Home Safety Advisor x 2

Job reference: REQ000161

Application closing date: 14/09/2022

Location: Luton (Southern Area Office) or Bedford (Northern Area Office)

Salary: £21,695 per annum rising to £23,484 per annum

Package: 37 Hours Per Week, Flexi-time Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24 Days Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our prevention team.

About the role

Our aim is to focus prevention activities to the most vulnerable in our communities using data-led intelligence.  A key aspect of this role is delivering safe and well visits to people living within Bedfordshire, reducing fire and other associated risks. To provide appropriate fire safety and well-being advice and guidance to people in their homes, installing assistive technology and other safety equipment to reduce the level of risk in the home. While supporting the facilitation of referrals to relevant multi-agency partners.

In this Home Safety Advisor role you will be required to manage your own diary effectively, promoting safety messages, delivering visits while capturing and recording accurate home safety activity. You will also be responsible for ensuring that risks identified, referrals made, and relevant outcomes are recorded and processed with internal and external partners as appropriate.

About you

You will have experience of working in situations requiring the ability to empathise whilst remaining professional, confidential and impartial. As well as some experience of working in a fire, or injury prevention/health promotion capacity, risk management, customer service role or voluntary sector organisation.

You will also have experience with working efficiently to organise own time and maintain safe working practices. You will hold a full driving licence with no pending issues.

How to apply

To apply for the Home Safety Advisor roel, 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.

The appointment will be made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented in this area of work within the Service.

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

Procurement Support Officer

Job reference: REQ000162

Application closing date: 20/09/2022

Location: Headquarters

Salary: £23,953 per annum rising to £25,927 per annum

Package: 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme with some out of hours working during evenings and weekends, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24 Days Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays, Full time

Job category/type: Support

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Support Officer to work within the Procurement team.

About the role

This Procurement Support Officer role is key in supporting the procurement team in the in the successful delivery of procurement activity, working with colleagues to ensure requisition processes are operating effectively and ensuring transparency requirements for the Service are adhered to.

You will be offering advice and guidance to service areas to ensure compliance, maintain the contracts register and requisitioning system, conduct data analysis and provide training and advice to users on the procurement system.

About you

You’re detail oriented and able to work well under pressure, you’re able to meet deadlines without compromising on quality. You’re able to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively. You’re a team player, adaptable to the needs of the Service and able to use your initiative. You’re resilient, solution oriented and you strive to become an expert in whatever you do.

You will have in-depth experience of using Microsoft software packages and be able to manipulate and interpret data. You will have in-depth experience of working in an office environment, either within Procurement or Finance.

Interviews will take place on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 September 2022

How to apply

To apply for the Procurement Support Officer 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.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented in this area of work within the Service.

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

Paramedic Trainer

£36,370 – £39,570 per annum

Plus 10% On Call Allowance (£3637)

Full Time, Permanent

Based at Training Centre, Droitwich

Are you an experienced Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council?

The expectations and challenges for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have changed significantly over recent years. As an effective, inclusive and transparent Service, we actively seek opportunities to become more agile, innovative and resilient. To deliver our vision we would like to appoint a further two Paramedics to join our training team at this exciting time.

About the Role

Reporting to the Paramedic Lead, you will deliver Pre-hospital care training to operational firefighters. This training incorporates First Response Emergency Care (FREC) to all operational personnel, first aid courses to non-operational personnel and bespoke training to specialist teams such as our Rope Rescue, Water Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue teams. As an integral member within the training directorate you will be instrumental in the development and delivery of casualty care training for initial and refresher courses such as Road Traffic Collision, Breathing Apparatus and Hazardous Material training.

About the Person

You will be an experienced Paramedic with a proven track record in training delivery. With the ability to work in a small team, you will provide specialist educational knowledge and support in pursuit of delivering Organisational Excellence. Strong interpersonal skills, personal resilience and an organised approach are essential as the role demands a pragmatic approach in a challenging and changing environment.

The successful applicant will be a registered Paramedic with the Health Care Professions Council. You will have an in-depth and clear understanding of current best practice in Pre-hospital care and Joint Royal College Ambulance Liaison Committee Guidelines.

The role of Paramedic Trainer requires an individual with clinical credibility, excellent influencing skills and personal values aligned to those of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

Additional Information

Whilst you will be required to work from our Training Centre, the role requires travel throughout the Two Counties and therefore a driving licence is essential.

As a caring organisation, we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and can offer an excellent package, including:

• Salary £36,370 – £39,570 per annum.
• An additional payment of 10% (£3637) is payable to provide on call advice to operational fire crews.
• 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 scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Free car parking.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you.

Please note, the grading of this post includes a market supplement of £3,572 per annum, reviewable after 5 years.

Apply online through WMJobs, the closing date is 18 September 2022 at 23:59 hours.

Interviews will take place 04 – 05 October 2022.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact;

Group Commander Simon Cusack

07827 990409

Museum Curator

The Role
Post: Museum Curator
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 – £47,384 per annum (Pro-Rata)
Contract type: Fixed Term – (Maternity Cover) until 30/09/2023
Working pattern: Full-time – Hybrid Work
Application closing date: Wednesday 07 September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Brigade’s Communications Department as the Museum Curator. This role on a fixed term basis for maternity cover. In this busy role the successful candidate will work with the museum team to manage the LFB Museum. The London Fire Brigade Museum is currently closed for planned relocation to our former headquarters at 8 Albert Embankment.

The post-holder will create and deliver an annual programme of events to increase access to the Brigade’s heritage collection whilst the museum is closed. This will include creating a positive environment encouraging collaboration with other heritage organisations and groups local to Lambeth, the potential location of the new museum. The role will also include caring for the collections, managing the improvement of collections information, improving collections management procedures and coordinating the integration a new collections management system.

The role will also include some travel across London promoting and supporting the work of the museum.

Experience of working on funded projects, ideally, by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as well as working with architects or designers for planning a new museum or new exhibition spaces is welcome, but not a requirement.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a museum environment, creative and dedicated to leading the museum through this period of change. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of working with a range of stakeholder both internal and external. The post-holder will also have experience of managing a team of staff and volunteers.

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.

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.

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.

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 on 27th and 28th September via MS Teams, an online conferencing service.

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

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.

Report Developer

Substantive Vacancy – Report Developer

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service – Headquarters

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

Salary: Grade 8 (£32,798 to £35,336)

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

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

Status: Permanent contract

About the Role

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

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

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

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

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

Duties to Include

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification:

Education and Training

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

Knowledge and experience

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

Skills abilities and personal qualities

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

Desirable

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

Benefits of working for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service:

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

Benefits are paid on satisfying the eligibility criteria

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

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

Eye Tests

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

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

Cycle Scheme

Blue Light Card

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

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

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

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally.

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

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

If you have any enquiries please contact:-

Recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk, or

Will Parkinson – Performance & Assurance Manager, 07967 573588 or

Steph Cooper – HR Officer, 07528 083155

Senior Procurement and Contract Manager

The Role
Post: Senior Procurement and Contract Manager
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 – £47,384 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 16:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Benefits of working for LFB

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

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

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

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place late September. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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