NFCC & Quality Assurance Manager

NFCC & Quality Assurance Manager

Contract: Permanent – We are accepting applications from both operational and non-operational candidates for this role.

Salary: Station Manager B (Grey Book) £45,861, Grade 9 (Green Book) £39,571 – £42,614

Working Hours: Station Manager 42 hours per week (Day duty system *), Green Book 37 hours per week

Location: Service Headquarters – Kelvedon Park

There is no preference as to whether the successful candidate is operational (is a serving employee in the fire service eligible to attend fire incidents) or not. The offer will be made to the best candidate.

* as an operational employee, you will be required to maintain your operational competence. There is no Station Manager flexible duty system requirement attached to this role however, if the successful candidate is already part of ECFRS Station Manager flexible duty rota this will be honoured.

We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location.

The Role

As the Protection department for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) we are passionate about fire safety. As the NFCC & Quality Assurance Manager you will build and maintain positive working relationships with other Fire and Rescue Services, National Fire Chiefs Council and key stakeholders to ensure ECFRS remains aware of all national developments within fire protection.

You will also be responsible for the effective delivery of a quality assurance programme that provides assurances to the Service and the people of Essex in line with statutory requirements.

This is an exciting new role to the Service, and we are looking for an experienced fire safety professional to join our collaborative and busy team.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Ensuring that ECFRS Protection department is fully aligned to the NFCC Protection Framework
  • Ensuring that ECFRS remains aware of national developments both within Fire Protection and any changes to legislation by building and maintaining relationships with other FRSs and key external stakeholders
  • Representing ECFRS at regional and national NFCC and Protection Policy Reform Unit (PPRU) meetings to gain and share best practice and promote cohesive ways of working
  • Developing and implementing Quality Assurance (QA) processes that provide the assurances to the Service and the people of Essex, for the delivery of all audits and statutory consultations, in line with NFCC requirements.
  • Ensuring that there are appropriate mechanisms in place to ensure that the Protection department are compliant with all assigned recommendations from the Grenfell enquiry and all other national initiatives

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate fire safety professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience in developing and implementing quality assurance processes that mitigate risk and give assurances to an organisation.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience of building constructive and effective working relationships.

Eligibility

You must have a Level 4 diploma in Fire Safety or be nearing completion of the qualification.

  • Experience of working with NFCC and other FRS.
  • Level 4 or 5 standard of education (e.g., Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education or HNDs) or equivalent experience.
  • ILM Level 3 Certificate in Management or equivalent gained through in house programme or externally.
  • Full driving licence.
  • Substantive Station Manager who has been competent in role for a minimum of twelve months.
  • Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses and are competent for your current role.
  • No current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.
  • You must have a valid and current FiTech of 37 ml/kg/min or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness.

The Application Process

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching your 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.

Interview and presentation – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a presentation and interview (further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).

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

Closing Date – Wednesday, 9th November 2022 @ 5pm
Interview Date – TBC

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.

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

Health and Wellbeing Screening Nurse (Occupational Health)

Health and Wellbeing Screening Nurse (Occupational Health)

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Health and Wellbeing Screening Nurse (Occupational Health) at West SDA Headquarters, Hamilton on a temporary basis until December 2023.

This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week. The base of work can be flexible, however, there will be a requirement for extensive travel throughout the SFRS footprint with this post.

The Health and Wellbeing Department provide occupational health and fitness services to over 8000 staff which includes operational Firefighters, Control and Support staff, each of them having distinct health and wellbeing requirements to support them in safely carrying out their roles.

This is an exciting time to join our team and you will help ensure we offer the best possible provision to all staff regardless of their geographical location across Scotland.

Being responsible to the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (OH), you will support the functional plan and assist in the development and provision of an effective Health and Wellbeing Service. By implementing Health and Wellbeing strategies, policies, procedures and guidance you will help ensure that the Service applies best practice and complies with relevant health and wellbeing legislative requirements to promote a positive health and wellbeing culture across SFRS. You will also plan and undertake pre-placement health assessments for all staff as appropriate, determining fitness for role and initiating baseline health surveillance programmes as identified by risk assessment.

Essential Criteria to be considered for this post:

We are looking for a registered nurse, (RN) with post registration experience with a commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development to comply with NMC requirements to remain on the professional register.  Experience and ability to exercise judgement, informed decision making and problem solving as well as knowledge of current Health and Safety and relevant emerging legislation and clinical guidance is essential.

A full, clean driving licence is also essential for this role as applicants are required to have the ability to travel as work demands throughout Scotland.  A PVG check is also a requirement of the role.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please telephone Rafiya Anjum on 01698 402551 or email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Watch Manager

Watch Manager

Recently rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service, we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation – one that is well regarded by our communities and Partners.

We are looking for people who will be committed to the achievement of our vision – people who will make a difference to the safety and quality of life of every local citizen on Teesside.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate and understanding of the challenges facing the Fire and Rescue Service and offer evidence of supporting the delivery of transformational change. You will act as an ambassador for equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as being a role model for our values and ethical behaviours.

If you are looking for a supervisory leadership opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities, then Cleveland could be for you.

Applications are invited from competent and substantive Crew Managers and existing Watch Managers.

For informal discussions, prior to the closing date for applications, contact Group Manager Alan Turner on 01429 874014.
The ability to provide Initial Operational Incident Command at Level 1 is essential and will be assessed as part of the selection process.
Information in respect of the Authority and the services they provide can be found at www.clevelandfire.gov.uk

We are holding the following on-line information session where you can find out more about being a Watch Manager in Cleveland Fire Brigade and the selection process involved on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 10am. If you would like to register for the session, please email recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk

As part of the WM process Internal Candidates will need to complete and pass the WMMI course. Prior to being placed onto the course there is a pre-course workbook to complete.
To give you sufficient time to complete this workbook it would be advisable if you could inform the training department of your intentions to apply by email enquiries@clevelandfire.gov.uk on or before 5th November and they will arrange to provide you with the pre-course workbook. Alternatively, you can book yourself onto one of their Incident Command taster sessions being held on 2nd & 5th November.
Completed application forms should be emailed to: recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk
and should be marked ‘Confidential’.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 18th November 2022

Dates for noting:
Closing dates for applications – 18th November 2022

Shortlisting of applications – 21st/22nd November 2022

Managerial Assessment – Several dates from 30th November – 23rd December 2022

Incident Command Assessment 12th – 16th and 19th – 23rd December 2022

Interviews – Various dates from 9th January 27th January 2022

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and aim to ensure that our workforce is representative of the communities we serve. We understand that having a workforce which is made up of those from the wide range of communities, localities and backgrounds will enable us to offer the best possible service through strong community links, better understanding of our communities and providing opportunities for all. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Women, Black or Minority Ethnic Backgrounds (BME), those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

FIREFIGHTER – Competent appliance driver (Transfer-in)

FIREFIGHTER – Competent appliance driver (Transfer-in) 
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (wholetime duty system)
Salary: £32,244 per annum
Location: Various stations across Essex

The Role 

We are welcoming applications from competent wholetime Firefighters from other UK fire and rescue services who are also appliance drivers with the appropriate ERD qualification.

We have opportunities at various stations across the county.

What Are We Looking For? 

You will be committed to demonstrating the values and ethics expected of a firefighter in Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, and to supporting the communities of Essex.

You will be naturally inclusive and put the needs of the community and others first, and will display integrity at all times with a commitment to being honest, open and trustworthy. In addition, you will be a positive role model who treats all with dignity and respect, and you will have a drive to improve yourself and others.

Eligibility 

> Competent firefighter employed on the wholetime duty system for a UK fire and rescue service
> Emergency Response Driver able and eligible to drive fire appliances

The Application Process 

You will need to complete and online application form: https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

You will then be invited to complete an online psychometric assessment that will form part of our shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a values and ethics based interview. This will either be face-to-face, or via Microsoft Teams.

The successful candidates will transfer-in and will undertake a short (maximum four-weeks) familiarisation course at our Service training centre (Witham, Essex).

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:

Wellbeing and counselling services
Physiotherapy services
Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
Generous annual leave
Competitive pension scheme
Career development opportunities

Closing Date – midnight 18 November 2022
Interview Date – throughout December 2022
Start Date – we are working towards a start date of 6 February 2023

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.

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

Community Safety Officer – Burton Upon Trent

Temporary Community Safety Officer – Burton Upon Trent

A temporary opportunity has become available for the position of Community Safety Officer within the Eastern Service Delivery Group covering Burton Upon Trent and surrounding area. This is an exciting opportunity to help make Staffordshire a safer place to be.

Salary:  Grade 5 (£22,571 – £24,920)

Hours: 37 hours per week – Flexible working scheme is in operation

Duration: 12 months

Location: Eastern Service Delivery Group.

About the role:

The aim of the role is to contribute to the implementation of the Fire and Rescue Service’s (FRS) Prevention, Protection, Road Safety, and Business Safety Strategy and to support the delivery of the corporate objectives within the services Safety Plan.

Duties Include:

  • Focus on wider prevention delivery, and on specifics such as extended Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) , Safe + Sound, and fire setter referrals, including the fitting of appropriate equipment.
  • Work with partners through the place based approach when required. This will include working with troubled families and vulnerable individuals through a case conference. This could involve taking the lead and chairing meetings in relation to fire related concerns.
  • Gather evidence, record, and implement solutions to support members of our community.
  • Work alongside crews, volunteers, and partners to plan and deliver outcomes in an effective manner.
  • Increase the effectiveness of community engagement within local areas.
  • Maintain awareness of the current Service Delivery Group prevention action plan and take responsibility for delivering activities in line with this plan.
  • Be aware of prevention priorities and integrate these into all prevention activity.
  • Deliver and co-ordinate prevention initiatives on a range of topics, together with partners where required, as determined by the Prevent Delivery Lead and prevention plan. This will include delivery of Olive Branch training.
  • Following the delivery of initiatives by Prevention teams, support the evaluation, feedback, and delivery outcome process. Monitor the demand of incidents to enable informed decisions to be taken on future prevention activity.
  • Operate administration systems for the referral of concerns highlighted by technicians and operational crews, including recording and monitoring.
  • Represent SFRS at partnership meetings to promote prevention activities and share best practice/data, as commensurate with the role.
  • Case-manage those most at risk in our community, as identified by partners, crews or technicians following a Home Fire Safety Visit. This will be in the form of an extended HFSV, utilising partners where appropriate and taking ownership of the recording of these.
  • Carry out fire safe training when required, and visit children and young people who have been flagged as fire setters.
  • Support the delivery of prevention training to all staff, including at WT and RDS training courses.

Person Specification:

You should have good communication, organisation, and IT skills.  The ideal candidate should have experience of delivering and presenting to varied audiences, and have the ability to use intelligence and data to drive initiatives.

A full Driving Licence is essential and candidates should have access to own vehicle with suitable business use insurance.

Previous experience of Community Safety initiatives, working with key partners, and with vulnerable people, would be advantageous.

Retained personnel wishing to apply, must ensure any revised declaration is approved by their Station Manager prior to submitting their application.  HR will require confirmation from the Station Manager via email before considering the application.

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being advertised both externally and internally.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is midnight on the 7th November 2022.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.

All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.

If you have any enquiries please contact:
recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk or Nathan Shoebridge-Tomkinson, HR Officer on Nathan.ShoebridgeTomkinson@staffordshirefire.gov.uk

Benefits of working for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service:

  • Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
  • Generous Pension scheme
  • Access to Onsite Gyms and Fitness Advisor
  • Free Parking at most sites
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
  • Benefits are paid on satisfying the eligibility criteria
  • Occupational Health – On-site fully funded Occupational health centre to support all employees.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – An EAP is an online and telephone employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.
  • Eye Tests
  • Flexible Working Scheme – Flexible working in operation to allow employees, where possible, to flexible start and finish work meeting both personal and the organisational needs.
  • The Firefighter Charity – “Support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family. Here’s everything you need to know” https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/
  • Cycle Scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Flamesavers – A credit union offering SFRS personnel loans and saving accounts.
  • Rewards for Rescue

Staffordshire have a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our people, within the organisation and in the services we provide to our communities.

We want to reflect the communities we serve and one way we can try to achieve this is through a ‘positive action’ approach.

Positive action is activity which helps employers identify and remove barriers and issues to the recruitment, retention and progression of people who identify with underrepresented groups of the Equalities Act 2010 (i.e. LGBT+, ethnicity, disability), whilst still employing people on merit.

Click here to register your interest in being involved in positive action opportunities and support; Positive.action@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

Consultation, Performance and Project Support Officer

Consultation, Performance and Project Support Officer

The Role
Post: Consultation, Performance and Project Support Officer
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 07 November 2022 at 16:00 GMT

A vacancy has arisen within the London Fire Brigade in the role of Consultation, Performance and Project Support Officer in the Health and Safety department at Headquarters.

In this role you will be responsible for facilitating the effective working of the Brigade Joint Committee for Health, Safety and Welfare, monitoring departmental performance, and providing project and administrative support for managers in the health and safety departments.

We require a candidate with a good level of knowledge and practical application in Microsoft word, Share point and Excel as well as other internal brigade IT support systems. We require a candidate with knowledge and experience in Health and Safety preferably, but this is not essential, the successful candidate must be willing to undertake development to attain a formal Health and Safety qualification.

Candidates should possess a good level of administration skills required to plan meetings for responsible consultation officers, follow up on progress of actions, providing updates and briefings within specified deadlines supported by reports and documents where required.

You will be required to be able to deliver briefing notes or presentations on a range of incoming information for dissemination to line management and within the health and safety group.

You will need to demonstrate a good level of both written and oral communications skills which is essential in liaising with all levels of multi- disciplined staff and representative bodies.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted forms will not be accepted.
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 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 on week commencing 14th November 2022. 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.

Fire Safety Quality Assurance

Fire Safety Quality Assurance

The Role
Post: Fire Safety Quality Assurance Officer
Salary: £36,877 per annum (Pro Rata)
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,877 – £42,221 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 7 November 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The Quality Assurance team for prevention and protection are looking for a highly motivated Quality Assurance Officers to join the team.

Applications are welcome from candidates who have extensive fire safety experience in auditing and have reached level 4 diploma or above. Also, a Quality Assurance qualification is desirable.

The postholder will be responsible for carrying out and recording technical audits of inspecting officers, designed to enhance the department’s performance, by measuring consistency of risk perception, the application of technical standards, and enforcement decisions taken and completing reports in accordance with the Brigade’s agreed policies, procedures, and practices.

Candidates should be able to plan and organise their personal workload to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed promptly; establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with brigade staff and external organisations; ensure that the principles and practice of the LFB Equalities policy, Togetherness strategy and Inclusion strategy are followed in all dealings with colleagues; and also providing technical advice and support on fire safety regulations and guidance documents to Inspecting officers/ Fire safety Advisors, Fire Safety Regulation staff and other internal and external stakeholders as required.

You will be undertaking Quality Assurance audits on previously audited buildings to ensure Fire Safety legislation is being applied consistently across Teams and that technical standards and any enforcement decisions taken by Inspecting Officers are appropriate, producing a summary of findings and recommendations; collating periodic analysis of trends for monthly reports and assisting team leaders in preparing concise and accurate reports.

Candidates should be aware that the post of a Quality Assurance officer involves a degree of physical activity in terms of walking around buildings, climbing stairs/ladders and carrying files. To this end, a measure of physical fitness will be required which will be assessed by means of a medical questionnaire which all successful candidates will be required to complete. If you have any conditions which might affect your ability to fully carry out the duties of this post, you should declare them on the medical questionnaire referred to above.

Although your base posting will be Union Street, SE1, the successful candidate will be required to work and travel across all the London Boroughs and there may be a requirement to carry out your duties outside of normal working hours. Hybrid working will be considered on agreement with your line management and the London Fire Brigades working needs.

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

Eligibility
Applications are welcome from candidates who have extensive fire safety experience in auditing and have reached level 4 diploma or above. Also, a Quality assurance qualification is desirable.

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 November. 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.

Operations Support Centre Technician

Operations Support Centre Technician

The Role
Post: Operations Support Centre Technician
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B/C
Salary range: £26,310 – £37,256 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 04 November 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen for an Operations Support Centre (OSC) Technician post within the Face Fit Team at the Brigades Operations Support Group (OSG) based at either Barking, Park Royal or Croydon.

The successful candidate will be part of a team reporting to the Face Fit Manager. The post will deal primarily with the service and maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) such as breathing apparatus masks and respirators.

It is desirable that applicants are confident working with intricate equipment and high-pressure systems, are keen to learn and can retain information, are computer literate and are able to work in a team environment as well as independently. Applicants will need to be able to manage their workload whilst adapting to the changing environment of an operational emergency service. Applicants will need to build good working relationships with staff at various levels.

Full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Applicants must possess a full UK driving licence and will be required to pass the brigades light driving assessment. The position will require the successful candidate to work at various sites across London.

The post holder may have the opportunity to participate in the OSG’s on-call rota for which additional payments will be made. This may include the requirement for training as a Brigade emergency response driver.

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.

Eligibility
* Applicants must possess a full UK driving licence

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 at Operations Support Centre (OSC) in Croydon mid November. 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.

WHOLETIME FIREFIGHTER

Wholetime Firefighter

We are SFRS and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.

Our Firefighters sit at the heart of our communities and work in an extremely challenging, demanding yet rewarding role. As well as responding to a whole range of emergencies that may include fires, road traffic collisions, flooding and other natural disasters, our Firefighters have an equally important role within the area of community safety.

You are SFRS

Applications are invited from motivated individuals who have drive, determination and enthusiasm and who share our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect & Innovation, to work with our communities and help people when they are most in need.

You MUST be aged 18 years or over (at date of application), meet the required medical and physical fitness standards and be able to demonstrate key qualities such as exceptional team working, communication & problem-solving skills.

The Selection Process

Our selection process is rigorous and is designed to assess your potential to carry out this challenging role. The selection process is broken down into a number of stages and each requires dedication and commitment. Full details on the selection process can be found on our website. Applicants are encouraged to review this detailed information and the Frequently Asked Questions section on our website.

When submitting your application, you will be asked to select whether you are applying for a vacancy in our North, East or West Service Delivery Area and your application will be progressed in line with workforce requirements and timetabled regional assessment days. We recommend that you regularly review our website for updates on key dates, which will inform when you should consider submitting your application.

What You Can Expect

In addition to job satisfaction and the pride linked to working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, which include: a competitive salary and pension scheme; a generous leave entitlement and working pattern which promotes a work life balance, excellent training and career opportunities and a variety of supportive health and wellbeing provisions.

The SFRS recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities of Scotland that we serve and aspire for this to be reflected within our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our Values and want to make a difference in the community, to consider working for us.

We are SFRS … You are SFRS

Interested? Click on the “Apply Now” button to complete a short SFRS Values Self-Selection Questionnaire. This mandatory short questionnaire is designed to help you understand the extent to which your personal values “fit” with the values that are most important to the SFRS. We encourage you to consider the feedback provided before following the link to progress your application.

CLOSES: 31/3/2023

Operational Support Coordinator (Fixed Term 18 months)

Operational Support Coordinator (Fixed Term 18 months)

Salary and Grade:  £27,514 – £31,895 per annum – Grade 4

Location – West Hub / Hybrid

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days plus Public holidays

Benefits

Flexible working hours 37 hours per week

Superb Pension Schemes Available

Onsite gym facilities and onsite parking

About the role:

An excellent 18-month temporary role has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service for an Operational Support Coordinator to join the team.

As part of the Operational Support function, you will be responsible for liaising with a range of key stakeholders to support the delivery of an effective operational response to the people of Berkshire.

You will play a critical role in supporting the Service Delivery Management team with various activities to ensure we have the right people and resources available at the right times.

The role will involve working with and supporting the Watch Manager Operational Support, providing written and verbal reports on crewing projections and providing innovative solutions to maintaining operational cover and crewing deficiencies, coordinating station personnel placements and relocation, following promotion process in association with the Watch Manager Operational Support.

There will also be a requirement to liaise with external partners to secure resources to take part in multi-agency exercises and training.

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

About you:

The successful applicant will coordinate and support various activities across a range of key areas.

You will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment, as well as be able to work independently. Confidence and resilience to make appropriate decisions are required in this critical role to ensure that service provision is monitored and maintained.

You will also work to build relationships with external partners to support the delivery of our annual exercise plan as part of our Operational Assurance process.

Key role requirements: (knowledge, skills and experience)

  • The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals and organisations.
  • Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload and achieve deadlines.
  • Strong IT skills with the ability to maintain spreadsheets and databases
  • Ability to coordinate and successfully manage a wide range of tasks
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility in approach to tasks

For further details about the role please contact Andy Stockwell, Group Manager, East Hub Response and Assurance on 07899 066249 or at stockwella@frbfrs.co.uk or Dave Crease, Group Manager, Central Hub Manager on 07774 215662 or at creased@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange and informal discussion.

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job profile.

Applications are welcome from external candidates and internal candidates seeking further development within the service.

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. We are seeking individuals with demonstrable capability in areas of personal impact, working together, delivering quality services and organisational effectiveness.

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.

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Job Profile/ Person Specification.

If you wish to apply for this temporary role please apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 750 words) detailing how you meet the person specification for this role.

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

Closing date for applications is 10am on 18 November 2022.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability for the role by means of a role-specific selection process that will involve an interview. It is anticipated that the selection process will take place w/c 28 November 2022.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Emma Rickards, Resourcing and Development Coordinator, on 07585991623 or rickardse@rbfrs.co.uk.

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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