The Chief of Staff (CoS) will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) who joined the service in November 2024. We are seeking an initiative-taking and dynamic Chief of Staff (CoS). This pivotal role involves strategic planning, stakeholder and partner management, and the leadership of cross-functional projects.

The successful candidate will facilitate alignment across all business areas, ensure efficient communication and work with the CFO on the day-to-day matters involved with leading the organisation. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the CFO and the Senior Leadership Team to foster strong relationships with stakeholders and partners, ensuring they are consistently engaged and informed, ensuring collaboration and alignment across functions.

The successful candidate will have exceptional relationship-building skills and a strong capacity to influence outcomes through collaboration. Experience in managing multiple pieces of work in a fast-paced environment and engaging with stakeholders at all levels is essential

Please Note: Due to the nature of this role, there will be occasions where the individual will be required to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends*. There will also be travelling involved, therefore the ability to travel independently is required

·       Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

·       Grade: Head of Service – Chief of Staff

·       Salary: £72,054 plus 10% Unsociable hour allowance (Plus essential car user allowance)

·       Hours of Work: * 37 hours per week 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING MANAGER

GRADE 16: SALARY: £47,754 – £48,710 (per annum)

37 HOURS PER WEEK

Post Number 502884

PERMANENT

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operational Risk Management Department based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant for the role of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager of South Wales Fire & Rescue Service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a professional Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team that provides accurate specialist health, safety and wellbeing advice including practical support on all aspects of health and safety management within South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

The successful candidate will advise South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Commissioners, management and employees effectively to discharge their statutory responsibilities and to develop a positive health and safety culture across the whole organisation.

The role will include managing our Health Safety & Wellbeing team. The successful candidate will therefore be responsible for undertaking all line management duties relating to the team, including conducting Performance Development Reviews, managing performance, managing activities to resolve operational and day to day issues and acting as a mentor for staff.

Applications are invited from candidates with:

·            An experience of working within a health and safety environment or similar role.

Prior to an appointment being made, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following:

·            Drug and Alcohol Test

·            Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Full details on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification but if you have any queries contact SM David Cottrell by e-mailing d-cottrell@southwales-fire.gov.uk.

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation. To see the benefits of working with us, please visit: www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/benefits.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.

N.B: This should be evidenced within the personal statement.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 midday 12/02/2025.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies. If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk. All internal applicants applying should apply via their portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab. The e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English, and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions). Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.

Post: Head of Professional Standards Unit
Grade: TMGB
Salary range: £91,404 – £112,717 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 07 February 2025

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) performs a vital service to everyone who lives or works in our capital city, as well as the millions who visit every year. We exist to make London a safer city.

LFB is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, employing over 5,000 people across an eclectic variety of professions ranging from our extraordinary firefighters to the brilliant people who support them in every conceivable professional function.

In 2021 we commissioned an independent Culture Review that highlighted many ways where we need to change, and we are committed to doing everything we can to learn from the recommendations in that review. This Review engaged with 2,000 of our staff, and the report contains accounts of shockingly poor behaviour and painful experiences over many years. In response, we have adopted a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and discrimination. These changes are ongoing; we know that there is still more to do, and we are determined to achieve it.

In response, we have taken steps to improve our People Services (HR) function but there is still more to do to create a fair and inclusive environment for our people. We have formed and embedded LFB’s first Professional Standards Unit (PSU) and this has been in place for just over a year now. Having created the PSU we are looking for an individual with rock solid knowledge of employee relations, case management and employment law. You will handle all matters related to disciplines and grievances and provide a robust, fair and open service in its handling of cases relating to conduct. Everything you do will contribute to our ongoing commitment to ensure that anything that falls outside of our conduct and values, is addressed without fear or favour.

To this end the Head of the PSU will ensure that the London Fire Brigade is robust in its handling of cases relating to conduct and help enable the ongoing transformation of both People Services and the London Fire Brigade in continuing to embed a forward-thinking culture that sets standards for the sector. The Head of the PSU will report to the Director for People, and work closely with senior leaders, staff groups and unions, and leading a team to ensure a dynamic and fair service that is recognised as a centre of excellence within the sector. External engagement will be important and varied working alongside advisory panels, community forums and partners in and around London.

We encourage applications from experienced HR leaders with proven experience in employee relations and exposure to working with trade unions. Candidates should be able to evidence a strong track record in developing and implementing complex policy decisions, building strong relationships at all levels of an organisation, leading on business plans, managing budgets and inspiring a function to continuously improve and provide greater value for staff. Resilience, empathy, determination and integrity are vital personal characteristics for the postholder.

Without a doubt this is one of the most demanding, yet fulling HR roles but one where you can really make a difference and make an impact. If you think this sounds like something you have the skills and experience to do, and the curiosity to be at the forefront of co-creating a safe and fair working environment, this is the job for you.

LFB must fully reflect the diversity of the communities it serves, so we particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups.

Opportunities to achieve personal impact in organisations that matter to so many people are rare. If you would like to find out more please contact recruitment@london-fire.gov.uk

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Shortlisting of application, cover letter and CV.

Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 07 February 2025.

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide a cover letter (in no more than two sides of A4) stating how your skills, experience and knowledge match the person specification. You can find the person specification in the job description below.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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.

Stage 2 – w/c 17 February 2025

Stakeholder Discussion Exercise
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Exercise

Successful candidates will be invited to attend stage 3

Stage 3 – w/c 24 February 2025

Interview
Case Study
Written

Please note the Stages 1 & 2 will be used as a sift and a detailed explanation of each stage will be provided in the relevant invite letter.

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

Additional Information
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

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.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a 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. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check will be undertaken on the successful person before an appointment is confirmed.

Please apply by midday 12th February 2025

South Wales Fire & Rescue Service are now recruiting for Wholetime Duty System (WDS) Crew Managers

The Service is currently seeking to appoint WDS Crew Managers who will demonstrate an enthusiastic and inclusive approach to the leadership of a watch or area of work, whilst upholding our Service’s values.

This post will provide successful candidates with the opportunity to enhance the culture and values of the Fire and Rescue Service through the provision of effective team leadership whilst also joining the organisation in contributing to its current culture change transformation.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

·         Competent and Substantive Wholetime Firefighter OR Wholetime or On-Call Crew Manager employed in a UK local authority Fire and Rescue Service.
·         Supervisory Technical Test Examination pass from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service (Paper 1 and 2 prior to 2023 or New Tech Paper from 2023 onwards) valid at close of advert OR Institute of Fire Engineering (IFE) Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command OR Equivalent.
·         Skills for Justice Level 3 Award (ICL1) Initial Incident Command pass.
·        IOSH Managing Safely qualification OR Willingness to gain IOSH qualification within 6 months upon appointment.
·         Demonstration of suitable experience of learning within a leadership and management field at Supervisory Manager level (for internal candidates this can be evidenced from a completed ‘Leading Others’ Pathway) OR A commitment to complete a leadership pathway within 6 months of commencement of a crew manager appointment prior to submission of a development to competent portfolio.
·         Have no live disciplinary or performance sanctions, at the point of application
N.B. Vacancies may be in all locations/departments across the service

ROLE OF THE JOB

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a young person education programme lead to join its prevention department to lead on the management, development and delivery of prevention/community safety education programmes aimed at young people.

We are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic Young Person Education Programme Lead who will be responsible for the delivery of our current offering, the King’s Trust team programme. This is a twelve-week personal development programme for young people aged between 16-25 years old who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The successful candidate will be required to plan, co-ordinate and attend all parts of the residential element of the programme. The residential commitment will be 3 x 4 nights per year.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and well-being of communities and strengthen relationships between the fire and rescue service and the communities it serves. The service is seeking applications from individuals who are committed to identifying and working with young people and adults. The successful candidate will manage, develop and deliver education programmes linked to risk reduction with the aim of keeping residents of Northumberland safe. These programmes form part of the service’s prevention strategy. The role requires the ability to build robust quality assurance and evaluation processes and is underpinned by a commitment to continuous professional development. It will be important that the successful candidate is able to demonstrate strategies to engage and motivate all learners participating in education programmes, staff and partners. A commitment to embedding safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and supporting a culture that values everyone is key to this role.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

As well as having experience of teaching, the successful candidate will be excellent at engaging with and motivating difficult and vulnerable young people. They will have experience of working with, supporting, and engaging hard to reach young people on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting. Communication and interpersonal skills are paramount as we need an individual who will be able to work confidently with a range of stakeholders and young people to deliver this programme. One to one mentoring and support, and teaching are essential to the role, and it is key that this is done in creative and innovative ways that young people will enjoy.

• Recent experience of working with young people between the age of 16-25 years who are NEET
• Recent and relevant experience of delivering high quality and effective learning experience to groups and individuals
• Evidence that you are able to apply effective approaches to teaching to more than one level and target audience
• Recent and relevant experience of working within an appropriate vocational environment
• Demonstrate extensive range of knowledge, understanding and application of curriculum development, innovation and delivery strategies
• Demonstrate suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults including knowledge/understanding of safeguarding and its importance within the Charity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to influence others and build positive relationships

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours a week
Salary: £28,265.00 rising to £37,675.00 when Competent
Location: Across Essex (you could be posted to any station in the County)
Closing Date: 12pm (noon) Friday 21st February

This is the first of two application opportunities for you to apply to become an apprentice wholetime firefighter in 2025, with the second window opening on 5 May 2025.

If you have any concerns about your ability to meet our fitness standards at this time, please consider applying later in the year. Information about firefighter fitness is available here: Firefighter fitness | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

In addition, if you do not have the relevant Maths or English qualifications (see eligibility below), you may be eligible to free support to achieve these. More information is available here: Functional Skills – English or Mathematics L1 & 2 -Colchester Institute

We strongly recommend that you research the role and read all the information about being a firefighter, and how to become a firefighter. Further additional information about a range of topics, including the application stages and visual and audio standards, can be found on our accessible website here: FAQs – Wholetime | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Eligibility (Person Specification)

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service applies Safer Recruitment standards and checks.
To be eligible to apply to become an Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter, you must:

Be eligible to work in the UK
Be able to provide hard copy evidence that you have GCSE C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills Level 2, in Maths and English, or recognised international equivalent
Hold a full manual UK Driving Licence
Be able to travel to any fire station in Essex
Have a valid email address
Meet the vision and hearing criteria (for more information, see: FAQs – Wholetime | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Be able to provide full employment and education history, including being able to explain any gaps in this history that have occurred in the last five years

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. If you are an ECFRS On-call Firefighter, you must have an in-date Fitech and Operational Health medical assessment. These will be verified during the process.

The Role (Role Profile)

We’re recruiting wholetime firefighters to begin training in June 2025.  All our new wholetime firefighters complete an apprenticeship programme alongside training to become a competent firefighter. That’s why the job title is ‘ Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter’.

Forget those outdated stereotypes – we are team members, teachers, communicators, community-minded, protectors and role models. Firefighting is a diverse and rewarding career on the front line, saving lives. If you want to play a key role in our communities, preventing and protecting our residents and visitors from harm and keeping Essex safe, this is the role for you.

Firefighters come in all ages, shapes and sizes and we know the best teams are made up of different kinds of people, which is why we’re interested in hearing from anyone who meets our eligibility requirements. You don’t need any previous experience of firefighting, you just need to be community-minded and share our vision of making Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. We’ll give you all the training you need to become a first-class firefighter.

You will live and breathe our Service values of being professional, inclusive, courageous, a team-player, and high-performing.

How to apply

Stage 1
Online application form. You will be required to provide all the details requested, and upload a CV (or similar supporting document) that covers your full employment and education history.

Stage 2
Psychometric assessment. This is an online problem solving and task-based assessment that provides information about your natural behaviours and responses to situations, and is part of our shortlisting process.

Stage 3
Fitness & physical assessment. These will run from 24 February 2025, and more information is available here: Firefighter fitness | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Stage 4
Interview. You will be invited to attend an interview, which will run from 10 March 2025. The interview will explore your values, ethics, and experience in various situations to find out more about you.
Stage 5
Practical Assessment Day. You will undertake a series of practical and team working activities, with a confirmation of knowledge assessment, which will form the final assessment.

Stage 6
Pre-employment Checks. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, reference checks covering five years of employment and education, and a further fitness validation. You will also be required to attend induction, and take a skills-scan related to the apprenticeship.

Our Culture and Benefits

We have a strong commitment to supporting our firefighters to develop and progress. Since 2019, all our Wholetime Firefighters have been enrolled to complete Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship as part of their development.

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

More information about our benefits and culture are available here: Benefits of working with us | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Safeguarding

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.

This role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident & Inclusive Employer
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident employer with a Silver accreditation from the Inclusive Employers Standard, who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information about support and adjustments, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk

We have the exciting opportunity to lead our Early Intervention and Prevention department. As Head of Function, you will be required to lead the delivery of our prevention, early intervention and safeguarding strategies to meet the needs of our Community Risk Management Plan.

You will be required to use your leadership experience to lead and guide our high performing specialist team, whilst supporting the overall delivery of prevention and early intervention activities across the organisation.  You will also be required to manage all resource and budgetary requirements relating to the delivery of Early Intervention, Prevention and Safeguarding activities.

As part of the role, you also manage NYFRS’s Safeguarding provision, as designated lead.

The post holder will contribute to Regional & National Prevention Committees. You will work closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to align national guidance and toolkits with our county’s risks.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to deliver real and sustainable benefits for the public of North Yorkshire. With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidate will have an innovative and inclusive approach to delivering prevention opportunities.

You will be required to have a strong focus on building and maintaining internal and external Partnerships and collaborations that maximise the opportunity of reaching the most vulnerable within our communities. You will have the ability to exercise high level interpersonal skills, form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance.

Eligibility

• Extensive experience in a leadership role, including experience of leading high performing teams to deliver frontline Prevention, early intervention activities.
• Strong communications and influencing skills with significant experience of building positive relationships.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Prevention related information and guidance, with the ability to interpret relevant legislation, safety guidance and other technical material.
• An understanding of the social, economic, and political environment of the Fire Sector.
• Ability to identify opportunities for effective partnership and collaborative working.
• Experience of creating and implementing effective plans to deliver a range of organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to manage teams to deliver successful prevention and early intervention outputs and outcomes that meet the needs of the community.
• Be able to demonstrate the integrity, behaviours and values that align to our ethical principles.
• Experience of convening and chairing internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• You will possess, or be willing to undertake, Levels 1 – 4 qualifications in Safeguarding adults and children.

Key dates and Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 3rd February 2025

Assessments will take place at HQ, Northallerton during w/c 10th February 2025

At NYFRS we are committed to ensure our workforce is diverse. We have a Talent & Diversity team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact talent&development@northyorkshire.police.uk

Salary: The starting annual salary will be £50,788 rising to £52,805, via incremental progression, based on NYFRS Grade 14

Location: Agile across North Yorkshire, including Northallerton, Thirsk, Harrogate

Contract: Full time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Information Governance Officer within the Corporate Service Directorate, based at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

The successful applicant will support the Information Governance Manager in providing direction, support and advice to the Authority and the Service in matters relating to Information Governance, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. These include (but are not limited to) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018, The Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Privacy and Electronic Regulations (PECR) and The Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

The post holder will also support the Information Governance Manager in advising the organisation on matters relating to the effective management of information, including (but not limited to) records retention and disposal, information sharing and disclosures of information.

Please Note: Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

Full details on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification but if you have any queries contact our Information Governance Manager by e-mailing c-landeg-john@southwales-fire.gov.uk

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation. To see the benefits of working with us, please visit: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/benefits/

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification.

Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 midday 04/02/2025. Applicants within the last 6 months need not apply.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

All internal applicants applying should apply via their portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab.

The e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application.

ICT TRAINER

GRADE 8, Salary: £30,296 – £31,364

Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours/week

Post Number: 503265

The above permanent vacancy has arisen within the ICT Department of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters based at Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant.

Technology is a critical component in how South Wales Fire and Rescue Service support the delivery of its day-to-day activities.

Whether it’s mobilising our crews to operational incidents, ensuring they have access to risk critical information, or supporting back-office functions in the management and control of our resources, technology touches every part of our Service.

The successful applicant will support the implementation of the ICT Strategy through providing training and technical support for all aspects of ICT. They will design and deliver appropriate training to staff using various delivery methods including classroom, workshops, one-to-one tuition, e-learning delivered at any site within the Service.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. The successful candidate may be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service criminal record check and may be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation.  To see the benefits of working with us, please visit: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/benefits/

Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English, and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions).  Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

All internal applicants applying should apply via their COREHR portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab. Please note this does not currently apply for RDS vacancies.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 04/02/2025 at 12:00 midday. Previous applicants within 6 months need not apply.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.