Strategic Health and Wellbeing Manager – Workplace Wellbeing

The Role
Post: Strategic Health and Wellbeing Manager – Workplace Wellbeing
Salary: £47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday, 4 October 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The organisation

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and rescue service, staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833. Employing almost 6000 staff who work across sites in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The Brigade has recently been judged to require improvement in the latest inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), who found that “staff are well supported for both mental and physical health”, and that “most staff have confidence in the wellbeing services available”.

The team

The newly formed Belonging, Inclusion and Wellbeing Team sits within Culture and Organisational Development, part of the People Directorate at LFB. Bringing together two previously separate teams (Diversity and Inclusion/Wellbeing), there is an aspiration to transition into more strategic preventative interventions away from tactical treatment based options presently available. The 15 strong Belonging, Inclusion and Wellbeing team, based in sites across London, works on everything from inclusive leadership, mental health support initiatives, designing and delivering inclusion training, fitness testing programmes and occupational health.

The role

The Strategic Health and Wellbeing Manager: Workplace Wellbeing will design and deliver campaigns and interventions across the Brigade which improve the workplace wellbeing of staff. They will take the lead in managing the Brigade’s Occupational Health (OH) service provision and associated £1.7m budget, and in the short-term, will work to retender this contract whilst ensuring that an effective and efficient service provision is maintained at all times. In addition, they will be responsible for working across the department to improve the quality of advice and guidance available to line managers, developing new tools and making better use of technology to proactively promote wellbeing messaging to the workforce. The post is responsible for offering and commissioning specialist advice to teams across the Brigade around workplace wellbeing and will lead the creation and implementation of a Workplace Adjustment Passport for recording and managing reasonable adjustments. Reporting to the Head of Belonging, Inclusion and Wellbeing, the post-holder will work in combination with their counterpart – the ‘Strategic Health and Wellbeing Manager – Psychological and Physical Wellbeing’ and also be part of the People Services Leadership Team.

The applicant

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of effective delivery in Occupational Health services and workplace wellbeing programmes. They will be committed to understanding and analysing the reasons for poor workplace wellbeing and driven to put in place initiatives to improve health outcomes for staff. They will be conversant with good practice in the field and have up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations in the field.

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.

Assessment Overview
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

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 October. 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.

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.

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.

People Assistant (People Services – Transactions)

An opportunity has arisen for a People Assistant 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, you will support the People Officer (Transactions) in the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient transactional people service for all employees and stakeholders, in order to ensure the delivery of the service’s People Strategy.

You will have a good understanding of HR functions and the contribution to organisational effectiveness and have an awareness of HR policies and procedures. With an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, you will have experience of working collaboratively within a small team, applying administration procedures and systems to provide a quality customer–focused transactional service, ensuring objectives are consistently achieved via a flexible approach.

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.

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 09:00am hours on Friday 30th September 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 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.

Mechanic (x2)

An opportunity has arisen within our Transport Section for two Mechanics, based at our Workshops in Rotherham.

We are seeking to recruit two Mechanics at our Vehicle and Equipment repair Workshop. The overall purpose of the role will be to undertake repairs, modifications and maintenance to our fleet of vehicles and equipment.

To be considered for the role you will have experience of repairs, maintenance and servicing to both light and Large Goods Vehicles to the VOSA Standard. You will also have experience in the repair and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic and vehicle electrical/electronic systems. You will have knowledge of the Road Transport Legislation for class 4, 5, 7 and LGV vehicle including current road vehicle maintenance standards and have good understanding of vehicle diagnostic and repair techniques.

You must possess a recognised qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair NVQ level 3 or equivalent, have an LGV Driving License – Class ‘C’ minimum and be able to work independently or within a team.

For more information about the role contact Ian Kemp (01142532210) or Chris Lawrance (01142532672)

A job description and person specification for the Mechanic 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 Mechanic post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Monday 10th October 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.

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.

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Benefits:

Salary:  £22,129 – £25,927 per annum, Grade 3

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 24 days, plus public holidays and flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team in maintaining our estate.

We have a reputation for excellence and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. This role is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team within a diverse and inclusive environment. The flexible working hours allow our employees to achieve a good work life balance.

If you are a highly motivated, proactive and customer focused individual, who can effectively build relationships across all levels, in delivering a reactive maintenance service performing emergency and corrective building repairs/refurbishments; we would be keen to hear from you.

As part of the role you will be responsible for providing a high standard of repair and maintenance including minor building, plumbing and carpentry tasks. You will be supporting improvements across the service in order to give our customers improved facilities across the estate.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this is predominately an internal facing role which involves liaising with internal, external 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 Facilities Maintenance Technician role is:

• Investigate reported defects to determine the appropriate action to complete repairs on a daily basis and planning corrective action.
• React quickly to urgent Category defects, communicate clearly with affected parties and work efficiently to complete the required repairs to ensure that operational services are not affected.
• Support continuous improvement by reviewing, auditing closed / open defect reports and communicating feedback and suggestions for improvements.
• Completing minor building, plumbing, carpentry and decorating tasks and to a high standard.
• Submitting Purchase Orders (PO) for required parts from relevant suppliers to complete necessary repairs and managing costs within agreed financial budget constraints providing accurate records for auditing purposes.
• Indirect influence on financial budgets forecasting regarding reactive and Pre-planned maintenance (PPM) activities for the budget reporting.
• To manage monthly self-budget for the procurement of materials and tools. Delivering value for money, ensuring expenditure is within budget constraints, complying.
• Maintaining accurate records of work, directly updating and completing records for all repair works undertaken.
• Completing Electrical Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) as required in accordance with current legislation.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Full UK Manual Driving License
• Level 2 Portable Electrical Appliance (PAT) or equivalent qualification (training can be provided to achieve this qualification)
• NVQ Level 2 in Building Maintenance, Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations or equivalent qualification (Essential).
• 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 Facilities Maintenance Technician position click Apply Now below.

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 9am 7 October 2022

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 31 October 2022.

Anticipated start date: Early 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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Information Officer

The Role
Post: Information Officer
Salary: £31,034 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £31,034 – £37,256 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 30th September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The Information Access team is part of Knowledge Management in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team. We are responsible for ensuring the Brigade’s information and knowledge is easily discoverable and accessible for staff and the public alike. This role facilitates the public’s access to information (including under the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Law) by providing accurate, impartial, and comprehensive advice and information relating to incidents the Brigade attends and information about the Brigade’s services.

This Information Officer role would suit someone who is looking to develop their knowledge of information rights and the obligations of the LFB to comply to requests, including protecting personal information, and providing access to official information.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills and experience of providing direct customer service support. You will need to maintain effective working relationships and be able to explain processes and issues to all levels of staff and members of the public, both orally and in writing.

An awareness of information access legislation (the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Law) would be useful.

The Information Officer will support other members of the team and will be responsible for handling requests by telephone, email or letter from the public for information about fires and other incidents attended by the Brigade. Under the guidance of the Information Access Managers, you will also prepare responses for information requests the LFB receive under the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts.

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

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

Benefits of working for LFB

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

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place late October. 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 Assistant

Salary:  Grade 4 (£20,043 – £22,129)
Hours:  37 Hours (Flexible Working Scheme in operation)
Location: Western Service Delivery Group (predominantly Cannock Fire Station, however you may be required to support other Stations within the Service Delivery Group as and when required)

Status: Substantive

About the role:

Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Fire Safety Enforcement, Prevent, and Response teams.  Provide administrative and clerical support to Managers across the Service Delivery Group.  Provide an inclusive and informative front of house service to stations within the Service Delivery Group.

Person Specification:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:-

Good communication and interpersonal skills, and present a positive image.
Experience in an administration environment, with knowledge of office processes and procedures.
Ability to work effectively as a team member, and evidence maintaining an adaptable, flexible, and responsive approach to acquiring new skills.
Experience of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic management systems.
The ability to show resilience under pressure when working alone and unsupervised, whilst achieving strict deadlines.
You will be required to attend any station within the Service Delivery Group as and when the workload dictates, and so should hold a current full driving licence, and have the use of a vehicle with business use insurance.

Business Support Assistant Additional Information:

This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally.

Closing date for receipt of applications – 28th September 2022 (midnight)

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

Caroline Firkins – Business Support Manager, 07971 893213 or

Steph Cooper – HR Officer, 07528 083155
Please note that if successful for this role, the following tests and checks will be conducted:
Medical assessment
DBS check
References

Wholetime Firefighters

Full time, Permanent contract, 42 hour week, Firefighter Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Free onsite parking, Onsite gym facilities.

£24,191 – £32,244 a year

Closing date: 2 October 2022 at midnight.

We are looking for forward thinkers, keen learners, and great communicators who can keep their cool when things heat up!

If you need more, becoming a Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Wholetime Firefighter can offer you a rewarding, exciting and varied career. Our crews respond to any type of major and minor incident: from road, rail or air crashes, floods, chemical spills and fires to rescuing people trapped in confined spaces.

When they are not answering the call for help they play an active role in the community through safety advice events, education activities and campaigns. As well as being physically fit enough to pull ladders, run hoses and wear breathing apparatus they need a range of personal skills such as understanding, reliability, flexibility and the ability to work as a team.

The Wholetime Firefighters salary is in line with National pay scales at time of advert:

Basic annual wage for a Trainee firefighter £24,191 during the initial basic training
Rising to £25,198 Development Firefighter annual wage until the end of the development programme.

Once competent the Firefighter role attracts a salary of £32,244 (rising to £37,080 for those working on our flexi-firefighter duty system).

We run a flexible and sustainable workforce that maximizes the contribution of all employees to changing service needs. All successful candidates can enhance earning potential through extra shifts.

BFRS Wholetime Firefighters work various shift patterns, these currently include days, nights and weekends.

It is our philosophy to embed equality, diversity, fairness and inclusion into everything that we do. We view this as fundamental to achieve our vision of making Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

Before applying, find out what it takes to become a Firefighter by visiting – https://bucksfire.gov.uk/blog/becoming-a-firefighter/ . This page walks you through our vigorous recruitment process. It covers what to expect at our residential Firefighter training and contains links to our Firefighters level 3 apprenticeship.

Who are we looking for?

There are some basic eligibility criteria you must meet before you can apply to become a Firefighter. You must be:

At least 18 years old by 2 October 2022
Hold a full UK driving licence (must have passed test by completion of application)
Live within 20 miles of the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes border
Have Level 2 Functional Skills (Basic & key skills builder function) BKSB or GCSE’s in Maths and English Language A* – C (9 – 4) Proof of Certificates held will need to be provided. Please ensure you’re able to provide these as they will be required to complete your application
A confident swimmer
We also look for candidates who have

A ‘Can Do’ attitude
A keen interest in the Fire and Rescue Services
A willingness to learn
The ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
The ability to work in a team environment
The ability to achieve a good level of physical fitness
The ability to follow instructions
The ability to think about the bigger picture in a dynamic and challenging environment
The recruitment process

There are seven steps to our recruitment process. You must pass each stage before moving on to the next.

STEP 1: Online application link
STEP 2: Online Psychometric testing
STEP 3: Behaviour Workshop & Bleep test
STEP 4: Role Related Tests Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue – Role Related Tests – Bing video
STEP 5: Interview & presentation
STEP 6: Medicals & eyesight checks
STEP 7: DBS checks, references, kit fitting
Please note that if you are successful with your initial application, you will be required to attend a number of events as detailed below:

Bleep Test
19 & 21 October 2022 (you will only be required to attend one of these)
Role Related Tests Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue – Role Related Tests – Bing video
31 October / 2 & 4 November 2022 (you will only be required to attend one of these)
Interview and Presentations
w/c 21 November 2022
Medicals / Disclosure & Barring Service
w/c 12 December 2022
Kit Fitting
w/c 9 January 2023

Successful candidates will be issued with formal offers of employment. Once in role the qualification achieved through the two-year apprenticeship period is Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship. For more information on this qualification please click here Operational firefighter / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

If you would relish the opportunity of working for an innovative, forward thinking, progressive fire and rescue service, that encourages developing a range of skills to help serve the community, then we would love to hear from you.

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People Officer (People Services – Transactions)

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 09:00am hours on Tuesday 27th September 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 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.

People Officer (People Services – Data & Systems)

An opportunity has arisen for a People Officer (Data & Systems) within People Services. 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 you will support the People Services Manager with the efficient and effective delivery of transactional people activity and key projects to ensure the delivery of the service’s People Strategy, through the development of new and existing people systems and the provision of quality data and information.

You will have a good understanding of People processes and systems, including data protection legislation and data security. With an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, you will have experience of collating, analysing and reporting statistical information.

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 09:00am hours on Tuesday 27th September 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 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.