Head of Property

Head of Property

The Role
Post: Head of Property
Salary: £ 72,747 per annum
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £ 72,747 – £ 91,205 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 6 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and Rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5,000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including IT, Finance, Procurement, and communications team).

The postholder will be responsible for LFB is a continually changing organisation. Good management, communication skills and collaborative working are critical elements in this being successful. As the Principal Project Manager within LFB Property, the job holder must provide clear leadership and be a key point of escalation and communication. This role is required to act as the deputy for the Head of Service when requested.

This role includes the delivery of LFB carbon reduction project which aims to achieve the LFB’s ambitious carbon reduction targets as required and ensure that LFB policies are developed and implemented and maintained as required. LFB Senior Management Team expects all managers and supervisors to operate in a culture of openness and honesty, demonstrating a commitment to change through involvement and empowerment, and by delivering results.

The role is highly autonomous and is accountable for the direct delivery of a professional team and services across LFB.

LFB Senior Management Team expects all managers and supervisors to operate in a culture of openness and honesty, demonstrating a commitment to change through involvement and empowerment, and by delivering results.

You must have possession of a nationally recognised degree and post graduate qualification in a construction related discipline and property-related qualification i.e. RIBA, RICS or Chartered Engineer status and/or relevant extensive experience at a senior level and or specific contractual knowledge.

You must have extensive experience of managing professional services in respect of building project/ programme management in a multi-disciplined environment with a good working knowledge of building, mechanical and electrical services maintenance and project procedures.

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.

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 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.

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.

Data Analysis and Reporting Officer

Data Analysis and Reporting Officer

Salary:  £29,439 – £33,820 per annum, Grade 4

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Data Analysis and Reporting Officer to join our team.

RBFRS has a reputation for excellence and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. This role will provide a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team whilst providing a diverse and inclusive environment. The flexible working hours allow our employees to achieve a good work life balance.

We are seeking a highly perceptive and driven individual who strives to inform decision making and report on performance.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for the management and extraction of data from our systems and will have the chance to demonstrate your skills in analysing and interpreting data to support the developments in the delivery of our services to the communities of Royal Berkshire.

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

The key focus of this role is:

·      Interrogate and extract data from electronic systems and databases

·      Analyse data and ensure its integrity

·      Using data analysis to produce detailed, timely and accurate reports and information

·      Support understanding of community risk and the Community Risk Management Plan by carrying out analysis including mapping and modelling

·      Monitor, analyse and benchmark data and analysis with other Fire & Rescue Services and other relevant organisations, supporting data exchange as required

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience

·      Ability to analyse, interpret and present risk and performance data effectively to a variety of audiences in various formats

·      Be able to consider data quality and assurance from collection to reporting

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Strong attention to detail

·      Proven background with a data, statistical, performance or other analytical role

·      Ability to input and extract data from electronic and manual performance management systems

Application and selection process

The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 30 minute exercise.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact Lorraine Claridge, Senior Data Quality and Reporting Officer at claridgel@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours Friday 17th March 2023

Anticipated start date: May 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 27th March 2023

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

Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)

Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)

The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)
Salary: £ 26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £ 26,310 – £ 31,034 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 02 March 2023 at 16:00 GMT

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fire Safety Regulation Admin Support Team as administrative assistants which will be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. The role will require you to support the workstreams within the Fire Safety Admin Team (Enforcement, Audit & Consultations, Helpdesk and Petroleum/ Transport / Automatic Fire Alarms). The role requires organisational skills, flexibility and confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to gain knowledge of our additional IT systems.

You will be part of a team supporting the delivery of the Brigade’s Fire Safety Regulation objectives and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to organise, plan and prioritise your own work and to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision.

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 early March. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

Job Reference: REQ000186

Date posted: 16/02/2023

Application Closing date: 6th March 2023

Location: Bedford Fire Station

Salary: £11,835 rising to £12,500 per annum

Package: Contractual hours 20 per week

Basis: Part time Monday – Friday

Job category/type: Administration

We are seeking an experienced administration assistant to join our team  based at Bedford Fire Station.

Within the role you will be the first point of contact relating to the station and Service, supporting, and coordinating with station personnel, maintaining administration compliance, and dealing with sensitive data and telephone calls. You will also manage our compliance and data systems and produce relevant reports and provide clerical work as required to support the Service.

When joining Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service you are supported in your role, provided with ongoing training and development, and have access to a range of benefits including:

  • Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
    Government Pension Scheme,
  • Holiday allowance of 24 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 29 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 after induction
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work and, Blue Light and Vivup employee benefit systems

This is a public-facing role, and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

For further details and to apply please visit our career page at www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Careers/Careers.aspx. and view the attached Job Description and person specification to use it to build your supporting statement within the application form highlighting your relevant experience.

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

Experienced Fire Safety Inspector

Experienced Fire Safety Inspector

Salary and Grade:  £35,411- £40,478 per annum, Grade 5

Hours of Work – 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Location – Protection offices located in Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and Maidenhead – travel may be required across the South of England

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 Days and Flexible Working

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting an experienced and qualified Fire Safety Inspector. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

As a member of the Protection Team, the post holder will contribute the work of the Building Safety Regulator and the Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing locations, planned structures and events.  The work is also crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and protecting healthy business growth, which will be affected by building fire losses.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached here.

The key focus of this role is:

  • Providing fire safety and prevention advice and guidance
  • Assessing risks associated with fire in relevant premises
  • Evaluating hazards
  • Auditing premises and plans in simple, complex and regulated buildings
  • Contributing to fire safety solutions and issuing informal and formal fire safety required action notices where needed and when appropriate
  • Working closely with local authority and private sector building control bodies to jointly agree appropriate fire safety standards in new buildings and extended existing buildings
  • Consulting with the local licensing authority on all new licensing applications and variations where changes could have implications on the fire safety
  • Supporting operational incident commanders at operational incidents involving fire with safety information regarding fire safety requirements and how these can support safe firefighting operations.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

The successful applicant will need to have achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or be able to demonstrate that they have an equivalent qualification with an appropriate level of experience.

Applicants must possess a full driving licence and the daily use of a car is required for which an allowance is paid.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role please contact Tregear Thomas at thomast@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 5th March 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 13th March 2023

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 Employer – 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

Trainee Fire Safety Advisor

Trainee Fire Safety Advisor

Starting Salary: £24,054 – Grade 3

Rising to £35,411 (Grade 5) upon achieving competence as a Fire Safety Inspector in accordance with the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators

Location – Protection offices located in Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and Maidenhead – travel maybe required across the South of England

37 hours per week

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 Days and Flexible Working

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Are you looking for challenging yet rewarding career where you can be directly involved in protecting your community? If so we have just the role for you.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting trainee Fire Safety Inspecting Officers to support the work of the Building Safety Regulator.  You will follow a detailed and comprehensive training and development programme gaining the nationally recognised qualifications and experience you need to demonstrate competence as a Fire Safety Inspector.

Upon successful completion of the development process in line with the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators, the post holder will progress to the role of Fire Safety Inspector. You will then contribute fully to the work of the Building Safety Regulator and Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing premises, planned structures and events.  The work you will be involved in will also be crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and healthy business growth, which can be adversely affected by building fire losses.

The successful applicant will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and communicate complex information in a clear and logical manner. You will also have the ability to gather, analyse, use and share data to inform risk assessment. You must be able to plan and prioritise work and be able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

On achieving competence as a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer you will be responsible for:

–           Providing fire safety and prevention advice and guidance

–           Assessing risks associated with fire in relevant premises

–           Evaluating hazards

–           Auditing premises and plans in simple, complex and regulated buildings

–           Contributing to fire safety solutions and issuing informal and formal fire safety required action notices where needed and when appropriate

–           Working closely with local authority and private sector building control bodies to jointly agree appropriate fire safety standards in new buildings and extended existing buildings

–           Supporting operational incident commanders at operational incidents involving fire with safety information regarding fire safety requirements and how these can support safe firefighting operations.

In return, you can expect a generous benefits package including 24 days Holiday (up to 27 days on completion of training), flexible working, on-site gym facilities and pension scheme. Applicants must possess a full driving licence and the daily use of a car is required for which an allowance is paid.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Ensure to reference the job profile in your application form.

Please see the link to the Job Profiles

Please view our privacy notice via the link below:

Applicant Privacy Statement

For further details about the role please contact Tregear Thomas at thomast@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 5th March 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 13th March 2023

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 Employer – 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

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 Employer – 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

Live Safe Manager

LIVE SAFE MANAGER
Permanent Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Grade: 10
Salary: £45,495 – £50,508 per annum
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon Park

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as Live Safe Manager.  In this role you will oversee critical work we are doing around “Live Safe” which includes Home Safety, Safe & Well, Partnerships, Volunteers* and Heritage functions* (subject to review of alignment).    You will be responsible for delivering against the Prevention Strategy and oversee a Person-Centred Approach to Prevention Activities and Evaluation delivered by the Service.

You will develop and enhance the Live Safe offer; devising and delivering a full spectrum of involvement and engagement activity, to meet the Service’s statutory and strategic aims within prevention.

Within this role you will manage a team of staff to ensure that all requirements of the role are effectively managed and communicated.

This is a proactive role and candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a pragmatic attitude and track record of delivering Prevention activities.

This position will demand strong leadership, directly managing a team; providing in depth advice, managing projects, reports, creating information sharing agreements, partnerships, support to key stakeholders, internal and external, as well as influencing and enabling proactively through the prevention workstreams.

Reporting to the Head of Prevention, you will play a crucial part in the delivery of excellence.  Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate a track record of change management and influencing including the ability to build strong relationships across challenging or complex working environments.

About you:

It is essential you have:

Level 6 standard of education (e.g. Degree) or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced numeracy and literacy, ILM Qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience in analysing information, research and evidence to inform Prevention Design and Delivery,
Experience in relationship management in partnerships with external organisations.
Ability to implement change within the function and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
A proven track record of managing a diverse team and overseeing of day to day management of a team remotely.

For this role, it is essential that you have experience of improving the awareness and understanding of the responsibilities relating to fire safety amongst stakeholders and in doing so, positively influence the behaviours of their teams and improve prevention and fire safety management.

You must be up to date with knowledge of broader activities of the Fire and Rescue Service and working knowledge of fire legislation and prevention activities.

Please refer to the Person Specification and Job Description for additional requirements of the role: Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience, skills and abilities and other requirements

The post holder will be required to have a Full Driver’s License and subject to DBS Checks.

Closing Date – 10 March 2023
Virtual Shortlisting – 17 March 2023 (20MIN CONVERSATION)
Interview Date – 28 March 2023

How to Apply

To apply for this position please submit an online application form via Support Staff – Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (essex-fire.gov.uk) When you complete the online application form you should use the section titled Information in support of this application (Section 8) to provide a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification and the role in no more than 500 words.

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

About Us

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

You can contact us via email at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

PA (Administrative Support) to Area Managers

PA (Administrative Support) to Area Managers

Job Summary

Job Role Title: PA (Administrative Support) to Area Managers

Salary:  Grade E (scp 17-23) £26,845 – £30,151 per annum

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week:

37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised  as ‘good’  by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary’s and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) for the way it supports and looks after its people.  As part of this progressive organisation, you will play a key role in supporting the work of the executive team and will need an excellent working relationship with all of its members.

The PA team work closely together.  The successful candidate will be expected to support and deputise when required, working flexibly to achieve outcomes and will be someone who has the ability to build relationships both internally and external to our organisation.  You would be expected to be able to communicate with people in a clear but respectful manner.

As admin support to our five Area Managers, you will need to be able to work both under direction, and using your own initiative in managing your own workload.  The successful individual would be expected to maintain confidentiality and have an understanding of the principles of the general data protection regulations (GDPR).

The successful applicant will need to be experienced in using the Microsoft Office Suite and be comfortable in minuting and note taking at meetings as well as diary and event management.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual, who understands and upholds the values of our organisation.  The successful candidate will be working in an environment where there is an expectation that all members of the staff are positive, professional and honest.

The Service is committed to inclusion at all levels and you will need to understand and actively support these values.

Opening date:  15th February 2023

Closing date:  1st March 2023

Interview and test date: 16th March 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, access to an 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)
• 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.

Tri Service Rural Community Officer

Tri Service Rural Community Officer  
(Uttlesford District)  
Fixed term contract up to March 2024 with the possibility of extension (subject to funding). 
 
Working Hours: 37 hours per week 
Grade: 8  
Salary: £37,261 – £40,478 pa  
Location: Uttlesford District 

About the Role 

Do you want to make a difference?
Do you want to be an integral part of the emergency services provision in the Uttlesford District?
Do you like finding and delivering opportunities and working with other organisations to help keep people safe?

As part of the Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioners (PFCC’s) initiative to achieve a collaborative approach to blue light services within the community. A pilot project has been developed to undertake many of the elements of the multi-disciplinary partnership community safety team. This will be the second TSRCO role following a successful pilot in the Dengie Peninsula.

This is a highly visible role, ensuring local accountability, co-location and communication is key.  You will work collaboratively to improve local confidence and trust by providing a nominated uniformed presence within the local community. You will pro-actively encourage the positive involvement of partners and communities in identifying local policing and community safety priorities.  You’ll also promote safety messages across the Prevention Pillars of ECFRS (Live Safe, Be Road Safe, Be Water Safe and Safeguarding), providing safety advice to target audiences and delivering Safe and Well visits.

You will be gathering and utilising intelligence to facilitate the achievement of crime and disorder reduction objectives. You will be responsible for formulating a targeted engagement plan, and providing regular updates to the public and partner organisations on what action has been taken to tackle local priorities.

As a Community First Responder you will be trained to attend emergency calls on behalf of EEAST and to provide basic life support until the arrival of an emergency ambulance.
You’ll need experience of working in a community safety role (or associated service), undertaking pro-active and inclusive community engagement, presenting to large groups of people from various backgrounds and age groups.  As this is a multi-disciplinary partnership role, you will need to integrate effectively into different teams, but also work independently, problem solving and communicating effectively to achieve common goals.

What Are We Looking For? 

A Flexible approach in this role is essential, and, as travel across Essex may be necessary a full driving licence is required.

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

The successful applicant will be required to be police vetted to NPPV2 level.

If you are already an employee of ECFRS, Essex Police or EEAST then this could be a secondment opportunity. If you are the successful applicant, you will remain employed by your current service and line managed via the Operational and Community Risk Team within ECFRS although operational tasking will be directed from ECFRS, Essex Police and EEAST.

In addition, internal candidates must have no current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance. It is expected that you will have discussed your application with your line manager, who will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.

A copy of the role profile and person specification is attached.

Closing Date – Monday 27th February 2023 
Interview Date – It is anticipated that interviews will take place in week commencing 6th March 2023

How to Apply 

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 applications 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.

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

About Us 

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. 
 
We are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. All applications will be considered solely on merit. 

Station Manager Talent Pipeline

Station Manager Talent Pipeline

Applications are invited from competent, experienced, substantive Watch Managers and temporary and substantive Station Managers for our Station Manager Talent Pipeline. The Service is looking for individuals who will put our communities first, act with integrity, dignity and respect and be positive role models, actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

To be considered for this pipeline, applicants will need to provide or evidence the following:

  • A completed PER34 application form
  • Continuing professional development
  • A current Performance Development Review
  • They meet all the essential criteria within the person specification and any other criteria included in the advert
  • You will be required to pass a medical and fitness test commensurate with the appropriate operational role for HFRS personnel*
  • No outstanding disciplinary or performance sanctions*

*These will form part of the pre-employment screening process undertaken by HR and OH.

Selection process:

  • Application and supporting evidence as set out above
  • Psychometric assessment
  • Report
  • Panel interviews (to include a 15-minute presentation) 29 March – 6 April. Candidates must ensure they are available on these dates.

Further details relating to the process, including the report and presentation subject matters, will be sent to those candidates shortlisted for an interview.

To apply, please submit a completed application form and supporting documentary evidence to talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk by noon on Monday 6 March 2023. The Service regrets that applications received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will not be considered.

Candidates deemed to be appointable on either a substantive or temporary basis will be offered vacancies in rank order as they arise. The specific position offered will be determined by the available positions across the Service at the time. In applying for the pipeline candidates accept that they will accept any SM post that is offered. Candidates who subsequently decline an offer of a post (substantive or temporary) will be removed from the current pipeline and will need to reapply for the following should they wish to attain a substantive or temporary promotion.

For an informal discussion about the role of Station Manager, please contact Group Manager Steve Hellewell (mobile: 07817 248106; email: shellewell@humbersidefire.gov.uk)

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR team, by email (talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk).

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, including women, ethnic minorities and applicants with disabilities.