People Administrator (Recruitment and Selection)

An opportunity has arisen for a People Administrator within People Services in the Recruitment team. You will be joining us at an exciting time for the People function as we are undertaking a review of our customer service delivery model and are about to embark on consultation on our new People Strategy for 2023 to 2026.  The People function is positioned at the heart of transformation and delivering a culture that encourages flexibility, learning and empowerment.

Based at our Headquarters, you will support the People Officer (Recruitment and Selection) in the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient customer-focused recruitment transaction service for all employees and stakeholders.

With an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent, you will have a good understanding of people processes, particularly in relation to recruitment and selection and proven experience of applying administration procedures and systems to provide a quality transactional people service.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and HR practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

For more information about the role contact Chris Lewis, People Services Manager, on 07920 536461.

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 09:00am Hours on Monday 20th March 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 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 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.

Previous Candidates need not apply

GROUP MANAGER

Salary:   £47,887 (in development) to £53,086 (when competent) + 20% flexible duty allowance.

We have a long and proud history.  Be part of our future.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story, contributing to public service reform in order to save, protect and improve the lives of the people in Merseyside.

If you feel like you have what we’re looking for – we’d love to hear from you.

Our staff act with Courage, Integrity and Compassion; and as a Group Manager you will –

• Be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others.
• Have a demonstrable ability to lead change in a complex and evolving environment.
• Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have demonstrated high levels of ability with regard to the implementation and management of key projects
• Model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• Be required to manage and lead operational incidents as Incident Commander, or in other incident command support roles in accordance with the requirements of EFSM2 and local standard operating procedures.

Crucial to the Group Manager role will be your ability to lead collaborative approaches with partners in order to deliver an integrated and effective service to our communities – to help ensure their safety, improve the region’s health and economy and deliver significant social value, thereby ensuring the highest level of protection is afforded to the communities we serve.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must have experience of operating in the Station Manager role within the last 12 months.

Applications from candidates, who are not currently employed by a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service within the UK, will not be eligible to apply.

FIND OUT MORE

Find out more about these key roles by clicking APPLY – you’ll be taken to our Featured Vacancies page.  We encourage you to access the Candidate Pack to find out more about what a Career at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service can offer you.

Closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 26th March 2023

FLEET Technical Officer

The Role

Post: FLEET Technical Officer
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 – £47,384 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade has the opportunity of a permanent position for a vehicles and equipment Technical Officer within the Fleet and Equipment team based at their Union Street, SE1 0LL headquarters.

The FLEET team is dynamic, lively and fast paced, whilst being collegiate and supportive.
Colleagues pride themselves on delivering best practice fleet and equipment management solutions to a variety of stakeholders as well as meeting the unprecedented procurement demands aimed at future-proofing services. The team has recently come under new management and is embracing innovation and change initiatives aimed at building operational assurance, strategic resilience and best practice delivery. This will enable FLEET to meet the Brigades core strategic change plan objectives as well as best respond to Mayoral direction.

It is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations, Ruislip Workshops and strategic partner locations. LFB have outsourced all vehicle and equipment services to Babcock Critical Services Ltd (the Contractor) who, amongst a wide range of managed services, are responsible for procuring assets and providing a maintenance and repair package for vehicles and equipment. Amongst your skills you will be expected to be self-motivated, be an effective and supportive team player, provide up to date vehicle & equipment technical information, ensure the contractor provides products that are compliant with LFB’s specified requirements, manage projects, have good analytical processes and be part of a 24/7 duty rota engineering support team.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the FLEET Technical Officer role are detailed in the job description.

Assessment Overview
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide a cover letter clearly outlining the Selection criteria that have been highlighted on the Job Description (see the job description below)

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application.

Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal assessment

Assessment for this role is due to take place late March/Early April. 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.

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

Additional Information
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

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.

Performance and Support Manager

The Role
Post: Performance and Support Manager
Salary: £47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: permanent
Working pattern: full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 March at 16:00 GMT

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. 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).

LFB is the statutory Fire Safety enforcing body and its Prevention and Protection (P&P) Department provides policy and delivery for enforcement of fire safety laws, community safety activity and fire investigation. In a constantly changing fire safety environment, the department delivers prevention and protection activities to keep all who use London’s built environment, including our fire fighters, safe.

This role, leading the Fire Safety Management (FSM) team, involves working with P&P’s Head of Service and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure we have the staff and finances in place to deliver in our role.

With the ever-changing legislative environment, the FSM team co-ordinates and reports on expenditure of millions of pounds of Government grant funding each year as well as the normal departmental budget.

The FSM team initiates and co-ordinates briefing requirements and the reporting of progress on key recommendations from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, KPIs and risks to the brigade and the department. It also co-ordinates all Mayoral Questions for the department and is the focal point for enquiries from other department. As such, the team plays a key, vital, role in the work of P&P.

Future changes, which includes the changes for P&P, are set out in our plan to keep London safe “Your London Fire Brigade: Our 2023-29 plan”, which is available to read on our website. The FSM team and the successful candidate will play an important role on the delivery of that change.

Reporting to the P&P Strategic Technical Adviser, the successful candidate will be working on a day-to-day basis alongside the SLT and will be responsible for owning and overseeing the work of FSM team members.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills, and an ability to distil complex information into ideas that engage diverse audiences. They will have experience working within a complex organisation with a dispersed workforce and have worked with ambiguous challenges in a role that has involved financial monitoring and reporting together with provision of high-quality briefing to Principal Managers and beyond.

As well as writing skills, they will be comfortable working alongside and liaising with staff at all levels within the brigade and at the National Fire Chief Council.

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
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide a cover letter clearly outlining the 4 Selection criteria that have been highlighted on the Job Description (see the job description below)

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal assessment

Assessment for this role is due to take place late March/Early April.

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.

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

Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12-day 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

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.

Arson Task Force Assistant

Based at the Blue Light Campus on South Park Avenue in Lincoln, the successful candidate will work closely with the Arson Task Force Manager and support the co-ordination of arson reduction activities.  With the base in Lincoln, there will be flexibility to allow remote working where appropriate and agreed.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is actively engaged with and proud of its collaboration with the Police and regional fire partners and have a well established Arson reduction partnership.  The partnership is looking for an individual to support the co-ordination of activities, actively engaging with external stakeholders and internal teams.

We are seeking an individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will support the analysis of county wide arson and anti-social incidents.  Information will be recorded and passed to partner agencies, with support given to the development of generic and bespoke reduction plans.

You’ll need to be experienced in partnership working and be able to evidence successful engagement which has resolved identified issues.  Experience of supporting the building on existing relationships, whilst seeking new opportunities with county wide partners and initiatives.

They must be able to demonstrate experience of operating effectively at team level.

In return for your experience, skills and qualities you will receive excellent support from the team and an opportunity to further develop.

If this sounds like your next career move, then please read through the full Job Description, to ensure that you can meet the required criteria and to help you complete the best application possible.

The successful candidate must complete Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking the role.

About Our Offer 
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Civil service sports council membership
Flexible working patterns
Professional support and development
An annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like your next career move, but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Best of luck with your application

Arson Task Force Manager

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is actively engaged with and proud of its collaboration with the Police and regional fire partners and have a well-established Arson reduction partnership.  The partnership is looking for an individual to lead the work and take on the role of the Arson Task Force manager.

Based at the Blue Light Campus on South Park Avenue in Lincoln, the successful candidate will work closely partners and stakeholders to lead with the co-ordination of arson reduction activities.  With the base in Lincoln, there will be flexibility to allow remote working where appropriate and agreed.

We are seeking an individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will lead on the analysis of county wide arson and anti-social incidents.  The development of a comprehensive profile of arson related risk will be driven by the post holder and shared with partner agencies.

You’ll need to be experienced in partnership working and be able to evidence successful engagement which has resolved identified issues.  Experience of supporting the building on existing relationships, whilst seeking new opportunities with county wide partners and initiatives.

Whilst not essential a background in fire investigation would be preferable as this will support the profiling of risk and the ability to support and share information with partners to ensure local risk drives reduction activities.

They must be able to demonstrate experience of operating effectively at team level, and also leading a small team to drive improvements.

In return for your experience, skills and qualities you will receive excellent support from the team and an opportunity to further develop.

If this sounds like your next career move, then please read through the full Job Description, to ensure that you can meet the required criteria and to help you complete the best application possible.

The successful candidate must complete Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking the role.

About Our Offer 
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Civil service sports council membership
Flexible working patterns
Professional support and development
An annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like your next career move, but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Best of luck with your application

Senior Community Engagement Officer

The Role

Post: Senior Community Engagement Officer
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 – £47,384 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 16 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

This role is key to the delivery to the commitments set out in the London Fire Brigade Community Risk Management Plan “Your London Fire Brigade” and the recommendations in the independent review of the London fire brigades Culture. We have a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Community Engagement Officer to join a team focused on improving community engagement, representation, and co-production. Helping the Brigade to hear from communities and increasing opportunities for involvement, reflection, critique and challenge.

Positioned within our Communications Department and reporting to the Community Engagement Manager you will work to create and deliver effective and meaningful plans for improved community engagement and public consultation. The team leads on how the Brigade conducts and delivers best practice in public consultation, public opinion polling and research.

The applicant

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of coordinating and delivering a range of community engagement and involvement activities such as organising delivering consultations, forums, delivering workshops, project management, stakeholder engagement, and report writing. They will be familiar with the Equality Act and other key pieces of equality legislation and wellbeing good practices. They will be conversant with good practice in the field and have up to date knowledge of theories, concepts and practices. The successful applicant will be comfortable increasing engagement with underrepresented, seldom heard communities, working with trauma and be guided by the ambition to make LFB a more inclusive environment for communities.

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 March. 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.

Operations Department Support (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Operations Department Support (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Fixed Term 6 Months
Working Hours: 37
Salary: £26,845 – £29,439 per annum
Location: SHQ, Kelvedon Park

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role

Are you confident with using ICT systems such as Office 365? Would you like to join a friendly and inclusive team in a fast-paced environment where every day is different? An opportunity has arisen within our Operations Department at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for a minimum 6-month Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave.

What You Will Be Working On

You will be working with various ICT applications and oversee the administration and dissemination of operational information.
You will be dealing with the alignment of our policies and procedures to the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G) – Assistance will be provided.
Proof reading documents prior to consultation and publication
Working autonomously identifying improvements and testing new devices and data sources
Attending internal, external, and multi-agency meetings on behalf of the department, taking notes, and reporting back to line management
Actively contribute to the strategic development and delivery of successful change programmes and service wide project activities and initiatives
Support departmental meetings by planning scheduled events and taking minutes from the meetings where required.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who loves working as part of a team, has great communication skills and a fantastic work ethic.
The post will be based at our Service headquarters (Kelvedon Park) but will be open to flexible/hybrid working where deemed appropriate.

The Application Process

How to apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 700 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.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact daron.driscoll@essex-fire.gov.uk

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 – 15th March 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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Head of Employment Policy & Practice

Job Title: Head of Employment Policy & Practice
Contract: Fixed Term (up until end of September 2023)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week*
Salary: Grade 11 (£51,843 – £58,499)
Location: The role will primarily be based flexibly between Service HQ (Kelvedon Park) and from home, with an expectation of some travel to Service locations.

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended, the extension may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process. If the role is subsequently made permanent, a further recruitment process will be required.

The Role

This Head of Employment Policy & Practice role is our Service custodian and subject matter expert for people related policies and practice, ensuring all are updated to reflect any statutory, legislative or other change.

Overseeing the Employee Relations context and culture, you will lead the working relationships working well together activities alongside our representative bodies, as part of the People Strategy.

You will support consultation and negotiation with our representative bodies and ensuring Essex County Fire & Rescue Service offering of benefits continues to meet the needs of our people.

Managing any liability insurance claims as functional point of contact as well as lead for HR / People Services Business Continuity and risk management.

What You Will Be Working On (please refer to the role profile for a fuller explanation)

Develop and propose policy schedule to ensure that policies and supporting materials are reviewed and updated on a regular basis or in line with specific needs of ECFRS/National Fire Chiefs Council.
Coordinate resources working on policy change and the associated collaboration with Learning & Development, Communications department, and other teams to ensure effective launch.
Ensure process improvement and knowledge transfer as necessary to the wider team to ensure understanding as and when changes are made.
Provide responsive, high quality specialist advice, employment law and HR industry developments on all aspects of HR on an as and when required basis.
Attending JNCC meetings and ad-hoc meetings as required and coordinate the HR actions for completion.
Ensuring regular communication to the Service Leadership Team (SLT) and wider workforce on local and national developments in relation to pay, policy and terms and conditions preparing papers and recommendations for consideration or consultation as appropriate.
Lead on projects and developments as directed; develop plans, ensure implementation, provide training, communicate changes and monitor progress.
Respond to data requests - such as Freedom of Information, Subject Access and other reporting in line with agreed protocols as Information Asset Administrator

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are able to combine great planning and project management skills with interest in data, reporting and have excellent attention to detail.  An absolute must is confidence in writing papers and other reports that will be required for SLT, as well as other stakeholder updates.

You’ll be keen and able to work with a wide range of people across the Service as well as external contacts too and you will also need to be confident working with the usual MS Office suite as well as different tools such as Planner, SharePoint, and JCAD.

Eligibility

Ideally MCIPD or other equivalent professional qualification (or relevant at work experience but we are open to a wide range of experience.

The Application Process

Application – You will apply with a supporting statement. It should be a maximum of 1000 words showing us how you meet the criteria of the person specification for the role but more importantly why you’d love to be in the role.

If you’d like an informal chat about the role, or if you have any questions at all, please do contact Hannah Phipps, Head of Employment Policy & Practice on 07833 234749

Assessment and selection – If you are successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a desktop exercise and interview. (Further details will be provided)

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 – Monday 13 March 2023
Interview Date – It is anticipated that selection assessments will take place in the week commencing 27 March 2023

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