We want an exceptional person to join our multi award-winning corporate communication team.

The main focus of the role is internal communication- working with others to ensure staff are fully engaged and feel a key part of the organisation. Your role will be to understand people’s concerns and communication needs, and help our leaders to address those needs in ways that are easy for staff to understand.

But there will also be plenty of room to get involved in our public facing work too- from helping with the production of outstanding video content and leading the development of our social media channels, to working with the media, assisting our public affairs work and contributing to recruitment and fire safety campaigns.

You will also be part of our 24/7 duty press officer rota which attracts stand-by payments for each shift covered.

The successful applicant will have excellent writing skills, be brilliant with people and have a strong knowledge of using the right communication channels to reach the right audiences.

Most importantly of all, you will be able to work as part of a team to deliver first class work.

The role is based at the service’s headquarters in Sheffield city centre, but with a significant element of remote or agile working available.

For more information about the role contact Corporate Communication Manager, Zander Mills on 07768 417703.

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 23:55 Hours on Tuesday 20th June 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 3rd July 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.

Description
An exciting opportunity to join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service as an operational General Instructor in the Learning and Development department at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey.

Are you a competent operational Firefighter or Supervisory Commander working in a Local Authority or Aviation Industry with a passion for developing others.

We are seeking instructors to deliver a variety of operational training, such as Specialist Rescue, Live Fire, Incident Command and Vocational Development Areas and much more.

To achieve this you will receive a package of development including a recognised training qualification and instructor qualifications.

You will have the opportunity to maintain your operational competencies by carrying out a duty shift at one of our stations once a month.

About the role
You will become a multi-skilled instructor and will lead on one area of training, where you will be responsible for the research and delivery of all learning materials for your subject area, including maintaining the standards of other instructors.

This is a 42 hour week role, where flexibility is required for some evening and weekend working.

Job details
You will be working as a member of our Learning and Development Team delivering training both at the Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate and out at our fire stations across the county of Surrey.

Additional information
This job advert will close when adequate interest has been reached.

Please upload your CV / qualifications with this application.
Upload on a word document how you meet the criteria for short listing.
Date of interviews to be confirmed.

Short listed candidates will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation of their choice from the two subjects below:

“Opportunities and challenges of regional fire service collaboration within the learning and development environment”
2. “Catering for Different Learning Styles in your Students

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Kim West on 07974094912 or by email kim.west@surreycc.gov.uk or Group Commander Willard on 07813392104 or by email adrian.willard@surreycc.gov.uk

Location
About the organisation
Surrey Fire & Rescue or a disability confident employer and have committed to making the most of talents disabled people can bring to our workplace.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustment(s) to be made, please ensure you inform the hiring manager on the application giving enough information to allow appropriate measures to be taken.

The starting salary for this role is £47,778 per annum for working 36 hours per week.

This is an opportunity to play a full and active role supporting the delivery of the Surrey Fire & Rescue Change Programme.

We employ hundreds of members of staff including firefighters, 999 call operators, trainers, mechanics, business support and supply colleagues. Our staff work from 25 fire stations and our Headquarters site in Reigate.

The Senior Project Manager role sits within the service Change Team who work together, and with other colleagues, to design, deliver, monitor and report on the various change projects being implemented across the Service.

The role holder will be part of the SFRS Change Team which consists of a number of project professionals that provide a supportive and encouraging environment from which to work within. The role will be responsible for reporting on all projects within their remit and will chair the monthly Programme Board relevant to the priority assigned to the role. Working with colleagues across the entirety of the service and presenting project progress to members of the Service Leadership Team, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to engage with stakeholders from every side of SFRS.

You must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of how programmes, projects and change management are delivered effectively, with experience of managing people to achieve desired results.

Stakeholder management experience is key to the role, and you will be expected to report to and present required information to Programme Boards, strategic level / senior managers and external agencies or customers as necessary.

You may also be required to be able to travel around the county as required to meet the demands of the role so a valid driving license and use of a vehicle will be required.

To be considered for interview, your application will clearly evidence:

Extensive experience of working within a change management environment,
An ability to robustly drive, monitor and report on project and/or programme progress
Experience and full understanding of complex stakeholder management requirements
Flexibility to manage numerous workstreams and work under pressure to tight deadlines
Educated to degree level and/or have relevant work experience
At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Coaching and Resourcing Assistant

Benefits:

Salary:  £24,054 – £27,852 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 3 (based on relevant experience)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus public holidays – (pro-rata) and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

A new role of Coaching and Resourcing Assistant has been created within the Resourcing and Development team, this role offers a driven and ambitious person the opportunity to build and develop a career whilst working in Human Resources and Learning and Development department of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).

You will be in a position to contribute to and make a difference in an evolving public service environment, and to work for an organisation that invests in the training, development and wellbeing of its employees. Our lovely team operates within a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment, offering flexible working arrangements so that our teams can achieve a good work-life balance. A range of post-appointment training and development will be provided as appropriate to support you in role, and with career development.

About the Role:

This varied position creates an opportunity for a motivated and approachable individual to support delivery of attraction, recruitment and promotion processes and to contribute to projects designed to enhance talent management as individuals seek to start and develop within their careers with the Service.

This role requires accurate and effective administration support, maintaining and organising records aligned to GDPR, research and using a range of databases, systems and technology.

About you:

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others, has a can-do solutions focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support recruitment and promotion processes and will be involved in the creation, delivery and facilitation of activities around coaching, mentoring and leadership to enable continuing change and improvement in this field.

In applying you’ll be able to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework and meet the selection criteria detailed at the end of the job profile (attached).

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

The key focus of this role is:

• To support the delivery of activities around resourcing, coaching, mentoring and leadership to further support recruitment and promotion processes
• Liaise with a range of people internal and external to RBFRS
• Provide timely accurate and effective administrative support
• To act as a first point of contact and to deal efficiently and courteously to all queries
• Effective use of databases and HR/learning management systems and technology to accurately enter and maintain and interrogate data
• Undertake financial administration when necessary using relevant finance systems

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Knowledge and understanding of resourcing activities and processes
• Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
• The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals/organisations
• Ability to achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
• Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to co-ordinate and successfully manage a wide range of tasks
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Application and selection process

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

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 Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk Lorraine Sullivan, Resourcing and Development Manager at sullivanl@rbfrs.co.uk or 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 13:00 hours 16 June 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process take place on 22-23 June 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

Administration Support Manager

37-Hour Week – Full time

Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£31,874 – £32,450 per annum

Closing Date: 19 June 2023 at Midnight

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. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Support Manager. If you want to make a difference, have great people skills and  thrive leading a high performing team we want to hear from you!

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the performance of the Fire Service’s Central Administration Team who offer administrative support to our Prevention, Response & Resilience, Protection, and Assurance & Development departments.
• Work with the Heads of Service for Prevention, Response and Resilience, Protection and Assurance and Development to assist in the effective running of the Service.
• Coordinating the management and development of the Service’s Premises Risk Management System(s).
• Making day to day decisions on administration support issues and to prioritise according to service aims.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Motivated and focused
• Can lead a high performing team
• Has great communication and people skills
• A problem solver, actively looking for ways to make things better
• Committed to development of others and themselves
• Treats people fairly with dignity and respect.
• Understands, as public servants, we must act professionally and responsibly with authority assets, property and funds; i.e. taxpayers money

Experience and Skills

We are looking for someone with:

• A full driving license
• Proven office/ administration experience
• Experience of managing staff including conducting reviews of function
• Experience of budget management and administration
• Computer IT literate including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office systems and forms

Application & Interviews

If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

Abatement & Protected Pension 

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources, as Abatement Rules may apply.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to lead our Prevention department at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. As Deputy Head of Joint Community Safety Dept (JCSD) you will be required to lead the delivery of our prevention and early intervention strategies to meet the needs of our Community Risk Management Plan. You will be based at our Command HQ Eyre Street, Sheffield and will also work at other SYFR locations across South Yorkshire.

The overall purpose of the role will be to significantly contribute to the strategic leadership and management of all aspects of the JCSD to ensure it is well developed, focused, and collaborative and delivers efficiently and effectively including managing SYFR’s Safeguarding provision.

Work with the Head of JCSD in the formulation and implementation of strategy to ensure delivery of the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) and South Yorkshire Police (SYP) community safety objectives.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience in leadership role, including significant experience of leading high performing teams to deliver frontline Prevention, early intervention activities.

Strong communications and influencing skills with significant experience of client and stakeholder relationship building and management.

You will possess, or have a willingness to undertake, qualification across Levels 1 – 4 in Safeguarding adults and children.

The key duties will include, significantly contribute to the development, management and promotion of a partnership approach to community safety and the implementation of collaborative working arrangements.

Ensure the delivery of community safety priorities set by SYFR and SYP and be able to evidence, through measurable outcomes, the improvements for communities.

Provide management advice to SYFR and SYP, including guidance, information and reporting to the Police & Fire Delivery Collaboration Governance structure.

Assist the Head of JCSD in monitoring changes in the external environment and seek to influence where possible.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for a full account of the role and for further information contact Area Manager Matt Gillatt on 07931 646402.

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 12:00 Hours on Friday 16th June 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 19th June 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.

Programme and Projects Officer

Benefits:

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

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

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

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

About the role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Programme and Projects Officer.

The Programme Office operates in a busy and varied environment and requires a Programme and Projects Officer to support the continued delivery of an effective Programme Office. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for people who wish to develop and broaden their knowledge and skills in our programme and project environment.

About you:

Working with people across our organisation, you will be responsible for leading on the planning, delivery, transition and evaluation of projects across all service areas with the aim of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the service.

As well as responsibility for project management, you’ll provide guidance to other project managers and supporting development plans of other people learning about project management.

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

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

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

The key focus of this role is:

• Undertake programme or project management to lead the delivery of strategic and organisational objectives across the organisation.
• Provide a project coaching and guidance role to Project Managers across the organisation
• Lead on maintaining a fit for purpose, good practice programme and project management toolkit
• Support the management, development and implementation of a range of business processes, procedures and systems across the organisation.
• Complete assurance activities to ensure project governance structure is appropriately applied within projects ensuring compliance and transparency
• Participate in the Service’s evaluation activity following any projects or programmes supporting the production of evaluations on key activities and projects

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Proven experience of delivering projects and knowledge and application of project methodologies
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic skills
• Ability to question and analyse ways of working and develop new approaches
• Excellent interpersonal skills confident in communicating effectively with a wide range of people including senior managers, general public and outside agencies.
• Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload, achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
• High level of IT skills with an understanding of Microsoft products
• Ability to challenge current policy and practice in an effective way
• High levels of political awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating, collating and managing information appropriately

Application and selection process

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

The selection process will involve candidates being matched against a matrix of criteria for suitability. 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 Angela Smith, Programme Office and Inspection Manager at smitha@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 on Friday 16 June 2023. The anticipated start date will be as soon as possible and the interview process will run week commencing 26 June 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

ICT Server Specialist

37-Hour Week – Full Time

Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£31,874 to £37,307 a year, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Closing Date: 25 June 2023 (Midnight)

Are you a team-player with a passion for IT and a strong knowledge of servers? If so, we are recruiting for a Server Specialist to join our team, based at our Headquarters in Aylesbury.

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. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an ICT Server Specialist to join our small ICT team (of six) to manage our business critical servers and data, both on premises and in the Cloud. This role is based at our headquarters in Aylesbury. The successful applicant will be required to ensure disaster recovery plans are both appropriate and tested.

In line with our ICT Strategy, you will manage the development of software, hardware, and infrastructure to meet our organisation’s needs. You will also ensure backups of data are taken, and that the data is valid and recoverable.

As we are a 24/7 Service, you will be required to be part of our on-call rota, to ensure the Service operates smoothly. The rota is currently one week on, and six weeks off. It is also important in this role to ensure the service level agreements for the provision and uptime of servers are met.

Lastly, the successful applicant will have a good knowledge of the software and infrastructure market, and introduce new developments to the Service as appropriate.

As an emergency service, keeping the community safe is at the heart of what we do. Therefore, it is important to us that the people who work for us want public services to be the best they can be.

About You

You would be responsible for the provision of ICT and related functions across the Service; therefore you should be a team player and able to:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Use your initiative to achieve desired outcomes
• Prioritise work

The ideal candidate would have a strong server background; however, training and experience will be provided if not.

Experience and Skills Required

A valid driving license is desirable, as travel around the stations is a regular occurrence. A service vehicle will be provided.

You will also need:

• Qualifications and experience in various Microsoft packages, as detailed within the job description.
• Experience of managing a backup/recovery strategy and disaster recovery.
• Experience of managing the risk of malware and viruses.
• Specialist professional knowledge and competence in Microsoft Server technology, as well as in software and infrastructure development.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good project management skills.
• An analytical mind to readily diagnose the source and cause of IT systems faults.

For a full overview of qualifications, skills and experience required, please review the job description.

Application & Interviews

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

For further information about the role, please review the job description.

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

Abatement & Protected Pension 

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources, as Abatement Rules may apply.

Communications and Engagement Officer

Benefits:

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

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

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

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join the team. You will be responsible for delivering a proactive and effective communications service in support of RBFRS’ Strategic Commitments and Vision.

About you:

As part of the Team, you will develop and participate in all communications activities, including working with stakeholders within and outside the organisation, while promoting high levels of engagement and advocacy to deliver a service, which reflects contemporary best practice.

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

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

The key focus of this role is:

• Liaise with the media and manage queries and supporting requests for data, pictures and information in a timely manner.
• Lead and manage the RBFRS social media presence, including the sourcing and updating of content, monitoring of activity, evaluating impact and dealing with any customer enquiries.
• Act as the lead for communication and engagement work streams of assigned strategic projects and programmes with other team members and colleagues from across the organisation.
• Develop communication strategies and plans.
• Manage the planning and content management of the RBFRS website and intranet.
• Manage RBFRS’ brand management across all channels both internally and

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• A background of working within a communications/PR/journalism /internal communications role
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
• Knowledge of social media and web-based communications channels for business use
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills
• A methodical approach with the ability to accurately undertake detailed work
• Flexible approach to working hours and attendance and ability to attend meetings/work out of hours

Application and selection process

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

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 Jo Watson, Communications and Engagement Lead at watsonj@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 Monday 19 June 2023

Anticipated start date:  ASAP

It is anticipated that the assessment/Interview process will run week commencing 26 June 2023

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Basic DBS check before starting in role.

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

Operational Wholetime Watch Manager B

Permanent and Temporary Vacancies

£44,911 per annum (pay rate with effect from 1 July 2023)

Day Duty and Shift System (42 hours per week)

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward thinking organisation. We are looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

Due to our workforce planning profile we will appoint successful candidates on an organisational needs basis.  Appointable candidates may be appointed as appropriate up until the start of the next Watch Manager promotion process, normally undertaken annually.

These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Crew Manager looking for promotion, or existing Watch Managers looking to transfer.

All applicants must demonstrate the following:

Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service.

• Provide examples of your successful performance when working at Supervisory Manager level.
• Evidence of personal development at Supervisory Manager level.
• Provide examples of successfully managing people at Supervisory Manager level.
• Be competent in current role which includes the completion of all Crew Manager development/training, the achievement of appropriate managerial qualifications and all core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date.
•  Be competent at Level 1 Incident Command.

For all posts – provide evidence of having achieved two IFE level 3 certificate papers at Diploma level which must include;

• Fire Operations (mandatory)

And either:

• Fire Engineering Science or Fire Safety*

*Candidates awaiting results of these papers may apply.  Permanent appointment will be subject to the successful acquisition of one of these papers.  Candidates who do not attain one of these papers will only be considered for temporary roles.

Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information can be found in the link at the end of the page.

In return we offer;

·         Flexible working hours

·         Family friendly policies

·         Free car parking

·         Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations

·         Employee discount scheme

·         Employee support networks

·         Ongoing training and development opportunities

·         Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a promotion can be found in the attached guidance documents:

‘Pensions Implication of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates’ ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Wholetime role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week.  For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts – Local Collective Agreement.

All successful candidates will be subject to the necessary security vetting and other relevant employment checks.

For roles based at Headquarters, Ripley or Joint Training Centre, Ripley – Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained in order for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work, supporting and encouraging diversity through recruitment and the work we undertake.

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

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25th June 2023

Interviews will commence on Monday 10th July 2023.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Candidate Information

Eligibility and the Selection Process for Progression

Leadership Programme

Pension Implications of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates

Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates

IFE Service Procedure

Fitness Service Procedure

Information for Internal Candidates available on FireView

Promotion Process

IFE Toolkit