Station Commander

Salary: Station Commander in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales + 20% flexi duty allowance where applicable

Location: Various locations across the HWFRS boundary

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits

Closing date: Friday 10th June 2022 at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Station Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

Eligibility to apply

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

Be a competent UK Local Authority Wholetime or On Call Watch Commander or role above
Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role

You will also be required to hold a valid driving licence and be eligible to drive in the UK.

Depending on your Station Commander role, you may be assigned to the flexible duty system, as outlined in grey book. In these circumstances you must be able to provide a response base for the performance of standby / call-out duties. This base must be within the geographical area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Selection process

Applicants will complete an online application form, including a statement against the person specification.

Shortlisted applicants will attend selection stages comprising of a roleplay exercise, a briefing exercise and interview.

Pre-employment checks will also be required including security clearance vetting (Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2 Abbreviated), as well as a basic DBS check. Successful candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

Full details of the role and selection process can be found in the job description and person specification and candidate guidance document.

Awareness Sessions

To assist potential candidates, a number of virtual awareness sessions are being held online on the following occasions:

–       Monday 23rd May at 1900 hours

–       Tuesday 24th May at 1500 hours

If you are interested in attending one of these virtual sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be sent a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

General information

For informal, in confidence discussions in relation to the vacancy, please contact Group Commander Adrian Farmer on 07833 047732 or afarmer@hwfire.org.uk

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Vacancy: Senior Communications and Engagement Officer – Fixed Term

Benefits

Role: Senior Communications and Engagement Officer (fixed term 12 months)

Salary and Grade:  £33,486 – £38,553 per annum (Grade 5)
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days plus public holidays, flexible working hours, onsite parking and gym facilities.

The Service is seeking to appoint a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer on a 12-month fixed term basis within the Corporate Services team. The post holder will manage and deliver effective and efficient communications and engagement services in support of RBFRS’ strategic commitments and vision, leading on strategic projects and programmes.

As Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, you will develop and participate in all communications activities, including working with stakeholders within and outside the organisation, while promoting high levels of engagement and advocacy to deliver a service which reflects contemporary best practice.

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

The key focus of this role is:

• Liaise with the media and take ownership for dealing with queries and supporting requests for data, pictures and information in a timely manner, whilst ensuring the integrity and positive reputation of RBFRS is upheld.
• Lead, whilst effectively and efficiently managing assigned communications and engagement portfolios, working collaboratively with other team members, colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage, coach, teach and develop others within the team as well across the organisation.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate effective internal and external communications and engagement initiatives which support the corporate vision and objectives.
• Provide professional guidance and advice on strategic communication and reputational matters to the Senior Leadership Team, developing communication strategies and plans accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and the Corporate Management Team (CMT) to plan and deliver regular communication to Fire Authority Members and attend Fire Authority meetings as required.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• High standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills
• Experience of strategic communications and reputation management
• Experience of project management

Application and selection process

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

For further details about the role please contact Mark Antell, Communications and Engagement Lead at antellm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Monday, 6 June 2022.

Anticipated start date: ASAP

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 13 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 Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome. To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer – Fixed Term

Benefits

Role: Senior Communications and Engagement Officer (fixed term 12 months)

Salary and Grade:  £33,486 – £38,553 per annum (Grade 5)
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days plus public holidays, flexible working hours, onsite parking and gym facilities.

The Service is seeking to appoint a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer on a 12-month fixed term basis within the Corporate Services team. The post holder will manage and deliver effective and efficient communications and engagement services in support of RBFRS’ strategic commitments and vision, leading on strategic projects and programmes.

As Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, you will develop and participate in all communications activities, including working with stakeholders within and outside the organisation, while promoting high levels of engagement and advocacy to deliver a service which reflects contemporary best practice.

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

The key focus of this role is:

• Liaise with the media and take ownership for dealing with queries and supporting requests for data, pictures and information in a timely manner, whilst ensuring the integrity and positive reputation of RBFRS is upheld.
• Lead, whilst effectively and efficiently managing assigned communications and engagement portfolios, working collaboratively with other team members, colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage, coach, teach and develop others within the team as well across the organisation.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate effective internal and external communications and engagement initiatives which support the corporate vision and objectives.
• Provide professional guidance and advice on strategic communication and reputational matters to the Senior Leadership Team, developing communication strategies and plans accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and the Corporate Management Team (CMT) to plan and deliver regular communication to Fire Authority Members and attend Fire Authority meetings as required.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• High standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads
• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills
• Experience of strategic communications and reputation management
• Experience of project management

Application and selection process

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

For further details about the role please contact Mark Antell, Communications and Engagement Lead at antellm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Monday, 6 June 2022.

Anticipated start date: ASAP

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 13 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.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome. To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Corporate Administration Manager

Scale POD/POE £34,373 – £39,571 per annum

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is an ambition and progressive organisation always looking to improve the services offered internally and externally.

We are looking to recruit to an exciting new role of Corporate Administration Manager to deliver an effective, efficient, consistent, and resilient administration service across DFRS.

The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities ranging from daily administrative functions to project development work. This role requires someone with very strong interpersonal skills, ability to deliver on projects, organisational skills and significant administrative and IT experience and knowledge.

The role will act as a source of advice and guidance for the Service in all aspects of administration services, policies, and procedures. It will lead and develop a team of professionals with enthusiasm to standardise and improve and progress DFRS’ administrative capabilities.

Your extensive experience of working in an administrative environment and people management will be used to manage departmental administrative systems providing assurance for the accuracy of data and ensuring a smooth delivery of service.

If you would like to know more about the role, team, and organisation, please contact the recruiting manager Sheril Buxton on 07795 828 748 or sbuxton@derbys-fire.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

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

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

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. 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.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 5th June 2022. It is expected interviews will take place in the week commencing 13th June 2022.

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

STATION MANAGER B – CONTROL

Salary:   £39,499 (in development) to £43,568 (when competent).

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story and protect the lives of the people in Merseyside.

We currently have an exciting new Station Manager B role available, with responsibility for leading the Fire Control team and playing an integral part in our Operational Response function.

Find out more about this excellent career opportunity by clicking APPLY – you’ll be taken to our Featured Vacancies page.  We encourage you to access a Candidate Pack to find out more about what a Career at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service can offer you.

Closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 22nd May 2022.

GROUP MANAGER

Salary:   £47,887 (in development) to £53,086 (when competent) + 20% flexible duty allowance.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story and protect the lives of the people in Merseyside.

The Service currently has a number of exciting Group Manager positions available.  Influencing change and delivering for our communities, these roles will provide the successful candidate an opportunity to make a real impact in a bold, busy Metropolitan environment, with a risk profile that will offer excellent development opportunities.

Find out more about this excellent career opportunity by clicking APPLY – you’ll be taken to our Featured Vacancies page.  We encourage you to access the Candidate Pack to find out more about what a Career at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service can offer you.

Closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 22nd May 2022.

Community Safety Officer (Homes)

Application closing date – 06/06/2022
Salary – £29,174 per annum rising to £31,895 per annum
Package – 37 Hours Per Week, Flexi-time Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24 Days Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays

This is an exciting opportunity to join our prevention team.

About the role

In this role, you will be required to identify, plan and deliver community safety programmes and campaigns aimed at people in their home. To provide support to Station Commanders and Home Safety Advisors in implementing the Service’s community safety strategies, policies and plans with an emphasis on reaching the most vulnerable for a home fire safety visit in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

You will produce accurate statistical and performance analysis reports on prevention activity and incidents in the community in accordance with Service performance reporting requirements.

You will also provide training about fire safety in the home to internal personnel/volunteers and external groups/organisations.  To share knowledge and expertise on these specialist areas, advocating referrals for the most vulnerable to fire for a Safe and Well visit from partners and when appropriate facilitate training to partners to allow Safe and Well delivery on our behalf.

About you

You will have in-depth experience and involvement with project work, the production of reports and the development of new procedures.

You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to confidently deliver messages to internal and external audiences including young people for the purpose of relaying community safety messages. You should have the ability to use Microsoft computer applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

You will hold a driving licence with no pending issues and must be willing to work outside the normal contracted hours to attend events and functions in the evenings and weekends.

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

Interviews will take place on Friday 17 June 2022

The appointment will be made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commit.

Application closing date: 06/06/2022

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Salary – £44,624 per annum rising to £48,660 per annum

Package – 37 Hours Per Week, Some Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24 Days Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding professional to make a real difference in the way we engage and support our workforce and the wider Bedfordshire communities.

We are looking for a passionate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager with significant experience of working at a senior level, developing and implementing strategies, action plans, frameworks and networks which have successfully improved diversity and inclusion. You must have a comprehensive knowledge of equality legislation, codes of practice, regulations, case law, good practice and a demonstrable commitment to embedding our organisational values into everything we do.

About the role

As the specialist advisor, the role supports all departments on how to most effectively reach and engage with the different community groups across Bedfordshire, to enable us to understand their needs and ensure they can access our services to meet those needs.

This is both an inward and outward facing role working with a variety of people, partners and other stakeholders. This role initiates, develops, implements, reviews and reports on all strategies and activities relating to the promotion and improvement of equality, diversity and inclusion across the work of the Service.

About you

Your expertise, innovative thinking and ability to work with others to sensitively influence and build trusted relationships, will enable you to creatively support and deliver key initiatives and changes and develop good practice across the Service.

You must be educated to degree level or evidence equivalent relevant experience, together with significant strategic experience of successfully managing and delivering improvements in equality, diversity and inclusion. You will also have significant experience of engaging with a wide range of community groups and working in collaboration with other organisations.

Benefits

Employees joining Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who are moving from, another government body, or local authority may be entitled to retain their previous service for the purpose of continuity of some contractual entitlements including holiday allowance. For further information, please contact the recruitment team via email recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

Flexi-time scheme to support your work-life balance, including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days

Access to a secure career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme, which includes a generous employer contribution as well as life cover and survivors pension

Holiday allowance of 24 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 29 days* after 5 years’ service and 31 days after 10 years’ service (pro rota if part time or irregular working pattern)

Subsidised catering facilities providing hot and cold meals

Free access to onsite gym facilities after induction, including access during lunch breaks

Employee-friendly policies including flexible working, enhanced maternity leave, parental leave, special leave and career break

Free onsite parking

Training and Development and much more!
How to apply

For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Fecondi, Head of Human Resources on 07912 488956

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 31 May 2022

If you are a leader determined to make a difference by promoting and influencing others to ensure a culture of equality that respects, values and celebrates diversity in the workplace, we’d love to hear from you!

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

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Application closing date: 23/05/2022

Firefighter Control

Application closing date 06/06/2022
Selection process will take place on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 June 2022

Starting Salary £22,981 per annum

42 hours week shift rota system involving day, night and weekend working

You will be required to work in our Fire and Rescue Service Control Room.  The Firefighter Control role involves receiving and acting upon emergency calls for the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Service, directing fire appliances to incidents and supporting Fire and Rescue Service operations and administration processes.

We are looking for a good team player who can combine common sense with alertness, and the ability to assimilate and retain information, working with speed and accuracy, whilst keeping calm under pressure.  You must be over 18 years of age, hold a 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades A to C including English Language with a good standard of communication skills.  You must have experience in using computers and the ability to input verbal information quickly and accurately using a keyboard is required.

Full training in all aspects of the role will be given.  If successful, you will be required to work with a small but highly dedicated team on a 42 hour week shift rota system involving day, night and weekend working.

You will be required to wear a uniform which is provided.

For an informal discussion about the Firefighter Control role, please contact Station Manager Simon Daniels at simon.daniels@bedsfire.gov.uk

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

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Head of Change Delivery

Department: Innovation & Change

Salary: c.£70,000 per annum

Hours: up to 37 hours (we are open to discussions about working hours and patterns).

Contract: Permanent (we are open to discussion about fixed term contracts)

Location: While the role will primarily be based flexibly from Service HQ (Kelvedon) and from home, there may be a requirement to travel around the county and attend Service premises.

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

We are excited to have a formed Portfolio of Change. This means we understand what we are investing in, and the benefits it will deliver for the Service. We are now seeking to appoint a Head of Change Delivery who will lead a team of dedicated change professionals to deliver the change successfully.

The right person

This role will be perfect for you if are inspired by the opportunity to invigorate and motivate a change function; setting the direction of travel and using your expertise in innovation, change management and project delivery to mentor and develop others; leading with a focus on continuous improvement and embedding positive best practice.

You will have experience of strategic change leadership, with a track record of success using both a variety of delivery methodologies and change management approaches.

You will have the appropriate qualifications (such as Prince, MSP, MoP, P30 etc), a positive approach to delivering change while supporting your teams, and track record of successfully delivering programmes of change.

The role

You will lead a team of Programme and Project Managers to deliver the change activities required to help us meet our key objectives. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the role is a vital leadership role that will need to influence others, including senior stakeholders, and shape the change delivery function.

Application

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

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

Application deadline: 02/06/2022

Queries

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

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Tracy King, Assistant Director, on 07909 886606 or email to tracy.king@essex-fire.gov.uk

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

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.