Systems & Data Officer

Do you share our passion for using data and maps to make Essex a safer place to live, work and travel?

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the country, providing services to an area over 1,400 miles and a population of 1.7 million, from our 50 stations spread across the county. ECFRS is leading the way in cross service collaboration and will work with our many partners to deliver further improvements to keep our communities safer. We have an open, collaborative and professional environment for our dedicated work force to thrive and deliver the best services for the people of Essex.

• Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with good analytical skills and experience of working with complex data?
• Do you like working with maps and data to help improve people’s lives?
• Do you have experience of working with mapping systems and address based systems, along with strong IT skills such as Excel and SQL?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to communicate effectively and professionally with staff at all levels within ECFRS and our customers whilst remaining polite and calm under pressure?

If you can say yes to most or all of the above then this role might be for you!

As a Systems and Data Officer you will be part of the Systems, Data and Information Governance Team playing a key role in managing Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Data and Community Risk Management System (CFRMIS). This work will require you to work with a variety of teams across the Service and get involved in projects being delivered as part of our constant drive for improvement. You will be seeking to improve and build upon how we collect and use information, ensuring it is kept accurately and in a timely fashion.

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.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact Steve Taylor, Head of Systems, Data and Information Governance.

Application deadline: 16/09/2022

Operational Resilience Support Officer

The Role
Post: Operational Resilience Support Officer
Salary: £36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,877 – £42,221 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term – until 01/03/2023
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 20 September2022 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has become available to join Operational Resilience in the role of an Operational Resilience Support Officer.

Working in a busy team, you would be responsible for developing and delivering effective project documentation and management support to work streams and key projects within the department, ensuring that project management principles are implemented and providing monthly progress reports for specific projects as well as providing effective support to the development of future departmental planning. This post holder is to liaise effectively with key stakeholders, including emergency services partners and local government.

Good communications and interpersonal skills are essential in order to deal with a wide range of stakeholders as part of the department’s key projects. The successful candidate must also be able to plan and organise own work to ensure that personal and departmental and directorate deadlines are met through the delivery of project coordination and reporting and have a good understanding of project management principles. They must have previous experience and involvement in the coordination of projects and co-ordinating a range of functions and developing project plans.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached 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 October. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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

Control Crew & Watch Promotion Boards & Transfers In (October 2022)

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is proud to be one of the leading fire and rescue services in the country, having been rated as triple good in our most recent inspection from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

We have a clear vision – to make South Yorkshire safer and stronger – and we base everything we do around this core aim. We also have a set of three key aspirations – to be a great place to work, to put people first and to strive to be the best.

We are a forward thinking and ambitious organisation that is constantly determined to improve. SYFR Control is fundamental to our delivery of high quality services to the public of South Yorkshire and we are seeking applications from existing Fire Control staff who may wish to transfer in or be promoted into our Control Room at Crew or Watch level. We can offer a positive, developmental working environment within a busy metropolitan service.

We also want good people who share our values of honesty, integrity and respect. People who are brave and have the courage to do things differently, embrace diversity of thought and adapt to the challenges we will inevitably face in the future. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility Criteria

Our Control Crew and Watch Manager Promotions and Transfer In Processes will take place between 17th – 28th October 2022.

Applications are invited from individuals who meet the relevant criteria for the relevant roles as below:

Crew Manager Control Promotion Board

1. Hold a current employment contract within a UK Fire & Rescue Service Control

2. Have been deemed competent in the role of Firefighter Control

3. Not be subject to any current development plans or sanctions

4. Be willing to undertake all development as necessary for the role (see application form)

Crew Manager Control Transfer In Process

1. Hold a current employment contract within a UK Fire & Rescue Service Control

2. Be a substantive Control Crew Manager

3. Not be subject to any current development plans or sanctions.

4. Be willing to undertake all development as necessary for the role (see application form)

Watch Manager Control Promotion Board

1. Hold a current employment contract within a UK Fire & Rescue Service Control

2. Be a substantive & competent Control Crew Manager

3. Hold a Level 3 accredited supervisory leadership & management qualification e.g. CMI, ILM

3. Not be subject to any current development plans or sanctions

4. Be willing to undertake all development as necessary for the role (see application form)

Watch Manager Control Transfer In Process

1. Hold a current employment contract within a UK Fire & Rescue Service Control

2. Be a substantive Control Watch Manager

3. Hold a Level 3 accredited supervisory leadership & management qualification e.g. CMI, ILM

3. Not be subject to any current development plans or sanctions.

4. Be willing to undertake all development as necessary for the role (see application form)

Application Process

To apply please read the FAQ below and then complete the relevant Application Form INSERT LINKS. If you have any questions about the process please get in touch by emailing recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

The closing date for submitting completed Application Forms is 09:00 on Monday 3rd October 2022.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1)    What will the promotion board or transfer process entail?

Both Promotion Boards will consist of the following elements:

Operational Assessment

This will consist of a realistic simulated operational assessment applicable to the aspirational role. The purpose of the assessment is to measure an individual’s skills, knowledge and understanding and to provide scoring against the relevant criteria. This type of assessment gives candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and practice within a realistic setting and allows for specific and targeted feedback to be provided to all candidates regardless of performance.

Presentation

Individuals will be given a topic prior to the assessment date and will be required to develop and deliver a presentation on this theme.

Combined Operational & Managerial Interview

This will be an interview held with two Station Managers (HR will undertake sampling) which will assess both technical operational knowledge and managerial capabilities and judgement.

Areas which may be covered within the operational section are:

• Knowledge of Fire Control Mobilising Procedures

Areas which may be covered within the managerial section are:

• Supervisory competencies & behaviours (based around the NFCC Leadership Framework) and how an individual meets these within their behaviours and managerial approach
• Organisational Values & Behaviours
• Knowledge of organisational processes & procedures

Managerial In-tray exercise (WMC Promotion Board Only)

Individuals will be provided a scenario at the assessment centre and will undertake a simulation exercise which will be assessed against criteria based on the NFCC Leadership Framework.

2)    When will the Promotion Boards and Transfer Processes take place?

These will be between the 17th and 28th October 2022. If there are any dates within this period when you will not be available please inform us at the time of your application and we will try our best to accommodate you where possible.

3)    Who can I contact for further information?

To discuss any of the roles or processes please contact Control Station Manager Ian Gillatt on 07824608697.

For any other queries relating to your application please email recruitment@syfire.gov.uk in the first instance.

Job Summary

Job Role Title:                               Crew Manager, Training and Development

Contract Type:                              Permanent

Salary:                                                £ 35,747.04 plus 8.9% pensionable pay

Working Pattern:                          Full time

Number of hours per week:     9-day fortnight duty system.

Closing date:                                    21 September 2022

Further Information

LFRS is looking for a number of individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Crew Manager, working within the Training and Development of our Service.

Crew Managers in LFRS are key to embedding our values of being Professional, Honest and Positive and delivering our purpose of creating Safer People, Safer Places. LFRS is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst placing our community at the heart of all we do.

Successful applicants will be responsible for designing, presenting and delivering operational training packages across all areas of the Service, including Breathing Apparatus, Road Traffic Collisions and Core Skills.

Key qualifications will be funded if required.

Successful candidates will work the 9-day fortnight duty system.

Application Process

This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Crew Manager in Training and Development role within LFRS.

Applications will be scored and if you are successful you will be invited to progress to stage two which will require attendance for a panel interview and job related test.

In order to apply for the Crew Manager, Training and Development role, you will need to be working within an existing fire authority and be:

• Working already as a Crew Manager and looking to transfer
• A level of experience in delivering training and presentations including qualifications or experience.
• Hold a UK full driving license.
• Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Crew Manager and how your actions meet the values and behaviours of LFRS

Further information is available via our FAQs document covering this process which is available within the supporting documentation on our external website.

To begin your application for our Crew Manager Training and Development, please visit the recruitment pages of our website by clicking https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.

Closing date:            21 September 2022

Interview and test date: Week commencing 3 October 2022

If you require further information about the role, please contact Dean Pidcock 07800709902.

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.

Administration Assistant, Resourcing and Development

Fixed Term until 31 March 2023

Salary and Grade: 3, £22,129- £25,927 per annum
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Hours – 37 per week, Monday-Friday
Excellent annual leave allowance of 24 days and Flexible Working Hours
Fixed term until 31 March 2023
Superb Pension Schemes available
Onsite Gym Facilities

About the role
At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) we are seeking an organised and approachable person to join our Resourcing and Development team.

This is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider that invests in the training, development and wellbeing of its employees. Our lovely team operate within a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment also offering flexible working arrangements from day one so that our teams can achieve a good work-life balance.

About the role

The successful applicant will provide administration support collating data, accurately maintaining records, producing reports and correspondence, organising and planning or activities and events which will contribute to and assist the learning and development of our people.

If you are an attentive individual with great communication skills, who can effectively build relationships at all levels, whilst delivering an effective customer focused service we would be keen to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework attached here

The key focus of the Resourcing and Development team:

The Resourcing and Development team deliver recruitment and promotion processes and administrate training and development courses and programmes. This includes planning, organising, monitoring and evaluating training and development delivery.

The successful applicant will have:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to engage with people at all levels, developing effective working relationships
• Good IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, database)
• Good organisational skills – able to plan, manage priorities and deadlines
• Proven administration / office experience

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role please contact Emma Rickards, Resourcing and Development Coordinator at rickardse@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is Thursday 15 September at 09:00 hours.

Anticipated start date: October 2022

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

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

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

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

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

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

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

Crew Manager (Control) Talent Pipeline

Applications are invited from substantive Crew Managers (Control) (on transfer) and competent Firefighters (Control) (on promotion) for the Crew Manager (Control) Talent Pipeline 2022. This process will enable the Service to meet the demands of current and future vacancies across the organisation for 2022 and 2023.

The Service is looking for individuals who, as positive role models, will put our communities first, act with integrity, dignity and respect and actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

To apply, please return the following:

• A completed Humberside Fire and Rescue Service application form.
• Supporting documentary evidence to demonstrate that you are or that you hold the following, essential, criteria:

o   A current Performance Development Review/Staff Appraisal

o   Competent and up to date with all training in your existing role

o   Able to meet the pre-requisite (essential criteria) in the person specification

Please note that all applicants will be expected to have no outstanding disciplinary or performance sanctions.

The above will form part of the pre-recruitment screening process for all applicants and will be undertaken by HR.

Your application form and supporting evidence should be submitted, by email, to talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk by 4:00pm on Friday 30 September 2022.  Applicants are responsible for the submission of their own applications and supporting documents by the closing date above.  The Service regrets that any application received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will be unable to be considered.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to:

Compile a fire control operating procedure (500 minimum – 2000 maximum words), for water survival guidance. This should include advice that can be provided to members of the public. A template is attached for ease of reference. You will also be asked to present a 5-minute summary of your fire control operating procedure to the interview panel. Please ensure your fire control operating procedure is emailed to us by 12 noon on Friday 21 October 2022 at talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Compile and deliver a 20-minutes PowerPoint presentation (or other media of your choosing) on the following topic:
“As a Fire Control Crew Manager how would you ensure that emergency calls for Humberside Fire & Rescue Service are handled efficiently and effectively”.

The presentation should also reflect our core code of ethics which can be found on our website Here

Please ensure your presentation is emailed to us by 12 noon on Friday 21 October 2022.  Presentations  should be emailed to talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Information

Please visit our website at: https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies for an Application Form, Job Description, Employee Specification and a copy of the Crew Manager (Control) Talent Pipeline process.

Should you require consideration to be given to reasonable adjustments for disabilities, please contact us, by email, as soon as possible (talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk).

All correspondence regarding Crew Manager (Control) applications will be sent via email. Please ensure you state this email address in your application form and that you check your email inbox regularly for updates. Should you have any enquiries about this pipeline, please contact us: talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently underrepresented at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, including women, Ethnic Minorities and applicants with disabilities.