Internal Communications Manager, Transformation

Internal Communications Manager, Transformation

The Role
Post: Internal Communications Manager, Transformation
Salary: £ 47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £ 47,384 – £ 61,529 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (12 Months)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 03 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is changing to meet the needs of our vision, working with our staff, stakeholders and communities.

This exciting role involves engaging our staff in more than 400 teams at over 100 locations in London about our wide-reaching transformation programme. The changes we are making will affect every single member of the Brigade, providing our staff with better training and bringing us closer to the communities we serve. The successful candidate will work closely with the Brigade’s Transformation directorate to communicate and engage with staff over the next year.

The Brigade has been transforming in recent years, improving how we tackle fires in high rise buildings and investing in new vehicles and equipment to better respond to emergencies. Future change is set out in our plan to keep London safe between 2023-29: Your London Fire Brigade.

Reporting directly to the Head of Media, Digital and Internal Communications, but embedded within the Transformation Directorate on a day-to-day basis, the role holder will be responsible for owning the narrative and message for Brigade-wide transformation, and for delivering it to our internal audiences by partnering working with the internal communications team.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills, and an ability to distil complex information into ideas that engage diverse audiences. They will likely have experience working within a complex organisation with a dispersed workforce, and have worked with ambiguous challenges in a role that has involved business partnering and collaboration.

As well as writing skills, they will be comfortable delivering messages to the end user, across diverse audiences, while collaborating with communications colleagues.

They will be comfortable providing counsel on messaging at the director level. They will be comfortable planning and leading a variety of different forms of engagement, including written, remote video and face to face.

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-late 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.

Fire Engineering Technicians

Fire Engineering Technicians

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Business Fire Safety, Fire Engineering team, for 2 Fire Engineering Technicians.

The overall purpose of the role will be to support the Fire Engineering Manager, as well as the wider Business Fire Safety team and other colleagues within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, by sharing knowledge and experience in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings.

The main duties of this role include:

  • Reviewing Building Regulations consultations, including complex premises submissions
  • Undertake fire safety audits in buildings which have complex or fire engineered designs
  • Provide fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings, as well as
  • Providing leadership, support and mentoring to Business Fire Safety Inspectors in relation to the auditing of heritage buildings that require fire engineered or complex fire precautions.

To be considered for this role you must hold the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent, as well as the Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, or be willing to work towards this.

For more information about the role contact Steve Massey on 07979516839, or at email address: smassey@syfire.gov.uk

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained by clicking the “Download Job” button above or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 Hours on Friday 27th January 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire Care Advisor

Fire Care Advisor

Job Role Title:  Fire Care Advisor

Base: Service Headquarters, Birstall, Leicestershire

Salary Grade: D – scale: Annual retainer of £500.00

Plus £12.02 – £13.41 per hour

Contract Type:  Permanent, zero-hour contract, On Call

Working Pattern: Various

Number of hours per week: Hours will vary – Monday to Friday

Job Share: No

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for two Fire Care Advisors to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role. You will be a key member of the Inclusion Team which includes Safeguarding.

The Safeguarding Team receive referrals to work with juvenile fire setters to deter them from deliberate fire setting. We provide skills and knowledge about fire safety to educate children, young people and their families.

The role will involve working with children and young people in a variety of settings where you will be able to provide one to one support and education about fire prevention. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan and deliver Fire care sessions. You will be required to write clear and concise reports and liaise with other agencies such as Social Services and the Youth Offending Team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and young people in a confident and patient manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners. This is a challenging and rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life. No two referrals will be the same.

Full Fire Care training will be provided and the successful candidate will need to commit to 5 days online training 9-5pm: 21, 23, 27, 29 & 31 March 2023.

The successful candidate will work a zero hours contact primarily Monday – Friday but may include some weekends when needed depending on the incoming referrals. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked once training is completed. The Fire Care Advisor will receive an annual retainer of £500.00 paid in 12 equal monthly payments.

You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Javeria Shirazi, EDI & Safeguarding Officer on 0116 210 5573

Note for Internal applicants: You may work within any department as long as you are able to respond to referrals within 48 hours and you have the written approval of your current line manager.

Closing date: 01 February 2023

Interview and test date: w/c 13 February 2023

If you are successful to the next stage, you will be required at the interview to provide a 10-minute presentation. This will be on displaying your knowledge and experience of fire safety in the family home and how you would prevent young people from fire setting in their home. This should be completed using a software of your choice, for example, Microsoft PowerPoint.  The competency that will be assessed during the presentation is;

·         Presenting and Communicating Information

·         Role Specific

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, access to an emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

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

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

Pension Considerations

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

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

Learning & Development Administrator Apprentice

Learning & Development Administrator Apprentice

Closing Date: 19 February 2023

Salary: £18,328 – £18,355 a year (National Living Wage)

Package:

2 Year Fixed Term Contract
37 hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Free onsite parking
Onsite gym facilities

Earn while you learn! Join our apprenticeship programme as our new Learning & Development Administrator Apprentice.

About us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. We employ around 100 people from specialist support staff to education and fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

This apprenticeship will give you hands-on experience, bringing out the best in you. With real responsibilities, real challenges, real projects and scope to grow your career.

The work is fast paced, reactive, challenging and fun!

About the role
You will be providing administrative support across the full range of activities within the Organisational Development department, which will include

Helping facilitate Assessment & Development Centres and training courses
Supporting the Employee Development Officer by creating and maintaining employee online development folders
Assisting with the administration of the Organisational Development customer helpdesk
Ensuring calendars for the team and Operational Training are kept up to date
Keeping planning and training documents up to date, maintaining the accuracy and security of employee personal files.
About you
You wont need experience as you will learn through your apprenticeship and have a great team around you for support. We are looking for

A team player with great communications skills
Someone with a can do attitude that uses their own initiative
A great communicator who puts the customer at the heart of everything they do
Someone who is organised with a willingness to learn
What are the entry requirements?

To be able to apply for the apprenticeship you will need to have:

GCSE’s in Maths and English A* – C/4-9 (or equivalent).
Full Driving License
What certification will you achieve?
Level 3 Business & Administration apprenticeship.

How you will be assessed during your apprenticeship?
Assessments include.

Formal external courses and examinations
On the job observations
Evidence of your duties/tasks performed
Reports from mentors and managers
Production of an e-portfolio of evidence
End point assessment

What happens after the apprenticeship?
At the end of the apprenticeship scheme, we will work closely with you to identify the next steps.

If available applying for a Permanente position
Opportunities for further education

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

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

Business Assurance Officer

Business Assurance Officer

The Role
Post: Business Assurance Officer
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 – £47,384 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 27 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 His 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.

London Fire Brigade is looking for an exceptional Assurance Officer to join the Transformation Directorate. This role will play an important supporting role in the definition, implementation, and maintenance of the Brigade’s Enterprise Assurance Framework (EAF). This post will provide assurance oversight, guidance, and support to managerial activity at the first line of defence and contribute to the delivery of a dedicated assurance programme of second line of defence activities (including assurance reviews) that validate outputs from the first line of defence.

The role will provide knowledge, guidance, assurance, advice to the Heads of Service and all staff on the application of the Brigade’s Enterprise Assurance Framework. In addition, you will provide assurance oversight to enable compliance with legislation and best practice. The role will also deliver specialist support to managers to enable and support effective managerial supervision and oversight as part of the first line of defence within the Enterprise Assurance Framework.

Under the direction of the Assurance Manager, the role will deliver on a programme of second line of defence activities that provide organisational oversight and validate the outcomes and outputs from the first line of defence managerial supervision and oversight. This will include assurance oversight of the EAF, involvement in the production of Board and Committee reports, briefing documents and policy level correspondence related to assurance matters to enable assessment on the adequacy of existing arrangements.

You will also lead on the tracking and chasing of audit actions, as well as undertaking post implementation reviews (including thematic reviews).

Ideally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field 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 represent the Directorate/Department/Team at both internal and external meetings as necessary and deputise for the Business Assurance 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 job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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

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 in 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.

Additional Information
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.

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 loan
  • 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.

999 Control Officer

999 Control Officer

The Role
Post: 999 Control Officer
Grade: CRO
Salary range: £31,102.30 – £40,531.33 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Application closing date: Sunday, 29 January 2023 at 23:59 GMT

The London Fire Brigade are here to protect and serve London.

Our Control Officers are based at our operations centre in Merton and manage over 180,000 999 calls a year from Londoners when they need us most. We mobilise fire engines and specialist equipment, provide support to firefighters and work with other emergency services to safely resolve incidents across the Capital.

A career as a Control Officer involves providing advice to callers and gathering important information to assist the Brigades response to a terrorist attack, serious fire, major incident or large-scale flooding event. Thankfully, these don’t occur every day.

Some of your time will be spent responding to emergencies, you will be taking 999 calls to road traffic collisions, fire alarms, rescues and other incidents requiring our assistance.

At other times you will be undertaking training and development, supporting routine operations in the Control room or speaking to fire stations and officers ensuring you and the Brigade are ready to respond.

At the London Fire Brigade, we believe every contact counts, that starts with Control and it could start with you.

No matter what you are dealing with, day or night, 365 days a year, every contact counts towards keeping London safe.

Is this the career for you?

  • Would you like a role that is fulfilling which helps saves lives?
  • Could you talk someone through their most distressing moments whilst being calm and compassionate?
  • Could you work flexibly on a day and night shift pattern, including holidays and celebrations?
  • Are you able to communicate clearly and follow systems under intense pressure?
  • Do you like working as part of a team?

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

If successful our new Control Officers will undertake an intensive eight-week training course which covers everything from emergency call management to radio procedure, fire survival guidance and fire appliance.

Upon successful completion, you will be posted to a watch to continue your development throughout your probation period of nine months. Training is continuous and we are looking for someone with the self motivation to study and learn, to help them be the best they can be.

Over 300 languages are spoken in Greater London, though not essential, the London Fire Brigade welcomes applications from individuals who can speak additional languages.

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.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide a cover letter to outline your experience, skills and knowledge to address the following selection criteria.
1 – The ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and members of the public.
2 – How you have domenstrated your commitment to personal development and learning in current/previous roles or education.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application form and evidence to address the selection criteria.
1 – The ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and members of the public.
2 – How you have demonstrated your commitment to personal development and learning in current/previous roles or education.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Online Simucall assessment and verbal reasoning test and interview.

Applications close for this role on Sunday 29th January at 23:59.

Assessments and interviews will take place week commencing Monday 13th February 2023 at LOC (London Operations Centre).

Additional Information
Offers of appointment will be subject to a successful medical, reference and other security checks, and if successful you will undertake an intensive, assessment based training course and will have to achieve competence before joining a watch.

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 Safety Advisor (Fire Safety)

Business Safety Advisor (Fire Safety)

£27,852 – *£34,723 per annum (*career grading criteria applies)

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. As part of this recruitment process, we will be looking for positive, creative and motivated individuals who will be able to help shape and develop our fire safety service delivery in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service and fire safety protection offered to the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

As one of our Business Safety Advisors you will work to support businesses and educate them to comply with their statutory duties relating to fire safety legislation. You will increase the presence of DFRS in the business community and signpost businesses to further information and/or other relevant enforcing authorities where appropriate. This will include the development of web material and social media content.

You will work to identify and establish links with a diverse range of business networks within Derbyshire to ensure DFRS fully contributes to supporting economic growth through better regulation at a local level.

As part of a Fire Safety team, you will also carry out inspection work and follow up activities, responding to, and supporting response crews, post fire incidents, unwanted fire alarm activations and complaints relating to simple premises in the built environment. You will undertake consultations relevant to the role such as licensing and temporary event notices. You will assist owners and occupiers of buildings to comply with current fire safety regulations, sometimes in challenging situations. Therefore, a confident, enthusiastic and professional attitude is essential, along with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

An outline knowledge and understanding of the broad aims of risk-based fire safety legislation and the principles of risk-based management is required.

The successful applicant will complete our structured programme of externally verified fire safety training. You will be developed within the role and may have the opportunity to progress through the career progression criteria. You will be required to attend training (sometimes residential) in and out of Derbyshire as part of the role.

You will be required to work from various DFRS locations as necessary for which a pool car will be provided. A full driving license for manual transmission is essential.

The normal working week is 37 hours, usually worked Monday to Friday, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours, evenings and weekends as required.

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.

In addition, a basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 5th February 2023.

It is intended that interviews will be held during the week commencing 20th February 2023. However, this is subject to change at the discretion of the interview panel.

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

Digital Design and Communications Advisor

Digital Design and Communications Advisor

Job reference: REQ000179

Application closing date: 26/01/2023

Location: Headquarters

Salary: £34,723-£38,296 per annum

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

Job category/type Administration

Fixed term contract – 20 months

Based at HQ Kempston

Due to development within our team, we are seeking a Digital design and communications advisor to join us at our Headquarters based in Kempston to be our subject matter expert in designing and releasing media releases, digital content, and infographics.

About the Digital Design and Communications Advisor Role

This is a diverse role that encompasses the design and management of communication, both internally and externally across multiple platforms.

Using appropriate design programs, you will be developing, creating, and commissioning templates, design guides and infographics.

You will also be creating content and ensuring our current content and literature is current, relevant, and delivering the right message to our internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You will hold in-depth experience in media relations, public relations or, marketing and will be well versed in social media, campaign management along with website content design.

Alongside this you will have in-depth experience in creating information for a variety of different audiences in written, social, audio-visual, and online formats,

and hold an understanding of photography and video production and creating strong images and videos to provide the public with information.

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 view the job description.

Closing date: 26th 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.

When completing your application please read the attached recruitment pack and refer to the Job description and person specifications when completing your supporting statement as this will form a critical part of your application.

Administrator – HR Service Centre

Administrator – HR Service Centre

£22,369 – £24,054 per annum (pro rata)

25 hours and 45 minutes per week

Are you a professional, confident team player with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service within a HR environment?  If so, this may be the ideal role for you.

Working within the HR Services Portfolio, the Administrator will provide an effective and efficient first line customer service to the Organisation on a wide range of HR activities.

Your main administrative duties will include managing all aspects of the recruitment process through the online recruitment portal, from processing job adverts to co-ordinating the new starter process.  You will also provide information or signposting as appropriate to employment policy related questions, terms and conditions and leave arrangements.

As an effective team player you will need to use your initiative, knowledge and understanding of administrative systems to prioritise work and actively improve processes and procedures.

General Information

The normal working week is 25 hours and 45 minutes, however, you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Work pattern will be discussed with the successful applicant.

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 as applicable. 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.

There may be a requirement for travel within the County of Derbyshire, for which a pool car will be provided.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Monday 6 February 2023.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February 2023.

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

Fire Service Control Room- Firefighter Control

Fire Service Control Room- Firefighter Control

Job reference: REQ000178

Date posted: 05/01/2023

Application closing date: 23rd January 2023 at 09:00

Location: Headquarters

Salary: £22,981 rising to £30,632

Contractual hours: 42

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: Operations

Are you seeking a rewarding career within your local Fire and Rescue Service?

Starting Salary £22,981 rising up to £30,632 after training and progression working on a 42-hour shift rotation.

The Fire Service Control Room- Firefighter Control Role

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a controller to join our team. The role entails receiving and actioning emergency calls that come into our control centre. This includes mobilising crews to incidents, working in conjunction with other emergency and local services whilst ensuring accurate and detailed data processing.

About you

We are seeking a team player who can combine common sense with vigilance whilst assimilating and retaining information. You will be working at speed whilst ensuring the accuracy of the information you are receiving.

You will be required to work with a small but highly dedicated team on a 42-hour week shift rota system involving days, nights, and weekend working.

You will hold a 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 / A to C including English Language and have good standards of communication.  You will be experienced in using computers and can input verbal information quickly and accurately.

What we offer

We offer a full and comprehensive training. You will be partnered with an experienced control operative to support you through your training program and development.

We also offer ongoing training and development opportunities within the Service and with external agencies.

You will also join a generous Local Authority pension scheme,  have access to our free onsite gym available to use 24 hours a day along with free onsite parking and canteen and cycle scheme program.

To apply please complete the application form highlighting your how your experience and skills meet the job description.

Closing date: 23rd January 2023 at 09:00

Selection process will take place on week commencing 23rd 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.