Project Assistant – up to 12 month fixed term contract, (maternity cover)

Project Assistant – up to 12 month fixed term contract, (maternity cover)

Benefits:

Salary:  £27,514 – £31,895 per annum, Grade 4

Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Onsite gym and parking facilities

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen to work within the Property Capital Projects team at Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.  The post holder will become part of a dynamic team whose objectives are to deliver upgraded facilities on our fire stations as part of the Property Capital Programme as outlined in the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority Strategic Asset Investment Framework.

We are looking for someone with curiosity, a can-do attitude, organisational skills, a talent for problem solving, a willingness to ‘own’ solutions and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at various levels of the organisation.  Project management experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided, but the ability to demonstrate the personal skills detailed above will be more important and will be the foundation of this role.

The key focus of this Project Assistant role is:

  • Undertake logistical planning for and assisting with project management of capital build projects.
  • Learning to compile specification of requirements documents which underpin the design development process.
  • Liaising with the professional property services teams appointed to deliver the capital programme and ensuring good communications and effective engagement is maintained with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Arranging stakeholder engagement days, liaising with the Media and Communications Department over progression of projects, ensuring information flow across the Service and to Fire Authority Members.
  • Arranging and attending project meetings, taking accurate notes and circulating information.  This may involve travelling within the service area, as required, liaising with contractors and assisting with contract management.
  • Work with the interior design team and service staff to develop station profiles, colour schemes, space planning and process mapping, ordering furniture samples and making recommendations for short listing.
  • Assist in the management of capital budgets through the provision of purchase orders, invoice management and budget monitoring.
  • Assist with all project management paperwork – preparation and ongoing maintenance of project risk registers, PID’s, highlight reports from contractors etc.

Key role requirements include:

  • The ability to multi task and think on your feet to assist in the delivery of complex projects within tight timescales.
  • A good eye for detail and an emphasis on precision and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential due to the high engagement aspect of this role.
  • Reliable, resilient and self-motivated with the ability to maintain confidentiality due to commercial sensitivities.

Qualifications required are:

Interest in attaining a property based qualification or project management qualification or evidence of working towards one of these is desirable but not essential, as long as the personal skills are evident.

In return RBFRS offers flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance, generous holiday allowance and personal benefits, including childcare vouchers, onsite gym facilities and an excellent pension scheme.

Application and selection process

For further details about the Project Assistant role please contact Fiona Cooper, Property Capital Projects Officer, at cooperf@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 12:00 noon – Wednesday 24th August 2022

Anticipated start date: w/c 12th September 2022

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 29th 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.

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

Deputy Team Leader High Risk Premise Team (HRPT)

Deputy Team Leader High Risk Premise Team (HRPT)

The Role
Post: Deputy Team Leader High Risk Premise Team (HRPT)
Salary: £36,887 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,887 – £42,221 per annum (Pro-Rata)
Contract type: Fixed Term until 28/07/2023
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 22 August 2022 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our High Risk Premises Team (HRPT) as a Deputy Team Leader. You’ll be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. You will be part of a hybrid working team supporting the delivery of the Brigade’s Fire Safety Regulation objectives. The HRPT look to provide an oversight on high risk buildings across London, including evacuation strategies and construction details. The HRPT regularly provide reports to Senior Management and external stakeholders, in addition to analysing figures and data to satisfy Freedom Of Information (FOI) requests. The role will include regular contact face to face and in written with all fire safety delivery teams and operational fire stations.

The HRPT also provides information internally to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are aware of current data trends and that an operational awareness of such buildings is accurate and informed.

You will be required to demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organised, plan and prioritise your own work and to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision along with having excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You will need to respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date and maintain competence. You will also need to have experience of managing staff as you will be a line manager of staff.

Please note this role for external applicants only.

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

Eligibility

  • The candidate is required to have an in depth understanding of London’s built environment with a focus on residential high rise with interim measures.
  • Relevant experience of managing staff.
  • Have a good understanding of our Prevention and Protection department and its responsibilities.
  • Have a good understanding of the current cladding crisis in London.
  • To have experience of handling data in Excel and other Microsoft office systems such as Power BI, SharePoint and Office 365. Would be beneficial to have a level 4 fire safety qualification • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 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.

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.

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.

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)

Apply Now
The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £26,310 – £31,034 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 22 August 2022 at 16:00 GMT

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fire Safety Regulation Admin Support Team as administrative assistants which will be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. The Administrative Assistant role will require you to support the workstreams within the Fire Safety Admin Team (Enforcement, Audit & Consultations, Helpdesk and Petroleum/ Transport / Automatic Fire Alarms). 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
  • 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 TBC. 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.

Education & Specialist Intervention Assistant

Education & Specialist Intervention Assistant

6-month Temporary Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £28,226 – £30,984

Location: Kelvedon Park – Home

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to co-ordinate the day-to-day and organisation of bookings and diary allocation for Education Officers and Juvenile Fire Setter (JFS) advisors, monitoring workforce capacity and managing workloads to ensure administration and programmes are delivered in accordance with Education & Specialist Intervention objectives and standards.

Ensuring partner agencies are fully informed with regards to delivery models. Working as part of the Education and Specialist Intervention Team, you will need the ability to adapt our education programme offer to the differing learning needs of schools and young people across Key Stages 1-5.

For more information and to understand the variety of delivery and learning, please look at our online Education Hub (essex-fire.gov.uk).

The Application Process

Application – You will apply via our website with an attached supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 700 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Our Culture and Benefits

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

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

Closing Date – 19th August 2022
Interview Date – TBC

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Station Manager – Talent Pool Process

Station Manager – Talent Pool Process

LFRS is looking for individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Station Manager within our Service.

Station Managers in LFRS are key to embedding our values of being Professional, Honest and Positive and delivering our purpose of creating Safer People, Safer Places. LFRS is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst placing our community at the heart of all we do.

Applicants for our 2022 Station Manager Talent Pool process must be committed to developing themselves as managers and will be looking to prepare for future opportunities. We will be recruiting for permanent Station Manager posts throughout a range of departments during 2022 and 2023 via a role specific process. Applications will only be accepted from those already within the Station Manager Talent Pool and as such we are now inviting applications to enter our Talent Pool process.

Successful candidates will work the Flexible Duty System (FDS). Officers conditioned to the FDS system must provide a cover base from within the Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland area.

Successful candidates will be required to serve at any location in the Service.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two stage process. Stage one involves a written application form via our recruitment portal. This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Station Manager role within LFRS. Applications will be scored and if you are successful you will be invited to progress to stage two which will require attendance for a panel interview and job related tests.

In order to apply for the Station Manager Talent Pool process, you will need to be working within an existing fire authority and be:

  • Working already as a Station Manager and looking to transfer
  • A substantive Watch Manager
  • A Watch Manager in a temporary role for in excess of two years
  • Incident Command Level 2 qualified or willing to undertake
  • Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent practical experience at Watch Manager.
  • Hold a UK full driving licence.
  • Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Station Manager and how your actions meet the values and behaviours of LFRS

If you are successful at both stages, you will be entered into our Station Manager Talent Pool. Future vacancies at Station Manager level within our Service will be advertised and recruited from this Talent Pool. Individual vacancies across a wide range of operational and support departments will be recruited via a role specific process for which details will be confirmed at the time of advertisement.

Further information is available via our FAQs document covering this process which is available within the supporting documentation on our external website.

To begin your application for our Station Manager Talent Pool process, please visit the recruitment pages of our website by clicking https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.

Key Dates

  • Opening date for Talent Pool applications: 9, August 2022
  • Closing date for Talent Pool applications: 23, August 23:59 2022
  • Interviews and job-related tests: 3 – 11, October    2022
  • Results from: 12, October 2022

LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with our Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

LFRS 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.

HR ADVISER

HR ADVISER

Benefits:

Salary:  £33,486 – £38,553 per annum, Grade 5 (pay award pending)

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Other information about our benefits can be found here

We work within a diverse and inclusive environment and invest in our employee’s wellbeing, training and development whilst providing them with flexible working arrangements which offers a great work life balance.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for an experienced HR Adviser to join our busy team.

You will join the team as an HR Adviser, working with the Senior HR Adviser – Organisational Development to provide guidance and deliver an excellent level of customer service whilst working collaboratively with the wider HR team to meet our service priorities and objectives.

You will be an experienced and pro-active individual who will be able to confidently and effectively manage and lead on a portfolio of complex HR case work, policy and project work.  Existing experience working at Adviser level is a must.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote leadership 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 take the initiative.

About the role

As an HR Adviser you will be able to manage conflicting priorities, managing a caseload of work while providing advice and support to managers and staff on a range of employee relations issues including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance and organisational restructures.

The role requires you to implement policy and procedural improvements and ensure all employee related policy and procedures remain current and in line with legislation and best practice.  You will also produce and review management information reports across a range of contextual and performance measures

About you

Your key skills and experience will include:

Experience of working in an HR Adviser (or equivalent) role

Sound understanding of employment legislation

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to produce reports and analyse management data to  inform HR and organisational decisions

Proven ability to develop and amend policies in line with legislative changes and organisations need

Have or working towards Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent

Application and selection process

The selection process will involve:

A role related task

Two stage interview 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 Lucy Greenway, Senior HR Adviser – Organisational Development at greenwayl@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 09:00 hours on 30 August 2022.

Interview/Assessment Dates: 5 – 9 September 2022

Anticipated start date: September/October 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

Group Manager Talent Pool

Group Manager Talent Pool

LFRS are looking for individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Group Manager within our Service.

Group Managers in LFRS are key to embedding our values of being Professional, Honest and Positive and delivering our purpose of creating Safer People, Safer Places. LFRS is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst placing our community at the heart of all we do.

Applicants for our Group Manager Talent Pool process must be committed to developing themselves as managers and leaders and will be looking to prepare for future opportunities

Successful candidates will work the Flexible Duty System (FDS). Officers conditioned to the FDS system must provide a cover base from within the Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland area.

Successful candidates will be required to serve at any location in the Service.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two-stage process. Stage one involves a written application form via our recruitment portal. This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Group Manager role within LFRS. Applications will be scored and if you are successful you will be invited to progress to stage two which will require attendance for a panel interview and job related tests.

In order to apply for the Group Manager Talent Pool process, you will need to be working within an existing fire authority and be:

  • Working already as a Group Manager and looking to transfer.
  • A substantive Station Manager.
  • A Station Manager in a temporary role for in excess of two years.
  • Incident Command Level 2 qualified and be prepared to undertake Incident Command level 3 qualification.
  • Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent practical experience at Station Manager.
  • Hold a UK full driving licence.
  • Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Group Manager and how your actions meet the values and behaviours of LFRS.

If you are successful at both stages, you will be entered into our Group Manager Talent Pool. Future vacancies at Group Manager level within our Service will initially be advertised and recruited from this Talent Pool. Individual vacancies across a wide range of operational and support departments will be recruited via a role specific process for which details will be confirmed at the time of advertisement.

Further information is available via our FAQs document covering this process which is available within the supporting documentation on our external website.

To begin your application for our Group Manager Talent Pool process, please visit the recruitment pages of our website by clicking https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.

Key Dates

  • Opening date for Talent Pool applications: 9 August 2022
  • Closing date for Talent Pool applications: 23, August 23:59 2022
  • Interviews and job-related tests: 3 – 11, October 2022
  • Results from: 12, October 2022

LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with our Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

LFRS 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.

Cleaner

Cleaner

Permanent Contract, 16-hour week, part time, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

Salary – £7,925.62 to £7,937.30 per annum pro-rata

Closing date: 21 August 2022 at midnight

We are currently recruiting for a Cleaner based at our Brigade Headquarters in Aylesbury. The successful applicant will, however, be expected to travel from Brigade Headquarters to other sites in a Service vehicle.

The post holder will carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard, to support the Facilities Team in the delivery of housekeeping summarised as:

  • Carrying out cleaning tasks of designated areas at various locations to the standards expected of the Service
  • Reporting any defects or potential hazards
  • Operation of powered equipment i.e. vacuum cleaner, polisher etc.
  • Duties will include manual handling and lifting when necessary
  • Ordering and stock control of all cleaning materials and items
  • Keeping any service vehicle used in a clean and tidy condition and ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to

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

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

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

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Human Resources Manager

Salary:  I (scp 39 – 43) £43,570 – £47,665

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Location: Service Headquarters, Birstall (hybrid working available, between home and office)

Job Share: No

Closing date:  31st August 2022

Further Information

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager. We are looking for someone who has a post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management (or equivalent) and someone who is CIPD qualified. You will be leading a team of HR practitioners in ensuring the team support the delivery of the People Plan.

You will be someone who can support the individuals within their team reach their full potential, in order to ensure a high standard of competency across the team. You will have experience of developing a team of HR professionals to have the ability to coach the wider workforce in order to develop their skills in leading and managing people.

You will be an experienced HR Manager with an innovative, solutions-focused approach to addressing challenges with an ability to drive forward positive change.   You will look for opportunities for improvements across all aspects of HR, focusing on key strategic activities aimed at continuous improvement and enhancing the customer experience.

You will have a good in-depth understanding and demonstrable application of recent employment law.

You will be resilient and confident in your own practice and the ability to engage and influence at all levels with strong and visible leadership, excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working.

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding position. As well as being given the autonomy to run the HR team, you will work alongside colleagues within Leadership and Organisational Development team, Occupational Health, Health and Wellbeing and Training to realise our ambitions to develop the employee experience, as part of the wider People and Organisational Development team

You will also become part of the wider LFRS family whose purpose is to deliver Safer People and Safer Places for the local community.

Closing date:  31st August 2022.

Interview and test date: Week commencing 12th September 2022.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement (32 days) plus public holidays, free onsite parking, emergency services discount card. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

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)
  • 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.

High Rise Administrative Assistant

High Rise Administrative Assistant

The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant – High Risk Premises Team
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £26,310 – £31,034 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 28/07/2023
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 19 August 2022 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.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our High Risk Premises Team (HRPT) as Administrative Assistants. You’ll be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. You will be part of a hybrid working team supporting the delivery of the Brigade’s Fire Safety Regulation objectives.

he HRPT look to provide an oversight on high risk buildings across London, including evacuation strategies and construction details. The HRPT regularly provide reports to Senior Management and external stakeholders, in addition to analysing figures and data to satisfy Freedom Of Information (FOI) requests. The HRPT also provides information internally to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are aware of current data and that an operational awareness of such buildings is adequate and informed.

You will be required to demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organised, plan and prioritise your own work and to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision along with having excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Please note this role is for external applicants only.

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.

Eligibility

  • Experience of handling data in Excel and other Microsoft office systems; Power BI, SharePoint, Office 365 etc.
  • To have a good understanding of London’s built environment and its complexities.
  • To have a good working knowledge of our systems which include Farynor, Fire Safety portal and IMapping.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • This role is for external applicants only.

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 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.