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Technical Response Unit – Inter-Service Transfer

GMFRS Technical Response Unit (TRU) Inter-Service Transfer

Technical Response Unit Inter-Service Transfer 2022

Location: GMFRS Training and Safety Centre
Role: Wholetime Firefighter & Crew Manager TRU

Based: Ashton Community Fire Station, M34 5FS & Leigh Community Fire Station, WN7 3PA (Placed subject to organisational need)

Initial Training Location: GMFRS Training and Safety Centre, Hinds Lane, Bury, BL8 2GN & Manchester Training & Development Centre, Cassidy Close, M4 5HU

YOUR CAREER, YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CHOICE:

We are excited to announce the launch of our Technical Response Unit Inter-Service Transfer process, for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

We are a progressive, inclusive, and innovative Fire & Rescue Service, who strive to always be the best at what we do and how we do it, while supporting each other in all we do. This approach is reflected throughout the organisation.

We want colleagues who fully demonstrate and support our key values and behaviours and who are passionate about making a real difference to the communities we serve. You will relish the challenge and enjoy every day being different, working together with your team to make a positive impact in keeping the wider community of Greater Manchester safe and well.

Our mission: Saving lives, protecting the communities, working together

Our vision: A modern, flexible, resilient Fire & Rescue Service

Our values: Respect, Excellence, Honesty, Inclusivity & Professionalism in Role

The role of a Firefighter continues to evolve and embraces prevention, protection, and response. The values and skills that our successful candidates bring, will enable us to achieve our Service’s vision and will be pivotal to our communities in delivering our prevention and response activities in a collaborative and inclusive way.

The Technical Response Unit (TRU) responds to incidents that are technical in nature; and is an evolving capability.

Examples of incident types are detailed below: –

Collapsed Structure
Confined Space
Rope Rescue
Heavy Transport (Rail, HGV, Metrolink)
Trench Rescue
Explosions
Major Entrapment
Wide Area Search
Water Incidents
Assisting other agencies

This application will be open to all existing Wholetime competent Firefighters and Crew Managers, currently employed by a UK Local Authority Fire Service on a Wholetime contract. Please note this is for substantive transfers only and is not a promotional process.

Before applying, please read through all the information detailed in this advert, paying special attention to the eligibility criteria, before clicking the ‘Apply’ link below.

Please Note:

We aren’t currently accepting any competent On-Call Firefighter applications for our TRU positions. We do however have a Wholetime Firefighter and Crew Manager Inter-Service Transfer application form open and welcome On-Call applicants to that position, please find details here.
All candidates are required to supply their training records as an evidence portfolio, upon submitting their initial application form. You can do this by attaching the records to an email and sending to the recruitment team at JoinUs@manchesterfire.gov.uk

ROLES AVAILABLE:

Technical Response Unit

Ashton or Leigh Community Fire Station
The TRU is based on the current Shift Duty System (SDS) and runs in tandem with the main duty system
Applicants must be willing to provide a flexible approach overseen by Central Crewing e.g., inter detachments to any Greater Manchester locations.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY:

You must be Wholetime competent & substantive Firefighter, conditioned to a permanent contract working an average of 42 hours per week on a wholetime duty system
Currently employed by a UK Local Authority Fire Service
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Have a full UK ‘Category B’ driving license
Have a basic swimming ability and water confidence that will enable you to work safely in water rescue situations (must be able to demonstrate if required)
Have reading, writing and numerical skills to meet the requirements of the role
Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency
Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process
Available to start in September 2022 with unconditional offer provided 4 weeks prior to start date.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

The recruitment process will consist of an initial application sift, practical assessments and an interview assessment centre.

As mentioned above, once you have submitted your application form, you are required to supply your training records as an evidence portfolio. This needs to include all details from initial recruits’ course or induction training (length of recruit’s course / training and dates etc.) to training to date. Please email the recruitment team these details by emailing JoinUs@manchesterfire.gov.uk

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Apply online using our online application form and if you have any further queries, please email joinus@manchesterfire.gov.uk with ‘IST Application Question’ in the email subject heading.

The closing date for completed applications is 12:00 noon on 30th May 2022.

Following application submission, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a practical assessment and interview the following week (13th-17th June and 27th-30th June)

Practical Assessment includes;

1. 9 Metre Ladder

2. 13.5 Metre Ladder

3. Knots and lines

4. Pumping

5. RTC

6. BA Set

7. BA ECO & ECB

8. BA Wear

Successful candidates will undertake a 4-to-8-week conversion training course, anticipated to start on 12th September 2022.

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, Trans status and non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT:

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Failure to disclose information when asked within this application could result in dismissal but will not necessarily be a bar to employment with us. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

On Call Firefighter

ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER VACANCIES

We are currently recruiting for On-Call Firefighters for Stations across Lancashire:

On-call Firefighters often have another job and will provide on-call cover from home or their place of work. They respond to emergencies when their pager alerts them, so must live or work within 5 minutes travel time from the station.

The stations recruiting are:

Northern Area: Morecambe, Carnforth, Hornby, Garstang, Preesall, Lancaster, Bolton le Sands, Silverdale, Fleetwood.

Eastern Area: Longridge, Clitheroe, Great Harwood, Hyndburn, Darwen.

Southern Area: Ormskirk, Bamber Bridge, Tarleton, Chorley, Skelmersdale.

Western Area: Wesham, Lytham, St Annes.

Pennine Area: Bacup, Padiham, Barnoldswick, Nelson, Earby, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Colne.

Recruitment to a particular station will be dependent upon the available hours at the time of the closing date, if the station you have applied for does not have available hours at that time, your application will be carried forward to the next recruitment campaign.

We generally require On-call firefighters to give between 60-120 hours per week. Patterns and hours of cover vary from station to station. Our biggest requirement is for day time cover Monday – Friday 0600-1800 and 24 hours across Saturday and Sunday.

It is essential that you contact your stations On Call Support Officer to discuss suitable hours of cover and your distance to the station. Please see below:

Northern Area:

Morecambe, Carnforth, Hornby, Lancaster, Bolton le Sands, Silverdale,
Garstang, Preesall, Fleetwood.
Sarah Holden – SarahHolden@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Eastern Area:

Longridge, Clitheroe, Great Harwood, Hyndburn, Darwen.
Richard Waller – RichardWaller@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Southern Area:

Skelmersdale – AdamCoates@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Ormskirk, Tarleton – RichardWaller@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Chorley, Bamber Bridge – danilabreathnacht@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Western Area:

Wesham, Lytham, St Annes – Danila Breathnacht – danilabreathnacht@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Pennine Area:

Barnoldswick, Nelson, Earby, Colne – Richard Waller – RichardWaller@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Bacup, Padiham, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Colne – Adam Coates – AdamCoates@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Stage 1 – visit the station

Meet the Manager at the Station on a drill night or contact the On Call Support Officer to discuss the role.

Stage 2 – application form

Complete the online application form.

Stage 3 – fitness/psychometric tests at Service Training Centre

You will be required to undertake practical tests which assess your level of fitness and strength. The point of entry fitness requirement is 42.3VO2 which is equivalent to Level 8.6 on the Multi-Stage Shuttle Run/Chester Treadmill test. There will be two written tests; working with numbers and understanding information based at our Training Centre in Chorley.

Stage 4 – practical assessment day (PAD day)

Assessment day at our training centre in Chorley where you’ll be tested on practical exercises based on the national firefighter selection tests and carry out the following exercises:

Extension of a 13.5m ladder

Ladder climb

Ladder lift

Equipment carry

Casualty evacuation

Confined space test

Stage 5 – interview

An interview at the local fire station.

Stage 6 – final checks

You will need to have a medical and provide suitable references.

The closing date for application forms to be received is 20 June 2022 at 1700 hours.

Procurement Manager

An opportunity has arisen within our Support Services Department for a Procurement Manager, based at Central Headquarters in Sheffield, with the option to do some agile working.

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide procurement expertise and leadership across all sections of the Fire Service

To be considered for this role you will have previous hands-on experience of public sector procurement, ideally within a blue light organisation or local authority.

You must be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), level 6 MCIPS and be fully conversant with PCR’s.

The key duties will include delivery of the procurement strategy, revenue and capital procurement projects, continuous improvement of systems and processes, management of a procurement team. You will also provide Commercial expertise; leading on negotiations with suppliers, undertaking market & options analysis and producing quality reports and recommendations for Senior Management. You will promote and ensure compliance with policy, legislative and regulatory requirements affecting procurement and supply chain management.

For more information about the role contact Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Tony Carlin on 07979516841 email: tcarlin@syfire.gov.uk or Head of HR, Sue Kelsey on 07766781812 email: skelsey@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 09:00 hours on Monday 30th May 2022

Interviews will be held on Friday 10th June 2022

New starters will normally commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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

Station Officer Transferee

London Fire Brigade (LFB) are now offering the opportunity for operationally substantive and competent Watch Managers B/Station Officers to apply for transfers to LFB.

The role

You will be responsible for the running of a watch on a multi-appliance station. You will lead your team in the delivery of all station-based targets (Home fire safety visits etc.). You will support and develop your team, including apprentices and always ensure their wellbeing. You will lead the initial response to incidents, you may monitor at 4 pump incidents. For larger incidents you will be expected to work as part of the command team all the time ensuring the welfare of your crews.

If you hold specialist skills and qualifications (e.g. Fire Safety) then we may offer postings into these specialist teams, as inspecting officers for example. Please highlight this in your application.

Behaviours

The post holder will always ensure that they role model the Brigade’s Leadership Behavioural Framework and will hold others to account in doing the same. It is expected that behaviour always embodies the Brigades framework of Accountability, Compassion, and Togetherness. More information is available in the attached LFB behaviours document.

The Leadership Behavioural Framework supports the Core Code of Ethics which apply to every member of the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) in the UK. The Core Code sets out five ethical principles which provide a basis for promoting good behaviour and challenging inappropriate behaviour in the delivery of services to the public and against which the post holder will always champion. The five principles are:

Putting our communities first
– We put the interests of the public, the community, and service users first.
Integrity
– We act with integrity including being open, honest, and consistent in everything that we do.
Dignity and respect
– We treat people with dignity and respect, making decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias.
Leadership
– We are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexible and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
– We continually recognise and promote the value of EDI, both within the FRS and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations, and celebrate difference.

Equality and Diversity

The London Fire Brigade is driven by a strong sense of purpose; we are trusted to serve and protect London. As such the Brigade has set an ambitious diversity and inclusion strategy (Togetherness Strategy) which aims to build an organisation which represents the people that we serve, and where every member of staff can bring their whole self to work. Station Officers should always promote a culture of fairness and inclusivity. More information is available in the attached Togetherness Strategy document.

Eligibility
Eligibility to apply

You must be a wholetime operational, substantive and competent Watch Manager B/Station Officer (with a whole time contract) in a UK local authority fire and rescue service who is competent in all elements of the role map including Unit 7 (WM7 – Lead and support people to resolve operational incidents). Please note this is for substantive transfers only and is not a promotional process
Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency
We cannot accept applications from on-call Watch Managers B currently undertaking a temporary, casual or zero-hour wholetime contract (or contract to that effect)
Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Application form and expression of interest form

Application closing date 4 pm on Monday 30th May 2022.

Stage 2

Assessment elements

A Knowledge Test (Pass mark 75% or above) Bibliography for the Knowledge Test attached. Please send an email to assessmentcentre@london-fire.gov.uk to request the policies. We advise candidates to begin studying for the test now. Please note that the Knowledge test is pass/fail.
Interview based on the LFB behaviours (a score of at least 70%)
Diversity & Inclusion Exercise (a score of at least 75%)

You must pass all the above assessment elements to be successful.

Stage 2 is scheduled to take place from w/c 13 June 2022.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements. Therefore, please state in your application form all unavailable dates with the next few months to attend the assessment stages.

Offers & Postings

Successful candidates will be made one offer; consideration of their home address and knowledge of preference to work in a certain area will be taken into account. Should an individual decline an offer they will not get a further offer in the current round, but they could carry the score forward to the next round if they wish or start again if they think they could better their score. In any given round the number of vacancies will determine the amount of promotions offered in the first instance. The remaining successful candidates will be placed on a panel (waiting list) until such time that further vacancies become available.

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.

Operational Training Administrator

A job opportunity has arisen within our Training Admin section for an Operational Training Administrator based at our Training and Development Centre in Handsworth, Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide an effective and efficient systems & admin support service to Training & Development Centre (TDC).

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of administrative duties and extensive experience of using Microsoft IT systems.

The key duties include providing administrative support for TDC. You will be responsible for updating systems like Dolphin, UBIK and Room Bookings as well as taking meeting minutes as required.

For more information about the role contact Debra Farrell on 0114 2532922

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

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

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

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Friday 3rd June 2022

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 13th June 2022

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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

Prevention Co-ordinator

Prevention Co-ordinator

Scale 4 – £20,443 – £22,129 per annum

37 hours per week

Prevention Department, Worcester Fire Station

About Us

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

A permanent opportunity has arisen in the busy Prevention Department, based at Worcester Fire Station.

The role is to provide a high standard of administrative support assisting in the efficient and effective running of the Prevention team to assist in the reduction of the risk and impact of fires in the home through the processing and co-ordination of Home Fire Safety Visits.

A full job description and person specification is available on our application page.

Skills and Experience

– Qualification in Microsoft packages to include Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook or equivalent experience

– Experience of dealing with the general public

– Experience gained in general administration

– Experience of using databases

– Competent word processing and administrative skills

– Strong communication and interpersonal skills including a tactful, professional telephone manner

Reasons to Join Us

HWFRS is proud to offer a range of benefits to colleagues including:

Hybrid working opportunities
Free parking
Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
24 days annual leave, increasing to 29 after 5 years’ service (Plus Bank / Public Holidays)

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Prevention Supervisor Louise Schiffmann on 07899 066039.

Please note we do not accept CV’s

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th June 2022 at 11:59pm

Interviews will take place on 21st June 2022

On Call Migration & Transfer In Opportunities

ON CALL MIGRATION TO WHOLETIME FIREFIGHTER OPPORTUNITIES

As part of the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s overarching talent management strategy the Service are currently recruiting a number of wholetime firefighters to maintain appropriate staffing levels and skills across the Service.

The Service recognises and greatly values the enthusiasm and commitment that on call firefighters bring, and is therefore inviting applications from on call staff both from Cheshire and other Services, who would like to migrate to a wholetime position.

The Service is particularly interested in applicants who hold an LGV licence and EFAD qualification, or who would be committed to undertaking these qualifications in the near future.

It is recognised that On Call Firefighters who wish to apply for a wholetime role may be at various stages of their journey to competency, but are currently displaying the fantastic qualities and attributes required to be a competent firefighter. Therefore, we are inviting applicants who have completed point 8 of the ‘On-Call Journey to competency’ up to and including full competency (internal applicants). External applicants should have completed all the initial training courses as required by their Service.

Please note, these wholetime opportunities are for firefighter positions only, regardless of their current on-call role.

The selection process will comprise of:

Completion of a competency based application form with management support.

Closing date for completed application forms: 1700 hours, 30th May 2022.

Please note that external applicants will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence which will form part of the assessment process.

A practical assessment and interview:

Practical assessments will take place week commencing 27th June 2022

Interviews will take place weeks commencing 4th and 11th July 2022.

Application packs are available on the Service’s website www.cheshirefire.gov.uk or alternatively please contact the HR Recruitment Team recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 13/22/MIG on your application form.

Relocation expenses may be considered for applicants seeking to move to Cheshire, subject to certain criteria. Please contact the Recruitment Team for further information.

Inter-Service Transfer Opportunities within Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service for competent Wholetime Firefighters, Crew Managers & Watch Managers

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity?

If you answered yes to the above question we invite you to complete and return an application form in order to be considered for a position with us.

Those looking to transfer in as a Firefighter will also need to provide a portfolio of evidence alongside their application.

Applications for Firefighter are invited from:

Competent Wholetime Firefighters, who already hold an LGV licence and EFAD qualification, or who would be committed to undertaking these qualifications in the near future.

Applications for Crew Manager are invited from:

Competent and Substantive Crew Managers, who must hold the IFE level 3 Certificate in Operations paper.

Applications for Watch Manager are invited from:

Competent and Substantive Watch Managers, who must hold the IFE level 3 Diploma in Operations and Incident Command paper.

The selection process will comprise of:

Completion of a competency based application form with management support
Assessment of portfolio of evidence
A practical assessment and interview
Candidates applying for Crew and Watch Manager positions will also be required to pass a command assessment before progressing through to interview and practical assessment.

Application packs are available on the Service Website www.cheshirefire.gov.uk or alternatively please contact the HR Recruitment Team recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Closing date for completed application forms: 1700 hours on Monday 30th May 2022.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 13/22/TI on your application form.

Relocation expenses may be considered for applicants seeking to move to Cheshire, subject to certain criteria. Please contact the Recruitment team for further information.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service aims to prevent unlawful discrimination during recruitment, especially on the grounds of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, and religion or belief.

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (Organisation Development)

An opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources team for a part-time (job-share) HR Business Partner (OD). You will be joining us at an exciting time for HR and OD as we undertaking a review of our customer service delivery model and are about to embark on consultation on our new People Strategy for 2023 to 2026. HR and OD are positioned at the heart of transformation and delivering a culture that encourages flexibility, learning and empowerment.

The overall purpose of the role is to work as a member of the HR Management Team to deliver the People Strategy for the service, specifically in relation to the OD elements, and to provide effective leadership to the OD team, ensuring all team objectives are delivered in an effective, efficient and timely manner.

You will be an experienced OD professional, MCIPD qualified or working towards this. You will have extensive knowledge of talent management, including workforce planning, recruitment & selection, succession planning and workforce development. You will have a comprehensive understanding of how OD contributes to wider organisational effectiveness and experience of managing a team; ensuring performance objectives are consistently achieved.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and HR and OD practice and who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

For more information about the role contact Sue Kelsey, Head of HR, on 07766781812.

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 09:00am hours on Wednesday 25th May 2022

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th June 2022

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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

Station Manager Fire Control

Salary £39,499 (Development) – £43,568 (Competent)

Cleveland Fire Authority is seeking to recruit an ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking individual to the role of Station Manager for Fire Control.

Recently rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service, we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation – one that is well regarded by our communities and Partners.

We are looking for people who will be committed to the achievement of our vision – people who will make a difference to the safety and quality of life of every local citizen on Teesside.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate and understanding of the challenges facing the Fire and Rescue Service and offer evidence of having the ability to co-ordinate and oversee all command and control mobilising systems and equipment, management of Watch personnel and oversight of preparedness of all Fire Control mobilising systems and equipment. You will also have the experience and skills to develop and deliver new training packages. You will act as an ambassador for equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as being a role model for our values and ethical behaviours.

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities, then Cleveland could be for you.

Applications are invited from competent and substantive Watch Managers Fire Control and existing Station Managers Fire Control.

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk. If you have any difficulty accessing the application form or have any queries please contact the HR Department on 01429 874058.

We are holding an on-line information session about this opportunity on 10 May 2022 at 11 am on Microsoft Teams. If you would like to join us please email recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk

For informal discussions, prior to the closing date for applications, contact Simon Weastell on 01429 874004.

Information in respect of the Authority and the services they provide can be found at www.clevelandfire.gov.uk

The selection process will include a managerial assessment, role related assessment and interview.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 26 May 2022

Essex Resilience Forum Support & Admin Officer

Essex Resilience Forum Support & Admin Officer

Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hrs per week

Grade: 5

Salary: £24,920 – £27,514 per annum

Location: Kelvedon Park

Essex is a safe and varied county and a great place to live and work.

The Essex Resilience Forum brings a wide variety of agencies together to manage major incidents. As well as planning for emergencies, training and exercising, it also ensures that the county remains as safe as it can be and that we work together to minimise the impact.

The Role

We have an opportunity within the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) for an administrative support officer. Your role would be to provide a responsive, efficient and effective service to the Essex Resilience Forum Team and partnership, adapting to changing and evolving requirements to support the organisational priorities which are to respond, protect and prevent.

To provide administrative support to the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) and support information sharing across the ERF and with external partners.

To be responsible for the administration of associated committees and boards and provide papers to members as appropriate.

What You Will Be Working On

Working within the Essex Resilience Forum team and reporting to the ERF Manager/Officers, this role will include but is not limited to:

To provide the full range of administrative support and assistance to the ERF Chair and Co-Chair, ERF Manager the Resilience Officers and the wider Forum in an efficient and effective manner.

To ensure that high quality information, briefing materials and documents are delivered to agreed deadlines and ensure that papers are provided in a timely manner and comply to agreed formats.

To develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Act as secretariat to ERF Executive Programme Board, Planning Assurance Group and Risk Intelligence Group and to assist with any other meeting and event as required. To include calendar of events and diary management, organising and facilitating meetings, minute taking and administering the electronic and paper filing systems.

What Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate for this role, will have the experience of working both independently and as part of a busy team, have experience of organising and facilitating events, meetings and diary management, a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and be able to deal with enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.

You will have a level 2 standard of education (GCSE or equivalent) and it is desirable that you have a qualification related to Emergency Planning management.

The Application Process

Application – Initially you will apply via our website with an attached supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 500 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Interview – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will be an interview. (Further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner)

We review all applications against the criteria detailed in the Vacancy Information Pack, so please do ensure you fully detail how you meet the criteria of the role. We love it when our applicants write thorough and thoughtful responses to the Supporting Statement questions, so don’t be afraid to go into detail. This will ensure we get a good understanding of your skills and experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact the Head of Emergency Planning, Group Manager Dave Walpole on 07785 524530.

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 – Monday, 6th June 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.