Workshop Team Leader

£37,035 – £39,513 per annum + (On Call Allowance £6,220) + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Workshop Team Leader

This role is to provide guidance and support of all inspection and maintenance activities carried out on fire appliances, vehicle fleet, marine assets, operational equipment and ancillary equipment. A major feature is the efficient planning and progression of scheduled work whilst maintaining an effective response to un-scheduled work to support service delivery.

Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager you will be responsible for efficient running of the transport workshop as well as managing a team of technicians and working closely with other departments.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Workshop Team Leader you will:

• Lead a team of technicians, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise.
• Allocate tasks and ensure that work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Mentor staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, promoting safe working practices at all times.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Heavy Vehicle).
• Proven experience in HGV maintenance and repair, with strong diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or chargehand role is highly desirable.
• A full UK driving license, with a class C license preferred.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations related to vehicle maintenance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.

About our department

The Technical Services Centre is a purpose-built facility on Baltic Road in Gateshead. Technical Services is a modernised central transport, property and equipment maintenance and supply facility.

The Technical Services department co-ordinates the development and delivery of asset storage and issue, maintenance, evaluation, specification and compliance with all technical, legal and policy standards. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the effective and efficient management of transport and operational equipment assets along with the provision of PPE, fuel and consumables, which supports the continuous improvement of service delivery.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 4th April 2025 12 Noon
Notification of shortlist – W/C 7th April 2025
Panel Interview – (face to face) W/C 14th April 2025

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on the 4th April 2025

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, tom.greer@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Key employee benefits

 Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
 Flexi-time scheme in operation
 Local government pension scheme
 Free on-site parking
 Free on-site gym
 Blue light discount
 Car leasing scheme

Principal Officer – Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Please click on the URL link below to Gatenby Sanderson which will direct you to a Welcome Candidate Pack which contains:

https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe120744/Assistant-Chief-Fire-Officer/

* Information of East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

* Full Job Description and Person Specification

* Terms and Conditions of Appointment

* How to Apply

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 8 (£38,626 – £41,511)
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)
Work Pattern: Mon – Fri
Location: To be agreed on appointment

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Business Fire Safety, Building Regulations and Complex Buildings Team.

The overall purpose of the role will be to support the District Manager, as well as the wider Business Fire Safety team and other colleagues within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, by sharing knowledge and experience in relation to Building Regulations and complex buildings.

The main duties of this role include:

•                      Reviewing Building Regulations consultations, including complex premises submissions

•                      Undertake fire safety audits in buildings which have complex or fire engineered designs

•                      Provide fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings, as well as

•                      Providing leadership, support and mentoring to Business Fire Safety Inspectors in relation to the auditing of heritage buildings that require fire engineered or complex fire precautions.

To be considered for this role you must hold the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent, as well as the Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, or be willing to work towards this.

For more information about the role contact Amber Merrills, 07795 012 880 or amerrills@syfire.gov.uk

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 download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Friday 9th May 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th May 2025

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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 a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

£26,852 starting salary

Increasing to £27,970 per annum during Development and £35,791 per annum when deemed Competent in role (It is expected that Competent status is achieved between 18 and 24 months of commencing employment).

Temporary positions (for approx. 12 months initially, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding)

Based at Ascot Drive Fire Station, Derby (with the requirement to work from other Fire Control locations within the region as necessary).

Application are also welcome from Competent Firefighter Control Operators interested in a transfer into Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The first vital part of firefighting equipment?  – The phone.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to thousands of calls each year.  These can range from multiple road traffic collisions, property fires and chemical spillages to rubbish fires or animal rescue.  So how do the Firefighters know where to go and what to expect?  That is the responsibility of the Firefighter Control.  Fire Control has an essential and extremely important role to play.  It is far more than a call handling centre – it forms the central hub of all Fire Service activity.

ARE YOU:

• Over 18 years of age
• A good communicator
• Calm under pressure
• Capable of prioritising tasks
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to adjust between quiet and busy periods
• Prepared to work shifts, public holidays and weekends
• Looking for a job with good salary, benefits and career prospects
• Able to confirm GCSE Mathematics and English grades A – C or 9 – 4 (or equivalent) qualifications
• Capable of typing and have good keyboard skills
• Have a full valid UK driving licence

Normal working hours are 42 hours per week, the shift system involves 2 days, 2 nights and 4 rota days over a rolling period. There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see below further information in relation to Awareness Sessions about the role.

In return we offer;

• Full uniform
• Flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies
• Free, secure on-site car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee support networks
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a temporary role are attached.

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Control 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.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 27th April 2025. Interviews and assessment / job related tests will take place week commencing Monday 12 May 2025.

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

Awareness Session

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Control Room? Now’s your chance to find out! We’re hosting awareness sessions where you can step into our Control Room and experience the thrill of working in control.

Discover Our Service: Learn all about what we do and how we make a difference every day.

For further information and to book a session please click here.

Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Salary £35,235 per annum (plus guaranteed standby payment of £5,423) + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Vehicle Technician (HGV).

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As an HGV Technician you will:

 Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, cars and marine craft.
 Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on any reported defects.
 Prepare vehicles for MOT.
 Carry out all work in a safe manner at all times.
 Attend Stations and other Service locations to carry out maintenance/repairs

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• A relevant Mechanical qualification such as a technical certificate, NVQ or apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in a work environment of diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Ability to undertake all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems
• Ability to fabricate basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to work consistently and to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.

About our department

The Technical Services Centre is a purpose-built facility on Baltic Road in Gateshead. Technical Services is a modernised central transport, property and equipment maintenance and supply facility.

The Technical Services department co-ordinates the development and delivery of asset storage and issue, maintenance, evaluation, specification and compliance with all technical, legal and policy standards. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the effective and efficient management of transport and operational equipment assets along with the provision of PPE, fuel and consumables, which supports the continuous improvement of service delivery.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – Friday 21st March 2025 at 12:00 noon
Notification of shortlist – W/C 24th March 2025
On-site assessment: – Interview WC 31st March 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description. Cover letters and CV’s will not be accepted.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role please contact Workshop Manager Tom Greer via Tom.greer@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a standard DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Key employee benefits

 Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
 Flexi-time scheme in operation
 Local government pension scheme
 Free on-site parking
 Free on-site gym
 Blue light discount
 Car leasing scheme

Job Title: Strategic Estates Project Coordinator

Grade: Grade F

Salary: £36,124 per annum rising by annual increments to £38,626. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Location: The base location for this role is Dorchester Support Offices in Poundbury but there will be the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. The successful postholder will be required to travel across the two counties of Dorset and Wiltshire as and when required to attend meetings and act as a representative for the team.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Leigh Emery, Estates Strategic Project Manager on 07990 950372 or email leigh.emery@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 6th April 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th April 2025 at Dorchester Support Offices in Poundbury. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

About the role

Due to expansion within our Estates Team, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the team.

This is a great opportunity to work closely alongside the Estates Strategic Project Manager in implementing change and improvements to the estate through a variety project work, some of which is large scale such as the implementation of a brand-new training centre.

The successful applicant will gain vast and valuable experience in supporting with this work and will have the opportunity to grow and develop their own skills and knowledge.

Primarily the postholder will support the Estates Strategic Project Manager in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, undertaking all administration aspects of the project work using project management information systems and MS Office applications such as outlook, excel and teams.

Due to the nature of the role supporting different projects across the Service in Dorset and Wiltshire there will be a requirement for the successful postholder to travel around the Service to attend meetings, meet stakeholders and attend project sites etc.

If this role sounds like something you could see yourself doing, then we would encourage you to complete the application form or alternatively contact Leigh Emery on the contact details above to discuss the role in more detail.

We look forward to hearing from you.

As Strategic Estates Project Coordinator you will:

• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of Strategic Estates Projects for the Service.
• Provide project management expertise liaising with key internal and external stakeholders to assist in the delivery of project progress and risk management.
• Work closely with internal teams such as Service Improvement, Service Delivery and ICT to support the development, implementation and delivery of key projects.

What makes you our ideal Strategic Estates Project Coordinator:

• You will meet the essential requirements of the job role as detailed on the Person Specification.
• You will have proven experience in a similar role working across multiple projects.
• You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have effective organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer:

• A flexi time scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance of 29 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 31 days per annum after five years’ Service.
• A variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to a variety of health & well-being services
• Emergency Service Blue Light Card

Other Information:

• You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
• If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset &; Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Salary and Grade

·      Group Manager:  £55,953 – £62,028 per annum

+ 20% flexible duty allowance (Flexi-duty officer rota)

+ CPD – Apply for 1 year following competency (£857 per annum)

Total salary package circa £67,143 – £74,433

Access to a Lease/provided Car Scheme 

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading 

Superb Pension Scheme available                            

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for data-driven decision-making, risk management, and performance improvement? Do you thrive in an environment where intelligence and analysis drive operational excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead and shape our Community Risk Management Planning (CRMP) at Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).

As Group Manager – Intelligence, Risk & Performance, you will play a pivotal role in managing risk, data, and performance insights to enhance public safety, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making. You will lead a team responsible for risk management, performance monitoring, and community intelligence analysis, ensuring that RBFRS delivers an efficient, inclusive, and forward-thinking service.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead the development and delivery of the RBFRS Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), ensuring a strategic and data-led approach to risk reduction.

·       Manage the Risk Management Team, overseeing corporate risk registers and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.

·       Oversee data and performance management, using analytics and intelligence to drive service improvement.

·       Support Senior Leadership by providing high-quality data insights to inform strategic decision-making.

·       Foster innovation by identifying new methodologies, risk mapping techniques, and collaborative approaches to enhance CRMP.

·       Engage and consult with stakeholders (including the public, local authorities, and emergency service partners) to ensure CRMP reflects community needs.

·       Provide operational cover as part of the Incident Command System and act as a Duty Officer as required.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader with a strong background in risk, data analysis, and performance management. The ideal candidate will have:

·       Proven experience in risk management, data analytics, or performance improvement within an emergency service, public sector, or relevant industry.

·       Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to drive change and influence senior decision-makers.

·       Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, ensuring a proactive approach to risk and performance management.

·       Knowledge of fire and rescue service legislation, CRMP frameworks, and risk analysis methodologies.

·       Operational experience in Incident Command (ICS L2 or equivalent) or a commitment to achieving this level.

·       Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), ensuring risk planning is accessible and representative of all communities.

Why Our Service?

✔ A leadership role with significant influence over strategic risk and performance management.

✔ Opportunity to make a tangible impact on public safety and service efficiency.

✔ A supportive and inclusive workplace culture, valuing diversity and professional growth.

✔ Flexible working arrangements, enabling a positive work-life balance.

✔ Continuous professional development, including leadership training and operational command progression.

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance and provide evidence of this qualification. 

You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate. 

·       You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass).

·       You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check with Child Barred.

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.  

Application and selection process

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this promotion process should apply through the portal, Please submit a CV and a supporting statement (restricted to 2000 words) detailing how your behaviours, knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile / person specification for the role. 

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

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

Please note, you will only be shortlisted on information you provide in the supporting statement and CV. If we receive more interest than interviews we can facilitate, we will look to take the top scoring candidates through to the interview stage. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a behavioural and role based interview with task, please see below.  

Please see the task briefing and Presentation template (optional use) for the process. Task details have been provided ahead of time to facilitate preparation. If shortlisted, you will be required to present to the recruitment panel prior to your interview. You must submit any documentation by 09:00am on 21 April 2025. If you are shortlisted this should be sent via email to Recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk 

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 9 April 2025

Shortlisting – 9 to 11 April 2025

Task Due – 09:00 hours on 21 April 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run from the 21 April  – 2 May 2025

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

For further details about the role please contact Annie-Rose Pratt on pratta@rbfrs.co.uk  or Tim Readings on readingst@rbfrs.co.uk arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at (otte@rbfrs.co.uk)  

Please view our privacy notice via Applicant Privacy Statement

Disclosure and Barring Service    

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.    

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement. 

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

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.   

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.  

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work. 

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too. 

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 if you choose to opt into the Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). 

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/ 

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.