Resourcing and Development Support (Fixed Term)

Benefits:

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

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 24 days , plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

About Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) we are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Resourcing and Development team.

This is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider that invests in the training, development and wellbeing of its employees. Our lovely team operate within a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment also offering flexible working arrangements from day one so that our teams can achieve a good work-life balance.

About the Resourcing and Development Support role

This varied role creates an opportunity for a highly motivated and approachable individual to provide efficient and effective administration as part of a supportive HR and Learning and Development team.

The successful applicant will be in involved in the running of whole-time and on-call (retained) firefighter recruitment and operational promotion processes. They will support the learning and development of our people, through researching available provider options, planning and organising courses, recording training and development, and assisting in the evaluation of training and development activity to ensure provision is fit for purpose.

This role will provide a great opportunity to work for a public service provider. Reporting to the Resourcing and Development Coordinator, this role is both internal and external facing with the successful candidate having the opportunity to liaise with an array of stakeholders.

If you are an attentive individual with great communication skills, who can effectively build relationships at all levels whilst delivering an effective customer focused service we would be keen to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework attached here

The key focus of the Resourcing and Development team:

The Resourcing and Development team deliver on-call (retained) and whole-time recruitment processes, operational promotion processes and administrate training and development courses and programmes. This includes planning, organising, monitoring and evaluating training and development delivery. The team also ensure the design and delivery of development pathways; supporting learners, assessors and those undertaking internal quality assurance. Through effective recruitment, development and training, we enable our people to reach their full potential; therefore building a capable, resilient and customer-focused workforce.

The successful applicant will have:

• A proven interest in recruitment, promotion and training and development
• Enthusiasm, great interpersonal skills and administrative skills
• An established track record and commitment to delivering work to a high standard whilst working in a busy environment
• Confidence in the use of Microsoft packages and ICT systems
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role please contact Emma Rickards, Resourcing and Development Coordinator at rickardse@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 Thursday 04 August at 09:00 hours.

Anticipated start date: September 2022

it is anticipated that the interview and assessment process will run in August 2022.

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

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Fire Safety Inspector £23,953 – £31,895

Senior Fire Safety Inspector £32,798 – £36,371

*Please see mandatory information section below for further salary details

Hours: 36.25 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Fire Service Locations across Greater Manchester

Fire Safety Inspector/Senior Fire Safety Inspector.

Your role:  Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to make Greater Manchester a safer place? We have Fire Safety Inspector roles with clear progression to Senior Fire Safety Inspectors on completion of required qualifications.

Already have those qualifications, then join us from day one as a Senior Fire Safety Inspector, it’s that easy.

There has never been a better time to join us as a Fire Safety Inspector working in our busy and varied Protection team.

Fire Safety Inspectors work as part of our Protection Department. The core purpose of our Protection work is to ensure the safety of the public and firefighters by identifying, investigating and reducing risk. We work with others to identify risks and develop solutions to improve safety through engagement, advice and enforcement.

Our Fire Safety Inspectors provide advice and support to businesses to help ensure buildings are safe and take tough action when the public are put at risk.

The landscape of fire safety regulation is changing, the fire at Grenfell Tower has had far reaching implications and means the way we consider risk in buildings needs to change along with the way we carry out our activities.

About you:

We are more interested in what you can do than what you know.

If you have excellent communication skills, the ability to think analytically, problem solve and can plan and manage a busy workload then you have the right skills. If you can evidence that you can work as part of a team and in partnership, develop relationships with partners, have a co-operative and flexible approach to work and have identified and delivered service improvements then you have the right experience to apply to be a Fire Safety Inspector.

If you don’t currently work in fire safety we will provide you with the essential training and support you need to be an effective Fire Safety Inspector. Once you have mastered the basics we will continue to provide you with access to training and continuous professional development.

We also welcome applications from people with qualifications in fire safety or a similar regulatory discipline for example Trading Standards or Licensing. To join us as a Senior Fire Safety Inspector you will need a level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent and demonstrable experience of dealing with complex cases.

About us:

This is an exciting time to join fire safety as we work to improve the service in line with the HMICFRS recommendations, find new ways of developing our staff and continue to deliver core fire safety enforcement and business support activities.

We are investing in fire safety teams to ensure that we have an agile workforce capable of responding quickly and effectively to risk and that we deliver an effective regulatory function which is accessible, effective, targeted and proportionate.

We are committed to developing our Fire Safety Inspectors ensuring that everyone has the ability to carry out the core work with opportunities to become a specialist.

About the roles

As a Fire Safety Inspector your main work will be to inspect premises and provide advice and guidance to responsible persons and take enforcement action where necessary.

You will play an integral role in engaging with businesses – this may be through delivering presentations, arranging events or working on guidance. You will work closely with colleagues and partners to promote fire safety in new and existing buildings.

As you develop your skills and experience you will have the opportunity to specialise in a technical role influencing building design or an enforcement role carrying out complex enforcement including criminal investigations.

These are career graded positions which mean that you will develop as a fire safety practitioner in line with the Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators developed by the National Fire Chiefs Council. Progression from Fire Safety Inspector to Senior Fire Safety Inspector will require you to obtain the necessary qualifications and demonstrate your experience and competence through a formal progression framework. We provide all Fire Safety Inspectors with access to internal and external training and a personal CPD budget.

Information on how to apply

You should apply by providing a CV and an expression of interest of no more than 5 pages (as a word attachment) setting out your suitability for the role in relation to the experience, skills and behaviours required.

Closing date is 14^th August 2022.

Interviews will be held the weeks commencing the 15th and 22nd August 2020 and we are looking for people to start in role by October 2022.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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.

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer.

Mandatory Information:

​Salary grades: Progression through the bar to grade F is subject to obtaining the Level 3 Qualification, demonstrating competency through practical assessment and completion of a Professional Development Logbook and obtaining authorisation to serve Enforcement Notices. Progression to Senior Fire Safety Inspector is based on organisational need and subject to vacancies within the Protection Team. Progression to Senior Fire Safety Inspector will be subject to a competency based assessment and submission of a Professional Development Portfolio.

Essential Car Users Allowance: It is an essential requirement for the role that successful candidates hold a current full driving license and has access to a vehicle. The role attracts an essential user’s car allowance.

Privacy Notice

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

The Role
Post: Deputy Contract and Performance Manager
Salary: £47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £ 61,529per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 02 August 2022 at 16:00 GMT

Following a recent department restructure within the FLEET team an opportunity has arisen to work alongside our operational colleagues and the Vehicles and Equipment contractor in ensuring LFBs requirements are met. The appropriate candidate will be solution focussed, have a strong appreciation for the value of data and data management as well as being confident, fair, friendly and assertive in their approach. This post plays an important role in leading, developing and maintaining a Technical and Service Support approach to contract and performance management. The post holder will support the Head of Contract & Performance in ensuring that the LFB obtains best value from the contracts managed by Technical and Service Support, by the effective use of management information, evidential data, and effective planning and performance indicators. This role will enable FLEET colleagues to best manage LFB vehicles and equipment. They will work closely with both the Head of Performance and the Head of FLEET Operational Support Group to ensure that revenue budgets are appropriately managed and that any performance or contractually related penalties are appropriately evidenced and accounted for to deliver the core functions, objectives and priorities. This role will require engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational resilience and best practice. Therefore, excellent problem solving, and communication skills are required as well as an appropriate understanding of complex data (including systems).

The FLEET team is dynamic, lively and fast paced, whilst being collegiate and supportive. Colleagues pride themselves on delivering best practice fleet and equipment management solutions to a variety of stakeholders as well as meeting the unprecedented procurement demands aimed at future-proofing services. The team has recently come under new management and is embracing innovation and change initiatives aimed at building operational assurance, strategic resilience and best practice delivery. This will enable FLEET to meet the Brigades core strategic change plan objectives as well as best respond to Mayoral direction. As such the team is currently expanding resulting in this excellent opportunity for a candidate who is motivated to work closely with the operation, monitor and measure key contracts and manage risk by establishing performance management information. It is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations, Ruislip Workshops and strategic partner locations. Amongst your skills you will be expected to be self-motivated, be an effective and supportive team player, be strategically minded and data focussed to provide accurate and up to data information, performance and contractual guidance (including reports and administration) in supporting FLEET.

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

Assessment Overview
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.

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

Please 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.

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.

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

Administrative Assistant BDCH (Building Design and Consultation Hub)

The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant BDCH (Building Design and Consultation Hub)
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £26,310 – £31,034 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 07/07/2023
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 05 August 2022 at 16:00 GMT

Your chance to make a difference.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join a new team focussed on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design and Consultation Hub (BDCH) is part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment.

BDCH are primarily responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests and Planning submissions. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise etc. to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place. BDCH are seeking highly motivated, organised individuals with excellent communication and strong IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel etc.) to join the team and provide administrative support.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role.

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, and;

• Upload a copy of your up-to-date CV including relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role.
• A covering letter detailing how your skill set meets all those required to be considered for this opportunity.

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.

Benefits of working for LFB

• Generous annual leave and bank holidays allowance
• 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
  (Some of these items do not apply on a Fixed Term contract. T&C Apply, if successful you will be made aware of any available scheme programme and how to opt-in.)

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 mid Aug. 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.

Competent Crew Manager Transfer Process – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescure Service

Competent Crew Manager Transfer Process
Benefits
Salary: £35,747 per annum

Location: Various

Onsite Gym and parking facilities

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

Crew Managers provide critical leadership to support the effective and efficient delivery of Services to the public aligned to the Local Safety Plan.

Crew Managers ensure efficient management, leadership, and training of Firefighters on their watch. Their responsibilities include the supervision and delivery of all operational services in relation to response functions and supervision and implementation of agreed prevention and protection activities.

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

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

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

The ideal candidates will:

Be committed to Equality, Diversity, and Integrity with an understanding of how this relates to organisational culture and equality of access in the delivery of services.
Be keen to share their knowledge and experience and have a passion for the development of themselves and others.
Be confident in planning and making appropriate decisions, creating practical solutions, and implementing them while communicating effectively with colleagues and managers.
Be highly motivated and committed to delivering quality work.
Be a skilled and experienced Level 1 incident commander.
Please see the link to the job profile.

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

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether applying/accepting this position would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Application and Selection Process
The successful candidate will be able to 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.

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

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

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

To apply please click Apply Now.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 8 August 2022.

It is anticipated that the selection process will run from August – September 2022.

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

Please note we are only accepting applications via the web address published above.  Therefore please do not send any CVs or other application forms to Royal Berkshire Fire and Service as these will not be accepted.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Basic DBS check before starting in the role.

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 visit our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page.