People Officer (People Services – Data & Systems)

An opportunity has arisen for a People Officer (Data & Systems) within People Services. You will be joining us at an exciting time for the People function as we are 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.

Based at our Headquarters you will support the People Services Manager with the efficient and effective delivery of transactional people activity and key projects to ensure the delivery of the service’s People Strategy, through the development of new and existing people systems and the provision of quality data and information.

You will have a good understanding of People processes and systems, including data protection legislation and data security. With an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, you will have experience of collating, analysing and reporting statistical information.

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 and this is a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in taking the next step in their HR career.

For more information about the role contact Chris Lewis, People Services Manager, on 07920 536461.

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 Tuesday 27th 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.

Safe and Well Officer (x3 vacancies)

Contracts:
2 x Permanent
1 x 12-month FTC
Working Hours: 37
Grade: 5
Salary: £24,920 – £27,514 per annum
Locations:

• One permanent position covering the North-East of the county
• One permanent position covering the South-West of the county
• One fixed term contract, countywide, for one year

Please note that your role will, at times, be deployable countywide in Essex.

About the Safe and Well Officer Role

Are you interested in supporting communities within Essex, preventing fires, and ultimately helping to save lives?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Prevention Team at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and organised individual who is passionate about supporting the residents of Essex to live safely. You will be providing advice and guidance in relation to fire safety, burglary prevention and broader health and wellbeing, to support individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes.

Safe and Well Visits are a free service offered by ECFRS and Safe and Well Officers spend the majority of their time completing Safe and Well Visits in other people’s homes. These visits include giving advice and guidance, and fitting smoke detection. When they’re not completing visits, Officers will be completing training, undertaking self-development updating records and making referrals.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for managing their time and diary whilst maintaining effective communication both internally, and with our partners.

If you believe you have passion and motivation to help make a difference, please apply now.

Closing Date – 30th September ’22
Interview Date – TBC

Application and Eligibility

You should submit your application, including a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, detailing how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please ensure you have uploaded your statement before you click APPLY.

This supporting statement will be used to shortlist your application so you should ensure all essential areas of the person specification are covered in your statement.

Our Culture and Benefits

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

• Flexible working hours
• Remote working opportunities
• Wellbeing and counselling services
• Physiotherapy services
• Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme
• Career development opportunities

About Us

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

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

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

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

This Safe and Well Officer role maybe subject to a standard/enhanced 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.

Learning Support Team Co-ordinator

The Role
Post: Learning Support Team Co-ordinator
Salary: £31,034 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £31,034 – £37,256 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 26 September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The Learning Support and Resilience Team is seeking a highly motivated individual, with an awareness of neurodiversity, to organise and assist with the support for neurodiverse staff members and their line managers. Interested candidates will have relevant administrative experience for a range of tasks including planning and prioritising works streams for multi-groups, organising diagnostic assessments, 1:2:1 coaching, Access to Work applications and maintaining the Learning Support and Resilience internal social media (Yammer) page. They will also support the management of purchase order, the budget and monitor KPIs. Candidates must be able to work on their own initiative and to deadlines. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite is essential, particularly Excel and Word. Attention to detail, accuracy, clear verbal and written communication skills are key for this role.

The successful candidate will be involved in the development and implementation of a new Learning Support Electronic System and the migration of data. They will also be expected to develop and maintain a high standard of customer care with both internal and external stakeholders. They should understand the principles of working in an inclusive organisation and how this can support the work of the department thereby contributing to the London Fire Brigade’s vision.

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, behaviours and knowledge that you have to successfully perform this Learning Support Team Co-ordinator role (see the selection criteria in job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB

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

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

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

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and a supporting statement in the form of a cover letter (sift). Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the highlighted criteria in Job Description and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place 17th and 19th 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.

ICT TECHNICIAN – ICT, STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT (SID)

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Salary: Grade 4 (£20,043 – £22,129)

Other Allowances: 20% Availability Allowance   (Technicians will be trained in on-call duties and expected to commence within 3-6 months of start date).

The post holder will be required to provide first/second line 24 hour technical support on a rota basis.  This will include weekends and bank holidays

Hours: 37 hours (Green Book) – Flexible working scheme in operation
Location: Based at SFRS Headquarters, Pirehill, Stone, Staffs, ST15 0BS

Status: Substantive

About the ICT Technician role:

To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective technical support team within the ICT Department.

Duties to include:

Provide first and second level support service for all ICT resources for users across the Service. This includes fault identification, fault reporting, fault escalation, and liaising with external contractors and service level providers to ensure successful and timely resolution and outcomes.

Provide maintenance of hardware and peripheral devices, including the installation and proving of hardware and software, and the testing of modifications made to applications as required.

Provide technical support to Service users of information systems to diagnose and resolve Network, PC and Thin Client Terminal related problems to ensure systems remain available.
Assist in the provision of support, and liaise on technical issues relating to systems and equipment in operational vehicles, stations and departments, and portable devices.

Provide technical support for software, hardware, and communications equipment, assisting with rectification of system faults and problems.

Provide first line support on the ICT Service Desk. Escalate issues that are out of scope using the established escalation procedure.  Document faults.  Open tasks and maintain accurate information and timely updates using the Service Desk recording system.  Update the knowledge base as and when required.Learn new application functionality, share best practices with team members, and apply new knowledge effectively.

Assist with systems development, and security and integrity, ensuring maintenance routines and back-up services are provided.

Person Specification:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate this criteria:

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED – ESSENTIAL

Qualifications/Experience

HNC in Computer related subject, or a minimum of 2 years experience in a computer related environment.
Knowledge of front, back end, and bespoke systems.
Knowledge of voice and data networking solutions.
Complexity

Ability to handle a high volume of work and achieve results.
Work involves creative application of wide range of technical principles.
Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and software.
Knowledge of available hardware solutions to include servers, pc’s and printers.
Knowledge of “thin client” technology
Previous experience dealing with system faults and rectification as part of a Help Desk Team.
Personal Competencies

Manual Handling
Time management skills.
A logical thinker who pays attention to detail.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Current Driving Licence

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 PackageBenefits 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

ICT ENGINEER – ICT, STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT (SID)

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Salary: Grade 6 (£25,419 – £28,226)

Other Allowances:  20% Availability Allowance on top of Salary for being on call

The post holder will be required to provide first / second line 24 hour  technical support on a rota basis.  This will include weekends and bank holidays

Hours: 37 hours (Green Book) – Flexible working scheme in operation

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

Status: Substantive

Closing date for receipt of all applications is midnight 25th September.

About the ICT Engineer role:

To support the Infrastructure Engineer/Team Leader to monitor and maintain effective provision of technical support within the Service for all users.

Duties to include:

Provision of a first and second level support service for all ICT resources for all users throughout the Service. This includes fault identification, reporting, escalation, and liaising with external contractors and service level providers to ensure successful and timely resolution and outcomes.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and third party contractors, and carry out technical duties associated within the specific area of technology. Liaise with contractors on faults / problems, escalating them to the appropriate level to resolve faults.

Have strong understanding of existing and emerging technologies to be able to have an influence on user requirements and specification, and liaise with other members of the technical team on on-going and perspective projects. Advise and provide assistance as required including mentoring of apprentices.

To provide high level technical advice and guidance to Managers within the Service, evaluating infrastructure and system proposals from a technical perspective, raising issues for consideration, and providing consultation to ensure technical standards are met.
Interpret user requirements and develop project proposals, establish project activities and communicate work schedules to all parties (internal and external) in conjunction with the ICT Manager.

Provide appropriate project documentation within agreed methodologies.
Deployment (migration) of desktop hardware and software (including Operating Systems), including deployment via GPO’s, Windows Update, and Image Building management, and assist with systems security and integrity ensuring maintenance routines and back-up services are provided.

Attend review meetings, raising issues and reporting on progress at weekly technical meetings.

Update the Service Desk with all relevant information in relation to the fault, including resolution, important points, lessons learned etc. Produce FAQ’s and update knowledge base on experiences gained from fault resolutions and update the inventory management system.

Person Specification:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate this criteria:

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED – ESSENTIAL:

Qualifications/Experience

HNC in Computer related subject or a minimum of 2 years experience in a computer related environment
Knowledge of development and implementation of both front, back end and bespoke systems.
Knowledge of voice and data networking solutions.
Complexity

Ability to handle a high volume of work and achieve results, flexibility and realism in planning a course of action to achieve results to agreed deadlines.
Work involves creative application of wide range of technical principles.
Knowledge & Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and software.
Advanced knowledge of available hardware solutions to include servers, pc’s and printers.
Previous experience supporting “thin client” technology and Cisco Networking Systems for an integrated IP infrastructure
Previous experience dealing with system faults and rectification as part of a Help Desk Team.
Personal Competencies

Manual Handling
Interpersonal and relationship management skills
Time management skills.
A logical thinker who pays attention to detail.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to influence and motivate others.
Current Driving Licence

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 PackageBenefits 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

HGV Vehicle Technician

Permanent Contract, 39-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.

£35,003 – £38,069 per annum (including two hours guaranteed overtime per week and a market supplement)

Potential earnings: £37,431 – £40,497 (including call-out allowance)

Closing date: 30 September 2022 at midnight

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has an exciting vacancy for a HGV Vehicle Technician. This role is based in the workshop at Headquarters in Stocklake, Aylesbury, where our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that are responsible for the servicing, repair and maintenance of the fleet of emergency vehicles, plant, equipment and support vehicles that support the fire service.

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification (or equivalent e.g. City and Guilds)
• Skilled in all aspects of light and heavy vehicle servicing and repairs, including diagnostics / electrics
• Experience of welding and associated equipment
• Vehicle and tool hydraulics
• Full driving licence, ideally with category C entitlement (LGV)
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative to high standards of work
• Live within 30 minutes travelling time to Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service can offer you:

• Competitive salary: £35,003 – £38,069 (including two hours guaranteed overtime per week and a market supplement).
• Potential earnings: £37,163 – £40,229 (including call-out allowance)
• Occasional casual overtime
• Working pattern – 39 hours per week: Monday – Thursday 08.00 – 17.00 and Friday 08.00 – 16.00
• 23 days holiday increasing to 28 days with five years’ service + bank holidays
• Fantastic culture of training and development with onsite and residential training courses, qualifications and internal progression

You will be required to take part in the emergency on-call rota one week out of seven, where you will initially be mentored by another team member, usually for the duration of the six-month probation period.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jez Finden, Fleet Manager on 01296 744610.

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

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

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system.

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

OPERATIONAL RISK LEAD, STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE TEAM

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Salary:  Grey Book –  Crew Manager

Green Book – Scale 6 (£25,419 – £28,226)

Hours:  37 hours per week, flexible working hours in operation (Green Book/Support)

42 hours per week (Grey Book/Operational)

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

Status: Permanent

(please note On-Call & support staff will be aligned to Green Book T&C’s)

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen to join the Risk Planning team within our Strategy & Intelligence Department as Operational Risk Lead.  We are looking for someone with drive and focus to help us to improve our systems, processes and information sharing to enhance the safety of our firefighters at operational incidents.

You will be responsible for creating dynamic Risk Profiles which identify existing and highlight emerging operational risks in Staffordshire and surrounding areas.  You will also be responsible for supporting the development, managing and maintaining our information management systems to ensure these risks are identified and managed effectively.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of developing, monitoring and implementing systems to improve processes; a knowledge of risk assessment, excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to build effective and credible relationships across teams and with external networks and partners.

You will be responsible for managing our Fire Control Data Coordinator, as well as coaching and mentoring other team members, to broaden in-house technical skills of others and improve team resilience.  The post holder will also be required to develop and deliver operational risk management systems and awareness training for operational crews.

Based at Service Headquarters in Stone, with a requirement to travel to different service locations to attend meetings and training sessions.  Occasionally there may also be a need to travel outside the Service area to meet with other partners and stakeholders.

In return the Service provides a range of benefits that include family friendly policies, flexible working, generous leave allowance, local government pension scheme, and access to a range of leadership and development opportunities.

If this sounds interesting to you and you have relevant experience and/or skills which you think would bring additional benefits to this role and the Service, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please refer to the Job Description on our website for full details of duties, responsibilities and Person Specification.

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

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 25th September 2022

Selection for the post will comprise of a short presentation (subject tbc) and in person  interview – week commencing 10th October 2022

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally

If you have any enquiries, or would like an informal discussion about the Operational Risk Lead role please contact:

Mandy Eeles – Safety Plan Manager on 07528 83103

Kerry Edge – Recruitment Advisor (Fire) on 07890 044699

Steph Cooper – HR Officer on 07528 083155

Supply & Logistics Administration Assistant
Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £22,129-£24,432
Location: Central Stores, Lexden

The Role

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our busy Supply & Logistics Team.

You will be responsible for the effective administration of the Supply and Logistics Team and must have a full driving licence as you will be required on occasions to attend other sites within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

The main duties of the role will include (but not limited to):

> Raising purchase orders and progressing these through with suppliers through to receipt, using our CODA system.

> Dealing with internal customer queries and seeking resolutions when required.

> Assist in the provision of statistical information and the recording of loss/stolen/damaged equipment throughout the Service.

> Accurate administration of the filing and information recording system used by the Team.

> Administration of the Teams email mailbox managing requirements such as supplier meetings, bulk issues, liaising with internal/external partners.

> Participate in Team meetings.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone with a friendly personality who is keen to work for a busy team playing a pivotal role in Essex County Fire & Rescue Service. We pride ourselves on working closely together to achieve the best outcomes.

The Application Process

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Interview – If successfully shortlisted you will be invited in for a 30-minute interview with questions relevant to the role advertised. Interview dates are to be confirmed.

How to apply 

External candidates

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply

Our Culture and Benefits

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

> Flexible working hours
> Remote working opportunities
> Wellbeing and counselling services
> Physiotherapy services
> Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
> Generous annual leave
> Competitive pension scheme
> Career development opportunities

Closing Date – 22nd September 2022
Interview Date – TBC

About Us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Data Analyst

Job reference: REQ000165

Application closing date: 22/09/2022

Location: Headquarters

Salary: Up to £42, 614 per annum (pay award pending)

Package: 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24 Days Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays

Job description

22 Month Fixed Term Contract (potential to become permanent)

Are you a Data Analyst looking for a new challenge?

Do you enjoy working with large quantities of data?

Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives?

If yes, then look no further! We are looking for an ambitious Senior Data Analyst who has a real passion for data and provides valuable insights, and who thinks differently about problems and solutions.

About the role

You will use all forms of external and internal data to provide new insights and offer new intelligence-led responses by gathering and synthesising quantitative and qualitative data to make recommendations to improve service provision.

You will use digital tools to display organisational data, allowing users at all levels of the service to interrogate this to enable strategic decision-making to improve Prevention, Protection and Response initiatives and analyse data from other key business areas.

About you

You will be educated to degree level in a Mathematical, Science or Technology related degree or equivalent.

You will have:

significant experience in data analysis and insight experience used to produce new insight reports and dashboards
in-depth experience of Business Intelligence Systems development, ideally Power:BI
in-depth experience and knowledge of data warehousing methodologies
advanced Excel skills including tables, data manipulation, VBA coding logic, pivot tables etc.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits:

– Hybrid working with a mix of home and office based working
– Flexi-time scheme to support your work-life balance, including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
– Family-friendly policies including flexible working and enhanced maternity leave
– Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (CARE), which includes a generous employer contribution as well as life cover and survivors pension
– Holiday allowance of 24 days (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 31 days after 10 years’ service (pro rota if part time or irregular working pattern)
– Subsidised catering facilities providing hot and cold meals
– Free access to onsite gym facilities
– Free onsite parking
– Training and Development and much more!

How to apply

To apply for the Senior Data Analyst role, please complete our online application form via our website: www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Careers/Careers.aspx. You must include your full career history and demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

Interview date: Monday 3 & Tuesday 4 October 2022

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment