Assessment Centre Administrative Assistant/Role Player

Assessment Centre Administrative Assistant/Role Player

The Role
Post: Assessment Centre Administrative Assistant/Role Player
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £26,310 – £31,034 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT

We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to deliver and drive forward assessment processes run by the London Fire Brigade. You will be joining an established team whose function is to facilitate all of the Brigade’s recruitment activity.

The role will be varied but one of the key aspects will be covering a busy reception and occasionally participating in role plays as part of assessment centres (training will be provided), the key thing is confidence as you will help with promotion rounds at all levels up to and including senior posts.

You will also be very organised with experience in providing an admin function as you will be involved with all of the associated paperwork. The work will be quite demanding so you should also be both resilient and flexible. The post is located in Hammersmith close to all transport links. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the 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 (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
  • 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 early July. 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.

ICT Security Engineer

ICT Security Engineer

The Role
Post: ICT Security Engineer
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 – £47,384 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT

As a key support service, the delivery of high-quality ICT services is crucial to the efficient, effective and economic achievement of the Brigade’s key vision.

Due to growth, two new positions for ICT Security Engineers have become available. These roles are key to maintaining and developing the Brigade’s on-premise and cloud security infrastructure and are a mixture of both a project and BAU activities. The primary focus of these roles is the smooth running, monitoring, investigation and tuning of the Brigade’s cyber security systems, supporting and developing security infrastructure along with BAU activities.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience for at least three years and proven success at contributing to the continuous design, development and support of network/security based infrastructures. Running on either on-premises or in the cloud, for a large multi-site organisation, preferably in a 24/7/365 industry.

Candidates should be used to working as part of a team but they must also be able to manage their own workload effectively.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the 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 and the full advert.

Benefits of working for LFB

  • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
  • 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
  • Onsite Gym

To apply, please upload the following documents:

  • A cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience and qualifications, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description)
  • A copy of your up-to-date CV.

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 early July 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.

Warehouse Operative/Driver

Warehouse Operative/Driver

The Role
Post: Warehouse Operative/ Driver
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £26,310 – £31,034 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 June 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

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.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the 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.

Benefits of working for LFB

  • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
  • Flexible working including job share
  • Welfare SchemeUse of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
  • Season ticket loans
  • Equality Support Groups
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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).

Candidates who have applied on the last recruitment round are not eligible to apply for a period of 6 months.

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 late June. 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.

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.

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.

FM Manager

FM Manager

The Role
Post: FM Manager
Salary: £47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £47,384 – £61,529 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An exciting opportunity has arisen to take up a new role with London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) Property Department to act as one of two Facilities Managers covering the London portfolio. This role will be responsible for the successful delivery across all aspects of hard and soft service delivery including project management of maintenance and refurbishment works, ensuring full statutory compliance, management of all vendors, leading the on-site team and ensuring financial management of the budget.

The Property Group are currently looking for a technical FM Manager to join the team who will be committed to supporting a front line emergency service. The preferred candidate will have a relevant FM and health & safety qualification (see below), develop a full and detailed knowledge and understanding of the contracts and reflect the LFB’s policies and procedures as required. They will be a primary focus for engagement with estate users so effective team engagement and strong communication skills will need to be demonstrated.

Qualifications

  • Degree or qualifications at further education level preferable
  • Membership of an FM related professional body i.e. RICS/BIFM, CIBSE, IEE
  • A Health & Safety qualification (IOSH minimum or preferably NEBOSH)

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the 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 (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
  • 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 early July. 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.

Business Support Assistant

Business Support Assistant (Road and Water Safety)

9 – 12 Months Fixed-Term (maternity cover)

Working Hours: 37
Salary: £22,129.00 – £24,432.00 per annum
Location: Hybrid Kelvedon Park and Home

The Role

Are you friendly and reliable? Are you proficient in the use of Office 365 suite of tools, particularly Excel, Teams and SharePoint?

Our busy Prevention Team are looking for a Business Support Assistant to join them, to cover a maternity leave.

Reporting to the Road and Water Safety Manager and the Home Safety Data and Performance Officer, this role requires an organised, flexible individual who is a strong team player, you will cover a wide array of tasks and responsibilities.

What You Will Be Working On

You will be responsible for providing support in the production and booking of events for our delivery team, recording information and evaluations, as well as liaising with our partners, public and colleagues across the organisation.

  • producing and maintaining accurate and timely Reports via MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MSWord
  • liaising with internal and external contacts to ensure appropriate sign off is obtained for information

The role will require you to

  • analyse and report on activity relating to Road and Water Safety activity, as well as Home Safety, including outputs and outcomes, and have input into recommendations for improvements or change.
  • arrange, attend and minute (where required) regular internal and from time to time external conference calls, weekly / monthly meetings
  • create, circulate, maintaining and follow up project/action lists
  • work in shared mailboxes / and activity planners to ensure support is provided to colleagues to deliver consistent categorisation and turnaround time on activities
  • contribute to the maintenance of the centralised electronic Library of information (via MS SharePoint) including where required coordinating the updating of documentation to ensure accurate and timely delivery of accurate information, whilst maintaining a secure archive library.
  • Completing any ad-hoc projects/tasks when required

What Are We Looking For?

You must be a team player, with high attention to detail, the ability to work effectively under pressure, to tight deadlines and to deal with competing priorities.

  • Office 365 suite of tools, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and SharePoint
  • Managing and manipulating data to undertake research and reports
  • Experience of Office 365 suite of tools, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and SharePoint
  • A desire to learn

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting a supporting statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. It is important to ensure you have attached the supporting statement as your statement will be used for shortlisting purposes.

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

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 – 27th June 2022
Interview Date – w/c 4th July

About Us

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

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

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

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

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

This role maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Transferee Opportunities

Transferee Opportunities – On Call Migration to Wholetime Firefighter

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS) is currently welcoming applications from competent firefighters considering transferring to the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes area. We are looking for the best people to join our innovative, forward thinking and progressive organisation

We are currently accepting applications for transfers to BFRS from:

  • Competent Wholetime and On Call firefighters

Salary will be in line with national pay scales at time of advert.

  • Basic annual wage for a competent firefighter – £32,244 (rising to £37,080 for those working on our flexi-firefighter duty system)
  • Enhanced earning potential – Access to additional bank shifts at an enhanced hourly rate

We are looking for individuals who possess the following personal qualities:

  • Keen to contribute to a safer community
  • Committed to equality and fairness
  • An understanding of their role with regards to health, safety and welfare.
  • Motivated to continually improve
  • Effective team member
  • Effective communicator
  • Flexible approach to undertaking new initiatives

Our essential requirements are that you:

  • Must be a competent firefighter either Wholetime or On Call (confirmation of competency will be required)
  • Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence
  • Achieve Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
  • Pass a service medical and fitness test
  • Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency
  • Be free of current formal disciplinary actions

Please note that if you are currently an On Call Watch or Crew Commander and you are successful in this application, you will undertake the role of a Firefighter. However, we are able to offer opportunities to further develop your skills and support career progression through promotional pathways.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 3 July 2022

All successful candidates may be required to work within any of the duty systems employed within BFRS which currently include, but are not limited to, Shift (2 x 9 hour days, 2 x 15 hour nights, followed by 4 rota days), Day Crewed, Days only, and Flexi-firefighter systems.

We embed equality, diversity, fairness and inclusion into everything that we do. We view this as fundamental in order to achieve our vision of making Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

If you would relish the opportunity of transferring to an innovative, forward thinking, progressive fire and rescue service, that encourages developing a range of skills to help serve the community, then we would like to hear from you.

Please contact us at hr@bucksfire.gov.uk if you have any questions about the role, recruitment process.

Hydrant Inspector x 2 vacancies

Hydrant Inspector x 2 vacancies

Role: Hydrant Inspector (two vacancies)

Benefits:

Salary: £17,703.20 – £20,741.60 per annum (FTE £22,129 – £25,927)

Grade: 3

Hours – Part-time 29.6 hours per week (4 days per week)

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 24 days ‘pro rata’, flexible working hours with access to Local Government Pension Scheme, onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) provides prevention, protection and response services across the county of Berkshire. 12 Whole-time and six On-Call fire stations cover 486 square miles, from Langley in the East to Lambourn in the West. We serve a diverse cultural population of 911,400 people, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our Service has a reputation of excellence; this role is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees, operates within a diverse and inclusive environment, and able to offer flexible working arrangements so that our teams can achieve a good work-life balance.

Two (2) exciting vacancies have arisen for the role of Hydrant Inspector to join the Response and Resilience Team within our service to undertake the inspection, testing and repair of fire hydrants within the Berkshire area.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The key focus of this role is:

  • To support operational firefighters by ensuring an adequate supply of water for firefighting purposes.
  • To be part of a small team undertaking the day-to-day inspection, maintenance and testing of fire hydrants, working in a safe manner at all times.
  • This position also involves a degree of lifting so you must be physically able to lift items such as hydrant covers and posts.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • The successful candidate will need to successfully complete a New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) certificate.
  • Holds and maintains a full (allowing the user to drive a manual vehicle) and current UK Driving Licence.
  • To be willing to work towards LGV driving qualification and maintain competency.
  • Basic computer literacy skills to enable access to email and inputting of data into the ‘SC-Capture’ hydrant database.
  • Commitment to high professional standards.
  • Knowledge of the County area would be an advantage.

Training will be offered through Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Water Team – a degree to driving/commuting out-of-county will need to be undertaken within the first three months of being appointed to the role.

If you have these skills and enjoy making a difference through your work to the wider organisation we would love to hear from you.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role please contact Gareth Evans (Group Manager, Response & Resilience Support) evansg@rbfrs.co.uk or George Bridges (Water Officer) bridgesg@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13 June 2022

Anticipated start date: Monday 15 August 2022

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing Monday 27 June 2022

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 Employer – 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

Maintenance Operative Driver

Maintenance Operative Driver

An opportunity has arisen within our Estates & Facilities section for a Maintenance Operative Driver, to cover various stations within South Yorkshire

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

To be responsible individually or as part of a team for the basic maintenance of Fire Service premises, including Central Headquarters and Training Development Centre, stores and workshop stores, grounds, all ancillary heating and ventilating plant and for the provision of a general porterage/caretaking service including driving duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete tasks issued via the Help Desk CAFM system to carry out tasks such as minor plumbing, joinery decoration works and driving requests e.g. delivery of vehicles, equipment or materials. Ensure that contractors on site are adhering to the Health and Safety at Work Act and to undertake checks that all work has been completed to the standards required. Adhering to Compliance regulations by carrying out standard tasks to include shower head maintenance and disinfection, flushing of zip water taps, undertake quarterly smoke testing of fire alarm sensors at selected premises, undertake and record weekly Fire alarm tests at premises as requested.  There will be a requirement to cover for colleagues during absence, including TDC with regards to the opening of the premises and responding to security issues and major defects.

Carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post

Comply at all times with the Code of Conduct for officers of the Authority and such other professional requirements as to standards of conduct.

The successful person, as a minimum, must:

  • Possess a current full driving licens
  • Have basic DIY skills and knowledge
  • Work according to Health and Safety regulations in relation to the workplace
  • Be able to work out of hours to provide cover where necessary

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

To apply for the post, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification. If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria. Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Monday 13th June 2022

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.

Station Manager B

Station Manager B- Operational Flexi Duty

£45,861 per annum plus 20% Flexi-Duty System allowance

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is a high achieving, dynamic and progressive organisation. As part of this recruitment process the Strategic Leadership Team is looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will be able to help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service offered to the communities of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard and represents best value.

The Service is looking to appoint individuals who have proven ability to be inspirational leaders and effective managers. Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant drive and the aspiration to continue to develop both themselves and the organisation. Candidates must also have the ability for creative thinking and be able to demonstrate resilience, courage and tenacity to see through change, whilst ensuring a commitment to inclusion across the organisation and the County.

This opportunity is open to substantive competent Wholetime Watch Managers looking for promotion and existing Wholetime Station Managers looking to transfer.

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Confident and effective communicator
  • Outstanding team leader
  • Have a positive attitude to change
  • Able to influence and make decisions
  • Commitment to development of self and others
  • Commitment to Service Core Values and the National Core Code of Ethics
  • Effective performance manager
  • Successful performance when working at Watch / Station Manager managerial level.
  • Commitment to inclusion across their organisation
  • Demonstrable evidence of contributing to delivery of Fire and Rescue service plans
  • All core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date
  • Formal management qualification – i.e., Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) – Level 3 or equivalent
  • Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate
  • Substantive roles – minimum 2 papers, to include Certificate in Fire Service Operations (mandatory) and one other Level 4 paper (Refer to the IFE Service Procedure for accepted papers)
  • Temporary roles – minimum Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations

* Candidates awaiting results of the mandatory paper may apply.  Appointment will be subject to the successful acquisition of the qualification.

For substantive promotion candidates must be sector competent in Incident Command at Level 2 or successfully complete a Level 2 Incident command assessment following appointment.

If not already held, successful candidates will be expected to achieve an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) – Level 5 or equivalent.

Additionally, successful applicants will have a thorough understanding of national and local fire service issues and be able to demonstrate the ability to assimilate information and make sound and reasoned decisions.

As this is a demanding role, applicants will need to show a high level of personal resilience and an ability to work under pressure.

Appointable candidates will remain on a hold list until the next process, normally a period of 12 months.

Appointments will be subject to individuals being able to provide operational cover and therefore live or be located (whilst on duty) within the County boundary of Derbyshire.   Station Managers operate on a Flexi-Duty rota. (Details can be found in the links below)

We offer family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, a discount scheme and eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme.

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a promotion can be found in the attached guidance documents:

‘Pensions Implication of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates’ ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

Successful applicants will have a DFRS provided car for business travel and to meet the requirements of the Officers rota arrangements. There is also an option for private use.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work, supporting and encouraging diversity through recruitment and the work we undertake.

Police security vetting procedures at Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) level 3 plus Security Clearance check (SC) 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.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained in order for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

If you would like further information about the role please contact service-centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 26 June 2022.

Interviews and assessments will be commence 11 July 2022.

Projects and Evaluation Officer

Projects and Evaluation Officer

An opportunity has arisen within the Service Improvement Department for a Projects and Evaluation Officer role based at the Central Headquarters, at our Eyre Street premises in Sheffield.  The team are currently working to an Agile Working policy, with some days in the office and some working from home (this is flexible and to be agreed).

The key objectives of the role will be to:

1.    Support the evaluation of internal and external projects and programmes for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.

2.    Develop a Service Improvement Hub to provide staff with the tools and skills to improve their processes and ways of working.

3.    Manage the service’s benefits management approach, advising and supporting Project and Programme Managers and Sponsors to identify, monitor and report on benefits realisation across all programmes and projects.

4.    Work with the Projects Officers to support programmes and projects, as well as supporting boards, committees, groups and meetings as required.

5.    To manage, direct and supervise the Project Support Assistant to support the effective delivery of projects administration across the organisation.

You must have a thorough understanding of the project lifecycle, to manage relevant service improvement processes like project support and governance, to drive service-wide service improvement in line with executive and audit requirements. You will be a key part of the project team and you will have line management responsibility for the Project Support Assistant.

You will work as part of a Service Improvement Department to assist with the effective evaluation, planning, and monitoring of the delivery of projects. This includes leading on benefits realisation or supporting the evaluation of programmes, projects and other key work streams. For example, you may be asked to work with colleagues to review the effectiveness of a project, a process or the value that a new building or equipment has delivered.

You will work closely with the Strategic Governance and Collaboration Manager to set up a ‘Service Improvement Hub’, which will provide a toolkit of resources and support to enable departments to review their own processes and ways of working. This will include establishing continuous improvement methodologies and research tools.

The post holder will be a member of the central Projects Team, working closely with two Projects Officers and a Project Support Assistant to advise and support the organisation in programme management, project management and evaluation. The team sits within the wider Governance, Projects and Collaboration team who manage activities including governance, business change, customer service and Freedom of Information requests. The post holder will contribute and engage in team meetings and planning.

The post holder must possess the interpersonal skills to work with staff across the service, as well as having the ability to plan, prioritise and organise to deadlines. You will need to be confident to work with staff across the organisation, including facilitating workshops and project group meetings.

The post holder must possess the confidence and adaptability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  They will be providing baselining, evaluation and business change activities for different areas of the service as required. It is expected that the Projects and Evaluation Officer will work particularly closely with the HMICFRS strategic improvement team, having a key role in how South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue monitor, analyse and manage our inspection results.

Alongside your Projects and Evaluation Officer duties you will possess a flexible approach to work to help the wider Governance, Projects and Collaboration team as required. This includes supporting Project and Programme Managers, managing service improvement processes, and providing administration support to suitable boards, committees and groups.

For more information about the role contact Strategic Governance and Collaboration Manager Kayleigh Storer on 07748 181864.

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 or on 0114 253 2811.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Monday 20th June 2022.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 4th July 2022.

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.