Head of Corporate Services

Head of Corporate Services

Benefits

Salary:

–      Non- Operational £66,853 to £74,166 per annum (Green book)

–      Operational: £56,200 (Development) to £61,667 (Competent B) Flexi duty allowance (20% of salary). Plus an Area Manager Allowance (difference between Grey and Green Book Grade 10).

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with an operational background and / or from individuals from a non-operational background who are able to demonstrate suitable transferable knowledge and skills. Applications will also be considered from individuals seeking promotion opportunities, further details below.

You will utilise professional knowledge and experience to develop appropriate strategies, take action to achieve corporate objectives and ensure the delivery of excellent public services.

You will bring a practical understanding of how to lead major programmes across an organisation, building effective senior relationships, finding the best solution to challenges, being critically aware of costs and resources and then making the change happen.

Politically astute, you will be working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and therefore it is essential that you have excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills, to allow you to develop contacts and build relationships.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team you will manage risk across the county on behalf of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Ensuring the community is at the heart of the decision making while demonstrating value for money.

Putting Communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect are our values, if they match your values we would like to hear from you.

The key focus of the Head of Corporate Services role is:

To provide an effective and efficient multidisciplinary organisational support function, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, creating and delivering the Service’s vision and strategic direction on behalf of the Fire Authority.

You will be responsible for the following teams and accountable for delivery of work across all these areas.

Business Support
Corporate Communication
Community Risk Management Planning
Committee Services
Data, Performance and Risk
Programme Office and Inspection

You will operate within an increasingly multi agency context, directly supporting the Fire Authority and Deputy Chief Executives to: initiate, develop and influence a complex range of relationships,

  • The 6 unitary local authorities of Royal Berkshire, their services and schools
  • Bodies representing local businesses and voluntary organisations
  • Other Fire and Rescue Services and emergency services
  • Central government (mainly Department for Local Government and Communities)
  • Members of Parliament
  • Local government politicians
  • Chief Fire Officers Association
  • Representatives bodies
  • You will have lead responsibility for assisting the Deputy Chief Executive in developing and delivering the Community Risk Management Plan and delivery of the associated programme of work.
  • You will be the strategic lead for Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection programme.

Key role requirements:

  • Experience of managing a complex multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of successful delivery of change management projects in a public sector context
  • Strong Political Acuity
  • Experience of working with elected members at a local government level
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven track record of managing stakeholders, including Senior Managers and Elected Members in a professional way, demonstrating political understanding
  • Successful track record of managing a demanding personal workload, effectively balancing strategic and operational responsibilities
  • Experience of corporate planning, processes and tools
  • Experience of organisational performance management and strategy development and organisational governance

Salary / benefits information

Operational: £56,200 (Development) to £61,667 (Competent B) and Flexi Duty allowance of 20% of salary. Plus an Area Manager Allowance (difference between Grey and Green Book Grade 10).

Access to a Lease/provided Car Scheme

Non- Operational: £66,853 to £74,166 per annum

Car User allowance if eligible

Application and selection process

Our Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet these behaviours throughout the selection process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours, knowledge and skills in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The successful candidate will also be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (if the successful candidate is operational). A Basic DBS check is required before starting in role.

The selection process consists of three stages. Stage Two of the selection process is planned to take place at Service Headquarters in Reading.

Stage One

CV and Supporting Statement (the statement should not exceed 2000 words), detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the person specification.

Submission of report

In no more than 2500 words, write a report on how organisational performance management can drive improvements in productivity and efficiency.

Eligible candidates who wish to be considered should apply via our recruitment portal by 09:00 hours on 13 February 2023.

To be eligible to apply (operational role only) you must be a Competent Station Manager in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management (Leading Others and Leading the Business courses or equivalent).

Stage Two

Presentation to a staff panel. The presentation will be the key points of the written report submitted in stage one, and must be presented in 20 minutes. 10 minutes for questions/answers.

Competency based interview

Clarity 4D Personality Profile (not assessed)

Stage two will take place from 20 February 2023 and successful candidates will be invited to stage three.

Stage Three

Values and Behaviours Based Interview

If the successful candidate is operational they will need to evidence they hold a L4 Strategic Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) or successfully acquire this course within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.

If you have any queries about the application process please contact Senior HR Adviser, Emma Scott by emailing scotte@rbfrs.co.uk

Please note that 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

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

Business Continuity Officer

Business Continuity Officer

The Role
Post: Business Continuity 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: Wednesday 25 January 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.

LFB is looking to employ an exceptional Business Continuity Officer to join the Business Continuity Team. This post will play an important supporting role in the definition, implementation, and maintenance of the Brigade’s Business Continuity function.

The role involves continuously improving the Brigade’s approach to Business Continuity processes and providing support across the organisation. You’ll have excellent problem solving, and analytical skills and you’ll be improving operational resilience outcomes by offering analysis and insight. Candidates will have the opportunity to drive process improvements, automation, and share good practice/experience to deliver a better service to the business and communities we serve.

Candidates require experience of working in Business Continuity, emergency planning or resilience programs with experience of establishing/revising business continuity plans, and experience of creating and delivering testing and exercising.

The post requires representation at Brigade, industry and partner organisation groups. Candidates will need excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, have the ability to build, establish and maintain influential relationships to drive effective flow of information and working practices. Candidates will work under their own initiative and as part of a cohesive team, in pressured and dynamic circumstances.

You will have excellent organisational skills in order to deal with conflicting demands, changing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who 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. Candidates require proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

To apply, please provide a cover letter (max. of two sided A4) 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 within 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

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.

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.

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.

Disused Tank Inspector (Petroleum)

Disused Tank Inspector (Petroleum)

The Role
Post: Disused Tank Inspector (Petroleum)
Salary: £ 31,034 per annum (pro rata)
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £ 31,034 – £ 37,256 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 01 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen to join the Protection and Prevention department in the role of a Disused Tank Inspector (Petroleum & Alternative Fuels).

Reporting to the Petroleum and Alternative Fuels Group Team Leader, you will be responsible for enforcing the Brigades duties as Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA). This will include carrying out pan London inspections at active and historic petroleum dispensing premises, ensuring that petrol tanks are being decommissioned/removed safely and all associated risks are being appropriately managed, in order to comply with the Public Health Act 1961 sec73.

The ability to understand and decipher technical information, such as design submissions, and strong organisational skills are required for this role. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are required in order to cultivate and maintain relationships within the Brigade and with outside organisations. An understanding of current legislation which covers petroleum and alternative fuels, key developments and related emerging themes is desirable but not essential.

Please be advised additional learning and associated travel will be required as part of this role.

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 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.

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.

Associate People Services (HR) Business Partner – current and future opportunities

Associate People Services (HR) Business Partner – current and future opportunities

We are looking for curious and passionate HR professionals to join our People Services team on both permanent and fixed term contracts to fill immediate and future vacancies as part of our 12-month Talent bank.

A little bit about us in People Services…

The People Services Department is a shared strategic and operational HR function providing support across our partner organisations of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS), North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and the Office of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC).   We deliver people solutions to drive the business, making sure our communities across North Yorkshire receive the very best service they deserve.

These Associate People Services (HR) Business Partner roles are dynamic and varied and will allow room for creative and innovative thinking whilst offering the exposure to business-critical activities. You will be an advocate for delivering our People Partnering promises and collaborate to co-create and deliver client focused people plans to achieve business success.

Critical to your success is your ability to proactively build and maintain positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders across all three organisations. You will become a trusted partner allowing you support and influence the future direction of services and the development of our teams and leaders.

Working alongside the People Services Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to support with the design, implementation and embedding of 4 Valued Added Projects; Employee Engagement, Personal Development Performance Reviews, Strengths and Coaching and Mentoring. The delivery of these projects will allow us to develop and nurture our people, creating exciting career opportunities ensuring our teams feel valued through every step of their progression.

As a passionate people professional, you will navigate and support client areas with a variety of transformational and behavioural change initiatives promoting effective engagement, planning, problem solving, business improvement and a solution focused mindset. You will champion change and offer the guidance and support to our teams to navigate our ambitious change pathway ahead.

To be successful you will:

  • Be MCIPD qualified, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent practical experience
  • Be able to communicate efficiently and effectively and build and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders
  • You will have experience in influencing and coaching leaders to drive employee engagement
  • Have experience in facilitating and driving change with passion, purpose, and impact
  • Have experience in delivering people practices that have led to improvement within the organisation
  • Be passionate about achieving results through people and delivering positive outcomes through your ability to provide excellent customer service
  • You will be versatile in your approach in being able to drive the core vision and values of the organisation across all functions

Working for us – what we can offer you

Working for the emergency services is rewarding and brings opportunities to make a real difference not only internally but to the communities we serve. You will collaborate with an enthusiastic and dedicated People Services team to deliver an exceptional service across the organisation, aligning all areas of the business.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and be entitled to a Local Government pension scheme, leave entitlements and other employee benefits. Unison is the recognised trade union and there are also several employee support networks. You’ll also benefit from discounts on shopping and eating out as part of the Blue Light Card scheme.

This would suit candidates looking to work a home-based flexible role in countywide locations such as Scarborough, Skipton, Harrogate, Leeds, York, Malton, Ripon, Tadcaster, Thirsk, Whitby, Darlington, Richmond, Bedale, Settle, Wetherby, Selby.

You will be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

If you have a disability and require assistance to support you throughout this selection process, then please contact our Positive Action Team positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application by 9am on Tuesday 31st January. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th February and Thursday 16th February.

If you’d like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please reach out to Carolyn Taylor, our People Services Business Partner at carolyn.taylor@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Administrator

Administrator

An opportunity has arisen within our Prevention & Protection function, Business Fire Safety section for an Administrator, based at Doncaster Fire Station.  This will be agile working (Home, Doncaster Fire Station, Leicester Avenue, Doncaster, DN2 6DR.

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide an efficient and effective administrative support service to the Business Fire Safety Department within the Prevention & Protection function, including the operation of all office and administrative systems in accordance with SYFR procedures.

You will be required to input and retrieve information from our current database in order to assist with statistical returns.  You will also carry out routine administrative duties such as processing incoming and outgoing post, answering telephone calls, fetes and gala bookings, visits to station bookings, production of documents and associated duties such as scanning and saving to file.

To be considered for this role you must possess an Administration Qualification NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have a working knowledge of MS Office Applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

You will also have proven experience in administration work and working in an accurate efficient manner in order to meet tight deadlines.

The key duties will include:-
Processing Incoming/Outgoing Post
Use of Microsoft Applications in particular Outlook, Word, Excel
Telephone Queries
Booking of Fire Station Visits
Booking of fire appliances to attend fetes/galas and education packages
Input and retrieval of information from current database in order to assist in statistical reports

For more information about the role contact Katrina Hinchliffe on 07500 814816 or
Jenny Sayer on 07717 421315.

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 Administrator 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.

Administrative Assistant to the Communications Director

Administrative Assistant to the Communications Director

The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant to the Communications Director
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 23 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and Rescue Service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. Employing almost 6000 staff who work across many sites in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

The Brigade is on a journey to improve and the role of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Communications is a key role in the communications team which sits at the heart of the Brigade. The team is responsible for connecting the LFB with it’s staff, stakeholders and communities building trust and engagement.

As the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Communications you will be responsible for managing their diary, organising meetings and liaising with colleagues at all levels inside and outside the Brugade. You’ll be a key point of contact for the Communications Team and provide a wide range of administrative support to the Director and Team. You will be well organised, have a good attention to detail and ideally have an interest in communications.

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 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.

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.

Specialist Intervention Lead Instructor

Specialist Intervention Lead Instructor

Permanent Contract

Salary: Watch Manager B – £39,974 per annum

Location: Kelvedon Park*

Working Hours: 42 hours per week across a 9-day fortnight working pattern

*while your role will be an anywhere worker, meaning you can work from home or from Kelvedon Park to undertake duties, you will be required to work at various Service locations around the County, subject to the requirements of the Service and the role.

The purpose of this vital and key role within our Prevention function is to protect and save life, property and the environment by developing and delivering intensive, bespoke interventions involving young people and vulnerable adults, in order to address fire safety and behavioural issues effecting risk and vulnerability in Essex.

We currently have a vacancy as a Specialist Intervention Lead Instructor working as part of our award-winning intervention schemes – Firebreak and Fire Cadets. We are looking for applicants with a passion for delivering high level and risk-based community interventions to vulnerable members of the community.

This would be an ideal opportunity for either an existing operational Watch Manager, or a substantive Crew Manager or a Crew Manager in the LRS programme, to gain exposure and to develop their involvement in community prevention work.

This role will be within the Education and Specialist Intervention Team. The individual will be responsible for delivering fire safety programmes which will involve working with the most vulnerable and challenging individuals within the community, implementing initiatives and delivering messages to community organisations and groups.

There will be a requirement to engage and support the delivery of work with partners such as crime reduction partnerships, local authorities, and voluntary agencies as well as any other duties as required to deliver the Prevention strategy.

The above responsibilities are indicative and do not form the full extent of the job requirements which may vary with the demands placed on the Service.

The post holder will be required to have a strong overall knowledge of Prevention and ECFRS work in the community, in particular, Firebreak and Fire Cadet programmes (or equivalent) – as well as experience of teaching across age and ability ranges. There are requirements to travel within and outside the County.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the role, you must be able to demonstrate that you meet ALL of the below criteria:

-> Held a substantive role as a Watch Manager or are a Crew Manager (wholetime) for a minimum of twelve months, within a UK Fire and Rescue Service

-> Incident Command verification level 1, or be able to achieve within six months

-> Successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent for your current role

-> No current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance

-> You must have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness

How to apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applicants write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a greater understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role via our online application form.

Assessment and selection

The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s Leadership Resourcing and Succession approach and will involve the following activities:

Stage 1

Shortlisting

Stage 2

Job specific interview with a presentation on an NFCC Framework topic (NFCC Leadership Framework)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Educational & Specialist Intervention Manager Aileen Wilson on 07977370900 or email aileen.wilson@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees. Some of our benefits include:

-> Flexible working hours

-> Remote working opportunities

-> Wellbeing and counselling services

-> Physiotherapy services

-> Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme

-> Generous annual leave

-> Competitive pension scheme

-> Career development opportunities

Closing date to be considered for this vacancy is Tuesday, 31st January 2023

About Us

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

We are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

This role maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Facilities Officer

Facilities Officer

Full time, 37-hour week, Permanent Contract

Package: Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£27,815 to £28,216 a year

Closing date: 22 January 2023 at midnight

Are you good at building relationships, and have good customer service skills? Why not join us at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as our newest Facilities Officer.

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. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to 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/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This is why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role
The Facilities Officer will ensure the Service’s properties are managed and maintained efficiently and effectively. The role will be based at our Brigade Headquarters in Aylesbury, however, you will be expected to travel to other sites in a supplied vehicle.

You will be responsible for:

  • Logging and maintaining defects and issues on the Asset Management System
  • Support the Facilities Manager in delivering all contractor supplied pre-planned maintenance and minor repairs
  • Responding to day-to-day requests for facilities support such as desk moves
  • To undertake duties including manual handling and lifting where necessary
  • Keeping any Service vehicles used in a clean and tidy condition, ensuring maintenance schedules are adhered to
  • To be aware of and follow all necessary quality standards and performance measures
  • Provide support to the Facilities Team in the delivery of housekeeping etc.

For further information about the role please review the job description, which can be downloaded via the link below/to the right.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Organised
  • Good at building relationships
  • Has excellent customer service skills
  • A team player

Experience and skills required

  • Previous experience of facilities maintenance
  • Ability to evaluate quality of work carried out by contractors
  • Ability to provide feedback to contractors on work carried out
  • Commercial awareness

Application & Interviews

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system accessed here.

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)

Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development

Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development

Post: Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development
Grade: TMGA
Salary range: £87,948 – £121,301 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Sunday 29 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5,000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including IT, Finance, Procurement, and communications team).

As laid out in our Plan to keep London Safe, we have been undergoing considerable change since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017, with change now being further enhanced following the recent Culture Review. We understand about our need to change and are committed to doing everything we can to learn the lessons from the past and the what our staff told us in the Cultural Review, but we know that there is still more to do. We love London and we want to protect our city, and we appreciate that to do that we need to be trusted to serve and protect.

This is a key HR Leadership role within the London Fire Brigade that will have a direct impact on effecting the long term cultural change required, giving the successful candidate a truly unique opportunity to make real difference to one of London’s most iconic employers.

Reporting to the Director for People, the Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development is responsible for the development and delivery of the professional development elements of transformation in support of the London Fire Brigade’s overall strategic aims and the leadership of a customer focussed and effective Learning and Training Service.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead the London Fire Brigade (LFB) Learning and Professional Development department to support delivery of LFB’s strategic and operational priorities by providing oversight of training interventions within LFB
  • Lead on the development and implementation of a coherent and ambitious Learning and Professional Development strategy encompassing all aspects of learning, training, professional development, performance and talent management, as well as developing an internal training resource and structure for the LFB
  • Lead on the management of the external training contract with the LFB’s main external provider, Babcock International Ltd and liaison with all other external providers of training to the LFB
  • Provide authoritative advice, as the LFB’s principal advisor on development issues, to the London Fire Commissioner and Top Management Group on all development related matters, ensuring compliance with key legal obligations and reflecting best practice standards
  • Identify the business challenges facing individual directorates and provide collaborative best practice professional development advice, including learning, training, performance, and talent management• Devise and implement policies and strategies that optimise the development of a high performing workforce embedding LFB values and the principles of equality and diversity
  • Work closely with the Director of Communications to develop and implement internal communications strategies to enhance employee understanding of development mechanisms
  • Support and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, value for money and operational excellence, contributing to corporate priorities and the organisation’s overall delivery aims

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

Stage 1

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

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications you have to successfully perform this role 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.

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 13 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

Person Specification:

Knowledge and Experience

  • Significant experience in a senior HR or training leadership role in a large and complex environment with Board level experience
  • CIPD or other postgraduate qualification in human resources/organisation development or equivalent by experience
  • Experience of developing and successfully implementing people strategies
  • A successful track record of developing and implementing professional development and change solutions at an operational and strategic level
  • Experience of leading and motivating diverse groups of staff to create high performing teams
  • Proven experience within a complex, unionised environment
  • Successful delivery of a professional development strategy to support the achievement of core strategic objectives

Skills and abilities

  • Ability to develop people strategies for complex organisations
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively including budgets and resources
  • Highly developed interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and communication skills
  • Encourage partnership approaches and working across organisational boundaries
  • Evidence of the ability to work effectively within a politically sensitive environment
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with managers and staff
  • Self-starting and independent whilst being able to work collaboratively
  • Has strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
  • Capable of effective problem solving, negotiating and decision making
  • Effective project management skills
  • Able to cope with differing views/opinions and ongoing change

Personal style and behaviour

  • Demonstrates a commitment to the vision and values of the London Fire Brigade
  • Creative, innovative, leads by example, professional and inspiring
  • Demonstrates personal insight into his/her actions, experience and behaviours that illustrate awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Personally credible with a professional demeanour that generates trust and confidence
  • Articulate, dynamic, energetic and self-motivated
  • Leads by example and possesses a high degree of integrityAssured and assertive with mature judgement

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.

Benefits of working for LFB

  • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Welfare Scheme
  • Season ticket loans
  • Equality Support Groups
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Support Services Team Leader

Support Services Team Leader

The Role
Post: Support Services Team Leader
Salary: £ 36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £ 36,877 – £ 42,221 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 18 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT

A vacancy has arisen to join the Directorate of Preparedness and Response, Support Services as a Team Leader (FRS D).

You will be directly responsible for an FRS C and 2 – 3 x FRS B. In this role you will be managing, monitoring and developing a team responsible for delivering comprehensive and efficient administrative support to the Directorate of Preparedness and Response. You will manage the provision of a variety of Brigade wide processes undertaken by the team including outside employment, honours and awards , penalty charge notices and the staff suggestion scheme. You will also ensure the team are competent and confident in dealing with members of the public, outside bodies and colleagues on claims, case work and other matters relating to the work of the department.

The successful post-holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and organise self and staff to achieve routine and ad hoc work with conflicting priorities and to tight deadlines. You will need effective written and oral communication skills as well as developed interpersonal skills..

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 January. 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.