Post: Warehouse Operative/ Driver
Salary: £25,794 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £25,794 – £30,575 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 01 April 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen in the Logistics function of the Operations Support Group (OSG) as a Warehouse Operative/ Driver.

We are looking for an organised person with excellent interpersonal skills to join our diverse and multi skilled logistics team at the London Fire Brigade Operations Support Centre (OSC). This position is split between time working as a Warehouse Operative and Day Van Driver based on the demands of the organisation.

Whilst at our Croydon warehouse at the OSC the post holder will receive and dispatch deliveries, pick and pack stock items, and interact with suppliers and internal clients. Working to tight deadlines to ensure essential items reach their destination to schedule, ensuring our fire and rescue service remains operational.

When operating as a driver, the post could be dispatching from Croydon OSC, or from time to time covering other routes commencing from Park Royal, or Barking, and will cover a specific region of stations to deliver everything from safety and emergency kit to stationary and toilet roll – everything our locations will need to stay “on the run” and to protect the people of London.

We are seeking people who:

• Can work with accuracy, plan and prioritise work with the ability to adapt to changing situations and have experience of using stock management systems as well as general office IT packages such as Word and Outlook.
• Have a “can do” attitude and can work to resolve issues independently when appropriate.
• Experience liaising with internal and external clients to resolve issues satisfactorily.
• Have experience of driving vans, planning, and adapting routes, and making multiple daily deliveries.
• Are confident in safe manual handling procedures carrying weights of over 5kg and no greater than 20kg.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a team, and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
• Hold a clean current UK driving licence (LGV preferable but not essential.)

Experience of working in both a warehouse environment as well as a delivery driver would be advantageous, but we would welcome applications from those who may have excelled in one of these positions rather than both of these areas.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Warehouse Operative/ Driver 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 – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Eligibility
Must hold a clean, current UK driving licence. (Unless already qualified, the postholder will be required to take and pass the Brigade’s driving assessment during their probationary period).

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application and evidence to the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

Selection Criteria 1 – Experience of working in a stores environment and moving heavy items safely.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of driving vans, planning routes, and making multiple daily deliveries.

Selection Criteria 3 – Organisational skills in order to plan and prioritise work, to meet deadlines and to work with minimal supervision.

Selection Criteria 4 – Interpersonal skills in order to work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a team, and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place in April 2022. 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
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.

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.

Post: Talent Manager
Salary: £46,684 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £46,684 – £60,620 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and knowledgeable talent management professional in London Fire Brigade to work with the new Professional Development Team, supporting the Head of Training Change and the Head of Professional Development. The post holder will be responsible for the specification and embedding modern talent management approaches and professional development within the Brigade. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will support the roll out and implementation of the Organisational Learning Model and Professional Development and Learning Strategy.

You will:

• Be an experienced Talent Manager or equivalent with a solid talent management background and extensive talent process experience.
• Have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing talent management programmes, including approaches to succession planning.
• Have experience in the successful implementation of a 9-box grid approach or similar within a complex and diverse organisation.
• Have experience of developing and delivering “grow your own” strategies, including Graduate Schemes, Apprenticeships, Fast Track, or similar programmes.
• Have experience in delivering competency-based development/assessment programmes.
• Have experience in contract management, specifically the management of external suppliers including recruitment, assessment, talent, and e-technology providers.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Talent Manager role are detailed in the job description. To see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place in April 2022. 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.

Post: Information and Communication Technology – Bridge Engineer
Salary: £36,332 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,332 – £41,597 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The Bridge team provide a dedicated 24/7 365 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) support service to LFB at our Merton Operations centre. The role is part of a team structure that work 2 days 2 nights 4 off (same as all our fire stations do) There is a generous 20% shift allowance to add to the salary and contractual overtime within the existing shift plus 2021 pay award (1.5%) currently outstanding. Ensuring mobilising system is operational 24/7 and providing all systems support out of normal ITHD hours.

In order to provide first level advice on ICT queries; to quickly understand difficulties being experienced by customers, an extensive working knowledge of the following is required in order to carry out all aspects of the role:

• Thin Client Technology (Citrix and Windows Terminal Services)
• Microsoft Windows 2010
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Office
• File and Print Server Management
• RSA Secure Remote Access
• Remote Server Management (RDP, VNC etc.)
• Excellent understanding of customer service concept and practice
• Windows operating systems
• Microsoft system centre
• Performance Tools
• Structured cabling systems
• Telecommunications/Data Communications principles and topologies
• IT Infrastructure Library standards and methodologies

ICT Bridge Engineers work on 4 x 12-hour shifts (42 hours over 8 days).

2 x 12-hour days and 2 x 12-hour nights and 4 x days off.

Shift starts at 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am, 365 days.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Information and Communication Technology 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 – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

On-line application form and evidence to the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:

1 – A broad range of 1st level support skills, including desktop devices, servers and networks to provide an all round 1st level support service, escalating problems where necessary.

2 – Good communication and negotiating skills in order to advise senior managers both orally and in writing, write technical briefs and make presentations on IT operations matters.

3 – Knowledge of current developments in the IT industry, particularly those relating to the provision of 24/7 support.

4 – In order to provide first level advice on ICT queries; to quickly understand difficulties being experienced by customers, an extensive working knowledge of the following is required:

• Thin Client Technology (Citrix and Windows Terminal Services)
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Office
• File and Print Server Management
• RSA Secure Remote Access
• Remote Server Management (RDP, VNC etc.)
• Excellent understanding of customer service concept and practice
• Windows operating systems
• Microsoft system centre
• Performance Tools
• Structured cabling systems
• Telecommunications/Data Communications principles and topologies
• IT Infrastructure Library standards and methodologies

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment stage.

Assessment for this role is due to take place in April 2022. 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.

The Role
Post: Fire Cadets Coordinator
Salary: £30,575 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,575 – £36,705 per annum
Contract type: 2 Permanent and 2 Fixed-Term.
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

Fire Cadets is a national organisation for young people aged 13-17 delivered by London Fire Brigade at local fire stations across London, and is one of London’s newest unformed youth organisations that is expanding fast. It aims to provide young people with a sense of purpose and belonging, great life experiences, self-confidence, effective presentation and communication skills, teamwork opportunities, progression paths, and nationally recognised qualifications.

Following receipt of funding from the Mayor of London, LFB Fire Cadets has completed a large expansion of the provision, enabling us to open a Fire Cadets unit to serve every London Borough. In order to continue to deliver this service to all young people across London, we are now looking for experienced, committed, and dedicated people with a passion for youth engagement to organise and run 3 Fire Cadets units each. Currently, we are recruiting for the Fire Cadets units based in North West and South West London ONLY.

As a Fire Cadets Coordinator (FCC) you will be employed in a supervisory management role and will be responsible for planning and setting up each unit, recruiting of young people and adult volunteers and coordinating the delivery of three Fire Cadets units in London.

Successful candidates will need to be articulate and confident team players who are also self motivated, enthusiastic and innovative. They must have proven experience in supervising and developing young people and adult volunteers. Most importantly they will need to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring consideration of diversity and inclusion runs through everything they do.

This is very much a hands-on delivery role and there will be regular weekly evening and weekend working. Although you will work a 35-hour week, each Fire Cadets unit runs one evening a week from approximately 6:00pm until 9:00pm during school terms, and therefore you will need to work flexibly and be present before and after each session. The ability to work flexibly and travel is essential, as there may be occasions where you would be expected to provide resilience cover to other units across the city.

With experience of working within the public, community, or voluntary sector in a similar role, you will also possess high levels of written and oral communication and teamwork skills. FCCs will be required to build professional relationships with internal staff and external partners, generate funding, deliver lessons and training, organise, and participate in events, work as a team, and help to develop and raise awareness of the LFB Fire Cadets brand.

This is a busy and rewarding role in an exciting time for LFB Fire Cadets – are you ready for it?

The Fixed term contacts may be extended and there is potential for the postings to become permanent. In that case, the employee may be assimilated, subject to the conditions in paragraph 17 of the policy number 972 – Recruitment policy – FRS and Control.

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
Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• 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

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Fire Cadets Coordinator role are detailed in the job description on our website.

For further information about Fire Cadets please visit: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/FireCadets.asp

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.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

Stage 1

Online application and evidence to the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

Selection Criteria 1 – Experience of working with young people and community and voluntary sectors.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of managing volunteers and their development, training and motivation.

Selection Criteria 3 – A good level of written, oral and presentation communication skills in order to liaise and interact effectively with staff at all levels members of the public and representatives of external organisations, and to prepare correspondence and reports.

Selection Criteria 4 – Ability to support and develop people to achieve personal and organisational objectives.

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid April. 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.