• Suffolk County Council – Ipswich, IP1 2BX
• £36,298 – £42,380 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 37 hours per week (part time working will be considered for this role)
• Permanent

We are committed to flexible working, so please read the Job and Person Profile (docx) to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.

We welcome applications from everyone.  We particularly welcome female applicants, as well as those from minority sexual orientations, religions and ethnicities, those declaring a disability and those aged under 30 and over 60. Individuals from these groups are either underrepresented or not represented in the Fire and Public Safety Directorate.

Do you have recent experience promoting equality, diversity and inclusion?

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are looking to recruit a brand-new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead Officer, working throughout Suffolk. This new officer is required to drive the EDI agenda forward for SFRS and will report to our Workforce Planning and Development Manager.

Your responsibilities

• Advise and direct the Senior Leadership Board to embed learning and understanding on EDI across the service.
• To ensure that equality impacts and equal access to services policies and procedures are fully embedded.
• To coordinate the work of EDI steering group, EDI working group, Staff Engagement group and EDI Advocates.
• Steer the development of a service-learning strategy to raise the level of understanding and awareness of EDI across all SFRS employees on a sustained and continuously progressing basis.
• Provide and present progress reports to Elected Members (Councillors) and the Service Leadership Board, frequency and content based on: data analysis, own initiative and understanding of service need.
• Proactively identify potential barriers to implementing inclusive policies with special attention to staff retention.
• Set measurable key EDI objectives and oversee the implementation across all Service departments such as Training, Learning and Development and Recruitment departments.

Due to the nature of the organisations operational duty systems and national meetings, there will be the requirement to attend outside of normal office hours/on weekends, and out of county on occasion.

Further information will be provided with regards to the duties of the position as part of the application process.

What you will need

• previous experience within a relevant EDI role, either paid or voluntary and relevant qualifications are desired
• comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and be experienced in report writing, with expertise in Equality Impact Assessments being desirable
• excellent interpersonal skills and be a clear, courageous communicator, able to discuss challenging topics.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply.  We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Travelling and workplace requirements for your role 

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but on occasions, there may be a requirement for you to travel to locations away from your contractual base, using reasonable and suitable means available to you. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid

For further information

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Henry Griffin (he/him), Area Manager by calling 07901 512791.

How to apply

Step 1: Read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2: Write a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template (other formats may not be accepted). Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Upload your supporting statement and a copy of your CV on the final page (without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed).

If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 25 May 2023.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

ABOUT US
We offer a fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Benefits include:

Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
The opportunity to join a large, diverse organisation, with career opportunities across our services
A supportive culture, underpinned by our WE ASPIRE values
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Up to 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
An occupational sick pay scheme
Learning and development opportunities, including a range of work-based apprenticeships
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
A range of staff networks centred around equality groups
Plus more

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).

About the Post

This is an integral post within the senior management structure of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), with responsibility and accountability for a range of key financial functions. It is a key post, which is crucial to supporting the organisation’s adherence to financial regulations and relevant statutory requirements within finite budgetary constraints.

Hours of work

Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.
In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.

There is currently one permanent post based at NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).

Salary

The salary scale is PO12. The salary range is currently £63,569 – £66,860 per annum.

​​​​​​​Application method

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack available at https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails  However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org. or telephone 028 9266 4221.

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 31st May 2023.

We value our people and are committed to the principle of equal treatment for all job applicants irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or political opinion.

NIFRS is currently under represented by Roman Catholics and women, applications from these groups are particularly welcome.  Appointment will be made solely on merit.

(6 x Permanent vacancies available)

Role

The Operational Guidance & Policy Business Unit is dedicated to the provision of clear and current operational guidance, policy, and associated training material, and to the alignment of established NIFRS good practice with National Operational Guidance.  Following on from our recent Station Commander – Operational Guidance and Policy (Day Duty) process we now wish to appoint 6 substantive Watch Commanders – Operational Guidance and Policy (Day Duty).

Watch Commanders perform a vital role within NIFRS, leading others to deliver excellent performance and supporting Middle Management to deliver against a demanding change agenda.

Successful candidates will role model the values of the Fire and Rescue Service and will play a vital role in delivering a sector-leading suite of operational guidance and training material, providing operational personnel with the knowledge, understanding, and practical ability to effectively identify hazards and apply appropriate control measures across a developing range of incident types encountered daily by NIFRS crews.

All candidates must possess a current Level 1 Incident Command assessment prior to appointment.

Application

All of the other information you need to apply is available  in the relevant Candidate Information Pack, including full details of the essential criteria. Details available within current vacancies section at www.nifrs.org

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12.00 noon Wednesday 31 May 2023.

Permanent

£24,496 – £29,439 per annum Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade

DFRS Headquarters, Ripley

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Organisational Development Team in the role of Project Support Officer.

The postholder will report directly to the Station Manager, Business Change and Communications and will support the Service by taking responsibility for all phases of a project’s lifecycle, including the governance arrangements for the many varied DFRS projects and programmes of work.

You will be required to provide a high quality, efficient, timely and focused professional administrative service to the wider Service, which will include (but not be limited to):

·         The facilitation of project engagement and communication activities across DFRS and key stakeholders, and

·         The monitoring and reporting of the progress of all projects and programmes of work against agreed timescales whilst ensuring appropriate quality standards are maintained, and

·         Ensuring the evaluation of all projects and initiatives are completed and reported to DFRS Programme Board in a timely manner.

The postholder will have administrative experience and be an experienced and competent user of MS Office (such as Word, Excel, etc.); the ability to process and interrogate computerised systems and maintain project plans and risk registers is an essential requirement of the post.

You will also need to have the necessary qualifications, skills and attributes to deal with project related enquiries, ensuring these are captured, escalated, and monitored.

There may be occasions when the post holder will be required to travel to other locations as part of the role, a pool car will be provided for this purpose.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally be required to work flexibly and occasionally outside office hours for which prior notice will be given.

In return we offer;

·         Flexible working hours

·         Family friendly policies

·         Free car parking

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

·         Employee discount scheme

·         Employee support networks

·         Ongoing training and development opportunities

·         Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

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

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

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Monday 29 May 2023. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 12 June 2023.

For any questions regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Simon Abbs sabbs@derbys-fire.gov.uk or Fiona Cragg fcragg@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

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

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.

Whilst the base for the role will be at the Blue Light Campus on South Park Avenue in Lincoln, a flexible approach will allow an individual to work in various locations across the county.  The successful candidate will work closely partners and stakeholders to lead with the co-ordination of arson reduction activities.

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 a fire investigation background is not essential, it would be beneficial for the successful candidate.  Further training will be given and once fully qualified to the required level, the post holder will take an active role in fire investigation cases as required.

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.

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 13th June.

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

Based at the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre, Winsford, Cheshire.

Salary: £64,858 – £71,128 (pay award pending)

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is a high performing, innovative and progressive organisation that has high ambitions for the service that it provides to the communities and people of Cheshire.

Following a recent decision to establish a dedicated in-house Finance function for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, a new post of Head of Finance and Treasurer has been created. Reporting initially to the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive, and as a member of the Service Leadership Team, this influential senior role is an exciting and varied opportunity for an experienced finance professional to help the Service ensure long term financial sustainability whilst ensuring robust financial systems are in place to provide appropriate governance and assurance.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the implementation of the new in-house finance function that will come to fruition in October 2023. Thereafter, they will lead the function to deliver a highly effective finance and treasury service that supports the strategic priorities of the Service and help to navigate the Service through the challenging financial times ahead. They will also operate as the senior principal advisor to the Service on all matters relating to the achievement and approval of a balanced budget together with reserve, capital and treasury management strategies. Whilst the primary focus of the role is strategic finance, the role will also have strategic oversight and responsibility for the Service’s procurement function currently provided by Cheshire Police.

We require an exceptional individual who ideally has a strong background in public sector finance, coupled with a proven track record of driving efficiencies and value for money. The individual should also be able to demonstrate an aptitude towards ensuring prudent financial management whilst also challenging the status quo to help deliver organisation-wide improvements. The role will be demanding but rewarding and we are seeking individuals with exceptional judgement, and the ability to assimilate complex information and provide constructive challenge and fresh thinking.

As a highly inclusive employer, we are particularly keen to hear from female applicants and those from under-represented groups, but notwithstanding this, please be assured that the process will be scrupulously fair and is designed to give everyone an opportunity to demonstrate their suitability and readiness to be Cheshire Fire Authority’s new Head of Finance and Treasurer (Section 151 Officer).

Full details about the post are available in a Recruitment Pack available on the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service website.

To apply send your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role against the job description and person specification. These should be emailed to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk quoting job reference number 06/23/HOF.

Applicants are invited to contact Donna Linton on 01606 868804 to request an appointment for an informal discussion about the post with Paul Vaughan, the current Section 151 Officer.

Closing Date: 24 May 2023

Invitation to shortlisted candidates: By 31 May 2023

Do you want to make a difference? Are you willing to learn new skills and be part of a high performing team? Then we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for Property Administrator based at our Headquarters in Aylesbury.

About us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

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

Administrative duties on behalf of the Property and Facilities Team.
Support in the successful delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the estate.

Liaising with contractors and property management using our defects reporting system as required.

Management of electronic ordering and goods receipting system, ensuring we meet the financial standards of the Service.

The right candidates will be joining a facilities team who play a key role in providing great places for visitors and staff to work from across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

This position is a full time however, there is some flexibility in hours of work which can be discussed during the interview process.

About you
We are looking for someone who is:
A good communicator that has the confidence to engage with staff, the public and suppliers

Good at planning, with organisational skills

Able to prioritise work using their own initiative

Self-motivated, results driven with the ability to work to time sensitive deadlines

Is an agile worker who will offer ideas on improving processes

Confident working with number

Qualifications & Training:
GCSEs in Maths and English Language A* – C (9 – 4) or 2 Functional Skills (Basic & key skills builder function) BKSB

Experience:
Working in an administrative role, ideally within property and/or facilities

Dealing with a large volume of queries in a fast paced environment

Skills:
Can confidently use IT applications, Microsoft Office packages, Financial Management Systems

The wellbeing of our people is really important. We have introduced hybrid and flexible working opportunities to support your work life balance. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please get in touch either via email or telephone.

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

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

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Make a difference – Become a Fire Service Station Manager. Are you a leader who can make a difference?

We are searching for exceptional leaders with passion and experience, as candidates for the newly launched National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Direct Entry Station Manager programme. The initiative is an exciting opportunity, open to leaders who have the potential and desire to become an operational fire officer at the rank of Station Manager.

Click below to find out more and apply.