Report Developer

Report Developer

Substantive Vacancy – Report Developer

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service – Headquarters

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Performance & Assurance Team, and to help us to influence the decision-making and continuous improvement of Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service.  The Performance and Assurance team act as a centralised hub for data within Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.  The department is responsible for monitoring and presenting Service performance data, and providing data externally, to meet the statutory requirements of Freedom of Information requests and collections for national statistics.

Salary: Grade 8 (£32,798 to £35,336)

Hours:  37 hours per week (Flexible Working Scheme available)

Location: Based at Service Headquarters, Pirehill, Stone, Staffs, ST15 0BS

Status: Permanent contract

About the Role

The purpose of the Report Developer role is to develop methods of accessing data and to create regular reporting scripts to assist with the provision of information at a Service wide level; meeting the requirements of departments, contributing to public facing documents, and providing external partners and key stakeholders with important data to shape Service priorities and inform decision making.

This an important technical role that will utilise SQL and T-SQL skills in the development of views, SQL queries, reports, and associated stored procedures from the databases of key information systems.  It is a responsibility of the role to ensure that SQL database documentation is accurate and updated continuously in line with change.

The service is currently using SSRS (SQL Server Integration Services) for reporting, and previous experience in using this product will be advantageous.  Previous experience in PowerBI is not essential as training will be provided, however, experience in using this product will also be advantageous.

An area of responsibility will be to effectively manage and maintain the Services’ current reporting systems; test and troubleshoot any data issues; and look to improve the accessibility of information within the Service by assisting in the implementation of new reporting technologies.

The Report Developer role will also require collaborative working within the department and also with end-users to provide understanding, and to improve and amend reporting tools as required. The role will also require the individual to develop expertise in service information systems and to work independently on multiple tasks to assist ongoing project work throughout the Service.

Duties to Include

To lead the Service in designing and implementing SQL reports using SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services and Microsoft Visual Studio), and to maintain and review active reports.

To lead in the creation and maintenance of automated data processes such as stored procedures, utilising SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and SQL Job agent.

To take an active role in the understanding, development, and maintenance of the Service’s data warehouse; to ensure that it meets the current needs of the Service and how the management of data and reporting capabilities could be improved in the future.

To assist with technical development associated with the adoption of PowerBI within the Service, to support implementation and to develop dashboards and reporting. (Training will be provided.)

To assist in the maintenance and development of supporting systems including SharePoint and Office 356 tools.

To provide analysts with access to data in order to assist the service in monitoring Key Performance Indicators, Data Quality, and collating data for external regulatory bodies such as the home office and HMICFRS.

To utilise GIS mapping systems to visualise, manipulate, analyse and present information to support the Service’s decision-making process, and improve the understanding of risk and vulnerabilities within our communities.

To attend meetings when required and develop effective links with delivery groups, departments and key external partners and stakeholders from a position of expertise; to gain a better understanding of their data requirements to ensure the provision of evidence-based, relevant information which will support the Service’s decision making and continuous improvement.

To lead in providing reporting to support and monitor the performance of departmental and directorate project work within the Service; contributing towards shaping performance measures and assisting with evaluation on completion.

To test and troubleshoot any issues with reporting and source data, and to be responsible for report debugging and optimisation to ensure functional reporting capability is maintained throughout periods of change.

To provide training and support to users and colleagues within the Performance and Assurance Department and guidance at all levels of the Service.

Person Specification:

Education and Training

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in data analytics or similar, or alternatively with significant previous experience in a technical role utilising data interrogation and data management techniques.
  • Experience in obtaining and utilising SQL data, designing SQL queries, and the creation of reports from SQL sources is essential.
  • Experience of using Microsoft Products, specifically MS Excel and MS Access.

Knowledge and experience

  • Experience of communicating and influencing at all levels of an organisation
  • Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
  • Experience of analysis of data, creating reports and presenting information to support objectives
  • Experience of querying and manipulation of large data sets using structured query language, e.g. SQL or similar.
  • Experience of using T-SQL procedural programming, understanding and developing stored procedures.
  • Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, and attending meetings.
  • Experience of working with sensitive and confidential information, understanding the requirements of GDPR and government security classifications.

Skills abilities and personal qualities

  • Communicates effectively and appropriately;  both orally and in writing
  • Interacts well  with  colleagues  to  achieve  workable solutions
  • Ability to take ownership of tasks; prioritising workloads and displaying self-motivation and an ability to work independently.
  • A proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and to provide and support from a data driven perspective.
  • A proven ability to prioritise workload effectively
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Desirable

  • Relevant experience of working within a Fire Service, Emergency Services, or public sector environment.
  • Knowledge and use of data modelling systems and GIS mapping systems to visualise, manipulate, analyse and present information and provide evidence-based data to inform organisational planning.
  • Previous experience of using Microsoft PowerBI to develop reporting from SQL sources, including DAX formula language will be a great benefit although training will be provided.
  • Experience of using MS Visual Basic / Power Query to query data.
  • Experience of Office 365 products and MS SharePoint.

Benefits of working for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
Generous Pension scheme
Access to Onsite Gyms and Fitness Advisor
Free Parking at most sites
Enhanced Maternity Package

Benefits are paid on satisfying the eligibility criteria

Occupational Health – On-site fully funded Occupational health centre to support all employees.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – An EAP is an online and telephone employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.

Eye Tests

Flexible Working Scheme – Flexible working in operation to allow employees, where possible, to flexible start and finish work meeting both personal and the organisational needs.

The Firefighter Charity – “Support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family. Here’s everything you need to know” https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/

Cycle Scheme

Blue Light Card

Flamesavers – A credit union offering SFRS personnel loans and saving accounts.
Rewards for Rescue

Staffordshire have a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our people, within the organisation and in the services we provide to our communities. We want to reflect the communities we serve and one way we can try to achieve this is through a ‘positive action’ approach. Positive action is activity which helps employers identify and remove barriers and issues to the recruitment, retention and progression of people who identify with underrepresented groups of the Equalities Act 2010 (i.e. LGBT+, ethnicity, disability), whilst still employing people on merit.

Register your interest in being involved in positive action opportunities and support; Positive.action@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is midnight 11th September 2022.

All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.

If you have any enquiries please contact:-

Recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk, or

Will Parkinson – Performance & Assurance Manager, 07967 573588 or

Steph Cooper – HR Officer, 07528 083155

Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst

Substantive Vacancy – Business Intelligence Analyst

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service – Headquarters

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Performance & Assurance Team, and to help us to influence the decision-making and continuous improvement of Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service.  The Performance and Assurance team act as a centralised hub for data within Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.  The department is responsible for monitoring and presenting Service performance data, and providing data externally, to meet the statutory requirements of Freedom of Information requests and collections for national statistics.

Salary: Grade 5 (£22,571 to £24,920)

Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible Working Scheme available)

Location: Based at Service Headquarters, Pirehill, Stone, Staffs, ST15 0BS

Status: Permanent contract

About the Role

The role of Business Intelligence Analyst is an important and technical one, and involves using areas of technicality in utilising SQL queries to obtain data from Service information systems, as well as the analysis and presentation of this data.  The direction of the department is to implement a PowerBI platform for future reporting, with the intention to create dashboards for both strategic (public facing) and service delivery (internal) Key Performance Indicators.  Previous experience in PowerBI is not essential as training will be provided, however, experience in using this product will be advantageous.

Duties to Include

To lead the Service in the provision of analytical reports and research documents that are comprehensive, accurate, and of a professional standard to meet departmental and Service requirements, as well as those of external stakeholders.

To utilise technical skills in SQL query writing in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, PgAdmin and PowerBI, to interrogate service systems and collate and assemble data to respond to internal, external, and statutory data requests such as Freedom of Information Requests, Home Office, and HMICFRS Data collection requirements.

To attend meetings and working groups as a subject matter expert, and to assist departments and operational staff with understanding and developing the provision of data to meet their requirements and assist in developing Key Performance Indicators; also provide advice and guidance where required.

To collate data on Key Performance Indicators for the Service’s Performance Dashboard from both internal and external data sources, and to analyse performance information to produce high quality narrative for use in strategic report writing.

To manage the Service’s HMICFRS Action Planning system effectively; adding and assigning actions, setting delivery dates and obtaining updates from action owners across the Service to monitor the progress of HMICFRS activity closely.

To manage the Service’s monitoring of annual departmental and service delivery plans, ensuring objectives are defined, setting delivery dates, and obtaining updates from action owners across the Service.

To assist the department in monitoring the progress of Fire Standards Implementation throughout the Service.

To provide support for software systems and databases, and to validate and maintain information systems and databases, providing assistance to users of these systems.

To assist with data assurance activity within the Service, ensuring that data quality checks are completed and that any data quality issues are recorded, communicated, and resolved.

To provide training, and to assist and coordinate with others within the Performance and Assurance team and also within the wider organisation on the use of data tools, reporting methods and information management systems.

To assist in the development and updating of guidance notes relating to departmental processes, procedures and system documentation.

To assist in managing the email inbox of the department, allocating and coordinating tasks as required.

Person Specification:

Essential

Education and Training

Can demonstrate previous experience in analysing data and creating high quality narrative reports.
Can demonstrate previous experience in utilising SQL queries to interrogate data systems
Knowledge and experience.

Experience and knowledge of manipulating data using Microsoft Excel
Experience of analysing and presenting information within an organisation
Experience of collating information and creating high level reports
Experience of utilising research techniques and analysing trends
Experience of utilising SQL in order to query databases and obtain information.

Skills abilities and personal qualities

Technical skill in creating SQL queries
Communicates effectively; both orally and in writing
Interacts well with colleagues to achieve workable solutions
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Capable of prioritising own workload and working on own initiative
Use of Microsoft Office applications, in particular MS Excel to model data

Desirable

Experience of designing SQL reports and utilising SQL (SSRS) reporting services
Experience of using Microsoft SharePoint and office 365.
Knowledge and experience of using of data assurance and evaluation techniques
Knowledge and Experience of using Microsoft PowerBI to develop reports, dashboards and access information.
Relevant experience of working within the fire or a public sector role

Benefits of working for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
Generous Pension scheme
Access to Onsite Gyms and Fitness Advisor
Free Parking at most sites
Enhanced Maternity Package

Benefits are paid on satisfying the eligibility criteria

Occupational Health – On-site fully funded Occupational health centre to support all employees.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – An EAP is an online and telephone employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.

Eye Tests

Flexible Working Scheme – Flexible working in operation to allow employees, where possible, to flexible start and finish work meeting both personal and the organisational needs.

The Firefighter Charity – “Support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family. Here’s everything you need to know” https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/

Cycle Scheme

Blue Light Card

Flamesavers – A credit union offering SFRS personnel loans and saving accounts.
Rewards for Rescue

Staffordshire have a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our people, within the organisation and in the services we provide to our communities.

We want to reflect the communities we serve and one way we can try to achieve this is through a ‘positive action’ approach. Positive action is activity which helps employers identify and remove barriers and issues to the recruitment, retention and progression of people who identify with underrepresented groups of the Equalities Act 2010 (i.e. LGBT+, ethnicity, disability), whilst still employing people on merit.

Click here to register your interest in being involved in positive action opportunities and support; Positive.action@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

Additional Information:

This Business Intelligence Analyst vacancy is being advertised internally and externally.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is midnight 11th September 2022.

All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.

If you have any enquiries please contact:-

Recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk, or

Will Parkinson – Performance & Assurance Manager, 07967 573588 or

Steph Cooper – HR Officer, 07528 083155

Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter

Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter

Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service are recruiting wholetime, apprentice firefighters to join our service.

The recruitment window is open now until midday on 15 September 2022.

Senior Procurement & Contract Manager

Senior Procurement and Contract Manager

The Role
Post: Senior Procurement and Contract Manager
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: Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Senior Procurement and Contract Manager. This role is within the Operations Category which oversees the procurement of all Operational requirements within the Brigade and also has Commercial Contract Management responsibilities for Operational Strategic Contracts.

You will work as part of a dynamic Procurement department delivering procurement and commercial contract management activity on behalf of the organisation to maximise whole life cost benefits and efficiencies. You will need to be a proactive, self-sufficient and resilient individual who is able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team to deliver the organisation’s procurement & commercial contract management objectives. You will be commercially astute with a high standard of procurement and contract knowledge to enable you to manage multiple procurement activities ensuring full compliance with relevant UK legislation and internal policy and procedures. You will have excellent communication skills to manage multiple stakeholders to ensure resources are commercially focused on delivering proportionate sustainable, innovative procurement solutions that effectively manage commercial risks and maximise collaborative opportunities available.

To succeed in the role of Senior Procurement and Contract Manager, you will need proven commercially focused procurement experience with a comprehensive understanding and breadth of knowledge of best practice procurement techniques and current knowledge of Public Contract Regulations. Experience of Contract Management techniques and practises are also essential. You will need excellent stakeholder engagement skills and be able to demonstrate your hands-on procurement and time management skills enabling you to prioritise multiple activities.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. 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.

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 September. 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.

Occupational Health Advisor

Occupational Health Advisor 
£37,284 – £43,286 pa 
Full time (Part time hours will be considered) 
Permanent 
Location – Huntingdon 
(We offer an agile working pattern where you can work remotely subject to you being available to work from other Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service locations around Cambridgeshire and from home)

The Role: 

You will be an integral part of a small friendly team providing essential support to staff across CFRS (Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service). Working closely together, you will provide proactive health education whilst also providing advice and guidance to managers and staff members to manage sickness absence and assist staff in returning to the workplace. You will play a key role in recognising and driving improvements to the services offered by the Occupational Health Unit. It is an exciting time to join the team as we transition across to CFRS’s brand new, purpose-built training centre and new fire station at St John’s Park, North of Huntingdon.

About You:

We are looking for a personable and experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team. You will be dynamic, working with managers across the Service to ensure we provide a first class OH service. You will have the drive and determination to recognise areas for improvement and implement change, bringing the team with you on the journey.

We would also like to see that you have the following:
– Part 1 of the NMC Register and hold a qualification within Occupational Health to post graduate Diploma or Degree level.
– Experience in managing an Occupational Health Department / Unit
– Experience of managing case work – giving appropriate medical opinion/advice in the rehabilitation of individuals during and / or following sickness absence so that appropriate action can be taken to facilitate an early return to work.
– Knowledge of Data Protection Regulations
– Excellent listening and communication skills, orally and in writing. This will include experience of giving appropriate medical evidenced advice in individual cases and providing clear and precise reports for management
– Experience of working unsupervised in an advisory role.

About us: 

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is one of the best Fire and Rescue Services in the country. In our last inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) we were noted as good, specifically around promoting the right values and culture, getting the right people with the right skills, ensuring fairness, promoting diversity, managing performance, and developing leaders.

Our vision is to put our people at the centre of everything we do for our community and our colleagues. Without our welcoming, friendly, and supportive environment we would not be the Service we are today.

Why work for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS)? 

We promote the right values and an inclusive culture by:
Ensuring fairness, promoting diversity, and developing staff to achieve their potential
Being Disability Confident employer
Providing health and wellbeing support
Offering agile and hybrid working
Having ambassadors and network groups for protected characteristics

Our offer:
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to private health care
A competitive pension scheme
Access to Blue Light Discount at 100s of stores & events
Family friendly policies – including flexible working
Great Learning & Development Opportunities
28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Car parking (site specific)
Hybrid working

To view the recruitment pack for this role and to find out more about working for us please visit Cambsfire.gov.uk

How to Apply 
To apply for this opportunity please send your CV to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk 

Closing Date: 12noon 2nd September 2022
Interviews to be held: 6th & 7th September 2022

We have the right to close this advert at any time

FLEET Technical Officer

FLEET Technical Officer

Post: FLEET Technical 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: Tuesday 06 September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade has the opportunity of a permanent position for a vehicles and equipment Technical Officer within the Fleet and Equipment team based at their Union Street, SE1 0LL headquarters following a recent retirement. FLEET is a supportive, lively and fast paced team. The team has recently come under new management and is embracing innovation to support new ways of working to meet the Brigades change plan objectives as well as the Mayoral direction. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is motivated to work closely with the front line, keen to learn about the vehicles and equipment at the Brigades disposal, and to also gain experience and insight into the political requirements of the London Fire Brigades emergency services. It is a full-time role is based at Union Street but involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations and Contractors Workshops. This working arrangement is being currently reviewed due to Covid 19 and it is likely that working from home will now form part of this post’s requirement. LFB have outsourced all vehicle and equipment services to Babcock Critical Services Ltd (the Contractor) who, amongst a wide range of managed services, are responsible for procuring assets and providing a maintenance and repair package for vehicles and equipment. Amongst your skills you will be expected to be self-motivated, be a effective and supportive team player, provide up to date vehicle & equipment technical information, ensure the contractor provides products that are compliant with LFB’s specified requirements, manage projects, have good analytical processes and be part of a 24/7 duty rota engineering support team.

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.

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 Mid/Late September 2022. 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.

On Call Watch Manager – Wivenhoe

On Call Watch Manager – Wivenhoe

Post: Permanent Contract (Substantive Watch Manager Position)
Working Hours: On-Call (Agreed Contractual Hours)
Scale: Watch Manager
Location: Wivenhoe Fire Station

We are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to apply for a station-based Watch Manager operational position at Wivenhoe Fire Station, to help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for leading others. As On Call Watch Manager at Wivenhoe, you will be a role model to others on station, exemplifying professionalism and maintaining high standards.

You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support new recruits through their development journey.

As the Watch Manager on station, you will undertake a vital role supporting the service in leading the station, ensuring station activities are completed professionally and undertaking the full Role Map and responsibilities of a Watch Manager.

The successful person will also lead and manage the interaction between watch and station management to ensure planning, review, implementation, and delivery of the station business plans and other organisational operational priorities in a timely manner.

We are welcoming:

  • Lateral transfers from existing substantive Watch Managers.
  • Expressions of interest from existing competent Crew Managers

Essential criteria include that:

  • The applicant is competent in their current role (evidenced by completion of relevant TASK/PDR Pro)
  • The applicant has no current live disciplinary warnings and is not subject to being informally managed for reasons of conduct, performance or attendance.
  • The applicant must live within a 5 minute drive radius of the station. Post Code CO7 9EU
  • The applicant has a current Fitech 42 VO2 max or is actively engaged in a programme of fitness.
  • The applicant holds a current BAV&D Assessment.
  • The applicant has successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses to their role.

Internal Candidates
Stage 1: All employees make their application through Civica Self Service.
Employees that are NOT engaged in the Service’s Leadership, Resourcing and Succession programme (LRS) or that have NOT yet progressed to the LRS ‘Development Pool’ commence the recruitment process at Stage 1 and are required to submit a supporting statement of not more than 750 words detailing how you meet the criteria for leading others (NFCC Leadership Framework at Watch Manager level.

– Applications will be sifted. Shortlisted candidates will progress to stage 2.

Stage 2: Values based interview and presentation:
Candidates successful at stage 1 will be required to complete these assessments and employees that are already within the LRS Development Pool will automatically join the process at this stage.

– Candidates that are successful at stage 2 will progress to stage 3.

Stage 3: Role Specific Assessments: Apply via Civica Self Service
Successful candidates from Stage 2 will be required to complete these assessments and employees that are already in the LRS ‘Resource Pool’ will automatically join the process at this stage

External Candidates
Are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the criteria for leading others (NFCC Leadership Framework at Watch Manager level via our online application form. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking “apply”.

The closing date for this On Call Watch Manager vacancy is 17:00hrs on 05/09/2022

If you have any queries related to this role, please contact Station Manager Quentin Sage to discuss.

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.

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

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.

Lawyer

Lawyer (Employment and General Litigation)

The Role
Post: Lawyer (Employment and General Litigation)
Salary: £47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 13 September 2022 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 5000 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, General Counsel’s Department and Communications team).

An opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade to join General Counsel’s Department as an employment lawyer. General Counsel’s Department consists of circa. 30 staff providing cost effective legal advice and representation to the Brigade on a wide range of practice areas including employment law, pensions, fire prosecutions, personal injury, property, contracts and procurement. It also provides advice on the decision-making processes and the powers and duties of the London Fire Commissioner (LFC). Each area of work has a Team Manager, a group of lawyers, paralegals and business support officers to assist with day to day work.

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

We are looking for an experienced specialist employment lawyer with a “can-do” attitude, preferably with some pensions and general civil litigation experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and working as part of a team. In-house experience in a public sector setting is desirable, but not essential. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer in England and Wales who has completed a training contract, pupillage (or has been exempted from this by the Law Society or Bar Council) or has qualified through the CILEx route. Being highly organised, used to working electronically with minimum supervision and the ability to meet tight deadlines are crucial for this role. You should also bring sound judgement and analytical skills. We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

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

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

Benefits of working for LFB

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

Eligibility
Applicants must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with post qualification experience in the areas of law covered on job description.

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

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

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

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

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.

People Partner (Employee Relations)

People Partner (Employee Relations)

An opportunity has arisen within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue for a People Partner within Employee Relations.  You will be joining us at an exciting time for the People function as we undertaking a review of our customer service delivery model and are about to embark on consultation on our new People Strategy for 2023 to 2026.  The People function is positioned at the heart of transformation and delivering a culture that encourages flexibility, learning and empowerment.

The overall purpose of the role is to contribute to the delivery of the service’s People Strategy and be a positive and proactive member of the People function.  Based within one of the South Yorkshire Districts, you will support the people management team by providing customer-focused, timely, comprehensive and pragmatic advice and support to employees and managers in line with service policies, procedures and legal requirements.

You will be an experienced HR professional having worked within a generalist/business partnering role, with a particular emphasis on ER case work and advice.  CIPD qualified, you will have an understanding of effective people practices that support a positive culture and have proven experience of conducting discipline and grievance investigations and presenting at hearings.  Working closely alongside Service officers and managers you will have the ability to coach, motivate & develop others.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and HR practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

For more information about the role contact Liz Stones, Senior People Partner, on 07920 536445.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Monday 5th September 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Salary: £114 – £118K per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full-Time

Duration: Permanent

Location: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Waterwells

At Gloucestershire County Council, we are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the services we provide. At the heart of keeping our communities safe is our Fire and Rescue Service. All the good that they do wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of 500+ staff who truly make a difference – and that’s why we need you! Your leadership, vision and strategy will shape our service for the future, providing an environment where those who are protecting the people of Gloucestershire can thrive.

As a key service of the County Council, our Fire and Rescue Service is on a journey of transformation particularly through working closely with our colleagues in health and social care. We will rely on your leadership to continue that journey. GFRS benefit from a workforce dedicated and committed to serving the communities of Gloucestershire; and from the strong support of the Council and our elected members.

Having just completed our HMIC inspection, we know where we need to improve and to do this, we require a driven and enthusiastic DCFO to support the Chief in being accountable for realising these improvements. You will play a leading role in continuing our progress to becoming a further improved, diverse and inclusive fire service.

Within this role, you will be expected to bring outstanding leadership to our organisation. We expect our leaders to encourage new ways of thinking, collaborative working and an inclusive approach to everything we do. You will share our passion to develop high-performing individuals and teams, and play a key role in contributing to our wider cultural transformation goals.

Our new Deputy Chief Fire Officer will be a vital member of the Strategic Leadership team. You will be responsible for Service Delivery overseeing Community and Business Safety as well as Operational Response. As such, it is critical that the leadership you bring complements the needs of the service and pulls in the direction of HMI recommendations, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

You will have previous experience within a Fire and Rescue Service, ideally working at Brigade Manager / Assistant Chief Fire Officer / Area Manager level. Competence in commanding significant operational incidents is also required, and you must have relevant accreditation (e.g., MAGIC/ICL4).

Our dedicated recruitment microsite below contains all the information needed.

https://www.fireknowledge.co.uk/gfrs

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment partners, Fire Knowledge Executive Recruitment, for an informal and confidential discussion with Dave Etheridge: Email: dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk Mob: 07775 827265

The closing date for completed applications will be 09.00hrs on Monday 19th of September.