Team Leader (Community Education) = 2 Posts

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is looking for 2 Team Leaders to join its Community Safety Department to initially lead on the development and delivery of a range of community focused education programmes. However, note that the business needs of the department determines the duties and responsibilities of the team. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

The Community Safety Department is responsible for the delivery of a number of programmes aimed at keeping our communities safe and well by providing excellence and quality in all we deliver. We are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic Team Leader, to join its highly successful team.

Closing date for applications will be midnight on Thursday 14th July.

HR and Pensions Administrator

Salary and Grade:  £22,129- £25,927 per annum, Grade 3

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Hours: 37 per week

Fixed Term until March 2023

Excellent annual leave allowance of 24 days and flexible working hours

Superb pension scheme, onsite gym and parking facilities

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, our teams make working here a great experience. We are passionate about employee wellbeing, development and training. In HR, we play a vital role in helping our teams succeed, by working in partnership with the Service, to create a welcoming and inclusive culture that supports our People Strategy. We encourage our employees to work flexibly so that they can enjoy a work life balance.

A unique opportunity for those keen to evolve and develop in HR, specifically within pensions. The HR and Pensions Administrator role will support the delivery of service and continued administration of pay and pensions benefits during this period of significant challenge facing Public Sector pension schemes.

The HR and Pensions Administrator will be a vital part of our HR team and work alongside the wider team and outsourced administrators to support the delivery of an outstanding service. The role will require the successful candidate to deliver efficient and effective HR and pension’s processes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. Specifically we are seeking individuals who work well in a team, are efficient and organised, and can provide outstanding customer service.

The key focus of the roles is to:

• The role will ensure efficient, accurate data is collated, stored and analysed and that all members affected by legislative changes are communicated with in line with project deadlines.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and reliable data held within both the manual and electronic HR information and payroll and pension’s systems. Entering and providing information as appropriate in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations.
• Administration and maintenance of employee records to ensure awards, increments, all and pay and pension’s information is accurate and maintained.
• Administer changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Relevant experience working within a HR/Payroll/Pensions team
• Intermediate IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role please contact Maja Davies, HR Adviser at daviesma@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 25 July 2022

Anticipated start date: ASAP.

It is anticipated that the assessment process, which will include a written assessment and interview, will run week commencing 1 August 2022.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our privacy notice via this link 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 Leader – 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

Competent Watch Managers Transfer Process

Salary: £37,535 – £39,974

Location: Various

Onsite Gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) are seeking competent Watch Managers to transfer in a Wholetime capacity to join us in this challenging and highly rewarding career, within our progressive and supportive Service.

Watch Managers are crucial in leadership of teams across the service, they are key to staff development and in supporting effective and efficient delivery of Services to the public aligned to the Local Safety Plans and Community Risk Management Plans.

Watch Managers ensure effective management of people and resources in line with organisational priorities, providing effective line management for Crew Managers/ Firefighters as appropriate. Their responsibilities include management and delivery of all operational services in relation to response functions and supervision and implementation of agreed prevention and protection activities.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals, who are committed to delivering quality work in line with the Fire Authority’s commitments and Hub Service Plans. To be eligible to apply you must be competent in the role of Watch Manager and working in the On-Call (Retained) or Wholetime duty systems of UK Fire and Rescue Services. You must have successfully completed and maintained an Incident Command Level 1 acquisition qualification.

You will need to provide evidence of your competent status as part of the application process. Please see the attached information booklet on what you will need to provide. This information must be submitted with your application prior to the deadline.

ERD / LGV driving qualifications are desirable and may be taken into account in making final selection decisions

The ideal candidates will:

• be committed to Equality, Diversity and Integrity with an understanding of how this relates to organisational culture and equality of access in the delivery of services.
• be an enthusiastic leader who is keen to share their knowledge and experience and develop the skills and behaviour of others.
• be confident in planning and decision making, able to effectively share and communicate with colleagues and managers.
• be highly motivated and committed to delivering quality work.
• be a skilled and experienced Level 1 Incident Commander

Please see the job profile for more information.

If you are successful and accept a role within RBFRS, please note the Service will not support a transfer out of the Service for 24 months following appointment.

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.

Application and Selection Process

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behavioural Competency Framework.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Job Profile/ Person Specification.

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend the selection process, which will include a role based scenario and interview. The selection process will also involve fitness and practical skills assessment and medical.  Successful candidates will be required to pass an Incident Command Level 1 assessment, as appropriate.

Eligible staff wising to apply for this process should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1,000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

To apply please click Apply now.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Tuesday 19 July 2022.

It is anticipated that the selection process will run in August 2022.

If you have any queries about the process please contact Emma Rickards, Resourcing and Development Coordinator (rickardse@rbfrs.co.uk).

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 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 Leader – 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

London Resilience Administrative Officer

The Role
Post: London Resilience Administrative Officer
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: Wednesday 20 July 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen within the London Resilience Group (LRG) for a full-time permanent London Resilience Administrative Officer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised individual to join our team, providing administrative support to LRG’s ongoing work, working with multi-agency partners to improve the resilience of London.

The London Resilience Group works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Central Government and Partner agencies to support regional resilience planning across the Capital to ensure London is prepared to respond to any disruptive challenge. LRG is at the heart of multi-agency emergency planning and large-scale incident response in London, most recently supporting the multi-agency response to COVID-19.

In this role you will provide direct administrative support to the London Resilience Group including meeting coordination, developing and maintaining databases and minuting meetings. To do this, you will need experience of providing administrative support to senior managers, well developed communication skills, strong IT literacy and a good attention to detail.

While previous experience of working in resilience is not essential, you will need an awareness of the role and importance of Emergency Planning.

The London Resilience Group also performs an emergency response function 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in support of the London Resilience Partnership’s and London Local Authorities’ strategic coordination arrangements. You will be required to participate in the on-call rota (usually one week in four), associated training and exercising, and to respond to emergencies when they occur. An on-call allowance of £2,706 per annum applies.

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 highlighted 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 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.

Research Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Researcher for this exciting role with The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading support charity for the fire services community.

We have created a brand-new role that will be supporting our ambitious strategy to move The Fire Fighters Charity forward, working in partnership with Fire and Rescue Services to improve the health and happiness of our beneficiary community.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Health Improvement and Influencing and in co-operation with the Honorary National Research Lead for the Charity, using your skills in data interrogation and analysis, you will support the development of evidence to enhance the delivery of health and wellbeing support to the fire services community. You are likely to have a background in in health, fire, health research or similar that has given a demonstrable understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of the UKFRS community.

Everything you do will enable us to support our people in the fire services community; educate and help people understand more about their health, wellbeing, the challenges of working in the UKFRS and the impact it has on the lives of employees, families and into retirement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Researcher to be involved at the heart of The Fire Fighters Charity.

Role Purpose

This Research Assistant role will support the development of evidence to enhance the delivery of health and wellbeing support to the fire services community.

The post holder will work under the general supervision of the Director of Health Improvement and Influencing and in co-operation with the Honorary National Research Lead for the Charity to:

• Plan and be responsible for gathering accurate, credible information on agreed topics through browsing archives for information, completing literature reviews and conducting research interviews, surveys and other methods of data and information collection.
• Analyse data and information using various appropriate methods
• Be responsible for writing reports summarising findings and the implications of results for the development of evidence-based, audience focused support and strategies that are directly related to the aspirations within the Charity Strategic Plan.
• Maintain quality controls standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings.

Outcomes

Through research and analysis of evidence the Charity has a sound understanding of the needs of its audiences – namely the UK Fire and Rescue Service (UKFRS) workforce, those retired from the UKFRS and families of those within the UKFRS.

The Charity has in place a programme of evidence development to support all the aspirations within the Strategic Plan.

The Charity has the evidence to support the promotion of our services and to give credibility to our position as the thought leader in respect of health and wellbeing in the fire community.

All our evidence development is underpinned by our values; equality, diversity, and inclusion are implicit in our reporting and dissemination of findings.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

a) A background in health, fire, health research or similar that has given a demonstrable understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of the UKFRS community

b) Evidence of experience in desk-based research resulting in report production

c) Experience in data collection, interrogation and analysis, both qualitative and quantitative

d) Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage different audiences

e) Critical thinking skills and an attention to detail

f) Skills in statistical and graphical analysis of data

g) Time management skills

h) Open mindedness

i)  Ability to focus and meet time frames

j) Ability to travel

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Masters level /postgraduate /Doctoral qualification [or equivalent] in relevant subject area
Evidence of research expertise

Contract and Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time. Full time working hours are 37.5 hours a week.

Pension: The Charity operates a Group Personal Pension Scheme. The Charity will contribute 8% of salary.

Salary Sacrifice: Employees may request to make personal contributions to their pension through a salary sacrifice agreement.

Work base: This post can be based at one of our workplace locations in Penrith, Littlehampton, Chudleigh or Basingstoke or homebased.

Please visit our website https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/vacancy/research-assistant for further information on the role, about us and our benefits.

The Application Process

Please submit your CV which should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 and include specific examples of what you have achieved and how that demonstrates that you meet the requirements of the role and person specification. You should also submit an introductory letter stating why you are interested in both the role and The Fire Fighters Charity to recruitment@firefighterscharity.org.uk

In order to assess the success of our Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy please complete our Recruitment Monitoring Form. All information will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by anyone directly involved in the appointment to this position. To access the form, please visit our website.

Closing date: Monday 25 July 2022 @ 09.00hrs

Interviews will be held virtually week commencing 1 August 2022. Next round interviews (if required) will take place at our Head Office, Basingstoke week commencing 8,9 or 10th July.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if enough suitable applications are received. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.

The role will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Finance Administrator

An opportunity has arisen within our Financial Services section for a Finance Administrator based at Central Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to assist the Financial Services Department in the administration function.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of working within an accountancy, payroll and finance environment. This will include having experience of working in a customer contact environment and working with IT packages such as MS Office and finance related computer systems.

You must possess GCSE in Maths and English (Grade A-C or equivalent) and be numerate and financially aware.

For more information about the role contact Joanne Fell on 01142 532449

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

To apply for the post, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

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

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

Closing date for applications is Monday 18th July 2022 at 12:00pm Hours.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 25th July 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.