Job Title: Research & Development Officer
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42
Salary: £42,772
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon

Technical Services have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Watch Manager and are seeking expressions of interest from current substantive Watch Managers with ECFRS or another UK Fire and Rescue Service or ECFRS Crew Managers who have progressed into the LRS Development Pool, who would like the opportunity to be part of a dynamic positive team at the forefront of providing operational firefighting equipment, PPE & RPE to the Service.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a positive enthusiastic attitude to help the Team achieve its organisational objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive the research and innovation of new operational firefighting equipment and to develop this into the operational environment.

What You Will Be Working On

As a Watch Manager you will undertake an important role of research and development for the Organisation. This will involve interacting with manufacturers and suppliers together with other Fire and Rescue Services to identify the latest technologies and innovation in relation to Fire Appliances, Equipment, PPE, RPE and Uniform. You will also act on directives issued by the NFCC as required.

In addition, you will be responsible for the management of the relevant documentation that supports operational equipment, PPE & RPE held by Technical Services as well as producing operational information in the form of Technical Bulletins and Technical Briefing Notes.

What Are We Looking For

Technical Services has an excellent ethos of working together and supporting each other, exemplifying the professionalism of the team. You will work with other Departments within ECFRS and external partners to achieve its objectives. The right person for the role will be able to contribute in a positive manner to this ethos. You will have an enthusiasm for research and development and a desire to innovate and develop the equipment we provide. You will have operational experience of attending incidents where you have used our current equipment. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support the development and wellbeing of all personnel within the team, alongside the responsibilities of a Watch Manager.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

Either be a current substantive Watch Manager with a UK Fire & Rescue Service or have been a current Crew Manager within ECFRS who has progressed into the LRS Development Pool.

Have no current live disciplinary or performance warnings or be subject to any informal management or reasons of conduct or performance.

The Application Process

This will be a three-part application process.

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

Additional assessment that is not an interview – If successfully shortlisted you will be invited to give a 10-minute presentation.

Interview – The final part of the recruitment process will be a 30 minute role specific based interview.

How to apply

Internal candidates

Candidates in either the development or resource pool –

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Civica self-service.

Candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

External candidates

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

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. Some of our benefits include:

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

You can find out more about our benefits via www.essex-fire.gov.uk

Closing Date – 14th June 2023

Interview Date – TBC

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

Head of People Operations

Permanent Contract

Working Hours: 37 hrs per week (We are open to discussions about working hours and patterns)

Salary: Grade 11 £51,843 – £58,499

Location: The role will primarily be based flexibly between Service HQ (Kelvedon Park) and from home. There will be some requirement to visit Service premises around the county.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of People Operations to join our collaborative and busy team, with the ability to strategically plan and operationally deliver. As part of the People Services Management team, you will be responsible for leading People Operations, ensuring our services are delivered efficiently and effectively with an exceptional customer focus, through monitoring workflows and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, HR transactions including first line support and reporting.

What You Will Be Working On

Leading the delivery of high quality first line advice to line managers on transactional, first- and second-line support and advice for a wider range of HR matters.

Developing and monitoring Service Level Agreements and Performance Measures to monitor the quality of the full HR function.

Seeking to continuously improve the quality and evolve the value proposition of the People Operations service by proactively working with HR leadership colleagues and Service managers.

Functional lead to identify, propose and manage new systems / technology to support continuous improvement, in partnership with relevant departments.

Promoting a “digital first” (self-service) approach to achieve efficient service delivery

Ensuring the HRIS is maintained and updated, engaging with the providers and internal partners to meet legislation and service policy.

Responsible for data flow to ensure that people data is up to date and consistent across the organsiation, ensuring one source of truth with trusted data and as such is the basis of reporting and decision making.

Leading on HR intranet/website, ensuring all information is up to date and accessible.

Championing HR messages, collaborating with other HR Leads and the Comms team ensuring the people agenda is coordinated and effective.

Leading on HR reporting and analytics by partnering with the Performance and Data team to ensure that the HR directorate information is effective.

Functional Business Change Manager ensuring People Services projects and programs deliver the change and benefits planned and ensure new ways of working are embedded into BAU.

Ensuring the People Strategy Leads are aligned and able to deliver the Annual and People Strategy plans.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate HR professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and its people.

You will have experience of successfully delivering a wide range of effective People Services and have working with implementing HR systems. Along with experience of managing changing priorities and situations, providing direction and support to teams and individuals.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills including motivational negotiating, and able to communicate professionally and tactfully to build constructive relationships.

The Application Process

Application – You will apply via our website with an attached supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 1000 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

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

Our Culture and Benefits

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

Flexible working hours

Remote working opportunities

Wellbeing and counselling services

Physiotherapy services

Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Closing Date – 5pm, Monday 19th June 2023

About Us

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

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

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

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

You can contact us:

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

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

We have an exciting opportunity within our Payroll & Pensions team in Financial Services for someone to come and work for a fantastic organisation which performs such a vital role for the people of South Yorkshire.

Working for the fire and rescue service is more than just a job, it’s a chance to support an organisation with an incredible brand, strong values and which saves lives.

You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits, including:

·         Excellent holidays – 28 days which increase the longer you work for us – up to 37, plus Public Holidays

·         Flexible working arrangements, including home working and a generous flexi time attendance scheme

·         Discounts at major retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

·         Free health and wellbeing support for you and your family

·         Free use of state of the art gym facilities

As a Payroll & Pensions Assistant, you will help to prepare payrolls for serving and retired staff and help to administer the firefighter and local government pension schemes.

You should have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, be able to deal with high volumes of data changes and work well as a member of a team.

You’ll need a Foundation Level CIPP Qualification and GCSEs, including Maths and English (A to C or equivalent).

Planning and organisation skills will be really important- as will the ability to use different operating systems.

If this is you, apply today by explaining how you meet the essential requirements on the job description and person specification.

For more information about the role, please contact Claire Davies on 0114 2532472.

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 09:00 Monday 12th June 2023.

Interviews will be 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

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.

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

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

Finance Apprentice (AAT level 4, Professional Accounting Taxation Apprenticeship)

Benefits:

Salary:  £19,412 – £21,470 per annum

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Onsite gym and parking facilities

The Service has a reputation of excellence, an organisation who invest in their employees, diverse and inclusive environment, flexible working hours that offer work life balance. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees.

As part of the Finance team reporting to the Exchequer and Systems Manager, in the Finance Apprenticeship you will be developing on existing skills and experience within this role. You will also be undertaking an apprenticeship course with the Training provider with BPP and the course duration is expected to be between 18–20 months. The next Cohort start dates are either 15 August or 7 September 2023.

Please see the link below for course details: –

Level 4 Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship | Courses | BPP

Specifically we are seeking individuals who provide excellent customer service, resolve enquires quickly, courteously and with excellent attention to detail.

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.

The key focus of this role is:

• To assist in the day-to-day administrative and advisory work of the team. This will involve liaising with members of staff/managers and others across the organisation, and externally as directed.
• To provide efficient and effective Finance administration and services to the organisation and to assist in other Finance tasks and projects as directed.
• To support the Finance Department the post holder will provide effective and efficient monitoring of processes and policies.

Depending on the associated level at which the post holder is recruited, they will gain further knowledge and experience of working in finance which will include practical experience and development of skills. Successful completion of the apprenticeship offers the potential to progress to a Finance Trainee Role.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Completion of AAT level 3 or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with a range of stakeholdersSome knowledge of accounting systems, accounts payable and receivable processes and VAT.
• Practical experience in working with accounting systems is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

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 Irene Kema Onyeri, role Exchequer and Systems Manager at kemai@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: 09:00 hours on 22 June 2023

Anticipated start date:  July 2023 (course start dates are 15 August or 7 September 2023).

It is anticipated that the interview process will run week commencing the 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 successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached

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

We have an exciting opportunity within our Payroll & Pensions team in Financial Services for someone to come and work for a fantastic organisation which performs such a vital role for the people of South Yorkshire.

Working for the fire and rescue service is more than just a job, it’s a chance to support an organisation with an incredible brand, strong values and which saves lives.

You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits, including:

·         Excellent holidays – 28 days which increase the longer you work for us – up to 37, plus Public Holidays

·         Flexible working arrangements, including home working and a generous flexi time attendance scheme

·         Discounts at major retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

·         Free health and wellbeing support for you and your family

·         Free use of state of the art gym facilities

As a Payroll & Pensions Assistant, you will help to prepare payrolls for serving and retired staff and help to administer the firefighter and local government pension schemes.

You should have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, be able to deal with high volumes of data changes and work well as a member of a team.

You’ll need a Foundation Level CIPP Qualification and GCSEs, including Maths and English (A to C or equivalent).

Planning and organisation skills will be really important- as will the ability to use different operating systems.

If this is you, apply today by explaining how you meet the essential requirements on the job description and person specification.

For more information about the role, please contact Claire Davies on 0114 2532472.

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 09:00 Monday 12th June 2023.

Interviews will be 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.

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.

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

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

The Role
Post: Senior Public Affairs Officer
Salary: £ 41,653 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £ 41,653 – £ 49754 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 12 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Public Affairs Officer to join our busy Communications team. Reporting into the Public Affairs Manager – campaigns, the post-holder will have a strong focus on ensuring that the Brigade’s policy positions and safety messages are communicated effectively in a range of external forums including correspondence, consultation responses and high-level briefings in order to help shape the legislative, regulatory and policy environment and make London safer.

Applicants should have at least 3-5 years experience of working in a large, complex organisation or political environment, and will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the UK’s political systems, parliamentary procedure and how policy is made. Applicants should also have an understanding of the political environment in London and the key issues facing fire and rescue services in the UK.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working with policy specialists to agree policy positions and solutions to problems identified, and how best to present these to decision-makers. The ability to write persuasively and with impact is an essential requirement in order to present highly complex issues to stakeholders, including non-expert groups.

The post-holder will also need excellent organisational skills to be able to manage their own projects and core work to very tight deadlines, as well as being able to respond quickly to new and unexpected events associated with working in a fast-paced political environment for a busy emergency service.

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 W.C. 19/06/2023. 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.

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.

The Role
Post: Public Affairs Manager – Campaigns
Salary: £ 49,754 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £ 49,754 – £ 64,606 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 12 June 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities.

The Public Affairs Manager – campaigns is central to our work enabling conversations with our stakeholders that make change. This post has a crucial role in ensuring LFB is trusted as an authoritative voice and that our expertise continues to shape the legislative, regulatory and policy environment and make London safer.

Reporting to the Head of Stakeholder Engagement this postholder will have responsibility for supporting senior officers for scrutiny committees and other public affairs processes as well as leading campaign and communications plans and driving delivery in project teams involving the whole Communications and Engagement Directorate.

The successful candidate will have highly developed written and oral communications skills to be able to engage with people at all levels internally and externally and to write reports, briefing notes and speeches. They will have a proven track record in the successful delivery of public affairs strategies within a large and diverse organisation. Applicants must have a thorough understanding of the political environment in London and the key issues facing fire and rescue services in the UK.

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.

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 W.C. 19/06/2023. 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.

Job Title: Crew Manager- Control
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 42 hours per week subject to Grey Book terms and conditions.

2 x Day shift (0800-1800) 2 x Night shift (1800-0800) 4 x Rota days in a rolling 8-day contract.

Salary: £36,337

Location: Main Control:
Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex. CM8 3HB.

Secondary Control (When required):
Ongar Fire Station, 67 High Street, Ongar, Essex. CM5 9DT.

*This process may also identify candidates who would be eligible for future Crew Manager vacancies that arise.

About us

To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for leading others as a Crew Manager within our Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Control Department.

About you

The right person for the role will be a role model to others, exemplifying professionalism and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside delivering against your responsibilities as a Crew Manager.

If you are excited by the opportunities to support and lead others and think you could make a positive difference to our people and our communities, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility Criteria (internal and external applicants)

To be eligible to apply for the role, you must be able to demonstrate that you have:

• Held a substantive role as a competent Firefighter Control Operative (internal applicants) or held a substantive role as a Crew Manager (external applicants) for a minimum of twelve months within a UK Fire and Rescue Service

• Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent for your current role

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

How to apply

If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, you are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the criteria for Leading Others, sections: Personal Impact / Outstanding Leadership (NFCC Leadership Framework) via our online application form. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement in Civica before clicking ‘Apply.’

Internal candidates who are in either the Development or Resource Leadership resourcing and succession (LRS) pools do not need to submit a supporting statement.

Assessment and selection

The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s Leadership Resourcing and Succession approach and will involve the following activities:

Stage 1: Shortlisting

Stage 2: Values & leadership presentation and interview

Stage 3: Role specific assessments (Interview, Operational Assessment, Technical Paper)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Station Manager Rebecca Sutton at Becky.Sutton@Essex-Fire.gov.uk or 07976 660224.

The closing date to be considered for this vacancy is 12pm, Tuesday 6th June 2023.

Stage 2 will take place w/c 12th June 2023 with Stage 3 taking place w/c 19th June 2023.

Internal candidates who are not successful, or who do not progress beyond a specific stage will have access to feedback and a discussion about future opportunities in line with the Leadership Resourcing & Succession process, should they wish.

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 firefighter’s 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. Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working hours

Remote working opportunities

Wellbeing and counselling services

Physiotherapy services

Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Career development opportunities

You can find out more about our benefits via www.essex-fire.gov.uk