Associate People Services (HR) Business Partner – current and future opportunities

We are looking for curious and passionate HR professionals to join our People Services team on both permanent and fixed term contracts to fill immediate and future vacancies as part of our 12-month Talent bank.

A little bit about us in People Services…

The People Services Department is a shared strategic and operational HR function providing support across our partner organisations of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS), North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and the Office of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC).   We deliver people solutions to drive the business, making sure our communities across North Yorkshire receive the very best service they deserve.

These Associate People Services (HR) Business Partner roles are dynamic and varied and will allow room for creative and innovative thinking whilst offering the exposure to business-critical activities. You will be an advocate for delivering our People Partnering promises and collaborate to co-create and deliver client focused people plans to achieve business success.

Critical to your success is your ability to proactively build and maintain positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders across all three organisations. You will become a trusted partner allowing you support and influence the future direction of services and the development of our teams and leaders.

Working alongside the People Services Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to support with the design, implementation and embedding of 4 Valued Added Projects; Employee Engagement, Personal Development Performance Reviews, Strengths and Coaching and Mentoring. The delivery of these projects will allow us to develop and nurture our people, creating exciting career opportunities ensuring our teams feel valued through every step of their progression.

As a passionate people professional, you will navigate and support client areas with a variety of transformational and behavioural change initiatives promoting effective engagement, planning, problem solving, business improvement and a solution focused mindset. You will champion change and offer the guidance and support to our teams to navigate our ambitious change pathway ahead.

To be successful you will:

• Be MCIPD qualified, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent practical experience
• Be able to communicate efficiently and effectively and build and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders
• You will have experience in influencing and coaching leaders to drive employee engagement
• Have experience in facilitating and driving change with passion, purpose, and impact
• Have experience in delivering people practices that have led to improvement within the organisation
• Be passionate about achieving results through people and delivering positive outcomes through your ability to provide excellent customer service
• You will be versatile in your approach in being able to drive the core vision and values of the organisation across all functions

Working for us – what we can offer you

Working for the emergency services is rewarding and brings opportunities to make a real difference not only internally but to the communities we serve. You will collaborate with an enthusiastic and dedicated People Services team to deliver an exceptional service across the organisation, aligning all areas of the business.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and be entitled to a Local Government pension scheme, leave entitlements and other employee benefits. Unison is the recognised trade union and there are also several employee support networks. You’ll also benefit from discounts on shopping and eating out as part of the Blue Light Card scheme.

This would suit candidates looking to work a home-based flexible role in countywide locations such as Scarborough, Skipton, Harrogate, Leeds, York, Malton, Ripon, Tadcaster, Thirsk, Whitby, Darlington, Richmond, Bedale, Settle, Wetherby, Selby.

You will be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

If you have a disability and require assistance to support you throughout this selection process, then please contact our Positive Action Team positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application by 9am on Tuesday 31st January. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th February and Thursday 16th February.

If you’d like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please reach out to Carolyn Taylor, our People Services Business Partner at carolyn.taylor@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Administrative Assistant to the Communications Director

The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant to the Communications Director
Salary: £ 31,034 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £ 31,034 – £ 37,256 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 23 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and Rescue Service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. Employing almost 6000 staff who work across many sites in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

The Brigade is on a journey to improve and the role of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Communications is a key role in the communications team which sits at the heart of the Brigade. The team is responsible for connecting the LFB with it’s staff, stakeholders and communities building trust and engagement.

As the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Communications you will be responsible for managing their diary, organising meetings and liaising with colleagues at all levels inside and outside the Brugade. You’ll be a key point of contact for the Communications Team and provide a wide range of administrative support to the Director and Team. You will be well organised, have a good attention to detail and ideally have an interest in communications.

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 on Selection Criteria in 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 early February. 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.

Facilities Officer

Full time, 37-hour week, Permanent Contract

Package: Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£27,815 to £28,216 a year

Closing date: 22 January 2023 at midnight

Are you good at building relationships, and have good customer service skills? Why not join us at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as our newest Facilities Officer.

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 is why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role
The Facilities Officer will ensure the Service’s properties are managed and maintained efficiently and effectively. The role will be based at our Brigade Headquarters in Aylesbury, however, you will be expected to travel to other sites in a supplied vehicle.

You will be responsible for:

• Logging and maintaining defects and issues on the Asset Management System
• Support the Facilities Manager in delivering all contractor supplied pre-planned maintenance and minor repairs
• Responding to day-to-day requests for facilities support such as desk moves
• To undertake duties including manual handling and lifting where necessary
• Keeping any Service vehicles used in a clean and tidy condition, ensuring maintenance schedules are adhered to
• To be aware of and follow all necessary quality standards and performance measures
• Provide support to the Facilities Team in the delivery of housekeeping etc.

For further information about the role please review the job description, which can be downloaded via the link below/to the right.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised
• Good at building relationships
• Has excellent customer service skills
• A team player

Experience and skills required

• Previous experience of facilities maintenance
• Ability to evaluate quality of work carried out by contractors
• Ability to provide feedback to contractors on work carried out
• Commercial awareness

Application & Interviews

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system accessed here.

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 email or telephone.

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

Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development

Post: Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development
Grade: TMGA
Salary range: £87,948 – £121,301 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Sunday 29 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5,000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including IT, Finance, Procurement, and communications team).

As laid out in our Plan to keep London Safe, we have been undergoing considerable change since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017, with change now being further enhanced following the recent Culture Review. We understand about our need to change and are committed to doing everything we can to learn the lessons from the past and the what our staff told us in the Cultural Review, but we know that there is still more to do. We love London and we want to protect our city, and we appreciate that to do that we need to be trusted to serve and protect.

This is a key HR Leadership role within the London Fire Brigade that will have a direct impact on effecting the long term cultural change required, giving the successful candidate a truly unique opportunity to make real difference to one of London’s most iconic employers.

Reporting to the Director for People, the Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development is responsible for the development and delivery of the professional development elements of transformation in support of the London Fire Brigade’s overall strategic aims and the leadership of a customer focussed and effective Learning and Training Service.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the London Fire Brigade (LFB) Learning and Professional Development department to support delivery of LFB’s strategic and operational priorities by providing oversight of training interventions within LFB
• Lead on the development and implementation of a coherent and ambitious Learning and Professional Development strategy encompassing all aspects of learning, training, professional development, performance and talent management, as well as developing an internal training resource and structure for the LFB
• Lead on the management of the external training contract with the LFB’s main external provider, Babcock International Ltd and liaison with all other external providers of training to the LFB
• Provide authoritative advice, as the LFB’s principal advisor on development issues, to the London Fire Commissioner and Top Management Group on all development related matters, ensuring compliance with key legal obligations and reflecting best practice standards
• Identify the business challenges facing individual directorates and provide collaborative best practice professional development advice, including learning, training, performance, and talent management• Devise and implement policies and strategies that optimise the development of a high performing workforce embedding LFB values and the principles of equality and diversity
• Work closely with the Director of Communications to develop and implement internal communications strategies to enhance employee understanding of development mechanisms
• Support and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, value for money and operational excellence, contributing to corporate priorities and the organisation’s overall delivery aims

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.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications you have to successfully perform this role and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 13 February 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

Person Specification:

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience in a senior HR or training leadership role in a large and complex environment with Board level experience
• CIPD or other postgraduate qualification in human resources/organisation development or equivalent by experience
• Experience of developing and successfully implementing people strategies
• A successful track record of developing and implementing professional development and change solutions at an operational and strategic level
• Experience of leading and motivating diverse groups of staff to create high performing teams
• Proven experience within a complex, unionised environment
• Successful delivery of a professional development strategy to support the achievement of core strategic objectives

Skills and abilities

• Ability to develop people strategies for complex organisations
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively including budgets and resources
• Highly developed interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and communication skills
• Encourage partnership approaches and working across organisational boundaries
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively within a politically sensitive environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with managers and staff
• Self-starting and independent whilst being able to work collaboratively
• Has strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Capable of effective problem solving, negotiating and decision making
• Effective project management skills
• Able to cope with differing views/opinions and ongoing change

Personal style and behaviour

• Demonstrates a commitment to the vision and values of the London Fire Brigade
• Creative, innovative, leads by example, professional and inspiring
• Demonstrates personal insight into his/her actions, experience and behaviours that illustrate awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Personally credible with a professional demeanour that generates trust and confidence
• Articulate, dynamic, energetic and self-motivated
• Leads by example and possesses a high degree of integrityAssured and assertive with mature judgement

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.

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.

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Welfare Scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Support Services Team Leader

The Role
Post: Support Services Team Leader
Salary: £ 36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £ 36,877 – £ 42,221 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 18 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

A vacancy has arisen to join the Directorate of Preparedness and Response, Support Services as a Team Leader (FRS D).

You will be directly responsible for an FRS C and 2 – 3 x FRS B. In this role you will be managing, monitoring and developing a team responsible for delivering comprehensive and efficient administrative support to the Directorate of Preparedness and Response. You will manage the provision of a variety of Brigade wide processes undertaken by the team including outside employment, honours and awards , penalty charge notices and the staff suggestion scheme. You will also ensure the team are competent and confident in dealing with members of the public, outside bodies and colleagues on claims, case work and other matters relating to the work of the department.

The successful post-holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and organise self and staff to achieve routine and ad hoc work with conflicting priorities and to tight deadlines. You will need effective written and oral communication skills as well as developed interpersonal skills..

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 on Selection Criteria in 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 late January. 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.

Fire Engineering Trainer

Cleveland Fire Brigade is seeking to recruit an ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking individual to the role of Learning and Development Advisor (Trainer) with a specific reference of Fire Engineering.

Rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service, we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation – one that is well regarded by our communities and partners.

We are looking for someone who will be committed to the achievement of our vision, someone who will make a difference to our Training team and subsequently the safety and quality of life of local citizens and businesses on Teesside.

This is a new post and is an exciting opportunity to work for a high performing organisation, where you will be the Fire Engineering Trainer, responsible for identifying, designing, delivering, assessing, and evaluating a range of learning and development needs relating to Fire Engineering.

In addition, the successful post holder will maintain Approved Centre Status with relevant Awarding Bodies for the delivery of Fire Engineering qualifications.

You will act as an ambassador for equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as being a role model for our values and ethical behaviours.

If you are looking for an opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities, then Cleveland Fire Brigade could be for you.

To apply for this role, you will be required to hold the necessary qualifications as detailed in the attached job description and person specification.

There are many benefits to working for Cleveland Fire Brigade:

*Free on-site gym
*Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Local and national retailer discounts with your Blue Light Card
*Free parking
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Employee Assistance Scheme

For informal discussions, prior to the closing date for applications, contact Lee Brown the Head of Training and Assurance – 01429 874135.

Information in respect of the Authority and the services they provide can be found at www.clevelandfire.gov.uk

Closing date: 24.1.23

Shortlisting: 26.1.23

Assessment / Interview w/c : 30.1.23

Fire Control Operator (Firefighter Control)

2 x Full Time Permanent posts

Salary: Trainee Rate £22,981, Development Rate £23,938, Competent Rate £30,632

An exciting job opportunity for individuals who are looking for a demanding and challenging role.

It is essential that you have a confident telephone manner, good keyboard skills, preferably with audio experience, together with the ability to think, communicate quickly and clearly. Ideally you will have experience of working in a team environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to respond positively to pressure by working effectively in stressful situations. You will have confident oral and written communication skills.

You will work a rotating shift pattern averaging 42 hours per week and will be required to work days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. You will be conditioned to the ‘NJC for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services ‘Scheme of Conditions of Service (Grey Book).

Applicants for the post must be a minimum of 18 years’ of age.

For further information, including the job description, employee specification and application form, please visit our website at https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/fire-control-operator-firefighter-control-service-headquarters

Applicants will be shortlisted against the Job Description and Employee Specification. An Assessment Centre is anticipated week commencing 6th March 2023.  Interviews are anticipated to take place between 20th and 22nd March 2023.

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Tuesday 31 January 2023