Training Centre Administrator

Training Centre Administrator

Scale 3

£19,650 – £20,043 per annum

37 hours per week, Permanent

Based at Droitwich Training Centre

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has 25 fire stations strategically located across the two counties. 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.

We are looking for an individual to join the administrative team at our Training & Development Centre based in Droitwich. Working a 37 hour week, the successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient management of administrative functions within the Centre relating to finance and the Service’s training providers.

A busy and varied role, the post holder will be required to support the Training Centre in the full range of administrative duties relating to the facilitation of training courses which will require strong communication, administration and interpersonal skills.

Reasons to Join Us

We offer:

  • 24 days annual leave per year (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays
  • Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme
  • Access to a local government pension scheme
  • Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

Contact details

If this sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance. For any further information or an informal discussion please contact Station Commander Paul Roberts on 07971 034948 or email proberts@hwfire.org.uk

Additional information

To apply, please complete an online application on WMJobs. You will need to upload a supporting statement within your online application – your statement should inform us how you are suitable for the position and how you meet the criteria we are looking for.

Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 27th March. Interviews are scheduled to be held w/c 11th April.

Please note we do not accept CVs

Training Helpdesk Assistant

Training Helpdesk Assistant

Post: Training Helpdesk Assistant
Salary: £25,794
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £25,794 – £30,575 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 18 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

Training and Professional Development is looking for a highly motivated Training Helpdesk Assistant to join its Training Operations team. The aim of our department is to ensure effective and targeted delivery of training to operational and FRS staff.

You will form part of a close-knit team, supporting the Operations Managers in providing a helpdesk customer service and answering emails regarding training attendance and queries. You will also maintain training records via LMS (Learning Management System) and liaise with our training providers.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and able to work independently in providing a frontline support, and in identifying and escalating risk critical issues to your managers.

You will be able to demonstrate attention to detail, and possess good written and numerical skills, be willing to work flexibly and able to prioritise tasks.

You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in using a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Sharepoint and Teams).

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

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

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 – The ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and accurately, in writing, by telephone and in person.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of using a range of IT applications and office systems.

Selection Criteria 3 – The ability to liaise effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels and to ensure good customer care practice.

Selection Criteria 4 – Experience of organising, planning and prioritising work and to ensure that deadlines are met.

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 late March 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.

Crew Manager and Watch Manager Vacancies

Crew Manager and Watch Manager Vacancies

The ambition of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is to deliver the best possible services to our communities across Cumbria. Keeping our communities and our people safe is at the heart of everything we do.

Applications are now being invited for several current and future Crew and Watch Manager vacancies (On-Call and Wholetime) across the service area throughout 2022/23.

We are welcoming applications from competent On-Call and Wholetime staff. We want to hear from those who share the ambition to do more for our communities whilst demonstrating the right attitude and behaviours to lead on cultural change.

Leading teams within CFRS is both rewarding and challenging. We are looking for inspirational, progressive, and forward-thinking individuals with a strong focus on community outcomes and ability to inspire and empower others.

They should display the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and provide evidence of how they meet the essential and desirable criteria of the relevant role map which supports improving the service delivery environment and promotes cultural change. The candidate will be measured against the “Leading Others” specifications of the NFCC Leadership Framework.

To Apply:

To apply for our vacancies, we are asking that candidates:

  • Complete the Council Application Form and in the Relevant Information Section, candidates should state how they meet the Role Specification of the Role Maps
  • Complete the Leadership Framework forms stating how you meet the ‘Leading Others Specifications’ of the NFCC Leadership Framework.

If you are an ESOL candidate and/or have neurodiverse learning needs, we are happy to discuss submitting this information in alternative and more accessible ways, so please get in touch with liana.seleckajones@cumbria.gov.uk

Eligible Firefighters, who wish to apply for both roles have the following options:

1-Apply for the Watch Manager role and be given one assessment outcome, which will apply to both roles;

2-Apply for each role separately and be given an assessment outcome for each role.

For further information about these exciting roles, the recruitment process and how to apply please contact Liana SeleckaJones at liana.seleckajones@cumbria.gov.uk

Key Dates:

Closing date is  Wednesday 16th March 2022

Assessment centre is planned for week commencing 28th March

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

HR Assistant (Temporary 18 months)

HR Assistant

£22,571 – £25,419 per annum

37 hours per week

Based at Ripley Headquarters

Temporary role for 18 months

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive person to support the HR Team in all aspects of generalist HR activities.  The HR Assistant role is varied including the coordination of all aspects of the recruitment lifecycle for Firefighter and general recruitment campaigns.

You must have experience of working within a HR / Recruitment environment, undertaking recruitment processes and using online recruitment systems.  The ability to plan and prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and quality is a must.

General Information

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 and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant as applicable. 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.

There may be a requirement for travel within the County of Derbyshire, for which a pool car will be provided.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 23 March 2022.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 31 March 2022.

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

Crew Manager – Policy, Reform & Risk Management

Crew Manager


Are you passionate about making a difference and motivated enough to do the hard work in order to drive and implement organisational change?

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional person to head up a new function that will oversee Policy, Reform and Risk Management. If you’re a competant Firefighter, temporary or substantive crew manager and you are flexible in your approach with an inclusive leadership style, we would like to hear from you.

The Crew Manager  role will support the delivery of organisational policy, and will help departments achieve the work set out by professional standards, as well as ensuring that the Service’s Site Specific Risk Information programme is fit for purpose and is effective at achieving its aim of improving firefighter safety and reducing the risk to our communities.

The role is a Crew Manager role and is paid at the competent rate of pay in line with the current Grey Book NJC agreement.

The role involves operational elements and hence non-operational personnel, Green Book employees or personnel from Critical Control are not eligible to apply. ICL1 is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will have to complete an ICL1 assessment prior to commencing in post.

Suitably qualified is defined as:

A competant wholetime Firefighter
A temporary or substantive wholetime Crew Manager

The process

Applications must be submitted by midnight 28th March 2022

Shortlisting will take place on 31st March 2022

Watch Manager B – Business Fire Safety Inspectors

Watch Manager (B) Business Fire Safety Inspectors – Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

Are you passionate about helping to improve the safety of the communities within Cornwall? Are you interested in joining our Protection Team as a Business Fire Safety Inspector?

We have three exciting opportunities available, where you could come to work every day knowing you are playing your part in keeping people and businesses within Cornwall safe from the risks that fire poses. These fantastic opportunities give you the chance to make a real difference.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service covers the 13th largest geographic area of all fire authorities in England but has one of the lowest population densities. We have a resident population of 569,500 which rises considerably at peak times of the year as a result of tourism.

Business Fire Safety Inspectors undertake audits of our high-risk premises, as well as undertaking Building Regulations, Planning, Licensing consultations and supporting our Primary Authority partners. We are looking for enthusiastic people who care deeply about fire safety. You must have the ability to work flexibly with minimum supervision to meet priorities.

The support and development of all our staff is a priority, and as such we are seeking people who are passionate about the development of others with a commitment to identifying their own personal development. If you have the drive and aspiration to support the delivery of national priorities and develop, deliver and shape how Cornwall Fire and Rescue meets it’s Protection challenges locally we welcome your application.

The successful applicants will need to be qualified to a minimum level 4 diploma and demonstrate competency against the NFCC Competence Framework. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven track record of effectively working with others, demonstrating personal accountability and commitment to excellence.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is a department of Cornwall Council, and offers an excellent package to all of our staff including pension scheme, flexible working, uniform, training and development opportunities. You also get to work in Cornwall with our impressive and varied landscape and coastline.

Watch Manager (B) Business Fire Safety Inspectors
Applications must be submitted by 23:59pm 28th March 2022

Station Manager (A) Policy, Reform & Risk Management

Station Manager A – Policy, Reform and Risk Management

Are you passionate about making a difference and motivated enough to do the hard work in order to drive and implement organisational change?

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional person to head up a new function that will oversee Policy, Reform and Risk Management. If you’re a suitably qualified and experienced Watch or Station Manager, flexible in your approach with an inclusive leadership style, we would like to hear from you.

The role will support the delivery of organisational policy and will support departments to achieve the work set out by professional standards, as well as ensuring that the Service’s SSRI programme is fit for purpose and is effective at achieving its aim of improving firefighter safety and reducing the risk to our communities.

If after reading the role profile you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Area Manager Graham Mills for more information Graham.Mills@fire.cornwall.gov.uk

The role is a Station Manager role and is paid at the competent rate of pay in line with the current Grey Book NJC agreement.

The role involves operational elements and hence non-operational personnel, Green Book employees or personnel from Critical Control are not eligible to apply. As a minimum applicants must hold a current ICL1 and ICL2 is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will have to complete an ICL2 assessment prior to commencing in post

Suitably qualified is defined as:

A temporary or substantive Station Manager
A substantive Watch Manager who has passed and currently holds an in date ICL1

The process

Applications must be submitted by midnight 28th March 2022

Shortlisting will take place on 31st March 2022

Station Manager (B) Flexi Duty System Inclusion & Wellbeing

Station Manager – Inclusion and Wellbeing

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced substantive Watch Managers and Station Managers to apply for the exciting and new position within Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service of, Station Manager Inclusion and Wellbeing. This will be a key role supporting the implementation of People fire standards and workstreams and progressing our equality, diversity and inclusivity objectives and agenda. Our vision is to have the right person in the right role at the right time. The successful candidate will have the right skills, behaviours and their attitude will be instrumental in supporting the service to achieve our vision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, flexible and inclusive leader to join our passionate and professional team providing strategic direction for the future.

The role is a Station Manager B role and is paid at the competent rate of pay in line with the current Grey Book NJC agreement. The role also attracts the additional payment of 20% of a Station Managers salary to cover the Operational Command rota.

The role involves operational elements and hence non-operational personnel, Green Book employees or personnel from Critical Control are not eligible to apply.

You would also be expected to assume command of emergency operational incidents and provide Tactical Level 2 Incident Command Cover (ICL2 – Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents). Current provision of ICL2 – Level 2 is desirable however, the successful applicant will have to successfully complete an ICL2 assessment prior to commencing in post.

Suitably qualified is defined as:

A temporary or substantive Station Manager
A substantive Watch Manager who has passed and currently holds an in date ICL1

The process

Applications must be submitted by 23:59hrs on the 28th March 2022

Shortlisting will take place on the 31st March 2022

Group Manager Policy, Reform & Risk Management (Flexi Duty)

Are you passionate about making a difference and motivated enough to do the hard work in order to drive and implement organisational change?

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional person to head up a new function that will oversee Policy, Reform and Risk Management. If you’re a suitably qualified and experienced Station or Group Manager, flexible in your approach with an inclusive leadership style, we would like to hear from you.

The role will oversee organisational policy and will support departments to achieve the work set out by professional standards, as well as ensuring that the Service’s SSRI programme is fit for purpose and is effective at achieving its aim of improving firefighter safety and reducing the risk to our communities.

If after reading the role profile you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Area Manager Graham Mills for more information Graham.Mills@fire.cornwall.gov.uk

The role is a Group Manager role and is paid at the competent rate of pay in line with the current Grey Book NJC agreement. The role also attracts the additional payment of 20% of a Group Managers salary as the successful candidate will be working a six-week continuous Operational Command rota.

The role involves operational elements and hence non-operational personnel, Green Book employees or personnel from Critical Control are not eligible to apply as a minimum applicants must hold a current ICL2 and ICL3 is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will have to complete an ICL3 assessment prior to commencing in post

Suitably qualified is defined as:

A temporary or substantive Group Manager
A substantive Station Manager who has passed and currently holds an in date ICL2

The process

Applications must be submitted by midnight 28th March 2022

Equipment Team Support Officer – Guidance & Risk Assessment

Equipment Team Support Officer – Guidance & Risk Assessment

An opportunity has arisen within our Technical Services team section for an Equipment Team Support Officer – Guidance and Risk Assessment based at Command HQ in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to work as part of the equipment management team to maintain, monitor, improve and implement necessary action to ensure continuity of an effective emergency response service from an operational equipment perspective.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of building relationships with suppliers, writing technical user documents including risk assessments and user documentation using a pre-defined template, interrogating a range of data bases and spreadsheets

You must possess an understanding of risk assessments in relation to equipment including a relevant IOSH qualification, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, proven kills with MS office suite of applications particularly MS Word & excel, and experience of working with and interrogating specialist data bases.

The key duties will include

Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers of technical services and to obtain quotations from suppliers and manufactures for items of equipment or services required for service delivery to SYFR.

Write, maintain and ensure regular planned review of Equipment Manuals relating to Operational Fire Service Equipment, including reviewing associated equipment risk assessments and amending where necessary, completing risk assessment documentation where new equipment is to be introduced into the service including uploading onto the services risk assessment database.

Identify and implement recommendations in relation to information and reports associated with the Services Equipment Tracking system and the processing of equipment defect  data to identify current and emerging defect trends,

For more information about the role contact David Taylor on 07920 536456.

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 Monday 28th March 2022

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 4th April 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.