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 the link 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 for more information and to apply.
An opportunity has arisen within our Operational Training Department for an Operational Training Administrator based at our Training and Development Centre in Handsworth, Sheffield.
The overall purpose of the role will be to provide efficient and effective administration systems & administrative support services to our Training & Development Centre (TDC).
To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of administrative duties and extensive experience of using Microsoft IT systems
The key duties include providing administrative support for TDC. You will be responsible for updating training systems, booking and processing internal and external operational training requests, manage room bookings as well as taking meeting minutes as required.
For more information about the role contact Debra Farrell on 0114 2532922
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 17:00 Hours on Friday 19th May 2023.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 29th May 2023.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
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.
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.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.
Salary; £36,668.00 – £38,249.00
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are passionate about making Staffordshire a safer place to be. As part of the Service’s commitment to provide the very best service to the diverse communities of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, we recognise the value that gender, ethnicity and background diversity brings. A workforce that represents a cross section of its communities is a positive step to ensure that our messages are appropriate, clear and understood.
We are keen to dispel the stereotype of what operational staff do, and how they look, and so welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We have a position available for a Crew Manager based at Tamworth Community Fire Station on Red Watch. The successful applicant is expected to remain at the Station for at least 24 months and therefore approval will not be granted for a transfer in this time. However, promotion opportunities will be considered.
Applications are invited from interested operational staff who currently hold a substantive post within the Wholetime duty system, and who believe they have the potential to undertake this role.
To be eligible to apply you should be:-
Substantive Wholetime Crew Manager from another Service, looking to transfer.
To be eligible to apply you should not be subject to any current/outstanding development action plans; performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency; or formal disciplinary sanctions. This applies from the point of application and throughout the entire process.
Skills and Experience:
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate strong leadership skills. You must be a highly effective communicator who can lead by example, and can evidence commitment to Development, Excellence, Diversity, Team Working and your own personal development.
Applicants must be willing to undertake, and successfully complete, any relevant station-specific training.
Additional Information:
This opportunity is being advertised externally only.
Closing date for applications is – 1300 HRS Friday 12 May 2023
Shortlisting of applications – Week commencing 15 May 2023
Interview/Presentation process to take place – Week commencing 22 May 2023
Successful candidates are required undertake an operational Assessments / medical and fitness test this will take place –Â Week commencing 5 June 2023.
To be considered you must be available to attend all stages of the recruitment process.
We are holding Briefing Workshop via MS Teams on 10 May 2023 at 18:00hrs. We will take the opportunity to discuss the process in more detail and what to expect. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in participating please email helen.brunjes@staffordshire.police.uk
All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.
If you have any enquiries please contact:
Helen Brunjes 0779338950Â Â helen.brunjes@staffordshire.police.uk
Salary; £36,668.00 – £38,249.00
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are passionate about making Staffordshire a safer place to be. As part of the Service’s commitment to provide the very best service to the diverse communities of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, we recognise the value that gender, ethnicity and background diversity brings. A workforce that represents a cross section of its communities is a positive step to ensure that our messages are appropriate, clear and understood.
We are keen to dispel the stereotype of what operational staff do, and how they look, and so welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We have a position available for a Crew Manager based at Lichfield Community Fire Station on Blue Watch. The successful applicant is expected to remain at the Station for at least 24 months and therefore approval will not be granted for a transfer in this time. However, promotion opportunities will be considered.
Working arrangements:
The successful candidate will work the shift-based system aligned to the day crewed pattern, working between the hours of 8am and 8pm – Days only. (Crewed pattern attached)
Applications are invited from interested operational staff who currently hold a substantive post within the Wholetime duty system, and who believe they have the potential to undertake this role.
To be eligible to apply you should be: –
Substantive Wholetime Crew Manager from another Service, looking to transfer.
To be eligible to apply you should not be subject to any current/outstanding development action plans; performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency; or formal disciplinary sanctions. This applies from the point of application and throughout the entire process.
Skills and Experience:
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate strong leadership skills. You must be a highly effective communicator who can lead by example, and can evidence commitment to Development, Excellence, Diversity, Team Working and your own personal development.
Applicants must be willing to undertake, and successfully complete, any relevant station-specific training.
Additional Information:
This opportunity is being advertised externally only.
Closing date for applications is – 1300 HRS Friday 12 May 2023
Shortlisting of applications – Week commencing 15 May 2023
Interview/Presentation process to take place – Week commencing 22 May 2023
Successful candidates are required undertake an operational Assessments / medical and fitness test this will take place – Week commencing 5 June 2023.
To be considered you must be available to attend all stages of the recruitment process.
We are holding Briefing Workshop via MS Teams on 10 May 2023 at 18:00hrs. We will take the opportunity to discuss the process in more detail and what to expect. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in participating please email helen.brunjes@staffordshire.police.uk
All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.
If you have any enquiries please contact:
Helen Brunjes 0779338950 helen.brunjes@staffordshire.police.uk
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours:Â 42
Salary: Group Manager B £68,800 per annum
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location
The Role
We have current opportunities at Group Manager (GM) level for the right people.
Reporting to an Area Manager, and working collaboratively as part of a team of 12 Group Managers that deliver positive interventions across the Service, you will provide and deliver strategic options and tactical responses that will ensure we deliver the Fire & Rescue Plan and the Integrated Risk Management Plan, our Annual Plan, as well as our organisational priorities.
Responsible for leading a function, whether that is a geographical operational command area, or one of the vital groups of departments that ensures the safe, effective and efficient delivery of our organisational strategies and operational requirements, and that helps make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel, our Group Managers are vital in leading and managing their teams, ensuring our people’s wellbeing needs are met, their development is prioritised, and that a kind, fair and accountable culture exists and flourishes.
Our Group Managers are essential in us achieving our aim to be the best Fire and Rescue Service in the country.
The Right Person
We want the best people, those who are able to display they whole-heartedly share our values & ethics, along with the right leadership characteristics and behaviours. Your management style will naturally be inclusive and consultative and as a visible and credible role model with excellent communication and presentation skills you will have a track record of building strong and effective relationships across multiple organisational boundaries, and at all levels.
The right people for the roles will have no difficulty demonstrating professionalism and courage in decision-making and will come with a track record of developing people and valuing the contribution of all. Excellence and commitment to working collaboratively as one team while driving continuous improvement is essential, as is a proven track record of successfully managing people and resources and delivering great outcomes.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the role, you must be able to demonstrate that you:
• Have been in a substantive role as a Station Manager for a minimum of twelve months, or are Group Manager (or equivalent) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
• Hold Incident Command verification level 2 (as a minimum), and are able to achieve Level 3 within six months of appointment to the role (any offer will be conditional on achieving this)
• Hold a Leadership / Management Qualification (e.g., ILM) at Level 5, or have demonstrable equivalent at work experience and performance
• Emergency Response Drivers qualification and full UK drivers licence
• Hold a NEBOSH qualification
• Have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent for your current role
• Are not subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
The Application Process
If you require any additional support or adjustments at any stage of the process, you can notify us confidentially by completing this form here or by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
Stage 1: Shortlisting
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words, detailing how you meet the essential and key desirable criteria of the person specification (summarised on pages 7 and 8 of this pack) by 12pm on Monday 15 May 2023. Please ensure you have uploaded your supporting statement before clicking Apply. You may also upload a CV if you wish, though other than for the purposes of confirming eligibility criteria, your CV will not form part of the shortlisting process.
All internal candidates will be expected to have discussed their application with their line manager prior to applying. Line managers of all internal applicants will be contacted to verify their support of the application during shortlisting.
Internal candidates who are in either the Development or Resource Leadership resourcing and succession (LRS) pools do not need to submit a supporting statement.
Stage 2: Assessment Centre
All shortlisted applicants, including internal candidates in the LRS Development and Resource pools, will be required to attend the assessment centre stage to progress.
The Assessment Centre stage will take place on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd June at The County Hotel, Chelmsford. The Assessment Centre will comprise of a range of activities that will collect evidence in line with indicators taken from the NFCC Leadership Framework, ECFRS’ Service Values, and the Code of Ethics.
The Assessment Centre will last approximately three hours for each candidate, and will include a presentation, focused discussions with employee groups, and a potential peer group, and a media exercise.
Stage 3: Panel Interview
The final stage of the process will be a panel interview. This is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th June. The panel interview will chaired by the hiring Assistant Director(s) / Area Manager(s) and will be face to face.
Closing Date – 12pm, Monday 15 May 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.
Job Summary
Job Role Title:Â Youth Inclusion and Safeguarding Coordinator
Base: Service Headquarters, Birstall, Leicestershire
Salary Grade: E scale £26,845 – £30,151 pro rata
Contract Type: Â Fixed term
Working Pattern: Various
Number of hours per week: 18.5
Job Share: No
Further Information
Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) is looking for a Youth Inclusion and Safeguarding Coordinator to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role. The role will be up to 22 months and is cover for the substantive role holder.
LFRS have a dedicated programme of youth education strategies. These include Fire Care, Fire Cadets programme, Fire Skills sessions, and school holiday activities.
The role of the Youth Inclusion and Safeguarding Coordinator is to support and mentor young people in developing their skills, knowledge, and personal development. This will enable them to become effective role models in the community as well as progressing positively into education, employment, or further training. You will be based on a working Fire Station, where you will provide group education about fire prevention, teamwork, problem solving and communication.
Fire Skills sessions take place at various planned locations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, during the school holidays. Â No two programmes will be the same and you will be able to be innovative to set up school holiday programmes.
For both aspects of this role, you will be required to write clear and concise reports, keep detailed session plans, and liaise with other agencies such as schools, Social Services, and the Youth Offending Team. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan, recruit for and deliver the Fire Cadet/Skills sessions. The role involves planning and overseeing volunteer instructors and other partners.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people (11-19) in a confident and patient manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners. This is a challenging and rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life.
LFRS provides full training, management support and uniform. You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.
The successful candidate will work primarily Wednesday to Friday, including at least one evening, but may include some weekends when needed, depending on the programmes running. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Community Safety Station Manager Craig Hallam 07795 827247
Closing date:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 24th May 2023, 23:59
Interview and Test:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Week commencing 5th June 2023
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.
You will automatically be enrolled into The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)
Pension Considerations
Annual Allowance- Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Lifetime Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
£27,344 – £29,439 per annum,
37 hours per week
Location:
Service Headquarters, Hindlip.
About us:
At Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS), every member of our staff helps to make a difference to our local communities.
We are looking for a creative Content Creator for a new position within our Corporate Communications department. As part of our communications team, you will be passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of content.
In return you will get a varied and interesting range of projects to work on.
The role:
The content creator will provide high quality creative content, to visually communicate the message, including video, sound, photography and motion graphics. You will edit video, sound and imagery to specification, to enable creation of video packages for internal or external use.
Key requirements:
Experience of producing content from creation to production.
Experience of working in a commercial or studio-based environment.
Applicants must:
· Hold a degree (level 6) in Digital Media Production, Creative and Digital Media, or Design for Digital Media, or similar appropriate experience in the workplace.
· Have full and detailed knowledge of using professional design software (Adobe Creative Suite and associated software).
· Be able to present a portfolio of own work which demonstrates creative digital content design from concept creation to end product.
Skills and Experience:
· Ability to communicate with team members and staff about their requirements.
· Ability to present creative ideas, and completed work for approval.
· Ability to manage own workload, with minimal supervision.
· Have excellent IT skills, able to use a range of IT systems e.g. Microsoft 365.
Reasons to Join Our Team
27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 32 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
Access to the local government pension scheme.
Flexi-time and hybrid working schemes allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
Full IT support for homeworking, including laptop and mobile phone
Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations
Access to restaurant facilities
Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card
The position can offer flexibility around working hours, with the opportunity for some hybrid working, to be negotiated.
Apply online through our WMJobs application page. Please note that portfolios will not be able to be uploaded with your application, and we ask that you focus on uploading a supporting statement which outlines how you meet the person specification. Should you each the interview stage, we would welcome you to bring along any physical proof such as a portfolio, of your work.
Closing date for applications is 14th May 2023. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 29th May 2023, and will take place at Service HQ, Hindlip Park.
The successful applicant will be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.
If this sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance (attached to this advert). For any further information or an informal discussion please contact Richard Prime on 07827 990433.
