Fire Protection Inspectors

Contract Type: Full Time, permanent

Salary: between Grade 7 £23,953 – £25,927 during development, increasing to Grade 9 £30,095 – £31,895 upon reaching qualified status

Location: North & North East Lincolnshire

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 31st October

Humberside Fire & Rescue Service have several exciting opportunities to join our Fire Protection team.

We are looking to appoint new fire protection inspectors to cover North & North-East Lincolnshire area, however successful candidates will be expected to travel subject to the service need.

The posts are contracted on a 37 hours per week basis and the successful applicants will receive a competitive salary. This is a career graded role starting at between grade 7 – £23,953 – £25,927 during development, increasing to grade – 9 £30,095 – £31,895 upon reaching qualified status. Competent transfers will be employed at grade 9 subject to experience.

We are actively seeking applications from those currently in a fire protection role as a transfer or those with transferable skills and experience from the armed forces, industry, local authorities, or other relevant employment. This dynamic role provides the opportunity to influence change in the safety of businesses across the service area.

The role involves

• Completion of business safety audits in line with the service risk-based inspection programme.
• Conducting statutory consultations to support building control bodies and other service partners.
• Advise on all aspects of fire safety standards appropriate to the community’s risk in accordance with the relevant codes and legal requirements.

The successful candidates will be required to complete a fully supported and comprehensive development programme leading to the attainment of a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

How to Apply

For further information, including the job description, employee specification and application form, please visit our website at https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/fire-protection-inspector

Applicants should send a completed application form to HR: hr@humbersidefire.gov.uk  by the closing date of 12 noon on Monday 31st October.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence that they meet the essential criteria as detailed in the employee specification.

Evidence of any relevant existing qualifications disclosed during application or interview and an enhanced DBS clearance check will need to be provided prior to an offer of employment being made.

If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to e-mail Station Manager Paul Robson, Public Safety: probson@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 underrepresented at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, including women, Ethnic Minorities and applicants with disabilities.

Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Advisor

The role

The role of the Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Advisor is to provide a comprehensive health and safety advisory & coordination service, and facilitate the maintenance of an embedded safety management system in compliance with the appropriate legislation and best practice. You will be required to collate, analyse, and report data and statistics acting as the primary advisor to Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

Key requirements

You should have experience of working as a Health and Safety Coordinator Advisor within a large organisation, coupled with experience of industrial and commercial health and safety issues, and experience of health and safety auditing. (e.g. ISO systems)

You should have a proven ability to develop health and safety systems and procedures from concept to functioning models. You will also have experience of quantifiable risk assessment systems and be proficient in the use of IT record keeping, including databases.

Applicants must have:

–       A current Health and Safety National Diploma or equivalent qualification

–       A full clean driving licence

Skills & experience

–       Hold a current Health and Safety National Diploma or Equivalent

–       Hold a full clean driving license

–       Experience of working as a health and safety advisor (or assistant health and safety advisor) in a large organisation

–       Excellent communication skills both oral and written, coupled with the ability to deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences.

–       Experience of industrial and commercial health and safety issues

–       Auditor experience within a H&S environment (e.g. ISO systems)

–       Experience of using computerised record keeping systems, including databases

Additional information

The salary for this position is Salary Scale SO2 SCP 26-28 £30,984 – £32,798 per annum.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 30th October 2022. Interviews are scheduled to be held on 10th November 2022.

If you have any queries, please contact Group Commander Phill Sanders psanders@hwfire.org.uk

An opportunity has arisen for a People Officer within People Services in the Transactions team. You will be joining us at an exciting time for the People function as we are undertaking a review of our customer service delivery model and are about to embark on consultation on our new People Strategy for 2023 to 2026.  The People function is positioned at the heart of transformation and delivering a culture that encourages flexibility, learning and empowerment.

Based at our Headquarters and supervising a team of four People Assistants, you will support the People Services Manager in the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient customer-focused transactional people service for all employees and stakeholders, in order to ensure the delivery of the service’s People Strategy.

With an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, you will have a good understanding of HR and Organisational Development processes, including experience of applying administration procedures and systems to provide a quality transactional HR service.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and HR practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger and this is a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in taking the next step in their HR career.

For more information about the role contact Chris Lewis, People Services Manager, on 07920 536461.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 17:00 Hours on Friday 28th October 2022

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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

HR ADVISER

Role: HR Adviser

Salary and Grade: Grade 5 £33,486- £38,553 per annum (pay award pending)

Location: Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days and Flexible Working Hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

We work within a diverse and inclusive environment and invest in our employee’s wellbeing, training and development whilst providing them with flexible working arrangements which offers a great work life balance.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for an experienced HR Adviser to join our busy team.

You will join the team as an HR Adviser, working with the Senior HR Adviser – Organisational Development to provide guidance and deliver an excellent level of customer service whilst working collaboratively with the wider HR team to meet our service priorities and objectives. This role will primarily be office based.

You will be an experienced and pro-active individual who will be able to confidently and effectively manage and lead on a portfolio of complex HR case work, policy and project work.  Existing experience working at Adviser level is a must.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote leadership behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework (as attached). Specifically we are seeking individuals who work well in a team, are efficient and organised and can take the initiative.

About the role
As an HR Adviser you will be able to manage conflicting priorities, managing a caseload of work while providing advice and support to managers and staff on a range of employee relations issues including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance and organisational restructures.

The role requires you to implement policy and procedural improvements and ensure all employee related policy and procedures remain current and in line with legislation and best practice.  You will also produce and review management information reports across a range of contextual and performance measures.

You will be required to undertake a Level 5 HR Diploma (if not already achieved), but this will be funded by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

About you
Your key skills and experience will include:

Experience of working in an HR Adviser (or equivalent) role

Sound understanding of employment legislation

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to produce reports and analyse management data to inform HR and organisational decisions

Proven ability to develop and amend policies in line with legislative changes and organisations need

Application and selection process
The selection process will involve:

A role related task

Two stage interview 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 Lucy Greenway, Senior HR Adviser – Organisational Development at greenwayl@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 17:00 hours on 24 October 2022.

Interview/Assessment Dates: 31 October – 4 November 2022

Anticipated start date: December 2022

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.

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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

Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Law)

The Role
Post: Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Salary: Competitive
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 04 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 a specialist corporate and commercial lawyer 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 the firefighters who set out every day to make London a safer city.

Every day our firefighters put themselves in harms way, they do so knowing they can rely on the equipment, appliances and kit that your advice will help to buy. Senior officers in our headquarters are constantly 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 Brigade operates. You will be asked every day to supports collegues to meet the wide variety of challenges that arise at a high profile emergency service.

This role requires 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 findamental to everything the Brigade does whether on the fire ground or in the office and we are looking for someone who works well in a small team and will support other team members.

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

We exist in a publicly accountable environment and you will be able to embody the Brigade’s Purpose and Vision.

General Counsel’s Department consists of around 30 staff providing cost effective legal advice and representation to the Brigade on a wide range of practice areas including corporate, commercial, procurement, contractual, employment, pensions, fire prosecutions, personal injury and property. It also provides 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.

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 suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

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

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.

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 (oral presentation, subject to be provided on the day) and interview.

Assessment for this role is due to take place in 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.

Business Support and Training Officer

An opportunity has arisen within our Business Fire Safety team for a Business Support and Training Officer, based at the Training and Development Centre, Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to raise awareness of fire safety risk in the business community, by providing fire safety advice, support and guidance through a variety of platforms, including seminars and training events.  This will also involve establishing good working partnerships with both local and national regulators and partner agencies, to further reduce risk in the community and promote fire safety.

You will be responsible for developing the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) Primary Authority Partnerships by proactively establishing and supporting businesses seeking to form partnerships, working to determine solutions and interventions in coordination with Primary Authority partners and other Fire and Rescue Services.

In addition to this, your role includes supporting the Training and Governance Manager in identifying training opportunities to develop staff, and opportunities to engage with the wider business community, to assist SYFR in achieving areas of service improvement.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of working as part of a team, providing mentoring, training and support to staff in development in order for them to acquire sound learning and encourage their individual development.

The role would suit an individual with a training or business support background with an interest in fire safety.

You must hold either Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma (or equivalent) or Awarding, Education and Training Level 3 (AET) (or equivalent) training will be provided for whichever qualification not held, but you must be willing to work towards it.

The key duties for this role can be found in the respective Job Description for this role.

For more information about the role contact Gareth Paterson at gpaterson@syfire.gov.uk

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 17:00 Hours on Friday 28th October 2022.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7th November 2022.

New starters will normally commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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