Administrative Support & Project Planning Officer

The Role
Post: Administrative Support & Project Planning Officer
Salary: £ 31,034 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £ 31,034 – £ 37,256 per annum
Contract type: Secondment / Fixed Term (2 Years)
(With the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 03 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

A vacancy has arisen for a FRS C post in Operational Resilience (OR). Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all key projects and work streams within Operational Resilience have the appropriate administrative and project support. Your role will also be supporting the NILO coordination office with the FRS F. This role requires someone to have excellent communication skills as you will be in contact with NILOs from across the country, including regional NILO leads and representatives from the NILO training course.

The successful candidate must have excellent workload management and ensure that they can appropriately prioritise their workload according to what projects and tasks require their attention. They must ensure that they provide an effective and efficient administrative support to the management team in Operational Resilience. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the NILO Office work is maintained appropriately and providing support to the development and implementation of key projects. This will include preparing work stream reports, overseeing governance and managing the SharePoint information hub for OR staff.

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

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

Benefits of working for LFB

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

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

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

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

Eligibility
This is an internal vacancy and is only open to those that work for the LFB (including agency staff) and are eligible to apply.

Please note this job is a secondment and agency staff are not eligible to apply.

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 mid February. 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 (Employment and General Litigation)

The Role
Post: Lawyer (Employment and General Litigation)
Salary: £47,384 per annum (Pro Rata)
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 31 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the UK and in the world and is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation. An opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade to join General Counsel’s Department as an employment lawyer. General Counsel’s Department consists of circa. 30 staff providing cost effective legal advice and representation to the Brigade on a wide range of practice areas including employment law, pensions, fire prosecutions, personal injury, property, contracts and procurement. 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, paralegals and business support officers to assist with day to day work.

We are a small team who supports the LFC and in this key role, you will need to have the ability to organise and manage a complex and heavy case-load independently, analyse information critically, provide effective written and oral advice, work with a variety of colleagues and other stakeholders in a publicly accountable environment and to embody our Delivery Plan. It is important that you have the aptitude, ambition and potential to thrive in this environment.

We are looking for an experienced specialist employment lawyer with a “can-do” attitude, preferably with some pensions and general civil litigation experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and working as part of a team. In-house experience in a public sector setting is desirable, but not essential. 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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

999 Assistant Operations Manager (AOM)

The Role
Post: 999 Assistant Operations Manager
Salary: £37,272.49 per annum
Salary range: £37,272.49 – £46,967.70 per annum
Contract type: Permanent / Full Time
Working pattern: Shift Based
Application closing date: Tuesday 31 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

It’s a quiet Tuesday night duty, 2a.m.
You’re reviewing the ongoing incidents, you’re planning some training for your watch. A 999 Control Officer calls your name – they need your assistance.
And then it starts.
Multiple 999 calls to an incident in Central London.
Planning that training is going to have to wait…

The London Fire Brigade are recruiting for the role of Assistant Operations Manager based in our 999 Control Room.

Assistant Operations Managers supervise and support the call handling and mobilising function of the London Fire Brigade, they are part of the team that leads the team, supporting the Operations Manager in delivering our service to the people of London.

You will manage large and complex incidents and maintain fire cover across our 102 fire stations.

You will support our Fire Fighters by ensuring they have the most up to date and relevant information when responding to incidents.

You will make important decisions, drawing on your experience and training to safely resolve some of the 180,000 999 calls we receive a year.

You will value and demonstrate accountability, togetherness and compassion. Supporting your colleagues, while promoting a culture of operational excellence.

You will be solution focused and understand importance of supporting callers, 999 Control Officers and colleagues through challenging situations.

You will understand the importance of working with partner agencies such as the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service, amongst many others.

You will develop yourself and others, training and preparing to deal with the challenges that a global city presents.

At the London Fire Brigade, we believe Every Contact Counts, that starts with Control and it could start with your team.

Is this the career for you?

• Would you like a role that is fulfilling which helps saves lives?
• Could you work flexibly on a day and night shift pattern, including some holidays and celebrations?
• Could you support a 999 Control Officer in their role and development?
• Are you able to communicate clearly and make decisions under pressure?
• Are you able to lead a team?

If you think you have what it takes then we would love to hear from you.

We would welcome applications from substantive or acting Watch Manager A’s (Control) and LFB Control Room Officers.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide a cover letter to outline your experience and why you would be the best candidate for this role. Please also include in your cover letter evidence to address the following:

• Your experience of dealing with high pressure situations while remaining calm and compassionate.
• Your ability to successfully lead a team in a Fire Control environment.
• Your experience of developing yourself and others.

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

Eligibility
We would welcome applications from substantive or acting Watch Manager A’s (Control) and LFB Control Room Officers.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application form. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Interview and presentation.

Assessment for this role is due to take place w/c 20th February 2023. 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
Offers of appointment will be subject to a successful medical, reference and other security checks,

Benefits of working for LFB

• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• 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

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.

Cleaning Operative

Job reference: REQ000181

Date posted: 16/01/2023

Application closing date: 31/01/2023

Cleaning Operative

Mobile across Bedfordshire

Hours: 37 per week – Monday to Friday

(Hours ranging from 07:00 -18:00)

£21575 per annum rising to £21968 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team in providing a comprehensive support service as a Cleaning Operative.

In this role you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive cleaning support service which includes travelling round the county undertaking the cleaning of all sites, replenishing sanitary vending units, carrying out deep cleans in offices, kitchens and on stations, undertaking carpet and bay floor cleaning and reporting site defects using an online reporting system and updating when rectified.  You will undertake a variety of tasks and work as part of a team. You will be interacting and building good working relationship with several other departments within the service.

About You

You will have some previous experience in work of a similar nature and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and make a significant contribution to the attainment of joint goals. You will have good standard of numeracy, written and oral communication. You will also have a full driving licence with no pending issues

What we Offer

We understand and support our colleagues in their roles and offer a comprehensive benefit package which including:

– Flexitime
– Flexi working arrangements
– Access to our comprehensive pension scheme
– Free onsite gym and car parking along with a subsidised canteen
– Excellent internal and external training opportunities

For more information, please visit our career section of our website to apply. Please refer to the Job description when completing your application and ensure you provide a comprehensive career history.

Closing date: 31st January 2023

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Procurement Officer

£27,852 – £34,723 per annum (Career progression criteria applies)

Location: Ripley Fire Station

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

This exciting and varied Procurement Officer role will support the work of the Procurement and Central Stores Manager, ensuring an effective and efficient service by allocating and supervising work to ensure continuation of service and performance.  You will also work closely with Derbyshire Constabulary Procurement team on collaborative projects and procurement.

In addition, you will also be responsible for providing cover at Stores, undertaking periodic stock takes and maintaining the Inventory management system.

Ideally you should have experience of working within a procurement environment together with knowledge of stock holding processes and procedures.

You will be educated to Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or Educated to A Level or possess equivalent demonstrable experience gained within a business environment. In addition to this you will be required to study towards the CIPS Level 4 Diploma which will be funded by the Service.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. In return we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is Midnight on Sunday 19 February 2023. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 27 February 2023.

For further information regarding the role please contact Group Manager Kevin Page on 07825 196345.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Senior Project Manager

The Role
Post: Senior Project Manager
Salary: £ 47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £ 47,384 – £ 61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent and Fixed Term (1 Permanent) (3 Fixed Term – 2 years)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 30 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those 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 (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, and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The Project Managers will be deployed onto a specific Transformation project or projects. They will work directly with the Sponsor and Programme Manager for the project(s) to co-ordinate the delivery of numerous workstreams, monitoring and managing progress, risks, issues, budget, resourcing and dependencies across the project(s).

Due to their transformational nature, the projects will be varied, complex, cross-cutting and of significant scale, impact, value and priority to the Brigade.

The Transformation Directorate are looking for Senior Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers who have a broad range of experience across different subject matters, are flexible and can adapt to working with a variety of departments at different stages in project and programme management maturity.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager 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.

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 mid February. 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.

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

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Assistant Project Manager

The Role
Post: Assistant Project Manager
Salary: £ 39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £ 39,669 – £ 47,384 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (2 Years)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 30 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those 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 (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, and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The Project Managers will be deployed onto a specific Transformation project or projects. They will work directly with the Sponsor and Programme Manager for the project(s) to co-ordinate the delivery of numerous workstreams, monitoring and managing progress, risks, issues, budget, resourcing and dependencies across the project(s).

Due to their transformational nature, the projects will be varied, complex, cross-cutting and of significant scale, impact, value and priority to the Brigade.

The Transformation Directorate are looking for Senior Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers who have a broad range of experience across different subject matters, are flexible and can adapt to working with a variety of departments at different stages in project and programme management maturity.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager 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.

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 mid February. 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.

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

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Portfolio Analyst

The Role
Post: Portfolio Analyst
Salary: £ 36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £ 36,877 – £ 42,221 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (2 years)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 30 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those 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 (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, and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The Portfolio Analyst will support the Portfolio Manager in monitoring the delivery of the LFB Transformation portfolio, providing regular reporting, insight and analysis to senior leaders across the Brigade. They will be part of the Portfolio Office which will be responsible for maintaining strategic alignment, prioritisation and selection of projects and programmes, progress tracking and monitoring, optimisation and benefits achieved by the projects.

They will work closely with the PMO and Project/Programme Managers to continually review the projects and programmes across the portfolio, to provide data-centric and benefits-led analysis to enable their prioritisation and resourcing. They will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the Transformation Portfolio dashboard, which will provide an overview on progress against milestones, risks, benefits, cost and quality.

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.

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 mid February. 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.

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

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Trainee Fire Safety Advisor

The Role
Post: Trainee Fire Safety Advisor
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: Monday 27 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

Do you love helping people with a focus customer service? Are you great at dealing with a diverse range of people from all over London? Do you have an eye for detail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to let you know that London Fire Brigade is seeking Fire Safety Advisors to work across the whole of London and within all departments of Protection and Prevention. This will be an exciting and challenging role. As a Fire Safety Advisor you will be working with a range of people across different businesses to ensure that buildings across London are safe for residents, workers, and visitors. You will need to be able to apply the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 within your role. To support this you will be provided with the appropriate complex technical training – Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate (Fire Auditor) and Level 4 Fire Safety Certificate (Fire Safety) as well as other courses to enable you to carry out this function. You will need to take a proactive role in your study and complete some study in your own time to meet assignment deadlines.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date.

A reasonable level of physical fitness and mobility is necessary as you will be required to inspect whole buildings and take equipment with you to carry out your role. This can also include walking around the surrounding areas of the building as well as reviewing a building internally. As a representative of London Fire Brigade, you will be provided with a uniform in order that you present a professional image to the clients you will be dealing with.

If you are:

• Willing to study and learn technical information
• Good at meeting and communicating with people within the organisation and externally;
• Have strong written communication and report writing skills this may be the job for you.

You will need to be self-motivated, able to work independently, visiting premises on your own, and be able to manage your own workload. The London Fire Brigade is able to offer job share but you will be expected to work full time during your initial training.

The process will be as follows:

• Submit a CV and covering letter
• Complete an online maths and English test and written test
• Take part in a role play and formal interview.

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.

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physio
• 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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Online Math and English test and Written test. Successful candidates will be invited to stage 3.

Stage 3

Role play and formal interview.

Assessment for this role is due to take place 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.

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

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.