Group Manager

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a professional, highly motivated individual with a drive for excellence. Individuals that are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills and join our team in the role of Group Manager.

Applications are welcomed from current Group Managers and competent Station Managers both internal and external to join our Group Manager Talent Pool.

We are committed to developing exceptional leaders and supporting people to fulfil their potential. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and under represented groups.

The requirements of the role will mean that you will be expected to demonstrate commitment to the NFCC Code of Ethics and the Core Values of our service and encourage all those that you manage and work alongside to do the same.

The successful candidate will be offered the current available Group Manager position.

Closing Date: 05/03/2023

STATION MANAGER (Flexi Duty)
PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Station Manager B: £49,893 (development) – £55,033 (competent) per annum (inclusive of allowances), plus lease car or provided vehicle

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone
seeking an enhanced quality of life. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful
places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits,
cultural and leisure activities.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to identify suitable individuals for
Station Manager (B) roles. As per Grey Book terms and conditions the
appointments are interchangeable with any other post of the same role within the
Service.

Applications are invited from substantive Station Managers and substantive
competent Watch Managers who have successfully completed the middle
manager ADC process (including technical test) or equivalent.

Candidates will be required to complete a full application form having read the
guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all the essential
criteria in the person specification.

Candidates will need to be exceptional leaders who can make a significant
contribution to the management of the Service’s 44 fire stations, 850 staff and a
budget more than £40 million through a period of planned reviews and
improvements. Ideally, therefore, candidates will be able to evidence a strong,
credible record of leadership, experience and achievement.

Speaking both English and Welsh is part of everyday life in North Wales and the
Authority has always taken a positive approach to bilingualism. Successful
applicants would therefore be offered one-to-one language mentoring at their
own pace to help them settle into the role and integrate fully with the local
community.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over several days commencing from 20th
March 2023. Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the
scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative
arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager
Jami Jennings, Operations and Training Manager East Area at
jami.jennings@northwalesfire.gov.wales or 07787 578364

Application packs are available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by
emailing: hrdesk@nwales-fireservice.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on 24 February 2023

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

GROUP MANAGER (Flexi Duty)
PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS
Group Manager B: £57,464 (development) – £63,703 (competent) per annum (inclusive of allowances), plus lease car or provided vehicle

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone
seeking an enhanced quality of life. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful
places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits,
cultural and leisure activities.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to identify suitable individuals for
Group Manager (B) roles. As per Grey Book terms and conditions the
appointments are interchangeable with any other post of the same role within the
Service. Applications are invited from substantive competent Station and
substantive Group Managers.

Candidates will be required to complete a full application form having read the
guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all of the
essential criteria in the person specification.

The successful candidates will work in an increasingly demanding and
performance centred environment and applicants should therefore have a strong
track record of achievement and be able to champion transformational
leadership and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Welsh Language skills are a requirement of this post and ideally candidates will be
able to demonstrate Level 3 Welsh on application, however, this is not an essential
selection criterion and full support and training will be provided to successful
candidates.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over a number of days commencing
from 14 March 2023. Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend
on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative
arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Area Manager
Anthony Jones, Head of Operations and East Area at
anthony.t.jones@northwalesfire.gov.wales or 07876391603.

Application packs are available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by
emailing: hrdesk@nwales-fireservice.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of application forms is

12:00 on 24 February 2023

Group Manager B:  £57,464 (development) – £63,703 (competent) per annum (inclusive of allowances), plus lease car or provided vehicle

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life.  Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to identify suitable individuals for Group Manager (B) roles on a permanent basis. As per Grey Book terms and conditions the appointments are interchangeable with any other post of the same role within the Service. Applications are invited from substantive competent Station and substantive Group Managers.

Candidates will be required to complete a full application form having read the guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all of the essential criteria in the person specification.

The successful candidates will work in an increasingly demanding and performance centred environment and applicants should therefore have a strong track record of achievement and be able to champion transformational leadership and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Welsh Language skills are a requirement of this post and ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate Level 3 Welsh on application, however, this is not an essential selection criterion and full support and training will be provided to successful candidates.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over a number of days commencing from 14  March 2023.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Area Manager Anthony Jones, Head of Operations and East Area at anthony.t.jones@northwalesfire.gov.wales or 07876391603.

Application packs are available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by emailing: hrdesk@nwales-fireservice.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of application forms is

12:00 on 24 February 2023

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply

People Officer (Recruitment and Selection)

An opportunity has arisen for a People Officer 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 and supervising a team of two People Administrators you will support the People Services Manager in the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient customer-focused recruitment transaction service for all employees and stakeholders.

With an NVQ Level 3 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 and this is a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in taking the next step in their HR career.

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/jobsor 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 February 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.

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.

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/jobsor 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 February 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.

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.

Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Law)

The Role
Post: Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Salary: Competitive
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £ 47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 28 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the UK and in the world and delivers critical services to the people of London.

An opportunity has arisen for a specialist corporate and commercial lawyers to join General Counsel’s Department.

We are looking for someone keen to work in an environment where they will have a tangible impact supporting our firefighters and other staff to make London a safer city.

Every day our firefighters put themselves in harm’s way, they do so knowing they can rely on the equipment, appliances and services that your advice will help to buy.

Our officers are continually tasked with complex problems related to the running of a major public body, they will rely on your advice to understand the legal powers and duties that shape their decisions and influence how the Fire Brigade operates both at the front line and throughout the organisation.

We are accountable to the people of London every day and to the Mayor of London. You will be keen to both learn how we achieve this and to help us improve our accountability.

You will be asked every day to work with a variety of internal clients, colleagues and other stakeholders, at all levels of seniority, to meet the wide variety of challenges that arise in a major emergency service.

This roles require someone who can organise and manage a complex and challenging case-load, who can critically analyse information and who can provide succinct and effective written and oral advice.

Working in a team is fundamental to everything the Fire Brigade does whether on the fire ground, in the office or virtually. We believe in developing and supporting our staff. We seek to always support each other and are looking for someone who works well in a small team and will support other team members.

We exist to make a difference and you will be able to embody the London Fire Brigade’s Purpose and Vision and help us deliver our plan for 2023 to 2029, which we call ‘Your London Fire Brigade’.

You will be joining General Counsel’s Department, around 30 staff who collectively provide cost effective legal advice and representation to the London Fire Brigade on a wide range of practice areas including corporate, commercial, procurement, contractual, employment, pensions, fire prosecutions, personal injury and property. We also provide advice on the decision-making processes and the powers and duties of the London Fire Commissioner (LFC). Each area of work has a Team Manager, a team of lawyers and business support officers to assist with day to day work. We are looking for people keen join us and make a positive difference.

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer in England and Wales who has completed a training contract, pupillage (or has been exempted from this by the Law Society or Bar Council) or has qualified through the CILEx route. Being highly organised, used to working electronically with minimum supervision and the ability to meet tight deadlines are crucial for this role. You should also bring sound judgement and analytical skills.

We would welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

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

Assessment Overview
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

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 mid-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.

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.

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.

Business Analysts

The Role
Post: 2 X Business Analyst
Salary: £ 36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £ 36,877 – £ 42,221 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ two Business Analysts within our Strategic Planning Team.

This role is part of the Strategic Planning team, which sits within the Transformation Directorate. Our Directorate is fairly new and aims to provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

Our collective role as the Strategic Planning team is to help the Brigade define its vision, the strategy for achieving it and the plans that make that a reality. We do that by:
bringing together research, design, business and technology that helps the Brigade work with the public to design services that meet their needs, wants and expectations;
• using insight to drive our strategic thinking and place the people we serve at the centre of what we do;
• working collaboratively across the Brigade, with the public and our partners;
• being curious, creative and having fun.

We have recently published our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). This sets out our ambition for the coming years and how we will address concerns raised by a recent independent Culture Review, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019.

As a Business Analyst your research and analysis will help the Brigade understand how it operates and how it needs to change if it is to achieve that CRMP. Your assessments of how well the strategy is being delivered will inform the need for adaption of plans or the strategy itself. You will work at both the strategic level, helping to shape and adapt strategy, informing the development of delivery plans and at the project level, shaping and scoping specific transformational initiatives.

You will be responsible for conducting investigative analysis and creating reports using a range of data sources and information to inform high level policy and strategy but also the day-to-day operation of the London Fire Brigade. You will be highly data-literate with strong analytical skills and be comfortable using a variety of analytical tools.

The successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a high standard of customer care with both internal and external stakeholders and have the ability to identify needs and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence, turning both qualitative and quantitative data into user-focussed results.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform the four selection criteria highlighted in yellow (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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

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 W.C. 20th 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.

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.

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.

Senior Business Analyst

The Role
Post: Senior Business Analyst
Salary: £ 39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £ 39,669 – £ 47,384 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Senior Business Analyst within our Strategic Planning Team.

This role is part of the Strategic Planning team, which sits within the Transformation Directorate. Our Directorate is fairly new and aims to provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

Our collective role as the Strategic Planning team is to help the Brigade define its vision, the strategy for achieving it and the plans that make that a reality. We do that by:
• bringing together research, design, business and technology that helps the Brigade work with the public to design services that meet their needs, wants and expectations;
• using insight to drive our strategic thinking and place the people we serve at the centre of what we do;
• working collaboratively across the Brigade, with the public and our partners;
• being curious, creative and having fun.

We have recently published our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). This sets out our ambition for the coming years and how we will address concerns raised by a recent independent Culture Review, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019.

You be responsible for developing and leading an effective business analysis team whose research and analysis will help the Brigade understand how it operates and how it needs to change if it is to achieve its vision. Your team’s assessments of how well the strategy is being delivered will inform the need for adaption of plans or the strategy itself. You and your team will work at both the strategic level, helping to shape and adapt strategy, informing the development of delivery plans and at the programme and project level, shaping and scoping specific transformational initiatives.

You will have experience of working as a business analyst to shape an organisation’s strategic direction or to determine the nature of specific initiatives or to establish the parameters of programmes and projects. You will be highly data-literate with strong analytical skills and be comfortable using a variety of analytical tools.

Good communications and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be expected to build partnerships and deal with a wide range of stakeholders, The successful candidate will understand the principles of working in an inclusive organisation and how this can support the work of the department thereby contributing to the London Fire Brigade’s vision.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform the four selection criteria highlighted in yellow (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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

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 W.C. 20th 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.

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.

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.