Administrative Officer (Fire Safety Regulation)
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The Role
Post: Administrative Officer (Fire Safety Regulation)
Salary: £30,575 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,575 – £36,705 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 18 April 2022 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, London Fire Brigade proudly acknowledge the effectiveness we have in improving lives through the delivery of our fire safety regulation function.
An opportunity has arisen to join our Fire Safety Admin Support Team as an Administrative Officer in Fire Safety Regulation. In this role you will provide an efficient administrative and support service to the Fire Safety Regulation inspecting officers, team leaders and managers. The successful candidate will have sharing responsibilities in managing fire safety admin support staff.
They will provide day to day management and provide support to other managers/admin teams when required. We are looking for someone who can be proactive and use their own initiative to provide an efficient service that delivers on time against the department’s work plan. Within this role they will be managing the performance and development of reporting staff, supervising staff within the team with the aim of providing a flexible supportive and efficient unit.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate to have:
Experience of leading and managing a diverse team delivering a multi-function support service including their training, development and motivation to specified standards that are understood by all.
Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and that of others, meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.
Experience of setting up and maintaining detailed administrative processes.
A good understanding of Fire Safety Regulation and how this can support the work of the department and to contribute to the Brigade’s vision (as stated in the attached job description).
This post will be based at London Fire Brigade Headquarters, 169 Union Street, London, SE1. Although the position is based at Union Street you will be expected to attend Area based offices and other locations as necessary.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Officer role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
Benefits of working for LFB
- 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Option Absence Scheme
- Flexible working including job share
- Welfare Scheme
- Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
- Season ticket loans
- Equality Support Groups
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place late April. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
