Programme Management Office (PMO) Analyst

The Role
Post: Programme Management Office (PMO) Analyst
Salary: £ 39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £ 39,669- £ 47,384 per annum
Contract type:
2 x Fixed Term/Internal Secondment (2 years)
(With the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 15 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out the actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), which is our strategy and response to risk in London, and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

One of the capabilities is a Portfolio Management function, which will consist of a pool of Project, Programme and Change Managers, the Programme Management Office (PMO), and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The PMO Analyst will support the PMO Manager in developing and managing portfolio, programme and project arrangements for the Brigade including establishing the delivery cycle the PMO will use to engage with the business, managing the training function of the PMO and developing and maintaining processes and standards to ensure that the Brigade is best placed to successfully manage change within the organisation.

They will be responsible for developing project analytics to monitor and measure project performance, maintain the Centre of Excellence (CoE) function within the PMO and assist in the provision of support and advice to project and programme managers.

Applicants will have to demonstrate a sound understanding of project and programme management methodologies. They will also have experience of working flexibly in a team and responding effectively to changing priorities to meet deadlines or targets.

PRINCE2 and P3O certifications are desirable, but not essential.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field with strong interpersonal skills and can communicate both verbally and in writing to a high standard to provide high quality written reports, briefs and presentations relating to the duties of the post as required. You can manage your time effectively and deputise for the PMO Manager as required.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• 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

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

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

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.

Whilst this post is temporary, there is the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent.

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.

AREA MANAGER

Salary: Area Manager B: salary up to £82,064 per annum (includes 20% FDS, additional enhancement to provide strategic cover of 12% and CPD, pay award pending) and a lease car or provided vehicle

Are you a solutions-focused leader who inspires teams to be innovative in their thinking and delivery?

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking strategic Fire and Rescue managers from either operational or non-operational backgrounds who are skilled, adaptable, enthusiastic people who are looking for a challenge. We would like to appoint experienced managers with proven leadership and management skills. Candidates should have the ability to set strategic direction to achieve results in an increasingly demanding and performance centred environment.

The successful candidates will be able to deliver sustainable service improvements and build working relationships at all levels of the Service. You will have a range of responsibilities set within a framework of core values based on Service to the Community, People, Diversity and Inclusivity, whilst striving for excellence.

If you want to be a part of a leadership team, to deliver a high quality, affordable and sustainable fire and rescue service to the people of North Wales, you will need to exercise high level interpersonal, strategic and innovative skills to meet the challenges of a complex environment.

In order to be eligible to apply you must:

• Be at least a current competent Group Manager or non-operational middle manager equivalent;
• Have superb communication skills, alongside a comprehensive strategic knowledge of fire and rescue service functions in Wales. Also, it is essential to have a proven track record of delivering high performance on a journey of change;
• Know how to work with a range of stakeholders, articulating strategy and bigger picture vision, while understanding what is needed to get the job done

Welsh language skills are a requirement for this post. Internal candidates must be qualified to Welsh National Qualification Framework level 3. External candidates will be provided with support and training to achieve level 3 within two years of appointment.

For those who come from an operational background, it will be necessary to undertake Incident Command Level 3 assessment or be able to provide evidence of a successful assessment within the last two years. An alternative strategic assessment will be held for those from a non-operational background. The successful candidate will be supported towards achieving Incident Command Level 4.

For an informal discussion please contact ACFO Stuart Millington by emailing stuart.millington@northwalesfire.gov.wales or lisa.allington@northwalesfire.gov.wales to arrange a convenient time to discuss.

A full job description and application pack is available on the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service website or by emailing: hrdesk@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is by

10.00, Monday 13 February 2023.

Initial Interviews will be held on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February 2023.

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

Fire- Regional Building Safety Regional Manager

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are delighted to announce a new and exciting opportunity for a Regional Building Safety Manager, (Fire Protection Department) to lead and manage the new regional Building Safety Regulator team, (regulating on behalf on the Health & Safety Executive).

The role of the eleven strong BSR team, (consisting of fire engineers and fire inspecting officers), is to support the Building Safety Regulator in the enforcement of the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022. As the Manager of this newly formed team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and assuring the policies and procedures required to deliver this new legislative requirement. The successful candidate will liaise directly with the Regulator to identify workload objectives, taking responsibility for allocating these to the regional team, whilst quality assuring this work against agreed performance indicators and reporting to each Service against agreed performance indicators.

This is a dynamic role, with a requirement to proactively develop relationships across the South East region, liaising with Fire Service senior managers, as well as the National Building Safety Regulatory, (BSR), team, located within the London Fire Brigade.

The successful candidate will require  the L3 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent to comply with the National Competence Framework for Fire Safety, (minimum).

You will also be required to deliver against a full range of activities in accordance with Protection fire safety policy procedures and legislation. This will include reviewing and advising on building consultations & licensing applications, liaising with stakeholders as appropriate and responding to complaints, where needed. This will require the preparation of reports and appropriate documentation related to Fire Safety interactions.

The successful candidate will be on  the following pay grade:

JF6 £42,503- 47,596.00 for green book, (non- operational)

or

Grey book, (operational), Station Manager- £48,154.00 Any existing SMB FDS staff who wish to transfer to this post will retain their FDS duty system and payments.

Applications from competent Watch Managers are also welcome.

You will need a Drivers License- car provided

A DBS check is a requirement of the role and this will be funded by ESFRS for the successful applicant

Closing Date: 14 February 2023

Interviews: w/c 06 March 2023

For further information  or to discuss these opportunities in more detail, please contact George O’Reilly George.oreilly@esfrs.org or email: recruitment@esfrs.org

Assistant Director (Area Commander)

Salary: Area Commander B in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales plus 20% flexi duty allowance and 9.6% supplement for working a locally agreed Area Commander rota pattern

Location: Based at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Hindlip Park, Worcester, WR3 8SP

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits including company car

Closing date: 17th February at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Assistant Director (Area Commander). HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director who has the drive, enthusiasm and passion required of strategic leaders in a modern fire and rescue service.

About the role

The role will form part of our Strategic Leadership Board (SLB), providing strategic leadership and support to the Principal Officers in overall coordination of the Service; including change management, development of best practice, organisational strategy and transformation, effective industrial relations and exploring opportunities for collaboration with partners in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

Be a competent UK Local Authority Group Commander or role above
Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role

You will also be required to hold a valid driving licence and be eligible to drive in the UK.

As this role forms part of a locally agreed Area Commander operational rota, when rostered as ‘duty AC’ you must be available for immediate operational response within the Service Area.  At other times Assistant Directors will work as required by their role within the Service.

Selection process

Apply online through our WMJobs application portal. Applicants will complete an online application form, a statement against the person specification and provide evidence against the Leadership Framework.

Shortlisted applicants will attend an incident command assessment at Level 4 and if successful at this assessment, a selection stage comprising of strategic level roleplay exercise, case study, briefing exercise and interview.

Pre-employment checks will also be required including security clearance vetting (Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2 Abbreviated). Successful candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

Full details of the role and selection process can be found in the job description and person specification and candidate guidance document.

Further information

Prospect candidates are welcome to meet with DCFO Guy Palmer for a discussion on the role and to visit HWFRS.  This can be arranged by emailing Jill Oseman JOseman@hwfire.org.uk.

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Salary: Group Commander B in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales plus 20% flexi duty allowance

Location: Various locations across the HWFRS boundary

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits including company car

Closing date: Friday 17th February 2023 (12:00 noon)

About Us

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Group Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across 25 locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

We are seeking to appoint a Group Commander who has the drive, enthusiasm and passion required of a leader in a modern fire and rescue service.

About the role

The role of Group Commander in HWFRS is a pivotal senior middle manager role in the organisation, which has key responsibilities in leading operational and non-operational departments.

The role is broad and covers three key areas; operating as a senior operational commander, operating as an organisational leader delivering change and promoting a positive culture. The post holder will be a key departmental head, capable of working with peers and SLB colleagues to deliver the organisation’s strategic objectives.

As this role forms part of a locally agreed Group Commander operational rota, when rostered as ‘duty GC’ you must be available for immediate operational response within the Service Area.  At other times Group Commanders will work as required by their role within the Service. You will also be required to hold a valid full driving licence.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

Be a competent Station Commander or equivalent
Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role

The selection process

Applicants will complete an online application form against the person specification and provide evidence against the NFCC Leadership Framework.  This will be used for shortlisting.

Shortlisted applicants will attend a selection stage which will include an Understanding & Situational Judgement written activity, and also an interview. Successful applicants from the selection stage will be required to attend an incident command assessment at Level 3 (if a pass at this level is not already held) at the conclusion of the process.

Candidates, where required, will also undergo a fitness test, medical assessment and pre-employment checks including security clearance vetting (Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2 Abbreviated). Successful candidates will be provided with a conversion course training programme (if necessary).

Full details of the role and selection process can be found in the job description and person specification, and candidate guidance document.

Awareness Sessions

The Service will be running two online awareness sessions, using Microsoft Teams, on the following occasions:

Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 6pm
Monday 6th February 2023 at 6pm

If you are interested in attending one of these virtual sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be sent a Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

Further information

For informal, in confidence discussions in relation to the vacancy, please contact ACFO Ade Elliott ( 07919 045570  AElliott@hwfire.org.uk ).

If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Building and Estates Maintenance Support

Role: Building and Estates Maintenance Support

Benefits:

Salary:  £24,054 – £27,852 per annum, Grade 3

Hours:   37 hours per week with flexible working hours

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus public holidays

Superb Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is seeking a proactive Building and Estates Maintenance Support (‘handy person’) to join our Facilities Team in maintaining our estate.

If you are a highly motivated and focused individual with a practical approach to minor building, plumbing and carpentry tasks along with providing building refurbishment works completed to a high standard we would be keen to hear from you.

As part of the role you will be responsible for providing reactive repair and maintenance delivery across the estate in order to give our customers improved facilities. Provided with a fully equipped vehicle to support the role, this is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team within a diverse and inclusive environment.

We have a reputation for excellence and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. The flexible working hours allow our employees to achieve a good work life balance.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this is predominately an internal facing role which involves liaising with internal stakeholders and third party contractors. The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The key focus of this role is:

• Support the Facilities Department in maintaining the RBFRS estate by carrying out minor repairs and maintenance work.
• Completing minor building, plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other associated tasks in maintaining the RBFRS estate to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate records of work for all defects work undertaken.
• Liaising with third party contractors to complete relevant repairs and maintenance activities that are determined out of scope of skill set.
• Investigate reported defects to determine the appropriate action to complete repairs on a daily basis and planning corrective action.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Full UK Driving License
• Good understanding of general building maintenance such as decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic repairs to fixed assets.
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills and to effectively cope with conflicting and complex building repairs
• Excellent self-management, with good planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative. Ability to analyse and identify possible causes of problems and implement solutions to minimise future occurrence.

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact David Kynaston, Facilities Manager at kynastond@RBFRS.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours Friday 24 February 2023

Anticipated start date:  Monday 10 April 2023

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 6 March 2023

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

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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