Data Quality Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a Data Quality Analyst within our new Business Intelligence Team based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

As a Data Quality Analyst you will oversee the data quality for the team, provide administration for our Incident Recording System (IRS), and the Community Fire Risk Management Information System (CFRMIS). You will ensure a high standard of data quality at all times; and you will rely on your ability to spot issues and ensure that work is delivered on time and error free. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

You will have experience in delivering training and presentations to both operational and support teams, providing support where necessary to new and existing members of staff on the use of in-house systems.

Working closely with the Business Intelligence Analysts, you will provide a data quality service ensuring all reports and documentation to be published receives a strict review for accuracy and relevancy.

With a very good working knowledge of legislation relating to Data protection and GDPR, you will provide data quality for the team, ensuring our reports; performance measures and systems meet these requirements.

You will also be responsible for our statutory returns to the Home Office ensuring that they are timely, complete and accurate.

For more information about the role, contact Claire Walsh on 07551109380

A job description, person specification and application form 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 8th August 2022.

Interviews will be held commencing week commencing Monday 22nd August 2022.

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 Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as 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.

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.

Assistant Chief Fire and Rescue Officer – Director Of Service Support

Salary Up to £109,844.75  Per Annum

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Authority is pleased to invite applicants for this key strategic leadership role. The role holder will work closely with the Combined Fire Authority and the wider leadership team, to deliver a high quality, affordable and sustainable fire and rescue service to the people of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Applicants will need to demonstrate experience of leading and motivating a dedicated workforce at a senior level. A high level of skill in interpersonal communication, strategic leadership and innovation is required to meet the challenges associated with the complex and changing environment.

This opportunity arises at a pivotal and exciting time for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and this appointment completes the strategic leadership team.  Having just completed our second inspection from Her Majesties Inspectorate for Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services, we continue to actively grow the Service and the successful candidate will lead the Service positively and proactively into the future always working towards our purpose of Safer People Safer Places.

The Assistant Chief Fire and Rescue Office role is a key leadership position and over sees all aspects of Service Support for the organisation including People and Organisational Development including Human Resources, Estates and Facilities, Finance, ICT, appliances and Equipment and Training.

Given the nature of this role applicants must be persons of significant calibre with proven strategic leadership and management experience. You will be able to demonstrate substantial experience of leading and managing transformational change projects. Fire Service experience would be helpful, but it is not essential. You will have the passion, drive and tenacity required to take Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service forward. Through excellent and engaging leadership, emulating our values of Positive, Professional and Honest you will lead the Service toward our vision of Safer People, Safer Places.

This role is open to applicants that do not currently have Fire Service or operational Firefighting backgrounds. However, the successful applicant will be part of the Strategic Officer rota and therefore will be required, with support, to attain the MAGIC qualification along with Incident Command Level 3 and 4 qualifications. When qualified, the Assistant Chief Fire Officer will be required to provide strategic and Gold cover on a continuous duty system, you will be required to provide a base within the authority’s geographical area when on the strategic duty and permanently live within one hour of Leicestershire Police, headquarters building, St Johns, Leicester, LE19 2BX to fulfil these commitments, (relocation package is available for relevant successful candidates). To fulfil these duties, the role attracts a provided vehicle (Ford Kuga) from the Service.

*If you join us without these qualifications you will be paid 90%, 95% of full salary while developing skills rising to 100% of salary when undertaking all operational duties.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information the Chief Fire and Rescue Officer, Callum Faint is holding an open session on the 19th July 2022 at 10:30. This will be held at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Services Headquarters building, 12 Geoff Monk Way, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3BU. If you would like to book a place at this session please contact executive support on 0116 2292045 or email at executivesupport@leics-fire.gov.uk

If you are interested, you are strongly urged to familiarise yourself with the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which can be located here: https://splfrs.lfrs.local/Training/Pages/Dev-Promotion.aspx

The Process will consist of:

Submission of an application form detailing how your skills align with the Person Specification and Job Description. Applications will be shortlisted and successful applicants will progress forward to;

• Assessment Centre: 6 and 7 September 2022
• Member Interview and Presentation on 19 September 2022
• Combined Fire Authority approval 21 September 2022

Please note that we have limited ability amend these dates if applicants are unable to attend.

Timetable

Application Open: 13 July 2022

Closing Date for Applications: 3 August 2022 (23:59 hrs)

Shortlisting Panel: 5 August 2022

Notification: 8 August 2022

Assessment Centre: 6 and 7 September 2022

Member Interview and Presentation: 19 September 2022

Combined Fire Authority approval: 21 September 2022

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/ accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/ accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Business Support Assistant – Full Time

Substantive Vacancy in the Northern Service Delivery Group

Salary:  Grade 4 (£20,043 – £22,129)
Hours:  37 Hours (flexible working scheme in operation)
Locations: Northern Service Delivery Group (predominantly Sandyford & Kidsgrove Fire Station, however you may be asked as and when required to support other Stations within the Northern Service Delivery Group)

About the Business Support Assistant role:

Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Fire Safety Enforcement, Prevent, and Response teams. Provide administrative and clerical support to Managers across the Northern Service Delivery Group. Provide an inclusive and informative front of house service to stations within the Service Delivery Group.

Person Specification:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:-

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, by presenting a positive image.
• Experience in an administration environment with knowledge of office processes and procedures.
• Proven abilities of working as a team member, and evidence of maintaining an adaptable, flexible, and responsive approach to          acquiring new skills is essential.
• Experience of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel  and Outlook) and electronic management systems.
• The ability to show resilience under pressure when working        alone and unsupervised, whilst achieving strict deadlines.

In addition you will be required to attend any station within the delivery group as and when the workload dictates, and so should have use of a vehicle and a current full driving licence with business use insurance.

Additional Information:

This Business Support Assistant vacancy is being advertised internally and externally.

Closing date for receipt of application – Midnight 26th July 2022

Interviews to take place at Fire Headquarters, date to be confirmed

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

Nathan Shoebridge-Tomkinson, HR Officer on 07971893296.

To apply for the  position, please click here.

Administrative Assistant (Centre of Learning & Excellence)

The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant (Centre of Learning & Excellence)
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £26,310 – £31,034 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 26 July at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, London Fire Brigade proudly acknowledges the impact Fire Safety Regulation has in ensuring London is a safe place to live, work and play.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fire Safety Regulation team as administrative assistants which will be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. The role will require you to support the work streams within the Fire Safety Centre of Learning & Excellence team and the Learning and Development Team based at Union Street . The role requires organisational skills, flexibility and confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to gain knowledge of our additional IT systems.

You will be part of a team supporting the delivery of the Brigade’s Fire Safety Regulation objectives and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to organise, plan and prioritise your own work and to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant 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
• 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.

Eligibility
This vacancy is only open to individuals currently not under a contract of employment with the LFB.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this Administrative Assistant role is due to take place early August. 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.

Business Support Assistant – Temporary for 12 months

Temporary Vacancy in the Northern Service Delivery Group

Salary:  Grade 4 (£20,043 – £22,129)
Hours:  37 Hours (flexible working scheme in operation)
Locations: Northern Service Delivery Group (predominantly Hanley Fire Station, however you may be asked as and when required to support other Stations within the Northern Service Delivery Group)

About the Business Support Assistant role:

Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Fire Safety Enforcement, Prevent, and Response teams. Provide administrative and clerical support to Managers across the Northern Service Delivery Group. Provide an inclusive and informative front of house service to stations within the Service Delivery Group.

Person Specification:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:-

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, by presenting a positive image.
• Experience in an administration environment with knowledge of office processes and procedures.
• Proven abilities of working as a team member, and evidence of maintaining an adaptable, flexible, and responsive approach to acquiring new skills is essential.
• Experience of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic management systems.
• The ability to show resilience under pressure when working alone and unsupervised, whilst achieving strict deadlines.

In addition you will be required to attend any station within the delivery group as and when the workload dictates, and so should have use of a vehicle and a current full driving licence with business use insurance.

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally.

Closing date for receipt of application – Midnight 26th July 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 about the Business Support Assistant role please contact:

Recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk or
Nathan Shoebridge-Tomkinson, HR Officer on 07971893296.
Please note that if successful for this role, the following tests and checks will be conducted:
Medical assessment

Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment

Salary: £24,191 – £32,244 per annum

Benefits:

Superb Pension Schemes available

Health and wellbeing support

Gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is pleased to invite applications for wholetime firefighter apprentices to join us in this challenging and highly rewarding career.

The role of a firefighter is varied and as well as responding to a range of incidents, it includes providing fire safety advice and engaging with local communities, through safety advice events, education activities and campaigns.

There isn’t one stereotypical firefighter and we’re keen to encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to join our highly skilled teams.  Our #OneTeamForBerkshire campaign highlights the diversity of both people and roles within the Service, all working to serve the people of Royal Berkshire. Appointing the right people is essential in helping us to achieve our goals for the future.

This is the second year we will be recruiting apprentices into this crucial role. Anyone, from any background or walk of life can apply to be a firefighter apprentice, so long as they are new to the role. This could be someone at the beginning of their career, those returning to work after a career break or those looking for a change of career later in life. All applicants will be selected based on the same standards and decisions will be based on merit.

Our recruitment opens on Monday, 11 July at 12:00pm with the initial application stage closing on Monday, 1 August at 23:59pm.

Please note we will not have a cap on the number of applications available this year however you will be required to submit a supporting statement within your online application form so please allow yourself time to complete this. Please complete your application before the deadline to avoid disappointment. It is important you only apply once, as multiple applications will not be counted. If you make an error in your application please contact us, rather than applying again.

Please note that for this campaign we have restricted applications to individuals who live within a 30-mile radius of the centre of Reading.  This enables everyone within Berkshire and some surrounding areas to apply. Please see the attached document for eligible postcodes. You will need to provide evidence that you reside at the address provided during the initial application later within the recruitment process.

Applicants must also be 17 and six months or over at the point of application.

We invite all candidates to read the attached candidate information booklet before applying as we have updated our process for 2022. This document has been written to provide you with the details of each stage of the recruitment process for a wholetime firefighter. It is important to know how you will be assessed and what you can expect at each stage.

To apply, please access the online application at by clicking Apply now

Please note we are only accepting applications via the web address published above.  Therefore please do not sent any CVs or other application forms to Royal Berkshire Fire and Service as these will not be accepted.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Basic DBS check before starting in role.

Please view the wholetime firefighter job profile, a frequently answered questions document and the anticipated timeline for each stage of the process via our website: rbfrs.co.uk.

All of the information required to apply to become a wholetime firefighter is contained within this advert and supporting documents, however if you have any additional queries, please contact us via email at recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk. Please refer to the FAQ document first.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Please view our privacy notice via the Applicant Privacy Statement.

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

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

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

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

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

Deputy Chief Fire Officer

£104,823 – £110,906 inclusive of operational allowance.

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire is looking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Chief Fire Officer who will work closely with our newly appointed Chief Fire Officer and continue the work of modernising the way in which North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service currently operates.

North Yorkshire is one of only four Services under the Commissioner model and in shared governance arrangements with the Police, bringing unique opportunities to drive collaboration and change. The Service has an ambitious programme of transformational change and collaboration already underway, making this an exciting time to join and support with leading the Service. You will be heavily involved in shaping the future delivery of the Service to ensure our communities remain some of the safest in which to live and work. This includes embedding the work of our shared enabling services across Fire, Police and the OPFCC through Enable North Yorkshire.

If you’re the person we’re looking for, you’ll have:

• The leadership style that motivates and inspires those around you, building confidence, trust and stability amongst the workforce.
• An authentic and engaging communication style, with the ability to build and maintain strong working partnerships both inside the Service and across the partnership landscape.
• You will value and not discourage difference, with a passion and commitment to drive forward transformation in respect of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) priorities.
• You will have the determination and passion to see through your vision for the Service providing clarity to all.
• You’ll be a strategic thinker, with experience of leading complex transformational change programmes and will thrive on achieving results through teamwork.

Eligibility

Applicants must be persons of significant calibre with proven strategic management experience, at competent Area Manager level or above, display strong evidence of operating at a strategic level within a Fire and Rescue Service, and with the commensurate high level of skills.

The provision of Incident Command leadership is essential and applicants must be capable to operate at Strategic Commander level, and hold an accredited ICL L4 or equivalent qualification to apply. Applicants are also required to evidence relevant academic achievement or to demonstrate equivalent experience.

The role is based in Northallerton but the applicant will be expected to travel across North Yorkshire and the City of York to meet the requirements of the role and the Continuous Duty System. The post holder must be able to respond to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue HQ in Northallerton within 1.5 hours, when undertaking first call on the Strategic Duty Rota.

Familiarisation Event:

To learn more about the Chief Fire Officer role at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service please join us for an online familiarisation event on Tuesday 19th July 11am – 1pm. This will be held via MS Teams. If you would like to attend, please email: PFCCexecutivesupport@northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk

Application

To apply, candidates should read the full recruitment pack (found via NYFRS website) and complete the application form, in which you are required to provide a CV and supporting statement. Terms and Conditions are included within the Recruitment Pack.

Application closing date: 9am Monday 15th August

Selection process

Strengths based assessments are scheduled to take place w/c 12th September 2022 at Head Office, Alverton Court, Northallerton

Group Manger – Staffordshire Fire and Rescue

Salary:  NJC National Pay Scale – currently £47,887 – £53,086

Work Location: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Stone, Staffordshire

Hours per week: 42

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 25th July

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking for three ambitious and highly motivated Group Managers to join our newly formed Leadership Team. The roles, based at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters in Stone are open to current wholetime Group Managers and Station Managers.

As the Service moves through a time of transformation, the Group Manager role will be instrumental in shaping the performance and delivery of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue. Our Group Managers provide day to day leadership across a broad range of functional areas. As part of a high performing Middle Management Leadership Team, the successful candidates will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the Brigades strategic objectives.

The roles will lead in driving forward high performing teams and influencing change to continuously improve our service delivery to our communities across areas such as; prevention, protection, collaboration, risk planning and profiling, business continuity, corporate risk management, performance and assurance and strategy development.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering our leadership approach for the Service alongside our Senior Leadership Team and will have a proven track record of managing performance, underpinned by a well-developed strategic awareness of risk management to enable the effective delivery of our strategic objectives.

We are looking for innovative leaders who are dedicated to the development of their teams and advocates for promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

If you think you have the qualities and experience to join us please apply using the link and tell us about the skills knowledge and experience you would bring to the role here in Staffordshire.