The Role
Post: Business Intelligence Analyst
Salary: £ 32,586 per annum
Grade: FRS C/D
Salary range: £ 32,586 – £ 44,333 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time Monday- Friday, Hybrid (WFH and In-Office days)
Application closing date: Monday 8 May 2023 at 16:00 GMT

The Business Intelligence team help to make London a safer city by providing accurate, insightful and innovative analysis of the full spectrum of information that is collected and held by the London Fire Brigade. As a Business Intelligence Analyst you will conduct investigative analysis and create 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.

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.

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 Mid-May. 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.

Job reference: REQ000210

Date posted: 21/04/2023

Application closing date: 15/05/2023

Location: Headquarters

Salary: £40,478 rising to £44,539 per annum

Package: Contractual hours 37 a week Monday through Friday

Basis: Full time

Type: HR / Payroll

Are you an experienced investigator seeking a new challenge?

We are seeking an experienced investigator to complete disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment investigations ensuring they are completed in accordance with ACAS codes of practice and relevant Fire and Rescue Service policies before presenting the findings at hearings (internal and external) as appropriate whilst providing advice and support to managers on the application of relevant policies.

Why work with us

We understand that you are looking for more than a job. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns

Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days

Government Pension Scheme

Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 31 days* after 10 years’ service (*pro rota if part time or irregular working pattern)

Subsidised catering facilities providing hot and cold meals

Paid training and development opportunities

Free access to onsite gym facilities

Free onsite parking

About you

In-depth experience of conducting formal disciplinary investigations including best practice interview techniques and producing investigation reports.

Experience of presenting at formal disciplinary hearings and meetings

Evidence of excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to train and give presentations to different audience levels and the ability to transform complex information and legislation into Service Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge of Employment Law, HR and Employee Relations best practice.

Application closing date:             15th May 2023

Interviews held on:                        25th May 2023

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website  www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Careers/Careers.aspx. for further information and to make a formal application.

We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description within your application and supporting statement. We do not accept CVS in place of an application through our website.

Please be aware we may close applications earlier than advertised.

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Job Title: Senior Technician – Vehicle
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £34,723 (Market Supplement of 11% applies to this role)
Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden, Colchester

The Role

We have a vacancy for a Workshops Vehicle Senior Technician to work alongside the Workshop team. There is no line responsibility with this role. The Role reports directly to the Workshops Manager.

You will be required to carry out manual duties with a 75% / 25% split in favour of manual activities. You will be required to keep details on the Fleet Management system up to date ensuring the Fleet Admin team are aware of daily activities that may affect asset records.

You will be required to liaise with external and internal customers ensuring communication of Vehicle status is made. We are looking for someone to work independently and be able to communicate at all levels and work alongside the dynamic team within the Fleet department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Vehicle assets have maximum availability and vehicles are repaired in a cost effective and timely manner.

Fleet Workshops provides Essex County Fire & Rescue Service with in-house asset maintenance and repair for all its vehicles and equipment. The fleet consists of some 400 vehicles that range from small car and car derived vans to fire appliances and specialist vehicles, there are also thousands of items of equipment that Fleet are responsible for. The service provision goes beyond general maintenance, taking account of the specialism that is required for Protection, Prevention and Response.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone with technical vehicle experience (Preferably Fleet). You will work alongside the Vehicle Technicians, offering.

Technical support.

Allocation of duties

Single point of contact

Liaise with other departments (Stations, Workshops, equipment Workshop, Fleet Admin etc..)

Applicants must adopt Essex County Fire & Rescue Service’s highest standards and values in everything they do.

The Application Process

This will be a two-part application process.

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applicants write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Interview – The final part of the recruitment process will be a 45 minute role specific based interview.

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 – 07/05/2023

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

(Operational Area Commander & Non-Operational)

The success of Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is dependent on our future leaders, and we are excited to invite applications for our Strategic Manager Development Centre.

As part of our wider succession planning, we are looking for dynamic individuals, with proven leadership ability to help us achieve our vision in making Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is an innovative, forward thinking, progressive organisation, that encourages the development of staff to help serve the community efficiently and effectively.

If successful at our Development Centre, the candidate will enter our development pool and will be invited to apply for a position within our Senior Management Team when available.

The Assessment and Development Centre will consist of up to two areas:

The Leadership assessment (Communication assessment and a Competency and Leadership interview).
The Command assessment (Incident Command Level 4 at the Fire Service College) – Operational Staff Only

Strategic Manager roles within Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue have key responsibilities in the strategic leadership of the Service, ensuring we can continue to be one of the most transformational, forward thinking, and highest performing Service in the country.

This will be a fantastic and exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to progress to the next level.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Mick Osborne, Deputy Chief Fire Officer via mosborne@bucksfire.gov.uk or on 07979 747172.

Applications must be completed via submitting your CV with proof of Group Commander competency or equivalent Middle Manager experience for non-operational applicants to OD@bucksfire.gov.uk

Closing date for completed applications: Midnight on 14 May 2023

The Development Centre will be held on the 1st & 2nd June 2023 at Brigade HQ, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1BD.

Equality of Opportunity

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunity employer and applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcomed.

The Role
Post: Personal Assistant to Assistant Commissioner
Salary: £ 32,586 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £ 32,586 – £ 39,119 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 5 May 2023 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen for a FRS C to join Operational Resilience & Control. The successful candidate will be expected to provide PA and administrative support, including producing agendas and minutes for the Assistant Commissioner and other senior managers in Operational Resilience.

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.

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place Mid-May. 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.

The Role
Post: Operational Resilience & Control Administrative Officer
Salary: £ 27,626 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £ 27,626 – £ 32,586 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 5 May 2023 at 16:00 GMT

As part of our Operational Resilience & Control department, we have a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Administrative Officer to join our Operational Resilience Support Team.

Reporting to the Operational Planning manager you will be working to support the administration and governance structure in OR, providing effective and efficient administrative services to senior management and producing comprehensive correspondence and meeting notes. The successful candidate must be able to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and have good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships. The successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of internal systems such as POMS.

Your experience must include good communications skills and effective written skills. You must also have experience in organising meetings on behalf of management and liaising with relevant external and internal stakeholders when required.

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.

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid May. 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Business Fire Safety, Fire Engineering team, for a Fire Engineering Technician.

The overall purpose of the role will be to support the Fire Engineering Manager, as well as the wider Business Fire Safety team and other colleagues within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, by sharing knowledge and experience in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings.

The main duties of this role include:

·   Reviewing Building Regulations consultations, including complex premises submissions

·   Undertake fire safety audits in buildings which have complex or fire engineered designs

·  Provide fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings, as well as

·  Providing leadership, support and mentoring to Business Fire Safety Inspectors in relation to the auditing of heritage buildings that require fire engineered or complex fire precautions.

To be considered for this role you must hold the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent, as well as the Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, or be willing to work towards this.

For more information about the role contact Steve Massey on 07979516839, or at email address: smassey@syfire.gov.uk

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained by clicking the “Download Job” button by clicking below 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.

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.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

WM Salary: £39,077 (Development) – £42,722 (Competent WMB) plus training allowance

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance

Location – RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT

About the role
As a Watch Manager, General Training Instructor, you will be a vital part of our Learning and Development team; engaging and motivating individuals through training, development and assessments aligned to National Operational Standards (NOS) and National Occupational Guidance (NOG). This role is rewarding, varied and requires the post holder to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of centrally delivered training. You will train and assess our operational staff against standards and where necessary, support the delivery of development plans to support both the learner and their line manager. You will have the opportunity to specialise and lead a discipline, as well as providing valuable contributions and support to all areas of operational training.

About you

You will have a passion for and proven interest in the development of staff and be committed to maintaining high standards of performance whilst working in a stimulating and challenging environment.

A position within Learning and Development is an ideal career move for an ambitious individual who:

• Has a sound knowledge and understanding of NOS and NOG.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and Learning   Management Systems
• Awareness of the operational training function.

For details of the key role specific requirements please see the Job Profile

Please note that 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.

Eligibility

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Managers or above who have successfully completed a Level 1 Incident Command qualification and have maintained their knowledge and skills.  You will already hold a teaching qualification or equivalent training and have a good knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a L1 incident command assessment following the selection process.

For further details regarding the role, please contact Station Manager Paul Keenan (keenanp@rbfrs.co.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now

Please see the link to the Job Profile

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based presentation and behavioural / competency based interview

Please see the role based presentation task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver the presentation and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00 on the 9th of May 2023 to R&Dadmin@rbfrs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Wednesday 3rd May 2023

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will take place w/c 8th May.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing and Development Coordinator, Otte@rbfrs.co.uk.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile / Person Specification and our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion