Station Manager (Response)

Suffolk County Council – Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Station Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
Wholetime
Permanent

This position is open to both current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) employees and external applicants.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Station Manager for the substantive post Station Manager (Response). This role requires commitment to the flexible duty rota (FDS), Level 2, and involvement in Fire Investigation and/or specialist technical advisory roles.

We are looking for motivated and committed individuals who can demonstrate strong organisational behaviours and values aligned with SCC WEASPIRE and NFCC Code of Ethics.

Applications are invited from:

Candidates eligible for substantive promotion to Station Manager
Substantive Station Managers
Internal candidates’ eligibility will be in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, please discuss with your line manager or the Learning and Development team at firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk.

For candidates not currently employed by SFRS, proof of qualifications must be attached to the initial application. Copies of certificates will be accepted.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Aeneas Postlethwaite for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07766 780216 or emailing Aeneas.Postlethwaite@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

Step 1: Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2: Complete the Supporting Statement template indicating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role (refer to the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP). These can be drawn from all aspects of your work and life experience, not limited to work within a Fire and Rescue Service. Please limit your statement to 500 words.

Please include in your supporting statement: Previous incident command experience and your eligibility for a Level 2 Incident command qualification and detail of your Fire safety qualification if applying for the SM Protection role.

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed).

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 22 May 2025.

Interview dates: 9, 11 or 13 June 2025.

For external candidates and those who have not previously attained a SFRS SM Assessment Centre pass there will be an additional VCA Assessment. This is an externally provided assessment. This is comprised of an initial e-learning component which candidates will have one week to complete from the 27 May followed by an invitation to a VCA assessment at Wattisham Training Centre in person. This will be on either the 5 or 6 June. Internal candidates and those who have attained an SFRS SM Assessment pass many complete a VCA assessment for the experience should they wish to however this will not be contribute towards their overall final score.

2 x AREA MANAGERS B / ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

Join the Leadership Team at East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

Be a Force for Change. Lead with Purpose. Protect with Pride.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) carries out a vital role in public safety. With over 20 fire stations, over 30 fire engines, and a proud team of dedicated professionals, we serve urban hubs including the vibrant City of Brighton & Hove, rural communities, and busy seaside towns — all while tackling a wide range of emergencies to protect lives, property, and the environment.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved — but we’re not standing still. As we face local and national challenges, and rising public expectations, we are determined to set the standard for a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking Fire & Rescue Service.

We are now seeking two exceptional leaders to join us as Area Managers / Assistant Directors — crucial roles within our Senior Leadership Team.

About You

You are a trusted, inspirational leader with a proven track record of delivery — someone who thrives on responsibility, leads by example, and embraces a positive, inclusive culture where every individual feels confident to challenge, and be challenged, to improve what we do. You are ambitious not just for yourself, but for your team, the Service, and the communities we serve.

With considerable experience at Group Manager level or above, you can demonstrate strategic thinking, sound decision-making, and a proven ability to deliver challenging and competing workloads. You’ll also bring financial insight, operational experience, and excellent communication skills — particularly in working with councillors, partners, and representative bodies. You will be a skilled and collegiate team-worker, able to develop and drive the focus and performance of your peers.

What We’re Looking For

Substantive and competent at Group Manager level (or above)
Board-level capability with a track record of delivering organisational objectives
Assessed and qualified to Level 3 Incident Command (within the last 12 months),
Requirement to be conditioned to the Level 3 Officers rota and be the service duty officer.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering our public offer. Your background may be varied, but what matters most is your ability to inspire trust, deliver results, and drive change to shape the future of ESFRS.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a Service committed to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, particularly in relation to the Community offer
Help shape a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing Service
Lead and influence at the highest levels

Apply Now

Please apply via our Online Recruitment Portal, Jobtrain

URL: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs/Job/JobDetail?JobId=305

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 26 May 2025.

To find out more, including the full recruitment timetable and details on the operational assessment (if applicable), please refer to the Information Pack.

ICT Network Engineer

Closing date: 18.05.2025

Job reference: REQ000351

Salary: £43,693 – £47,754 per annum (pay award pending)

Based at Cambourne Station, Cambridge, travel to sites in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire will be required. We also operate a hybrid working model.

We are looking for an experienced ICT Network Engineer who will be responsible for the provision and technical support of the ICT network to users throughout the fire and rescue services including architectural design, functionality and security.

About the role

In this role you will be working as part of the ICT Network Team supporting all aspects and components of the ICT network including; Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless, IP telephony and station end equipment used for mobilisation.

You will be undertaking the installation, testing, upgrading, control and management of all configuration items of the ICT network and communications infrastructure including all documentation, software, hardware and firmware assets, including information relating to the configuration items, their dependencies and relationships.

You will have:

A qualification in ICT network to CCNA level or working towards a formal industry training.
Knowledge and experience of managing, maintaining and upgrading all aspects and components of secure and resilient local area, wide area and wireless networks in a geographically diverse network.
Knowledge and experience of securing networks against internal and external threats.
Knowledge and experience of proactively monitoring network performance and capacity ensuring problems are identified and addressed at an early stage to minimise issues affecting users.
Knowledge and experience of delivering ICT network infrastructure support in a multiple site environment.
Excellent listening skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a methodical and logical manner to co-ordinate and plan workloads with due regard for changing priorities.
Current full driving licence with no pending issues.
For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The interview / selection process will take place on Wednesday 28 May 2025

In this role, you will participate in our out of hours service on a rota basis (additional allowance will be paid).

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

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 commitment.

HR Data Analyst

Closing date: 26.05.2025

Job reference: REQ000351

Salary: £43,693 – £47,754 per annum (pay award pending)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Data Analyst!

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Business Information Team ideally with experience in using Midland HR iTrent HR & Payroll System, to provide support and development for the iTrent HR and Payroll System, SAP Business Objects reporting tool, and other applications.

In this role, you will ensure accurate system maintenance and configuration, maximise reporting capabilities, and implement upgrades to optimise functionality and meet statutory obligations.

You will also support the corporate objective of Data and Digital Transformation by providing system support, advice, and guidance for both existing and new applications across the Service.

Your primary areas of focus will be:

Maintenance and support in the configuration of existing and additional iTrent HR and Payroll System modules
Writing SAP Business Objects (BO) reports
Building workflows and batch processes
Assisting with integrations with other systems
Upgrades, impact analysis, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Supporting and maintaining other 3rd-party applications and systems
Analysing and recording HR processes.

You will have:

In-depth experience of configuring and maintaining HR Systems including building of process chains, workflows and batch scheduling. Ideally using Midland HR iTrent HR and Payroll System.
In-depth experience of writing and developing management information reports in SAP Business Objects, including analysing, manipulating and structuring data to create meaningful reports.
In-depth experience in providing expert support, advice, and guidance on HR systems including user defined forms to assist users with system maintenance, updates, configuration, reports and other related functions, ensuring effective use of the system.
In-depth experience of writing user acceptance testing scripts and undertaking system testing.
Good communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to various situations and audiences. Provide proactive advice on process improvements, build positive stakeholder relationships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, address user needs effectively, and propose alternatives.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to use your own initiative and manage your schedule and work plan to meet objectives, timescales, and deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical, thorough, and diligent approach to effectively arrange unclear facts into logical patterns and concepts.

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

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. To promote a positive work/life balance, we provide the following benefits:

Hybrid working patterns – We operate a hybrid working model, both working onsite and remotely from home.
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
 

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The interviews / selection process will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

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 commitment.

Administrative Assistant (Operations)

 Closing date: 22.05.2025

Job reference: REQ000350

Salary: £13,612 per annum – £14,275 per annum (pay award pending)

Working pattern: 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 13:30 

Based at Kempston and Ampthill Fire Stations 

We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Station Commander and other operational staff at Kempston and Ampthill Fire Stations.

You will provide crucial support and coordination to station personnel, working closely with them to ensure that station administration aligns with the wider Service agenda.

Your responsibilities will include handling telephone calls with sensitivity, professionalism, and efficiency. You will take full responsibility for routing calls, taking concise messages, and identifying emergency calls to transfer them promptly to Fire Control. Additionally, you will input and manipulate data, creating and amending computerised records, databases, letters, memoranda, and other clerical tasks as required.

You will have a GCSE grade 4 or above in English or an equivalent qualification, or work experience at an equivalent level, along with a Level 2 typing qualification or its equivalent. You should also have administrative experience, including in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work effectively with others and independently using your own initiative.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The interviews / selection process will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025

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.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

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 commitment.

Supervisory Manager Gateway – CM and WM

Closing date: 27/05/2025

Salary: Crew Manager Dev: £40,041 – £41,767 Crew Manager Competent

Watch Manager Dev: £42,672 – £46,707 Watch Manager Competent

RDS:  In line with national payscales and subject to cover

Location:  Various roles and locations across Bedfordshire

Closing date: 27/05/2025

The service is seeking to expand our Supervisory Manager talent pools for potential operational vacancies arising. This is an exciting time to be joining our teams, to help deliver our ambitious plans for the future. As part of our succession planning, the Service is opening a gateway process.  This invites applications to create talent pools eligible for consideration for temporary or substantive appointment to Crew Commander and Watch Commander vacancies arising over the next 6-12 months

Eligibility

We welcome gateway applications from those currently serving within a UK Fire authority as:

Substantive and Competent Crew Commander (on Wholetime Duty System) – for entry to the Watch Commander Talent pool (internal/external applicants)
Substantive and Competent Crew Commander on Retained (RDS) Duty System – for entry to the Watch Commander Talent Pool RDS (internal applicants only)
Substantive and Competent Firefighter (on Wholetime Duty System) – for entry to the Crew Commander Talent Pool (internal applicants)
Substantive and Competent Firefighter (on Wholetime Duty System) holding valid accredited ICL1 – for entry to the Crew Commander Talent Pool (external applicants)
Substantive and Competent Firefighter on Retained (RDS) Duty System – for entry to the Crew Commander Talent Pool RDS (internal applicants only)
Note:  All internal applicants must be deemed ready for progression at their last appraisal.

Whilst candidates are not required to hold all relevant IFE papers at the point of application, attainment of these papers is essential for entry to the Crew Manager/Watch Manager talent pools.  For  the Crew Commander talent pool this includes IFE Level 3 Certificate Units 2,3 & 4.  For the Watch Commander talent pool this includes IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations & Incident Command (L3D6) and IFE Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management (L3D5).

Applicants seeking consideration for Retained Duty System positions must be capable of meeting the response times and availability requirements of the particular station and post.

Subject to success at all stages of the gateway process, and achievement of the required IFE examinations, candidates will be able to progress to the applicable talent pool this cycle.  Internal applicants that are successful at the gateway will be eligible for consideration for temporary Crew/Watch Commander roles only, if pending any IFE required papers. 

Candidates who have a live disciplinary sanction for either Attendance or Conduct at the time of the application closing date will not normally be eligible to engage in the selection process.  Candidates pending the outcome of a disciplinary matter will not normally be eligible to enter the talent pool until the outcome is known.  (Exceptions may be made in instances where extenuating circumstances apply).

When submitting an application it is the individual’s responsibility to declare the need for any reasonable adjustments in respect of the process. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be accommodated where possible upon receipt of a report outlining the specific nature of the requirements.

Relocation assistance may be available to successful candidates (details available on request). 

Applicants successful at the selection process will be required to gain preemployment clearances, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and pass a Service Medical and Fitness Test before appointment will be offered.

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 commitment. 

About the Role

You will support the Service in delivering on its Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities that align with the NFCC Leadership Framework, and our Service Professional Behaviours and Values:

We are Accountable
We’ve got your Back
Every Contact counts
We Dare to be Different. 
The Service is seeking dynamic individuals, with excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills.   They will have the ability to motivate and empower others to understand and deliver on our objectives.  

As Watch Commander, you will be responsible for the supervisory management of:

the designated Watch/Section, providing leadership for, and assisting in, coordinating the activities of crews and managing the day to use of allocated station resources to ensure effective delivery of protection, prevention and emergency incident response services to the community so as to save and protect life, property and the environment.

As Crew Commander, you will assist in the supervisory management of:

the designated Watch/Section, providing leadership for, and assisting in, coordinating the activities of crews and managing the day to use of allocated station resources to ensure effective delivery of protection, prevention and emergency incident response services to the community so as to save and protect life, property and the environment.

You will have the ability to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and build a positive inclusive culture for a forward thinking Service.

Group Manager, Response and Assurance

Salary and Grade:

·      Group Manager – Response and Assurance: £55,953 – £57,632 per annum

+ 20% Flexible Duty Allowance (Flexi-duty officer rota)

+ CPD – Apply for 1 year following competency

Location –Various Stations / Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Access to a Lease Car / provided car Scheme

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive and progressive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable and resilient individual to join our Service in a Group Manager Role.

We are seeking a candidate for a permanent GM role. However, please note that the RAM role is a fixed-term position, expected to last approximately two years. At the end of this period, an alternative GM vacancy will be sought for the successful candidate. This arrangement is due to the current postholder being seconded elsewhere within the Service

About you:

​​​​​​​You will be motivated, forward-thinking and looking for an opportunity to lead and develop within RBFRS. You will be able to maintain effective working relationships by acting with integrity and operating with credibility. You will seek opportunities to lead continuous improvement and change initiatives within your areas of responsibility. You’ll be:

·       People focused, with proven ability to lead teams inspiring high performance

·       able to drive forward change in a complex and dynamic organisation

·       passionate in improving and delivering services to our communities

·       have a good understanding of local and national issues affecting the sector.

Key role requirements for a Group Manager:

·       Confident, inspiring and effective team leader

·       Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

·       Innovative thinking and openness to change

·       Excellent communication skills across a range of stakeholders

·       Evidence of continual professional development

Group Manager – Response and Assurance

This role is integral to the effective delivery of prevention, protection, response and resilience activities, developing and implementing plans, and contributing to the future strategies of the directorate.

For details of the key role specific requirements please see the Job Profile

·       Please see the link to the job profile for the Group Manager – Response and Assurance.

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance and provide evidence of this qualification.

You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.

You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass may be acceptable – subject to checks).

You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check with Child Barred.

Please note that it 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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Application and selection process

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this promotion process should apply through the portal, Please submit a CV and a supporting statement (restricted to 2000 words) detailing how your behaviours, knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile / person specification for the role.

If you are interested in applying for these positions please click Apply now

Please note, you will only be shortlisted on information you provide in the supporting statement and CV. If we receive more interest than interviews we can facilitate, we will look to take the top scoring candidates through to the interview stage.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a behavioural / competency and role based interview with task, please see below.

Please see the task instruction and presentation template (optional use) for the process. Task details have been provided ahead of time to facilitate preparation. If shortlisted, you will be required to present to the recruitment panel prior to your interview. You must submit any documentation by 10:00am on Monday 9 June 2025. If you are shortlisted, this should be sent via email to Recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk.

Closing date for Applications is 09:00am on Monday 2 June 2025

Shortlisting – 2 – 5 June

Task due – 10:00am on 9 June 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run from the 9 June to 27 June 2025

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

For further details about the role please contact David Grayson on graysond@rbfrs.co.uk  to arrange an informal discussion.

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 Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behavioural 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.

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

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

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 Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Fleet and Equipment Manager

Job title: Fleet and Equipment Manager

Grade: I

Salary: £54,146 per annum (rising by annual increments to £58,781 per annum). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury, with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend other service premises when necessary for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Ian Hopkins, Head of Assets on 01722 691266 or email Ian.Hopkins@dwfire.org.uk.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 June 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 June 2025 at Mere Fire Station Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Fleet and Equipment Manager in our Assets department you will:

  • Manage the Fleet & Equipment department/function in the delivery of its operations to ensure the function is maintained in line with all relative or appropriate regulation, legislation and industry ‘best practice’.
  • Line manage the Fleet & Equipment teams to ensure compliance with policies and procedures to deliver a consistently high standard of asset management and service.
  • Manage all vehicle, fleet and equipment budgets, including both capital and revenue expenditure in line with the CSP and other strategic plans; budget-setting, projections and/or bidding and claiming for external funding.
  • Develop and own DWFRS Fleet and Equipment policies and procedures that apply to acquisition, utilisation, maintenance and disposal of assets to ensure all statutory requirements are complied with.

What makes you our ideal Fleet and Equipment Manager?

  • You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal/external customer care.
  • You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • You will have the ability to lead, coach and manage people towards achieving desired goals.
  • You must be an analytical thinker, able to focus on complex business transformation issues.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

  • You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the significant travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
  • If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
  • This vacancy meets the eligibility criteria for the Service’s Corporate Staff Car Scheme. The successful applicant will receive a car allowance in return for providing a fit for purpose vehicle in which to perform their business journeys. Please note this scheme is optional.
  • There may be a requirement to work outside normal office hours in support of operational demands. (i.e. out of hours phone calls)
  • A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
  • Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, negative drug test, receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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To find out more and apply:

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Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

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Corporate Communications Manager – Marketing (FTC 12 months)

Contract:                      Fixed Term 12 months (maternity cover) 
Working Hours:       37* 
Salary:                           Range: £48,710 to £53,780 
Location:                     Service Headquarters – Kelvedon Park* 

Closing Date:               5pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025 

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.     

This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process. 

The Role 
We’re looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to join Essex County Fire and Rescue Service on a 12-month contract.
Our mission is to make Essex safer together and the way we communicate with our communities makes a real difference to achieving this. 
We need a brilliant communicator who can manage a small team, producing engaging communications across a wide range of print and digital media for all our audiences. 
If you think this role could be for you, you need to know that no two days in this role are the same.
You need to be a fast-paced thinker and confident individual who works to high standards and challenging deadlines.
Flexibility, a can-do attitude and the ability to develop excellent collaborative relationships with partners will all be second nature to you.
As part of a rota system that provides a 24/7 media service, you’ll also help report Service incidents to the press and the public via our website and social media.

What You Will Be Working On
As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) by managing and delivering external communications campaigns.
Your focus will be on promoting the Service’s objectives, raising awareness of our mission, and ensuring that our communications activities are impactful and effective.

Key Responsibilities:
·         Manage external communications activities to promote ECFRS’s objectives.
·         Develop and implement an annual external communications plan. 
·         Oversee the press office function, including out-of-hours rota for 24/7 coverage. 
·         Produce clear, accurate, and engaging content for various channels, including media releases, digital/social media, and traditional print/broadcast. 
·         Ensure all communications activities are delivered on time, on-brief, and fully evaluated. 
·         Lead the evaluation of communications and marketing campaigns to align with corporate objectives. 
·         Maintain great content across the Service’s website and social media channels. 
·         Manage and develop a team of Marketing Communications Officers. 
·         Ensure compliance with copyright legislation, Data Protection, and Freedom of Information Acts. 
·         Contribute to weekly and monthly planning and evaluation frameworks.
·         Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with Health and Safety, Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Safeguarding policies.  

What Are We Looking For? 
We need you to have: 
·         Proven experience in a similar communications or marketing role. 
·         Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver campaigns on time and within budget. 
·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
·         Experience in managing a press office function and handling media relations. 
·         Ability to produce high-quality content for various channels. 
·         Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a team. 
·         Knowledge of copyright legislation, Data Protection, and Freedom of Information Acts. 
·         Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. 
·         Commitment to making Essex a safer place through effective communication and marketing strategies.

Eligibility 
·      CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) Diploma or Certificate and/or degree or professional qualification in public relations or equivalent. 
·      Excellent communication and ‘people’ skills and ability to work as a team leader as well as team player.
·      Proven track record in client-side, relationship management with external marketing communication agencies and internal and external stakeholders. 
·     Excellent writing skills and a proven track record in developing content across a range of mediums. Ability to translate complex and specialist documents into
      compelling
      and accessible content. Versatile writing style which can create a range of copy styles through to media releases and staff communications in plain English. 
·     Ability to deal with sensitive issues and brief into internal external audiences, including the media, partners, PFCC and political stakeholders as required. 
·     Experienced in a range of IT software packages (including Canva, In Design and website CMS and media editing software. Ability to self-learn new
      technologies as required.

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. 

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 750 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 
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)   

Stage 2  
Role specific panel interview
Presentation
In-tray priorities exercise 

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Emma Thomas, Head of Communications, Marketing and Brand on 07738 262956 or emma.thomas@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

Station Managers

Our Service is much more than a Fire and Rescue Service. Not only are we committed to keeping the communities we serve safe by responding quickly and professionally, it is also part of our vision to invest in future generations by improving well-being, supporting businesses and operating as a well-respected and trusted Service.

To support us in delivering our vision we are currently seeking Station Manager B roles with a Flexi Duty (FDS) requirement attached to the role. There is also the possibility of 42-hour SM (B) roles with no Flexi Duty requirement being available.

These roles would not attract the Flexi Duty supplement, however successful applicants would be required to obtain and maintain an Incident Command Level 2 competence.

To be a successful Station Manager you will be a competent and substantive Watch Manager with experience of providing leadership, command and support of fire operations, with knowledge of the national, regional and local legal and operating
environment of fire and rescue services. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop teams including applying performance management techniques to ensure high quality service delivery. To protect the communities we serve, Station Managers are expected to understand prevention and partnership working, with the ability to work collaboratively to implement innovative solutions and ways of working to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.

Successful postholders will provide Level 2 incident command and be able to demonstrate competence against WM7.