Job Title: ICT Technical Services Manager 

Contract: Permanent  

Working Hours: 37 hours per week* 

Salary: £55,201 – £62,288 

Location: Services Headquarters, Kelvedon Park* 

Closing Date: 26th February 2025 

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility about hours 

The Role 

The Information Communications and Technology (ICT) team at Essex County Fire and Rescue deliver services that support operational staff saving and improving lives 24 hours a day. 

Our next ICT Technical Services Manager will lead our team of technical analysts delivering and managing the critical ICT solutions and platforms that our Service relies on.  

What You Will Be Working On 

As an experienced leader of third line ICT service teams, you will enable and develop our range of specialists across key technical disciplines, such as applications, networks, cloud infrastructure and cyber security.   The dynamic environment we manage includes all desktop and infrastructure services, computer aided dispatch and integrated communication control systems in our Fire Control room, mobilising equipment on stations and in fire appliances, along with corporate and back office systems that keep our Service running effectively.  

Our digital transformation has taken us from on-premise solutions to cloud data centre and SaaS/PaaS.  Alongside delivering modern ICT, we facilitate integrations and data transfer across our critical environments via cloud data lakes. 

You will own ITIL practices such as change enablement and problem management, as well as being a key participant in many other vital practices including major incident management.  Your experience, alongside your capability to absorb knowledge quickly, will enable you to be an effective member of our management escalation schedule for both business and out-of-hours technical support.  

What Are We Looking For? 

We are looking for a forward-thinking technical leader who will prioritise and oversee the activities of the technical service team in an environment where demand ranges from innovation, implementation and stability.  Your proven leadership capability means you know the importance of developing your people and managing the culture.  

As the leader of third line ICT support, you will be expected to use your skillset and the skills of your team, to efficiently diagnose and rectify complex issues and problems as well as proactively monitor all aspects of the ICT estate.   

Your expertise and experience shows you are equipped to take a proactive role in delivering and documenting new concepts and changes, working collaboratively across project teams, ICT delivery teams, corporate support services and frontline colleagues.   

The ideal applicant will be responsive and able to act quickly to an ever-changing landscape in technology, thriving on innovation, with a desire to drive change whilst embracing creative ideas. You should also be a strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including Fire Control, Operational Crews, corporate teams and third-party suppliers.   

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 

How to apply  

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  

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

Assessment and selection:  

The assessment and selection approach will be:  

Stage 1  

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)  

Stage 2  

Role specific panel interview   

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Stuart Antcliff on stuart.antcliff@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits 

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

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 

Disability Confident 

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 Equality.Diversity@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 and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

Job title: Network and Security Manager

Grade: I

Salary: £50,788 per annum (rising by annual increments to £54,146) plus 3% Best Endeavours Payment. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: Potterne (Near Devizes) or Poundbury

The service encourages flexible working and is open to discussing flexible working options. The role will be based at Potterne or Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 2/3 days a week for key activities and meetings, although this will likely be higher in the first few months whilst training and becoming familiar with the role and service.

Appointment Type: The post is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for two years to cover the secondment of the permanent postholder. While not guaranteed, early indications suggest that the secondment may be extended beyond this period. If the role becomes permanently available during your fixed-term contract, you may be given priority consideration.

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Fiona Kiernan-Tatem, Head of ICT on 07831 623226 or fiona.kiernan-tatem@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 March 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Tuesday 11 March 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details re interview format/location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As the Network and Security Manager in our ICT department you will:

• Design and manage the configuration, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the security infrastructure to ensure availability on a 24/7 basis. Oversee delivery of the network architecture to assure alignment.
• Advise the Head of ICT on strategic direction and development of the infrastructure and security in line with technological developments and risk. As well providing advice and guidance to the wider service both at department and SLT levels.
• Providing maintenance and support processes and resources for the networking and security aspects that support mission critical Service Mobilising systems hardware.
• Manage a team of Infrastructure and Security Specialists and the Infrastructure and Security Architect.

What makes you our ideal Network and Security Manager?

• Have substantial knowledge and experience of managing ICT Infrastructure, both on premise and virtual.
• Have substantial knowledge of on premise, virtual and hybrid infrastructures, VMWare, as well as all associated security patching.
• Have significant experience of Cyber Security and ICT risk management.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

• You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfill the significant travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
• The role involves some evening and weekend working.
• (Internal Staff) If you are applying for a secondment opportunity you will need to notify your substantive line manager of your intention to do so at the earliest opportunity.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
• Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance.
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Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire 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 and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Post: Sustainability Adviser
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 26 February 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) 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.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An opportunity has arisen within the LFB in the role of Sustainability Adviser.

In this role you will be supporting the Sustainable Development team to deliver on key policies and projects covering sustainability, including responsible procurement and scope 3 emissions. This includes producing/collating and analysing information to inform policy and procedure development, performance management and drafting of reports on these areas. Supporting procurers to include Responsible Procurement within contracts to improve the social value gained through our spend and to monitor, audit and increase supplier performance.

You will require experience of responsible procurement and social value and it’s application within the public sector and will need to possess a degree in a relevant sustainability subject plus relevant working experience in sustainability and responsible procurement at a managerial level.

Well developed inter-personal skills are required in order to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal staff, and with representatives of external organisations. Good oral and written communications skills are required to liaise with all levels of a multi-disciplined staff and staff representatives and outside bodies.

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, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

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.

Eligibility
Applicants must possess a degree in a relevant sustainability subject plus relevant working experience in sustainability and responsible procurement at a managerial level.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and your qualification in a relevant sustainability subject and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Possess a degree in a relevant sustainability subject plus relevant working experience in sustainability and responsible procurement at a managerial level.
2. Experience of responsible procurement and social value and it’s application within the public sector.
3. Experience of collecting data, maintaining and analysing data for inclusion in papers, reports and projects or presentations.
4. Demonstrate a good knowledge of responsible procurement and social value.
5. Demonstrate a good knowledge of the principles of Sustainable Development and its practical application in relation to environmental improvement and responsible procurement.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place early/mid-March 2025 at the LFB Headquarters.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is a vital part of Gloucestershire County Council, delivering community safety and emergency response services across the county. With a revenue budget of £24.7 million, 21 community fire stations, and a dedicated team of wholetime, on-call firefighters, control staff, and support staff.

The Role

We are seeking three Area Manager to join our Strategic Leadership Team, a role that offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of GFRS and deliver transformational change to our service.

Area Manager – People & Organisational Development

Area Manager – Service Delivery

Area Manager – Protection, Health & Safety & Assurance

As an inspirational and forward-thinking leader, you will:

Drive an agenda of improvement to enhance community safety and emergency response services.
Champion our core values and build an empowered, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring a joined-up approach to public services.
Oversee the delivery of efficient, innovative, and outcome-focused services for the people of Gloucestershire.
Lead by example, demonstrating resilience, inclusivity, and the ability to make and support effective decisions at every level.

What You’ll Need

To succeed, you will be an experienced and committed professional with:

Incident Command Level 3 or equivalent, with experience in large-scale, multi-agency incidents.
A proven track record in leading culture change, delivering transformation, and achieving measurable improvements.
Strong financial management skills, with the ability to prioritise resources effectively.
A history of building successful partnerships and working collaboratively across sectors.
Inclusive leadership abilities, fostering a coaching and supportive environment for staff to reach their full potential.
Strategic awareness, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and deliver against organisational objectives.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Apply today and become part of an organisation that values integrity, excellence, and empowerment at its core.

Together, we can make Gloucestershire a safer place to live, work, and thrive.

For more information on the role and how to apply, please refer to our candidate information pack here https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/fprjqesr/gfrs-area-manager-recruitment-pack-2025-v02.docx

This vacancy is being managed by Dave Etheridge at Fire Knowledge Recruitment. For a discussion about the role, please contact him on dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk or 07775 827265.

Applications should be submitted in the form of a CV and accompanying impact statement (link to impact statement: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/4jgfkxbb/am-impact-statement.doc), sent to dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk

Post: Fire Safety Business Support Officer
Salary: £42,283 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £42,283 – £48,412 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 26 February 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) 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.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

LFB is looking for a Business Support Group Officer to work within the Petroleum & Primary Authority Business Group in this exciting and challenging role. You will be working with Responsible Person(s) to ensure that buildings across London and the country are safe for residents, workers and visitors. You will need to be able to apply the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 within your role.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date and maintain competence.

A reasonable level of physical fitness and mobility is necessary as you will be required to inspect the whole buildings and take equipment with you to carry out your role. This can also include walking around the surrounding areas of buildings as well as reviewing a building internally.

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, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

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.

Eligibility
• External applicants only – have a current Level 4 fire safety certificate or above.

• Internal applicants only – you will need to pass your stage one development as an Fire Safety Adviser and be able to demonstrate you either have a Level 4 fire safety certificate or currently undertaking the level 4 fire safety certificate course.

• Be good at meeting and communicating with people representing both internal and external stakeholders.

• Want to drive down the risk of fire in the built environment.

• Be self-motivated, able to work independently, meeting with stakeholders, visiting premises on your own and able to manage your own workload.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and meeting deadlines and targets with minimal supervision.
2. Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with Brigade personnel and members of the public and to negotiate with/persuade outside professionals.
3. Analytical, research and planning skills in order to assess the effectiveness of business engagement activities.
4. An understanding of equality issues and the ways in which best practice could be applied in the context of the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place early/mid-March 2025.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Job Title: Technical Services Workshop Technician  

Contract: Permanent 

Working Hours: 37 hours per week  

Salary: £33,366 – £36,124 per annum 

Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden* 

Closing date: 2nd March 2025 

The Role 

You will be part of our Technical Services Team reporting to our Technical Services Workshop Manager, working together to ensure the effective day to day running of the Technical Services Workshop.  You must have a full driving licence as you will be required to attend other sites within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as necessary.  This role is based in our Technical Services Workshop and due to the nature of the role does not support remote working. 

*Please Note: this role is currently based at Lexden with a planned re-location to Service HQ at Kelvedon Park in the future.  

The main duties of the role will include (but not limited to) To assist the Technical Services Workshop Manager with day-to-day work within the Technical Services Workshop, to support Breathing Apparatus related operational capabilities of the ECFRS.  
To assist the Technical Services Workshop Manager with investigations of circumstances leading to critical equipment failures by interrogating information and reporting on equipment failure for managers, Health & Safety department and the HSE under RIDDOR Regulations. 
To undertake repair, service, testing and maintenance to the appropriate BS-EN Standard of life dependant and lifesaving equipment such as Breathing Apparatus sets, Gas Tight Suit, High Pressure Rescue Air Bags and Gas Monitors. 
To carry out face fit testing (Qualitative and Quantitative) to HSE OC 282/28 fit testing of respiratory protective face pieces to all new and existing operational and support personnel. 
To deal with all enquiries regarding BA and associated equipment, then taking appropriate actions as required. These could include Managers, Stakeholders and other Fire Service Departments.  This also may include County Council Directorates, External Contractors, External Clients or Suppliers.  
Positively contribute to a safe work environment ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Safeguarding policy and procedure. Protect all personal information in adherence with the Data Protection Act 2018. 

What Are We Looking For? 

You will have a friendly personality who is keen to work for a busy team playing a pivotal role within Essex County Fire & Rescue Service.  We pride ourselves on working closely together to achieve the best outcomes.   

You will need to be efficient with time management ensuring that servicing of critical equipment is carried out within appropriate time frames. Ideally applicants will have an understanding of Breathing Apparatus and compressed air systems.  

Eligibility 

You will have a Level 2/3 standard of education (e.g. GCSE or A level) or equivalent experience. You will have experience of working independently with good analytical skill, analysing and interpreting information to develop solutions and solve problems.   

The successful candidate will be required to undertake any specific training required to carry out the role.  

How to apply  

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  

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

Assessment and selection: 

The assessment and selection approach will be: 

Stage 1  

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)  

Stage 2  

Role specific panel interview  

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  

Our Culture and Benefits 

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

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 

Disability Confident 

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 Equality.Diversity@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 and application processes via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk   

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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.