The Role
Post: Sustainability Officer
Salary: £36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £36,877 – £42,221 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term – Until 05/06/2023
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen within the London Fire Brigade in the role of Sustainability Officer.

In this role you will be supporting the Sustainable Development team to deliver on key policies covering sustainability, including Responsible Procurement and the management of environmental compliance. This includes undertaking environmental audits at fire stations and other premises across London, reviewing legislation changes and maintaining compliance registers., producing/collating and analysing information to inform policy and procedure development, performance management and drafting of reports on these areas. Supporting procurers to include Responsible Procurement within contracts to improve the social value gained through our spend and to monitor supplier performance.

You will require experience of collecting and analysing data for inclusion in papers and reports and will need to possess an environmental degree in a relevant environmental subject. Good oral and written communications skills are required to liaise with all levels of a multi- disciplined staff and representatives from outside bodies. You will also require an awareness of responsible procurement application within the public sector and environmental management systems.

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 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 July. 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.

Sustainability Officer

The Role
Post: Sustainability Officer
Salary: £36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £36,877 – £42,221 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term – Until 05/06/2023
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen within the London Fire Brigade in the role of Sustainability Officer.

In this role you will be supporting the Sustainable Development team to deliver on key policies covering sustainability, including Responsible Procurement and the management of environmental compliance. This includes undertaking environmental audits at fire stations and other premises across London, reviewing legislation changes and maintaining compliance registers., producing/collating and analysing information to inform policy and procedure development, performance management and drafting of reports on these areas. Supporting procurers to include Responsible Procurement within contracts to improve the social value gained through our spend and to monitor supplier performance.

You will require experience of collecting and analysing data for inclusion in papers and reports and will need to possess an environmental degree in a relevant environmental subject. Good oral and written communications skills are required to liaise with all levels of a multi- disciplined staff and representatives from outside bodies. You will also require an awareness of responsible procurement application within the public sector and environmental management systems.

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 Early July. 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.

Information Assurance Manager

The Role
Post: Information Assurance Manager
Salary: £36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,877 – £42,221 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT

A permanent opportunity has arisen within ICT Information Management, to join the Knowledge Management Team as an Information Assurance Manager, based at Union Street.

The Information Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring the Brigade complies to its information governance obligations (data protection and freedom of information).

The Brigade believes in actively sharing the information it holds where it can directly improve the welfare and safety of Londoners.

The postholder will work with other managers across the organisation to achieve this in a pragmatic and compliant way. In particular, the postholder will provide advice, assistance and draft documents related to data sharing best practice, including data sharing agreements, privacy impact assessments and Art 28 processor contract schedules. The post holder will provide specialist advice on data processing including the recording of processing activities, impact assessments, contractual processing, and information sharing. You’ll also lead on data breach incident response and investigation. To maintain your skills and knowledge of information governance, you’ll also have a small caseload of information access requests.

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 early July. 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.

Engineering Apprentice Technician

Are you interested in serving your community and working to keep it safe?

Then you have already taken the first step to servicing an Engineering Apprenticeship with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Working from our 4 workshops, the ESFRS engineering team are responsible for the purchase, maintenance, repair and disposal of its inventory of vehicles and operational equipment including breathing apparatus and breathing air compressors.

ESFRS will offer you a chance to work with, and on, some of the most technically advanced vehicles and operational equipment currently available, all of which are dedicated to supporting front line Firefighters, whether it be at incidents or community education. You will be a vital part of that team.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s vision is to achieving a safer community. We value respect & dignity for all, trust, integrity, initiative, innovation and most of all, we are proud of our fire and rescue service and enjoy working in a positive and safe environment.

As the successful candidate, you will need to be enthusiastic, dedicated, have a practical ability and passion for this industry. You will also need to live within East Sussex. Ideally, you will have a driving licence or have a willingness and commitment to obtaining this.

Most of all, you should be proud to serve the community you work and live in.

In return, you will complete the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, which will enable you to develop an advanced understanding of motor vehicle technologies. To support this process, you will study at a nominated college for 4 days college out of every 5 weeks. You will be provided with appropriate IT equipment, tools for the job, and travel and accommodation will be paid for during attendance at college. You will be supported and monitored throughout the apprenticeship with visits from a Skills Coach every 28 days.

The starting salary for this 3-year apprenticeship will be £22,133 per annum and will be subject to an annual increment as well as cost of living increments.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent job as an Engineering Services Technician with ESFRS, which currently attracts a salary starting of £29,174.

For full details and to apply, please go to www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs.

Closing date: 05/07/2022

Community Safety Manager (Health)

The Role
Post: Community Safety Manager (Health)
Salary: £47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 21 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT

This post supports the Prevention & Protection (Fire Safety) department to deliver its ambitions in the Delivery Plan by directing key projects and activities relating to Policy & Strategy. The Policy & Strategy Manager ensures that team activity matches identified current and future risks, trends and themes in relation to prevention and protection activities.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the role of Prevention and Protection within the Fire Service, particularly in relation to the areas of Home Fire Safety, Safeguarding, and Vulnerable People. They will also have an understanding of how the imminent changes in Fire Safety legislation and other external factors will impact on these workstreams.

The successful candidate will be an experienced manager and be able to prioritise and organise work with conflicting priorities, often against tight deadlines. They will have an important role in setting the Prevention strategy for the LFB, and so will have a good organisational awareness in order to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

OR

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place Early July. 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.

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 20th June 2022.

Interviews will be held commencing week commencing Monday 27th June 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.

Administrator – Area Office

Location: Ascot Drive Area Office

Closing Date: 26/06/2022

37 Hours – £20,444 – £22,129 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: South Area Office, Ascot Drive, Derby

Working as part of the Protection Department providing support to the Protection, Prevention and Response Portfolios within DFRS.  Dealing with all aspects of administration in a busy office environment you must have a confident, positive and flexible approach, be able to work as part of a team but also be self-motivated and use your own initiative. The environment is often dynamic and requires a high level of task management and task prioritisation.  You must be able to deal with more than one task at a time and be comfortable with challenging work and variety.

All of our Administrator roles require the following essential skills and experience:

• Professional written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Commitment to teamwork and team performance with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Coordination and facilitation of meetings and events including minute taking.
• Good organisation skills with experience of setting up and working with effective administration processes and systems.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in MS packages, databases and systems for managing information including collecting data, inputting and processing and analysing data.
• Excellent IT skills especially in MS packages, databases and systems for typing formatting and proofing documents.

The role will be based at our South Area Derby office with flexibility across service wide administration for personal development and to support business continuity, for which a pool car will be provided.

Please note there may also be the opportunity to join our administration pool.

The normal working week for this role is 37 hours, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. In return we offer flexible working hours, family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, discount scheme and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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

A basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Lynne Bloomfield of 01332 777851 or lbloomfield@derbys-fire.gov.uk

The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 26 June 2022.

Interviews will be held on 11/12 July 2022 at South Area Office, Ascot Drive.

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

Operational Wholetime Watch Manager B
Permanent and Temporary Vacancies
£39,974 per annum
Day Duty and Shift System (42 hours per week)
Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward thinking organisation. We are looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

Due to our workforce planning profile we will appoint successful candidates on an organisational needs basis. Appointable candidates may be appointed as appropriate up until the start of the next Watch Manager promotion process, normally undertaken annually.

These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Crew Managers looking for promotion or existing Watch Managers looking to transfer.

All applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service.
• Provide examples of your successful performance when working at Supervisory Manager level.
• Evidence of personal development at Supervisory Manager level.
• Provide examples of successfully managing people at Supervisory Manager level.
• Be competent in current role which includes the completion of all Crew Manager development/training, the achievement of appropriate managerial qualifications and all core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date.
• Be competent at Level 1 Incident Command.
• For all posts – provide evidence of having achieved two IFE level 3 certificate papers at Diploma level which must include;
  • Fire Operations (mandatory)
    And either:
  • Fire Engineering Science or Fire Safety*

*Candidates awaiting results of these papers may apply.  Permanent appointment will be subject to the successful acquisition of one of these papers.  Candidates who do not attain one of these papers will only be considered for temporary roles.

Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information can be found in the link at the end of the page.

We offer family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, a retail discount scheme and eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme.

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Wholetime role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week.  For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts – Local Collective Agreement.

All successful candidates will be subject to the necessary security vetting and other relevant employment checks.

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

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained in order for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work, supporting and encouraging diversity through recruitment and the work we undertake.

To apply please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 3 July 2022.

Interviews will commence on Monday 18 July 2022.

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

Candidate Information

Eligibility and the Selection Process for Progression

Leadership Programme

Pension Implications of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates

Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates

IFE Service Procedure

Fitness Service Procedure