Station Cook

Station Cook

Job reference: REQ000155

Application closing date: 04/08/2022

Salary: £16,251 per annum rising to £17,245 per annum

Package: 30 Hours Per Week, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24 Days (pro rata) Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays

30 hours Part time

Job category/typeCatering

Job description

Working pattern: 9am-3pm (variation in start and finish times can be considered)

We are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate cook to join our busy station in order to provide a first-class catering facility to on-duty fire crews and refreshments/buffets for the on-site community facilities used for functions and courses.

This role is standalone so you must have demonstrable experience of working as a cook in a commercial or industrial catering environment and be able to plan, prepare and cook a variety of menus to a high standard. A catering qualification or equivalent is essential for this role.

A thorough understanding of food safety is crucial, and you must hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Food Safety. As well as food preparation you will also be required to carry out cleaning routines in line with the Safer Food Better Business scheme to maintain a hygienic environment.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

To apply, please complete our online application form via our website: www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Careers/Careers.aspx. You must include your full career history and demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

An opportunity to provide cover during periods of sickness and annual leave is available for relief duties during designated weekends. A variation in start and finish times can be considered.  Appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided and must be worn. You are required to shop and purchase food daily and must have a current full driving licence with no pending issues.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented in this area of work within the Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Learning & Development Advisor

Learning & Development Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen here at Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) for a Learning & Development Advisor.

Successful candidate will be responsible for planning, procuring, monitoring, and evaluating interventions that meet identified needs and enable the Service to achieve its strategic business objectives. You will lead the specification and delivery of the assessment and development processes which will facilitate both effective selection and development of employees, ensuring they are fit for purpose, reflect current workforce requirements with regards to skills and behaviours.

You will be responsible for the tracking, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of delegates within the talent pipeline. Successful candidate will lead on the production and analysis of the Service wide training/learning needs analysis to establish training/learning gaps across the Service.

In conjunction with the Learning and Development Manager, you will propose and implement quality assurance initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of training and development delivery through evaluation.

We are looking for a team player who can deliver to a high standard, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail with excellent proven communication and organisational skills. Demonstrating good customer service and a ‘can do’ attitude is essential.

BMKFA can offer you an exciting, varied, and worthwhile career. We have excellent flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance and generous holiday allowances which increase with long service.

Have you got what it takes and want a challenging career then come and join our team.

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

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bell at lbell@bucksfire.gov.uk

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

Closing Date: 26 July 2022 at Midnight

Crew Manager Trainer

Crew Manager

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service recruiting Crew Managers Now!

Crew Manager plus £3,769.94 Annual Training Allowance

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) Training & Operational Review Department (TOR) is seeking expressions of interest from competent wholetime Crew Managers to transfer into LFRS as Trainers.

In addition to the rewards training and developing others naturally brings, this is an excellent opportunity for applicants to join a forward-thinking, inclusive Service with an outstanding organisational culture.

Transfer applications are invited from:

Competent Wholetime Crew Managers who can evidence successful completion of incident command training to ICL1 standard (Assessed against WM7 competencies) and who can demonstrate an ability to deliver training.

If a CM Trainer has not maintained ICL1 revalidation, this would need to be completed within 2 years on appointment and prior to a move into an operational role at Crew Manager rank.

Key Dates

Potential applicants should note the following key dates. Alternative dates are unlikely to be available.

Closing date for applications Monday 8 August 2022 – 12 noon

Interviews/Presentation Friday 26th August 2022

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to:

Attend a discussion in relation to the skills and competencies they will bring.
Deliver a 10-minute presentation prepared in advance.

For an informal chat or to understand more about the role, or information on what’s it like to work for LFRS, please contact Station Manager Martin Dillon (TOR) 01257 266611.

Service Improvement Manager

Service Improvement Manager


Scale PO2 -£36,370 – £39,570 per annum

37 hours per week , Permanent

Based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip Park, WR3 8SP

The Role

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s HMICFRS Service Improvement Manager (SIM) provides the single point of contact (SPOC) for our HMICFRS Service Liaison Lead (SLL).  They lead on communication to/from, and requests from, HMICFRS and ensure that we have a direct route into HMICFRS for any day-to-day queries as well as helping to prepare the Service for inspection.

The HMICFRS SIM takes the lead on all HMICFRS inspection activity, receiving (and directly responding to) correspondence from the SLL and HMI.

The SIM co-ordinates post-inspection activity and maintains the HMICFRS inspection action / improvement plan challenging, interrogating and advising leaders on the content of the action plans. In addition, the SIM is responsible for the delivery of service improvement with special responsibility for ensuring the Service responds to the outcomes from learning within the sector, through the Business Planning process.

The post holder will lead and work across departmental boundaries in an agile and flexible manner, embedding continual improvement by creating an environment of collaborative working and organisational learning as a result of inspection activity.

A full job description and person specification for the role can be found attached to this advert.

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.

Reasons to Join Us

  • 28 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 33 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
  • Access to a local government pension scheme.
  • Flexi-time and homeworking scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
  • Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations
  • Access to restaurant facilities and an on-site gym
  • Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

The closing date for applications is Midday on Thursday 25th August .

Interviews will be held week commencing the 19th September.

The successful applicant will be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Assistant Director Anna Davidson (07824 321989) or Group Commander Dave Swallow (07899 066046)

Community Safety Education Delivery Officer

Community Safety Education Delivery Officer

An opportunity has arisen within our Prevention & Protection section for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract for a Lifewise Safety Education Delivery Officer.

The overall purpose of the role will be to assist in the delivery of South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Safety Messages to the pupils that attend Crucial Crew and events, and general administration duties as required.

The focus of this role will be to undertake the delivery of all crucial crew scenarios as detailed in the lesson plans.  These scenarios include Bedtime routine and Home Safety, Arson and consequences and Water Safety.  To undertake other education/intervention packages run at the Lifewise centre this can include bespoke events and or tailored crucial crew deliveries.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of working within an education setting, experience of delivering to a target audience.  Basic administration skills and be able to work as part of a team.

The key duties will include delivery of Crucial Crew scenarios, preparing resource packs for schools, assisting in the delivery of home safety checks when needs arise.  Carrying out administration work associated with Community Safety function including maintenance of computerised and manual records, preparation of the set and classrooms for Crucial Crew and Lifewise events.

For more information about the role contact Amanda Thompson on 07771500729.

A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained via our intranet at http://syfirecorp1/human-resources-h-r/recruitment/corporate-staff-vacancies/ or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk or on 0114 253 2811.

Closing date for applications is 17.00 hours on Friday 5th August 2022

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 29th August 2022

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

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

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

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

Watch Commander B – NOG Training Project

Watch Commander B – NOG Training Project (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 2 years)

Applications are invited from wholetime and on-call supervisory managers for a fixed term 2 year opportunity to undertake a Watch Commander B role to support the delivery of a key organisational project within Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS).  The role will be based at Pershore Fire Station working alongside 5 other team members comprising of both uniformed and non uniformed staff.

In order to apply, you must also meet the following criteria at the point of application:

  • Be a competent UK Local Authority on-call or wholetime Crew Commander, or, an on-call or wholetime Watch Commander (development or competent)
  • Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
  • Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
  • Not be in a formal capability process
  • Be medically fit to undertake the role (current fitness test and 3 yearly medical)

Criteria for the role:

  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of National Operational Guidance, Knowledgebase documents and Scenarios.
  • Must have a keen interest in driving education within the organisation, with particular awareness of Neurodiversity, learning styles and teaching styles.
  • Must have the ability to create compelling and accurate training material, with ability to source and reference appropriate information
  • Must have excellent computer skills to operate a range of creative computer programs
  • Must have ability to meet very tight, recurring deadlines.
  • Must have a good knowledge of UK FRS Training Compliance, including Fire Standards Board and National Occupational Standards and National Operational: Guidance.
  • Essentially, you must be able to work as part of a team in a constantly demanding role

Applications are to be made through completion of an online application form on WMJobs. As part of this form you are required to write a statement identifying how you meet the project role criteria. This statement will be used within the shortlisting process.  The closing date for applications is Monday 8th August 2022.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the project lead, on 22nd August, to determine the most suitable candidate for the role.

Awareness Sessions

To assist potential candidates, a virtual awareness session is being held online on Monday 1st August at 19:00 hours. If you are interested in attending please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk and you will be sent a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

Interested applicants are also invited to contact the project lead for an informal discussion prior to applying (Station Commander Richard Young, ryoung@hwfire.org.uk, 07973 152779).

Lead Driver Trainer

Lead Driver Trainer

Benefits

Lead Driver Trainer, 37 hours per week, with excellent opportunities for flexible working

Salary and Grade:  £33,486 – £38,553 per annum, Grade 5

Location – Driver Training School, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, Newsham Court, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum

Superb Local Government Pension Scheme available

Access to gym and parking facilities

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service provides a 24/7 emergency response service to the communities of Royal Berkshire, 365 days a year.  Our highly trained, highly skilled Emergency Response Drivers ensure that fire crews arrive at emergency scenes quickly and safely, across all parts of the county of Berkshire.

RBFRS has a reputation for excellence, and this is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees’. We offer flexible working arrangements, and actively promote an effective work life balance.  This includes access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a comprehensive Occupational Health provision, the use of on-site gyms, and physiotherapy.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual for the position of Lead Driver Trainer. Working with the Learning and Development and Resourcing and Development teams, you will lead the delivery and maintenance of driver training and assessment across our organisation, thus supporting the safety of the communities of Royal Berkshire.  You will manage the delivery of all driver training products and resources, assuring compliance with National Operational Guidance and other sector best practice.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. Candidates will be flexible, adaptable and resilient in their management of the Driver Training team.

The key focus of the role is:

  • Responsibility for the management and delivery of driver training in RBFRS, leading a team of Driver Trainers in delivering training and assessment which meets the needs of the workforce
  • Provide periodic performance reports, plan for future requirements, and manage resources effectively
  • Quality assure all driver training materials and processes to ensure all training is relevant, current and in line with National Operational Guidance, Legislation and/or best practice.

You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for these positions click Apply Now.

For driver trainer roles, the Fire Authority have exercised the discretion not to apply abatement if the successful applicant is in receipt of a Fire Service pension and the abatement conditions apply. More information can be obtained from Becci Jefferies by emailing jefferiesb@rbfrs.co.uk.

Please find attached the Job Profile.

For further details about the roles please contact Lee Brathwaite, Group Manager (Learning and Development) at brathwaitel@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours, Monday 8 August 2022

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run w/c 15 August 2022

Anticipated start date: ASAP following recruitment process

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

Driver Trainer

Driver Trainer

Benefits

Driver Trainer, 37 hours per week, with excellent opportunities for flexible working

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

Location – Driver Training School, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, Newsham Court, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum

Superb Local Government Pension Scheme available

Access to gym and parking facilities

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service provides a 24/7 emergency response service to the communities of Royal Berkshire, 365 days a year.  Our highly trained, highly skilled Emergency Response Drivers ensure that fire crews arrive at emergency scenes quickly and safely, across all parts of the county of Berkshire.

RBFRS has a reputation for excellence, and this is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees’. We offer flexible working arrangements, and actively promote an effective work life balance.  This includes access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a comprehensive Occupational Health provision, the use of on-site gyms, and physiotherapy.

This is an excellent prospect for a Driver Trainer to work with the Learning and Development and Resourcing and Development teams, delivering driver training and assessment across our organisation, and supporting the safety of the communities of Royal Berkshire.

The successful candidates will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. Candidates will have the ability to self-manage and be adaptable and resilient members of the Driver Training team.

The key focus of the role is to carry out appropriate driving instruction and assessments, supporting the quality assurance of all driver training resources and processes, ensuring all training is relevant, current and in line with National Operational Guidance, Legislation and/or best practice.

The role requires a Category C driving licence, as detailed in the Job Profile. The candidate must be willing to develop as a Qualified Approved Driving Instructor (DSA ADI), and we are able to provide this course if it has not already been attained.

You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for these positions click Apply Now.

For driver trainer roles, the Fire Authority have exercised the discretion not to apply abatement if the successful applicant is in receipt of a Fire Service pension and the abatement conditions apply. More information can be obtained from Becci Jefferies by emailing jefferiesb@rbfrs.co.uk.

Please find attached the Job Profile.

For further details about the roles please contact Lee Brathwaite, Group Manager (Learning and Development) at brathwaitel@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours, Monday 8 August 2022

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run w/c 15 August 2022

Anticipated start date: ASAP following recruitment process

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

Transport Technical Officer

Transport Technical Officer

Salary £33,486 – £35,336 per annum

Full time – 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional need to work beyond normal office hours, evenings and weekends as required

Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service HQ, Butterley Hall, Ripley.

An opportunity has arisen in the Corporate Services portfolio for a Transport Technical Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management and maintenance of all fleet vehicles and plant equipment to meet the needs of the service.

You will possess a proven ability in team working and supervisorial skills.  You will also provide support to the transport team working closely with the Transport Manager and Transport Administration Manager, to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective transport function.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing small teams and individuals and demonstrate their ability to proactively manage change through continuous improvements. They should also have knowledge of Firefighting and/or emergency services and/or light and heavy vehicles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective line management of the Transport Light Vehicle Mobile Technician and management of external maintenance contracts and services within a corporate environment. They will ensure compliance with relevant transport legislation and liaise with the Transport Manager to have effective management of the transport department’s budgets.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details relating to the role.

The successful candidates should hold a full City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent qualification and a current LGV(C) licence or be prepared to work towards an LGV(C) licence.  The candidate should also have successfully completed or be prepared to work towards an IOSH qualification.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

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

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

For further information about the post please contact Group Manager Kev Page on 07825196345.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 21st August 2022. Shortlisting will take place on week commencing 23rd August 2022 with Interviews being held during the week commencing 29th August 2022.

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

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

Project Support Officer (Innovation & Change)

Project Support Officer (Innovation & Change)

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: up to 37 hours (we are open to discussions about working hours and patterns)
Grade: 6
Salary: £28,226 – £30,984 per annum
Location: While the role will primarily be based flexibly from Service HQ (Kelvedon) and from home, there may be a requirement to travel around the county and attend Service premises

Are you a change professional looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy making a difference and adding new value? Do you want to play an essential role in making the county of Essex a safer place and the best Fire and Rescue Service in the country? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are excited to have formed a Portfolio of Change. This means we understand what we are investing in, and the benefits it will deliver for the Service. We are now seeking to appoint a Project Officer to join our team, to assist us in managing projects to deliver the change successfully.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of experienced Change Professionals who form part of a dedicated team that deliver all our Service Change. The team are a high performing, supportive and inclusive team, working on technology and business projects across all areas of the Service. You will be working in close collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders and representatives from across the Service and other partners and agencies.

Ultimately you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by applying appropriate project management techniques, using effective communication, stakeholder management and engagement approaches, and utilising our standard project delivery tools.

The right person

This role will be perfect for you if are inspired by the opportunity to use your organisational and interpersonal skills in delivering change and best value.

  • We are looking for team player who is energetic and highly organised and able to support delivery of projects, providing coordination and support to programme and project managers and project teams, and enabling effective delivery of projects and workstreams.
  • You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be methodical and extremely organised and be confident communicating at all levels.
  • Experience and knowledge of supporting a programme or project office and some understanding of methodologies, such as Prince2, AgilePM, MSP© would be an advantage.

The role

As Project Officer, you will provide high quality project support, offering advice, support and tools to enable a high standard of planning and delivery, whilst ensuring best practice.

You will be responsible for generating reports to monitor progress of projects and programmes and will maintain and collect data to evaluate performance.

You will support the implementation of risk, issue, project planning and change control processes and documentation and support delivery as required. Alongside this, you will be involved in facilitating workshops, project planning, risk and lessons learned.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Service that not only looks for people who will thrive in their environment, but for people who love working collaboratively and can demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, and responsible mind-set they aim to bring to every interaction.

Application

To apply, please upload your CV. You may also add a short supporting statement detailing why you are the right person for the role.

On receipt of your application, we will arrange an initial conversation with you, and following that conversation if you are suitable, we will invite you to an interview and assessment process.

Queries

If you do have any questions about the role, please contact Matthew Stalker, Programme Manager, by email to matthew.stalker@essex-fire.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

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 – Tuesday, 2nd August 2022
Interview Date – TBC

About Us

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

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

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

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

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