Prevention Team Leader

Scale PO1

£32,798  –  £35,336 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Based at Worcester Fire Station

The Role

As the Prevention Team Leader you will manage and direct the day to day function of a Prevention team and all areas within this related to reducing accidental dwelling fires and Home Fire Safety.  The postholder will support the efficient and effective delivery of the Prevention Strategy across the Service to assist in the reduction of fires in the home, road traffic collisions and other risks.

A full job description and person specification for the role can be found attached to this advert.

About Us

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires.  Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

Preventing fires and other emergencies from happening is the most effective way to save lives. Prevention activities not only help to reduce the actual number of emergency incidents we attend, but also how serious those incidents could be. Prevention activities support our communities to stay safe and well in their homes, on the roads and in the wider environment.

Reasons to Join Us

• 28 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 33 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• Flexi-time and homeworking scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations
• Access to restaurant facilities and an on-site gym
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th September 2022. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 28 September 2022. Please note, the successful applicant will be subject to a basic level DBS check.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Head of Prevention, Emma Roberts, eroberts@hwfire.org.uk or 07824 538015.

HR Adviser

The Role
Post: HR Adviser
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39.669 – £47,384 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 09th September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Adviser working in the HR Advice and Employee Relations Team. This is a full-time permanent post based at 169 Union Street, with the facility to work from home. A requirement for this role is that you are able to travel to any London Fire Brigade location.

People Services department and this role is undergoing a review towards a new operating model so it is an exciting time in playing a role in the delivery of the LFC’s ambitious transformation agenda and deliver the people priorities.

You will be responsible for supporting and coaching managers on the full range of people management matters, providing risk assessed options taking into account organisational priorities and employment legislation. You will also be responsible for managing complex casework, providing expert advice on employee relations issues.

You should be CIPD qualified or have an equivalent comprehensive knowledge of the application of conditions of service, good professional HR practice and current employment legislation, together with significant experience of employee relations case management.

The successful candidate will have self initiative along with the ability to build successful relationships and influence at all levels. They will also have strong critical, analytical and communication skills with the ability to make sound judgements under pressure.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description which is subject to the People Services review. 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 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.

Community Safety Advisor

Permanent Contract, 37-hour week, Full time, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

Additional benefits:

• Uniform provided
• Access to Service vehicle

£24,866 – £25,425 a year (Scale F)

Closing date: 11 September 2022 at Midnight

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community?

Are you a people person with a keen interest in helping others?

Are you a strong team player that is flexible and adaptable in their approach?

If so, it could be you that we are looking for!

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Prevention Team at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service for a Community Safety Advisor. This role will involve working across the whole of the Service area assisting with our vision, to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

The ideal candidate for our Community Safety Advisor role will be:

• Great at communicating with people
• Flexible in their approach to work
• Keen to support the wider Prevention Team and local fire stations in the delivery of Prevention activity
• Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Happy to travel across the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes on a daily basis (vehicle provided)

The successful candidate will work with a team of other Advisors to deliver our ongoing project in specialised housing environments, high-rise premises, sheltered accommodation and other similar settings. A core focus will be delivering Fire & Wellness visits to people in their homes in these settings. During Fire & Wellness visits we work with occupants to identify and reduce fire risk in their homes by providing advice and guidance and installing risk reduction equipment such as smoke alarms as required.

Our Community Safety Advisors also attend community events alongside other members of the team and operational fire crews, to deliver wider community safety education to improve public safety across the service.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

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

Equality of Opportunity

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunity employer and applications from people of any race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcomed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Personal Assistant to Principal Officers and Assistant Directors

Scale 5 -£22,571 to £24,920

Permanent – 37 hours per week

Principal Officers’ Suite, Service Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Worcester.

About Us

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

A permanent opportunity has arisen in the Principal Officers Suite at Service Headquarters, Worcester for a Personal Assistant to work directly for the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance, as part of a small Personal Assistant team who support the Strategic Leadership Board members.  Service Headquarters is based at West Mercia Police Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Worcester.

The role is to provide a professional, efficient, pro-active and confidential secretarial and administrative support service to Principal Officers (POs) and Assistant Directors/Area Commanders whilst also deputising for the Executive Personal Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) in their absence or as and when required.

A full job description and person specification is available on our application website.

Skills and Experience

• An NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
• A good general standard of education – 5 GCSEs to include English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent.
• Experience in a Personal Assistant/Secretarial post working at Director or Senior Manager level.
• Proven practical experience using the full range of secretarial/administrative skills, including diary management, organising and servicing business meetings, minute taking, co-ordinating events and arranging travel.
• Ability to proof, correct and edit documents to an executive and corporate standard.
• A pro-active approach in a PA/secretarial role with regard to forward planning and preparation
• Ability to produce documents and correspondence in an executive and corporate standard.
• Good IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including a tactful, professional telephone manner.
• The ability to act on own initiative, multi-task and be self-motivated.
• Experience of being able to manage interruptions and change activity to meet conflicting deadlines at short notice.
• Experience of basic budgetary controls.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and exercise discretion.
• Ability to maintain confidentially and integrity at all times.
• To be a team player.

Reasons to Join Us 

HWFRS is proud to offer a range of benefits to colleagues including:

• Hybrid working model enabling working from home up to 2 days per week, subject to needs of the Service and on a week by week Personal Assistant rota basis.
• Provision of laptop and mobile phone.
• On-site canteen, gymnasium and walking/running routes within grounds.
• Free parking
• Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service (Plus Bank / Public Holidays)
• Personal development opportunity – ability to access and apply for funding through an annual process to further develop skills and qualifications (subject to eligibility criteria of this policy).
• Career progression opportunity within Service in similar or other support roles.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact the Executive Personal Assistant, Lisa Colenutt, on 07824 538098 (Monday-Thursday).

Please note we do not accept CVs

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th September 2022 at 23:59hrs – please apply via our application website

Interviews will take place on 4th October 2022.

The successful applicant will be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

Systems Administrator

£25,927 – £32,798 per annum pro rata * pay award pending

30 hours per week

Based at Headquarters, Ripley

An exciting opportunity has arisen to locally manage the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Financial Management System (Agresso). As well as the day to day routine management of the system, the Systems Administrator role will involve updating processes for new legislative requirements, making end user improvements, dealing with issues, and managing queries. Experience of financial system management is essential, along with proven experience of providing end user support and delivering training.

The financial management system is a regional system, which will require that the successful applicant works in partnership with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and represents Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service at regional meetings.

The normal working week is 30 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours, the work pattern is flexible and will be agreed at interview. In return we offer flexible working hours, family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, discount scheme and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Firefighters’ Pension Scheme.

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

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

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 04 September 2022. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 19 September 2022.

For an informal chat regarding the Systems Administrator role please contact the recruiting manager Rachel McNamee on rmcnamee@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

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

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team Administrator

An opportunity has arisen within our Occupational Health Unit section for an Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team Administrator, based at Headquarters, Eyre Street, Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide a comprehensive and efficient secretarial and administrative support service to the occupational health and wellbeing team.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of;

• Proven experience in all aspects of administration work
• Experience in the provision of a customer-focused service
• Experience of inputting and retrieval of data using a range of software
• Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Proven experience of working collaboratively within a small team, ensuring objectives are consistently achieved via a flexible approach

You must possess;

• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise to deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Confident and competent to work, at times, with minimum supervision

Some key duties will include;

• Ensure the efficient and effective co-ordination of all office systems.
• Undertake confidential secretarial duties for the occupational health and wellbeing team and the service’s Medical Officer.
• Provide confidential administrative assistance to the occupational health and wellbeing team as required, including the safe storage of confidential medical records.
• Accurately and securely maintain administration filing systems, using computerised systems where technology permits, in line with data protection requirements.
• Answering of incoming calls, arranging appointments, agenda preparation and arrangement of meetings and maintenance of the electronic diary systems within the occupational health and wellbeing team.

For more information about the role contact T/AM Cath Toovey on ctoovey@syfire.gov.uk

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 submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification.  If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria.  Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

If you would prefer to submit an application form, please contact recruitment at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 12:00pm Hours (Midday) on Monday 5th September

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 12th September

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 Head of London Resilience Group

Post: Deputy Head of London Resilience Group
Salary: £62,952 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £62,952 – £78,193 per annum
Standby (on-call) allowance: £4,060 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 05 September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

We are seeking a Deputy Head to work within a fast-paced team that supports statutory partners in London to prepare and plan for emergencies, and to take forward its ambitious and exciting vision. We are seeking an experienced leader who is capable of effecting change working across a range of resilience-based activities and engaging with a variety of stakeholders.

You will have responsibility for leading and driving forward a team that makes a huge difference to London in the preparation for and response to emergencies that affect the capital city. You will be leading a range of resilience activities, creating effective and collaborative policies and procedures. This will require interpersonal and leadership skills not only to lead your own team but to inspire confidence from partner agencies too.

You will be adept at working with senior stakeholders from a range of agencies from the public, private and voluntary sector, and should be able to balance priorities to achieve agreed solutions. You must be prepared to enable constructive challenge to the status quo and be prepared to develop new solutions to the challenges posed. This will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills to clearly articulate your reasoning and proposals to a number of different audiences.

The Deputy Head role will require the ability to work under pressure, especially when responding to incidents and leading a response to an incident or emergency. You will be confident and decisive whilst empathetic to the needs of your staff and wider responders during high pressure situations. You will be required to take part in an on-call rota (usually 1 week in 4) and will be remunerated accordingly.

This is an exciting time to join a team that is involved in varied, exciting, and challenging work across London. You must be highly motivated, flexible and able to remain calm under stressful situations.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Head 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

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

Eligibility

As part of the application process successful candidates would be expected to undertake and pass a National security vetting Security Check (SC) process.

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 to 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.

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

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

Additional Information

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.

Area Manager

Area Manager B + 28% aligned to Gold rota and responsibilities.

We are seeking individuals to inspire and motivate the organisation to achieve our ambitious aspirations of making Northamptonshire the safest place to be, that has equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

Applications are invited from existing Area Managers, or Middle Managers who have been assessed at Incident Command Level 3 or equivalent with proven relevant experience managing operational incidents at this level.

The position, aligned to the Area Manager role map, will be one of the three existing Area Manager posts within NFRS responsible for the management of a functional area.

Applicants will need to demonstrate examples of where they have led continuous sustained Service Improvement, be able to demonstrate values-based leadership and change management skills. Excellent communication and partnership-working skills are also essential, along with other behaviours associated with the Area Manager role.

The process will comprise:

Application form and CV and supporting statement
Assessment Centre. Interview and Briefing/Presentation
It is anticipated that the Interviews and briefing/presentation will take place on 14th September.

For a discussion about the role please contact ACFO Rob Porter or ACFO Shaun Hallam.

For an information pack please contact Recruitment@northants.pnn.police.uk

The closing date for the above vacancy is 31^st August 2022.