Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service (WFRS) are currently open for applications to transfer into our service as a Wholetime Watch Manager.

To be eligible to transfer, applicants will be a Wholetime, substantive competent Watch Manager, who is able to demonstrate and prove competence via their employer.

This opportunity may cover a variety of duty systems and departments within WFRS.

Key Requirements

• A substantive, Wholetime Watch Manager in their current service
• Competent against the full role map within their current wholetime role and in maintenance for all elements of NOS
• In receipt of the requisite IFE examination (IFE Lev 3 Certificate, Unit 6: Fire Operations and Incident Command – Please upload your certificate when submitting your application) **If not in receipt of the requisite IFE examination, to be able to undertake and pass a WFRS gateway examination
• In receipt of the relevant Incident Command Level 1 assessment
• Must not have any live disciplinary sanctions placed against them

Applicants undertaking a gateway exam, will be required to pass requisite IFE examination within an 18 month period of commencing employment

**N.B. For individuals who do not hold the IFE Lev 3 Certificate and require an internal gateway examination, please email ffrecruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk to book a slot.

For further information please view the Job Description and Person Specification, which can be found on our job advert.

As part of the online application, candidates are required to complete a performance and behaviours application form, which can be downloaded from our job advert.

Gateway Exams will be taking place over the following dates: 17th, 19th, 26th and 27th March 2025

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 7th April 2025

Values Based Assessment: 22nd April – 28th April 2025

Values Based Interview: W/C 12th May 2025

HOME SAFETY SUPPORT WORKER

Fire Safety Department – Deeside or Wrexham

Permanent, 37 hours per week

NWFRS Grade 04 £26,835 to £27,711 per annum

We are looking to appoint a Home Safety Support Worker to join our Prevention team based in the Flintshire and Wrexham area.

Fire and Rescue Authorities have a duty under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 to provide information, publicity and encouragement to prevent fires and associated deaths and injuries. Working with the communities of North Wales, Home Safety Support Workers deliver fire safety advice and guidance, as well as fit fire safety interventions in the homes of identified target groups to contribute to their health, safety and wellbeing. Within their area of responsibility, they will also proactively support the delivery of fire safety awareness activities and safety campaigns.

The successful candidate will have excellent bilingual communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and fluently in Welsh (to level 4) being essential for this post. With an open and approachable manner, candidates will be customer-focused and motivated in helping others, particularly vulnerable people within the identified target group, to keep safe and well in a respectful and confidential way.

Applicants should note there may be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours on infrequent occasions upon mutual agreement.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references. For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack.

To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon, Monday 24th March, 2025

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

Join West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service as a Digital Collaboration Tools Manager!

Lead our digital transformation by shaping and optimising our collaboration tools like SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365. Innovate with Power Automate and PowerApps, ensure security and compliance, and mentor a talented team. If you have extensive experience with M365, SharePoint, and Power Platform, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills, we want you on our team. Apply now and make a real impact!

What we offer: An excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and a car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose: You will lead a high-impact team responsible for configuring, managing, and optimising our digital collaboration ecosystem, including SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, and PowerApps. Reporting to executive leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our digital collaboration initiatives. Your responsibilities encompass advanced administration, innovation, and strategic alignment of collaboration tools. Collaborating closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and end-users, you will drive the implementation and support of cutting-edge digital collaboration solutions.

Key Responsibilities: The role involves developing a strategic vision for digital collaboration tools, aligning initiatives with business strategy, and driving innovation. It includes designing advanced architectures for SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365, and leading teams to ensure scalability and alignment with organisational goals. The role also focuses on innovating with Power Automate and PowerApps, establishing governance measures, and fostering team development. Additionally, it involves implementing advanced identity and access management strategies, driving automation initiatives, developing data management strategies, and leading governance processes for compliance and executive reporting.

Essential requirements:

1.    Extensive experience in M365 and SharePoint administration and deployment with a focus on Power Platform.

2.    Technical expertise in Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and Power Platform tools.

3.    Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

4.    Strong understanding of ITIL practices and principles.

5.    SharePoint certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Associate).

6.    Microsoft 365 certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate).

7.    Power Platform certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals).

8.    Microsoft Power Platform App Maker (PL-100).

9.    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

10.  Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

11.  Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 30th March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

STATION MANAGER (Flexi Duty)

PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Station Manager B:  £58,296 (development)

£64,303 (competent) per annum (inclusive of allowances),

plus lease car or provided vehicle

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to identify suitable individuals for Station Manager (B) roles. Whilst there are currently no vacancies at Station Manager level, the promotion board process enables successful applicants to be eligible either a permanent or temporary appointment should a vacancy arise within a 12-month period or until a new process commences. As per Grey Book terms and conditions the appointments are interchangeable with any other post of the same role within the Service.

Applications are invited from substantive competent Watch Managers and substantive Station Managers. (Existing internal Station Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process).

Candidates will need to be exceptional leaders who can make a significant contribution to the management of the Service’s 44 fire stations, 850 staff and a budget more than £40 million through a period of planned reviews and improvements.  Ideally, therefore, candidates will be able to evidence a strong, credible record of leadership, experience and achievement.

Candidates will be required to complete a full application form having read the guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all the essential criteria in the person specification. Candidates will be required to deliver a 20-minute presentation (the presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting) and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered and the requirements of the role.

Welsh Language skills are a requirement of this post and ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate Level 3 Welsh on application, however, this is not an essential selection criterion and full support and training will be provided to successful candidates.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over several days commencing from 7th April 2025.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager Brian Holmes, Operational Response Manager at brian.holmes@northwalesfire.gov.wales or 07787 578 456

Application packs are available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by emailing: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on 21st March, 2025

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

GROUP MANAGER (Flexi Duty)

PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Group Manager B:  £67,143 (development)

£74,433 (competent) per annum (inclusive of allowances),

plus lease car or provided vehicle

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life.  Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to identify suitable individuals for Group Manager (B) roles. The promotion board process enables successful applicants to be eligible for appointment within a 12-month period or until a new process commences. As per Grey Book terms and conditions the appointments are interchangeable with any other post of the same role within the Service. Applications are invited from substantive competent Station Managers and substantive Group Managers. (Existing internal Group Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process).

The successful candidates will work in an increasingly demanding and performance centred environment and applicants should therefore have a strong track record of achievement and be able to champion transformational leadership and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Candidates will be required to complete a full application form having read the guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all the essential criteria in the person specification. Candidates will be required to deliver a 20-minute presentation and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered focusing on the requirements of the role. The presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting.

Welsh Language skills are a requirement of this post and ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate Level 3 Welsh on application, however, this is not an essential selection criterion and full support and training will be provided to successful candidates.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over a number of days commencing from 7th April 2025.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Area Manager Mike Owen, Head of Response by email Mike.Owen@northwalesfire.gov.wales or phone 07717 516 189.

Application packs are available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by emailing: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on 21st March, 2025

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37hrs

Salary: £65,305 – £72,483

Location: Service HQ (Kelvedon Park). There will be some requirement to visit Service premises around the county.

Closing Date: 23rd March 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role Role Profile

Our People and Inclusion strategy, and the plans that enable it aim to empower our people to make a difference and serve our communities. We aim to embed a high performing and inclusive culture, making sure our people are supported, engaged and inspired to make a difference and to deliver our strategic goals; empowering colleagues to be professional and ambitious in serving the communities of Essex. Ultimately this role is about making Essex safer together.

As Head of People Partnering for Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, you will be responsible for working in partnership with key stakeholders across the service to shape and develop customer service and the efficient and effective practices within the HR People Partnering Team.

We are looking for a Head of People Partnering to join our collaborative and busy team to drive the delivery of a proactive service which delivers cultural improvements and organisational performance.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead the People Partner (PP) team through excellent leadership and management to provide PP direction across the Service which enables strategic and professional support.
• Support the Assistant Director of HR (ADHR) in overall service delivery of the key functions within the service delivery plan.
• Responsible for the effective oversight and professional guidance of all Employee Relations cases up to and including Employment Tribunals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with all stakeholders to achieve high levels of support and delivery associated with high performing teams.
• Support and encourage a culture of high performance and inclusion where talent is recognised.
• Supporting the ADHR and leading the PP team to ensure strategies are implemented and aligned to deliver organisational priorities and objectives.
• Ensure consistency of application across people practices throughout all levels of the organisation using reflective and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure the Service commitments for Diversity, Inclusion and Equality are achieved and reflected in the work of the PP team and the experiences for our employees.
• Partner with the Head of Employment Policy and Practice to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and legally compliant.
• Encourage and support the use of people insights and data to foster a high-performance culture with a strong focus on balancing organisational health and organisational performance.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate HR professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and its people.
You will have experience of successfully developing and implementing change including HR procedures and practices.
We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and is able to communicate professionally and tactfully to build constructive relationships.
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

Eligibility

• MCIPD or other relevant professional qualification.
• Level 5 standard of education (e.g. Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education or HNDs) or equivalent vocational experience in a relevant area.
• Knowledge and experience of leading HR People Partnering functions
• Experience of managing complex HR casework.

How to apply

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 1000 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1 – 25th March 2025

Shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2 (If shortlisted) – 1st April 2025

Assessment including:
• Presentation and Interview Panel
• Written Assessment
• Collaboration Panel

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, in the first instance please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

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

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Safeguarding

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

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

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

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

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

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

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Benefits

Salary: £38,626 – £43,693 per annum, Grade 5

Hours: Part Time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (pro rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Officer, who will be able to apply their health and safety expertise to controlling the wide range of hazards faced by RBFRS staff, which include frontline firefighting roles, office-based roles and staff working within our communities.

The Health and Safety Officer will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team, reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager they will provide competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels of the organisation and promote a positive health and safety culture.

The successful candidate is expected to work from service headquarters in Calcot, Reading weekly and to regularly visit fire stations across Berkshire. In line with our flexible working policy, this can be balanced with working from home, dependent on organisational and team requirements, to support a good work / life balance.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service organisation which invests in the development and wellbeing of employees.

About you:

The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice guidance and have previous advisory experience within an organisation, which following an induction, can be applied to the fire sector.

This background will ensure you can provide competent support, advice and guidance, to all levels of the organisation from day one. Whilst we work closely with our colleagues who provide fire safety advice to the community and businesses, the focus of this role is on employee health safety and wellbeing, rather than fire safety.

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive team player that can prioritise tasks, and manage their own workload. You will need the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the RBFRS Health and Safety Management System to ensure that RBFRS conforms to current and prospective health and safety legislation.
• Undertake and develop risk assessments when required and provide competent advice, guidance and support in the risk assessment process, to all members of the Service,
• Support the review of accident investigations and following up on recommendations with other department managers to completion
• To represent the department and give competent advice and solutions regarding organisational projects / activities.
• Maintain and analyse data and produce monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Write and review internal health and safety policies and Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
• Take part in external Southeast Region peer review audits and internal audits

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
• At least one year’s previous health and safety advisory experience within an organisation (a requirement of Tech IOSH membership)
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports and policy
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels
• Able to manage workloads to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and needs

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

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.

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification on application.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.  

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Helen Morbin, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at morbinh@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 Sunday 30 March 2025.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run take place on 15, 16, 22 and 23 April 2025.

The interview will include a short presentation, the topic will be confirmed on invitation to interview.

Anticipated start date:  May 2025

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

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 if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement.

Fleet Department, Llandudno Junction
Permanent, 37 hours per week
(Fixed hours Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm Fri 8am-3.30pm)
NWFRS Grade 07 £34,314 to £37,035 per annum

We are looking to appoint a HGV Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Department. The role is responsible for undertaking day to day servicing, predictive and preventative maintenance and repairs to our fire service vehicles, plant and equipment to ensure these remain safe and operational. Maintaining a safe and clean work station, the successful candidate will possess the competence to diagnose faults in mechanical and electrical systems to determine effective repair methods required.

The successful candidate will be a good communicator, with methodical organisational skills for planning workloads in order to meet deadlines and time management requirements. Working as part of a team of multi-skilled technicians, the successful candidate will also provide out of hours standby emergency maintenance support as part of a rota system (subject to standby allowance).

Applicants will need to demonstrate (with evidence) the skills, as outlined in the job description and person specification including the following essential requirements:

• City and Guilds Level 3 Craft Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a commercial vehicle maintenance and repair environment.
• Hold a full UK Driving licence.
• Hold an LGV Category C driving licence, or currently working towards with the ability to complete within the probation period.
• Hold or working towards the IRTEC Certificate of Competence to Master Technician status, with the ability to maintain once achieved.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, using own initiative.
• Ability to manage own time and prioritising of workload to meet deadlines.
• Be able to hold a simple conversation at Welsh Level 2 – if not already demonstrated on application, this is to be achieved within a 12-month probation period, with support provided as appropriate.
• Appointment subject to a Standard DBS Check and satisfactory references.
The Fleet department’s workshop is based in Llandudno Junction. The vehicle technician role also requires flexibility to travel to various locations across North Wales and includes work being undertaken in inclement conditions.

Further information about the role, including job description and application pack, is available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by emailing: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon, Monday 07/04/2025