Property Officer (East SDA)

Property Officer (East SDA)

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Property Officer based in Newbridge, Edinburgh, Asset Management on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a one door property management and maintenance service covering properties throughout a defined area as determined by the Scottish Property Manager. This will involve a range of activities such as; Building inspections and surveys, provision or reports, identifying and rectifying defects vis contractors, manage service provision, ensure statutory compliance, coordinate reactive and planned preventative maintenance, instructing works, monitoring contractors performance, monitoring and directing construction / adaption projects, procurement of works, budgetary and quality control of works.

Previous experience of repairs and maintenance works, project management, Hard FM contracts, statutory compliance. Applicants are required to be educated to HNC level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject or fully time served in a relevant trade.

The successful applicant is required to be a part of the on-call system one week out of every four weeks.

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.

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.

CLOSES: 8/11/2022

Firefighter (Control)

Firefighter (Control)

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is delighted to invite applications for the post of Firefighter (Control).

As the largest fire service in the UK, we are reaching out to motivated individuals who are passionate about serving our communities and who share our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Innovation, to apply to work in our front-line control rooms, working together for a safer Scotland.

Our Firefighters (Control) are the first point of contact for members of the community who require assistance from the SFRS to attend fires, road traffic collisions, flooding and other emergency situations. These situations may be stressful for the callers, requiring Firefighters (Control) to provide ongoing safety advice and emotional support during these calls. Control operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to provide call receipt, call handling and mobilization for the SFRS. Successful candidates will be expected to work shift patterns that will cover day and night duties, including weekends and bank holidays.

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for the role of a Firefighter (Control) within the SFRS, applicants MUST be aged 18 years and above at the time of submitting their application and also possess:

Minimum of National 4 English, or equivalent
Excellent keyboard skills and the ability to utilize Microsoft Office packages
Demonstrable exceptional communication skills, team-working and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

If you think you have the right skills and are committed to a challenging but rewarding career, supporting public life and better outcomes for communities we welcome your application.

Our selection process involves a number of stages, designed to assess your potential to carry out this challenging role and each step demands dedication and commitment. The whole process can take anything from 7 to 12 months. We have vacancies across our three Control Rooms in Scotland, located in Dundee, Edinburgh and Johnstone. Applicants will be considered for current vacancies and may be held in a pool for future vacancies in line with our workforce needs.

Full details of the role and our selection process can be found in the Recruitment Information Pack attached to the job advert.  Applicants must ensure they review this detailed information prior to submitting their application.

What You Can Expect

The Firefighter (Control) Foundation Course is carried out in two stages; a 14-week foundation course, based at a National Training Centre/Operational Control Training Room, followed by a further 12-week training phase in a live control room environment. An assessment at the end of the 14-week foundation course will determine if you can progress to the second 12-week stage of initial training, which is also subject to assessment.

Your training and development does not end there as we are proud to offer ongoing learning and development opportunities to build on your existing skills as well opportunities to progress your career within the Service.

Alongside this, SFRS offers:

a competitive salary;
an attractive pension scheme;
generous annual leave entitlement
a range of family friendly policies which promote and support work life balance.

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

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service recognize and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities of which we are a close part of and we actively encourage this to be reflected within our workforce, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident” Employer and will ensure that all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for this post, will be invited to attend for interview.

CLOSES: 25/10/2022

FM Support Officer

FM Support Officer

The Role
Post: FM Support Officer
Salary: £31,034 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £31,034 – £37,256 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Application closing date: Thursday 3 November 2022 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade as one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, trusted to serve and protect London, is currently seeking to appoint an experienced Facilities Management (FM) Support Officer. This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, positive and proactive person, who can demonstrate a flexible and professional approach to their work to join the facilities management team within LFB’s property department. This role is required to effectively support the delivery of facilities management, with a specific focus on data management and performance reporting. Proactively supporting the Head of Facilities Management, the post holder will support the development and upkeep of data on the computer aided facilities management (CAFM) system ensuring asset registers and project handover information is collated and shared. The post holder will assist with the collation of performance data and dashboards and procedures for the team. They will also assist with analysis of financial transactions and budget monitoring.

The successful candidate must have a broad understanding of facilities management and a keen interest in developing their experience and qualifications in this area. Experience of data management and numerical and analytical skills are required. The post holder will have excellent IT skills including MS Word and Excel, and be willing to develop skills in a range of data management tools. In return we will provide you with an opportunity to learn as well as offering a range of benefits in working for LFB.

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 annual leave for staff)
  • Flexible working including Job Shar
  • 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 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.

Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial)

Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial)

The Role
Post: Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Salary: Competitive
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 7 November 2022 at 16:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

You will be asked every day to support colleagues to meet the wide variety of challenges that arise in a large public body that is also a major emergency service.

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

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

These roles will require you to work with a variety of internal clients, colleagues and other stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

We exist to make a difference and operate in a publicly and politically accountable environment and you will be able to embody the London Fire Brigade’s Purpose and Vision.

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

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

Benefits of working for LFB

  • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
  • Flexible working including job share
  • Welfare Scheme
  • Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
  • Season ticket loans
  • Equality Support Groups
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Eligibility
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.

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

Attendance at an assessment centre in London for an assessment (short oral presentation: subject matter and preparation time to be provided on the day) and interview.

Assessment dates for this role will be either the 16th and 17th November (your attendance date and time will be sent to you by 6pm on 11th November). Please be advised that if you are unable to make your scheduled assessment date and time, 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.

Recruitment Lead

Recruitment Lead

Job Role Title:  Recruitment Lead

Base: Service Headquarters, Birstall, Leicestershire,

Salary Range:  SCP 29-33 £33,486 – £37,568 Grade G

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  2nd November 2022

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for an experienced in-house recruiter to join our Human Resources team.

As an in-house Recruitment lead, you will deliver our Service’s recruitment activities, working in partnership with hiring managers and the wider HR team to co-ordinate and deliver the end to end recruitment process. You will need to be able to work in a fast paced environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service.

In addition to direct recruitment activities you will also support hiring managers in designing behavioural competency based role profiles, person specifications and interview packs; provide professional guidance to hiring managers on effective attraction strategies; support the provision of recruitment metrics; and work with our Equality Diversity & Inclusion team to support recruitment strategies to attract candidates from under-represented groups.

As well as leading the ongoing recruitment activities are, you will also help us continuously improve processes, ensuring that we deliver a positive candidate experience that is efficient and effective.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual, with previous experience of working as an in-house recruiter, who has a desire to make an impact in shaping our recruitment and attractions strategy.

This is a challenging and rewarding position, so if you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us.

The role is based at our HQ Offices in Birstall, Leicester, and will involve travel to other LFRS sites and to external venues in the Leicestershire & Rutland areas.

Closing date: 2nd November 2022

Interview and test date: Week Commencing 14th November 2022

If you require further information about the role, please contact Georgina Coop AM People and Organisational Development georgina.coop@leics-fire.gov.uk

In return, you can expect a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements; generous leave entitlement plus public holidays; participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme; on-site gym facilities, and free onsite parking. Hybrid working arrangements will also be considered for this role.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

  • Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
  • Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
  • Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
  • British Sign Language Charter
  • Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance- Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Station Cook

Station Cook

Closing date: 6 November 2022 at Midnight

Permanent Contract, 22.5-hour week, Part time, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£11,953 – £12,472 a year (pro-rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at High Wycombe Fire Station for a Station Cook to join the professional team of Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Successful applicants will pride themselves in delivering a high-quality service to the crews and guests of the station. Capable of working in a dynamic environment and still able to support the requirements of the staff is essential. We are looking for someone who is keen to deliver healthy, wholesome meals to the crews to support them in their day to day working activities.

You will be required to maintain the highest standard of hygiene within the kitchen and store areas in compliance with the General Food Hygiene Regulations.

You will be frequently liaising with watch-based mess managers, to ensure any dietary requirements are catered for and the correct ingredients are supplied prior to the preparation of meals.

We are looking for an individual who will be flexible, reliable and conscientious, with the ability to work unsupervised and on their own initiative.

You must be able to demonstrate that you are qualified to a suitable standard with awareness of prevailing Food Standard Agency guidelines, with previous cooking and catering experience.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via email or telephone.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

OD Adviser

OD Adviser

Gloucestershire County Council are committed to developing exceptional leaders and supporting people to fulfil their potential. We are an ambitious organisation, always looking to improve.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work as part of the wider county council HR/OD Service, providing critical support to our Fire & Rescue Service.

This exciting new OD Adviser post will support us in shaping the People Strategy and Workforce Development Plans for the County and in particular for our Fire and Rescue Service.  This core role will involve the development, implementation and evaluation of OD/L&D solutions, support service managers in transformational cultural change, and contribute to workforce planning and talent management to enable better outcomes for our people and the delivery of a high performing professional service.

Are you an experienced organisational development & learning professional with leadership and management development experience? Do you have a good track record of delivery in OD and change with a natural ability to influence, coach, and drive organisational development initiatives? If so, then this is an exciting OD Adviser opportunity for you.

Experience in working in a Fire and Rescue Service would be beneficial but is not essential.  Ideally, you will also have internal consultancy, coaching/mentoring, and project management skills.  Experience in the implementation of SAP LMS would be advantageous, but not essential.

The County Council operates family friendly flexible working arrangements but note that occasional evening and weekend working will be required on a planned basis.

Closing Date: 24/10/2022

Information Systems Analyst

Information Systems Analyst

Working in the Information Systems Team, you will be part of a team responsible for supporting, managing and maintaining information systems, the major ones relating to community and business fire safety, human resources and payroll, staff rotas, GIS data and capturing risk information.

This role will involve:

– Managing the application to ensure it achieves business needs;
– Working with the business to ensure there is continuous development of the application;
-Support end users with the use and their knowledge of the application;
-Ensuring regular tasks and actions are completed to ensure application integrity;
-Generate management information reports using SQL;
-Being a point of contact with the end users and system supplier;
-Managing upgrades to the application;
-Working with the application provider and other Services who use the application to ensure we learn from others;
-Using Microsoft Office products including SharePoint, standard business software and emerging Power Platform apps, to support the business;
-Attending user groups.

This Information Systems Analyst role requires a working knowledge of Information Systems and to have IT skills to support that.  You must have experience of written and verbal communication and skills to support that.  You must be able to work with a logical and analytical approach to critically challenge current systems and processes. You will have a willingness to adapt and embrace new ways of working and work and actively engage with teams you support.

The department is currently undergoing a review and restructure and the salary for this post is currently under review.

The Information Systems Analyst position includes the following benefits:

-Hybrid Working

-Flexible Working Hours

-Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme

-Paycare Healthcare Benefits Plan

-Occupational Health Services

-Blue Light, local retailer and gym discounts

Please see our website for a full list of benefits we provide.

The post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, references and medical clearance.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority groups who are under-represented in our Service.

Closes: 28 Oct 2022

Group Manager

Group Manager

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Role: Group Manager B (GMB)

Salary: Development      £ 47,887

Competent £ 53,086

Plus 20% Flexible Duty System allowance and essential car user allowance.

We are seeking to fill a GMB as part of our Flexi Duty Officer Cadre.

We aim to identify a small pool of candidates that will be placed in a pool for up to 12-18 months to fill any future permanent or temporary vacancies.

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to appoint ambitious and forward-thinking individuals, to the role of Group Manager (B).

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is a metropolitan Service that operates across the North East of England covering five local authority areas and a diverse population of around 1.1 million citizens. Operating out of 17 fire stations, the service works closely with partners and the community and has a proud record of investment in its workforce, safety and welfare. The service is investing in resources and people and our proposals in our draft 2021-2024 IRMP clearly signal the investment in front line service delivery to communities.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

About the role

The role of Group Manager (B) is an integral part of the Service’s Senior Leadership Team and ensures the provision of a professional, inclusive, innovative and effective Fire and Rescue service in accordance with all statutory and legal duties. You will need to be operationally and sector competent as the role carries a responsibility to deploy to operational incidents.

Operating in the context of a Fire and Rescue Service will naturally bring challenges as well as opportunities to really make a positive difference to the lives of your colleagues and the communities that we serve. To do this it will be critical for us to see how you have demonstrated effective leadership to deliver transformational change, underpinned as a minimum with competency in Level 2 Incident Command.

Closing date for applications is 6 November 2022 at 1200 hours.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this role, you must be:

  • Operationally Competent and
  • Be a substantive Station Manager (Competent) and hold a level 2 Incident Command Validation
  • Or a Group Manager and hold a level 3 Incident Command Validation
  • And hold a Skills for Justice Level 4 Qualification

About the Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline

Advert closes – 6 November 2022
Notification of shortlist – W/C 7 November
Incident Command Level 3 Assessment of Potential – W/C 14 November 2022
Assessment activities:  i3 Profiling – W/C 21 November 2022
Onsite assessment activities: Employee interview panel, Presentation and Interview – W/C 28 November 2022
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change.

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. Please complete the online core application and submit the application form as your supporting statement.

More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

This is an opportunity to exercise real influence over the future of our Service and informal contact can be made to discuss this role with an Area Manager, please email: Exec.Support@twfire.gov.uk and we will get back to you with a date and time for that to happen.

Thank you and good luck!

People Business Partner 

People Business Partner
Permanent, full time
Working Hours: 37 hours
Salary: Grade 9 £39,571 – £42,614pa
Location: While the role will primarily be based flexibly from Service HQ (Kelvedon Park) and from home, there may be a requirement to travel around the county and attend Service premises.

The Role

As a People Business Partnering team for Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, we work with our Managers in delivering the People Strategy and provide proactive, strategic direction in response to key people and organisational challenges, risks and issues.

We develop and deliver HR services to ensure that ECFRS has the capacity and capability to deliver its vision, mission, and priorities.

We are looking for a People Business Partner to join our collaborative and busy team.

What You Will Be Working On

> Partnering with an identified operational and support client base providing high quality HR advice, guidance and support on all people related issues.
> Review and design policies and managers’ toolkits in line with legislation and Service needs, consulting with representative bodies and employee forums.
> Work with managers providing professional advice to support employee relations casework.
> Update case management records in line with data protection.
> Attend departmental meetings to cover all HR initiatives.
> Visit stations and command areas to ensure there is a visible HR presence.
> Support managers in their recruitment processes to attract and retain quality candidates.
> Support the development of our people through succession planning and taking part in assessment days.
> Support managers on restructures or organisational change processes.
> Manage and support identified HR workstreams and projects.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate HR professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and its people.

You will have experience in being a credible and trusted partner to your managers and key stakeholders by providing professional advice and guidance on all people processes.

You will have a naturally consultative approach with representative bodies and employee forums.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience in using their professional knowledge and judgement to make decisions.

The Application Process

Application – You will apply via our website with an attached supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 700 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 – 28th October 2022
Interview Date – W/C 7th November 2022

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.