to apply as no development is given.

To begin your application for our Crew Manager Talent Pool process please visit the recruitment page of our website here https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/ .Further information and guidance regarding this process is also available within the FAQs document and the Competency Framework, both of which can also be found through this link.

Key Dates:

•  Opening date for Talent Pool applications – 26th January 2023
•  Closing date for Talent Pool applications –  9th February 2023 – 23:59hrs
•  Shortlisting – 13th – 27th February 2023
•  Half term break holiday 20th – 24th February 2023
• Interviews and Job related Tests – 6th  – 27th March 2023
• Results commencing – 10th April 2023

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.

LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

Good luck to all that decide to apply.

Steve Tidmarsh

Campaign Manager

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Co-ordinator

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

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Benefits include: Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days (28 days from April 2023), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a superb Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire.

If you have commitment and experience of promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, this is an excellent opportunity to join our HR team. We are an engaged and dedicated team, with an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework. Specifically we are seeking individuals who lead by example and are able to recognise and respond to different needs from individuals and groups within the Service and the community.

The main focus of the role is detailed in the attached job profile. The role will champion, support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion within RBFRS, in line with the People Strategy, legislative requirements and best practice. This will include raising awareness of the EDI agenda and supporting RBFRS in becoming more representative of the community.

You will have an understanding of EDI challenges at a strategic level, as well as knowledge of local issues, including employment challenges in relation to EDI. You must also be able to interpret, analyse and present data.

Application and selection process

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 17 February 2023

The selection process will consist of three stages and is anticipated that interviews under Stage Two will take place on 22 February 2023, at Service Headquarters.

Stage One

• Application and Supporting Statement detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the person specification.
• Submission of a report (which should not exceed 2500 words) outlining the key challenges facing EDI in the Public Sector and how we can address these.

Stage Two

• Presentation to a staff panel. The presentation will be the key points of the written report submitted in stage one, and must be presented in 20 minutes. 10 minutes for questions/answers.
• Values and Behaviours Based Interview on the Behavioral Competency Framework
• Successful candidates will be invited to stage three.

Stage Three

• Second interview (date to be confirmed).

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

An HR qualification is desirable but not essential on application for this role

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 Emma Scott by emailing scotte@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

The Behavioural Competency Framework (attached) 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 note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

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

Personal Assistant to Principal Officers and Assistant Directors

Scale 5 £24,496 – £26,845

37 hours per week

Principal Officers’ Suite, Service Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Worcester.

About Us

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

A permanent opportunity has arisen in the Principal Officers Suite at Service Headquarters, Worcester for a Personal Assistant to work directly for the Assistant Chief Officer and Director of Finance, as part of small Personal Assistant team who support the Strategic Leadership Board members.  Service Headquarters is based at West Mercia Police Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Worcester.

The role is to provide a professional, efficient, pro-active and confidential secretarial and administrative support service to Principal Officers (POs) and Assistant Directors/Area Commanders whilst also deputising for the Executive Personal Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) in their absence or as and when required.

A full job description and person specification is available on our application portal.

Skills and Experience

–       An NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.

–       A good general standard of education – 5 GCSEs to include English and Maths at Grace C or equivalent.

–       Experience in a Personal Assistant/Secretarial post working at Director or Senior Manager level.

–       Proven practical experience using the full range of secretarial/administrative skills, including diary management, organising and servicing business meetings, minute taking, co-ordinating events and arranging travel.

–       Ability to proof, correct and edit documents to an executive and corporate standard.

–       A pro-active approach in a PA/secretarial role with regard to forward planning and preparation

–       Ability to produce documents and correspondence in an executive and corporate standard.

–       Good IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.

–       Strong communication and interpersonal skills including a tactful, professional telephone manner.

–       The ability to act on own initiative, multi-task and be self-motivated.

–       Experience of being able to manage interruptions and change activity to meet conflicting deadlines at short notice.

–       Experience of basic budgetary controls.

–       Ability to deal with difficult situations and exercise discretion.

–       Ability to maintain confidentially and integrity at all times.

–       To be a team player.

Reasons to Join Us 

HWFRS is proud to offer a range of benefits to colleagues including:

·         Hybrid working model enabling working from home up to 2 days per week, subject to needs of Service and on a week by week Personal Assistant rota basis.

·         Provision of laptop and mobile phone.

·         On-site canteen, gymnasium and walking/running routes within grounds.

·         Free parking

·         Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme

·         Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

·         26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service (Plus Bank / Public Holidays) *

·         Personal development opportunity – ability to access and apply for funding through an annual process to further develop skills and qualifications (subject to eligibility criteria of this policy).

·         Career progression opportunity within Service in similar or other support roles.

*As of 1st April 2023 all support staff roles will receive an additional 1 days leave allowance

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact the Executive Personal Assistant, Lisa Colenutt, on 07824 538098 (Monday-Thursday).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th February 2023 at 11:59pm . Please see our website for more details on how to apply 

Interviews will take place w/c 6th March 2023.

The successful applicant will be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

Please note we do not accept CV’s