Information and Communication Technology – Bridge Engineer

Post: Information and Communication Technology – Bridge Engineer
Salary: £36,332 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,332 – £41,597 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The Bridge team provide a dedicated 24/7 365 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) support service to LFB at our Merton Operations centre. The role is part of a team structure that work 2 days 2 nights 4 off (same as all our fire stations do) There is a generous 20% shift allowance to add to the salary and contractual overtime within the existing shift plus 2021 pay award (1.5%) currently outstanding. Ensuring mobilising system is operational 24/7 and providing all systems support out of normal ITHD hours.

In order to provide first level advice on ICT queries; to quickly understand difficulties being experienced by customers, an extensive working knowledge of the following is required in order to carry out all aspects of the role:

  • Thin Client Technology (Citrix and Windows Terminal Services)
  • Microsoft Windows 2010
  • Microsoft Sharepoint
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft Office
  • File and Print Server Management
  • RSA Secure Remote Access
  • Remote Server Management (RDP, VNC etc.)
  • Excellent understanding of customer service concept and practice
  • Windows operating systems
  • Microsoft system centre
  • Performance Tools
  • Structured cabling systems
  • Telecommunications/Data Communications principles and topologies
  • IT Infrastructure Library standards and methodologies

ICT Bridge Engineers work on 4 x 12-hour shifts (42 hours over 8 days).

2 x 12-hour days and 2 x 12-hour nights and 4 x days off.

Shift starts at 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am, 365 days.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Information and Communication Technology role are detailed in the job description. To see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

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

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

On-line application form and evidence to the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:

1 – A broad range of 1st level support skills, including desktop devices, servers and networks to provide an all round 1st level support service, escalating problems where necessary.

2 – Good communication and negotiating skills in order to advise senior managers both orally and in writing, write technical briefs and make presentations on IT operations matters.

3 – Knowledge of current developments in the IT industry, particularly those relating to the provision of 24/7 support.

4 – In order to provide first level advice on ICT queries; to quickly understand difficulties being experienced by customers, an extensive working knowledge of the following is required:

  • Thin Client Technology (Citrix and Windows Terminal Services)
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft Office
  • File and Print Server Management
  • RSA Secure Remote Access
  • Remote Server Management (RDP, VNC etc.)
  • Excellent understanding of customer service concept and practice
  • Windows operating systems
  • Microsoft system centre
  • Performance Tools
  • Structured cabling systems
  • Telecommunications/Data Communications principles and topologies
  • IT Infrastructure Library standards and methodologies

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment stage.

Assessment for this role is due to take place in April 2022. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Fire Cadets Coordinator

The Role
Post: Fire Cadets Coordinator
Salary: £30,575 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,575 – £36,705 per annum
Contract type: 2 Permanent and 2 Fixed-Term.
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

Fire Cadets is a national organisation for young people aged 13-17 delivered by London Fire Brigade at local fire stations across London, and is one of London’s newest unformed youth organisations that is expanding fast. It aims to provide young people with a sense of purpose and belonging, great life experiences, self-confidence, effective presentation and communication skills, teamwork opportunities, progression paths, and nationally recognised qualifications.

Following receipt of funding from the Mayor of London, LFB Fire Cadets has completed a large expansion of the provision, enabling us to open a Fire Cadets unit to serve every London Borough. In order to continue to deliver this service to all young people across London, we are now looking for experienced, committed, and dedicated people with a passion for youth engagement to organise and run 3 Fire Cadets units each. Currently, we are recruiting for the Fire Cadets units based in North West and South West London ONLY.

As a Fire Cadets Coordinator (FCC) you will be employed in a supervisory management role and will be responsible for planning and setting up each unit, recruiting of young people and adult volunteers and coordinating the delivery of three Fire Cadets units in London.

Successful candidates will need to be articulate and confident team players who are also self motivated, enthusiastic and innovative. They must have proven experience in supervising and developing young people and adult volunteers. Most importantly they will need to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring consideration of diversity and inclusion runs through everything they do.

This is very much a hands-on delivery role and there will be regular weekly evening and weekend working. Although you will work a 35-hour week, each Fire Cadets unit runs one evening a week from approximately 6:00pm until 9:00pm during school terms, and therefore you will need to work flexibly and be present before and after each session. The ability to work flexibly and travel is essential, as there may be occasions where you would be expected to provide resilience cover to other units across the city.

With experience of working within the public, community, or voluntary sector in a similar role, you will also possess high levels of written and oral communication and teamwork skills. FCCs will be required to build professional relationships with internal staff and external partners, generate funding, deliver lessons and training, organise, and participate in events, work as a team, and help to develop and raise awareness of the LFB Fire Cadets brand.

This is a busy and rewarding role in an exciting time for LFB Fire Cadets – are you ready for it?

The Fixed term contacts may be extended and there is potential for the postings to become permanent. In that case, the employee may be assimilated, subject to the conditions in paragraph 17 of the policy number 972 – Recruitment policy – FRS and Control.

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
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

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Fire Cadets Coordinator role are detailed in the job description on our website.

For further information about Fire Cadets please visit: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/FireCadets.asp

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.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

Stage 1

Online application and evidence to the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

Selection Criteria 1 – Experience of working with young people and community and voluntary sectors.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of managing volunteers and their development, training and motivation.

Selection Criteria 3 – A good level of written, oral and presentation communication skills in order to liaise and interact effectively with staff at all levels members of the public and representatives of external organisations, and to prepare correspondence and reports.

Selection Criteria 4 – Ability to support and develop people to achieve personal and organisational objectives.

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid 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.

Data Quality Analyst

Data Quality Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a Data Quality Analyst within our new Business Intelligence Team based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

As a Data Quality Analyst you will oversee the data quality for the team, provide administration for our Incident Recording System (IRS), and the Community Fire Risk Management Information System (CFRMIS). You will ensure a high standard of data quality at all times; and you will rely on your ability to spot issues and ensure that work is delivered on time and error free. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

You will have experience in delivering training and presentations to both operational and support teams, providing support where necessary to new and existing members of staff on the use of in-house systems.

Working closely with the Business Intelligence Analysts, you will provide a data quality service ensuring all reports and documentation to be published receives a strict review for accuracy and relevancy.

With a very good working knowledge of legislation relating to Data protection and GDPR, you will provide data quality for the team, ensuring our reports; performance measures and systems meet these requirements.

You will also be responsible for our statutory returns to the Home Office ensuring that they are timely, complete and accurate.

For more information about the role, contact Claire Walsh on 07551109380

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

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Friday 8th April 2022.

Interviews will be held commencing week commencing Monday 18th April 2022.

We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Station Manager – Operational Training

Job Title: Station Manager – Operational Training

Grade: Station Manager B*

Directorate: Operational Training

Reporting to: Group Manager – Operations Training

*The role can be undertaken by individuals who are on either on the day duty or the flexi duty system, depending on the successful applicant.

About the role

To help us  make a real difference to the lives of the people of Essex we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Operational Training Department (OTD).

We require a Station Manager to be responsible for delivering elements of the operational training strategy and to manage a team of trainers.

The role includes support and delivery of elements of the OTD strategy to support the Service’s strategic objectives as outlined in the Fire Service Plan.

This is an opportunity within the service for a lateral move of a substantive Station Manager or a substantive competent Watch Manager (Wholetime / Day Duty systems) who wishes to progress their career within Operational Training.

About the opportunity

As a Station Manager in the Operational Training team responsible for our Service Training Centre and the delivery of Core Skills training, you will undertake a vital role supporting the development of our operational colleagues.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your operational training team and the delivery of high-quality operational training.

You will be required to support the Group Manager Operational Training in the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure delivery against the Operational Training Strategy.

About you

Are you ready for a collaborative, positive and rewarding opportunity to develop others and the leaders of the future at one of the country’s biggest, dynamic, and progressive Fire & Rescue Services.

The right person for the role will have a proven track record of successfully developing and inspiring others.  Your personal style will be naturally inclusive and collaborative, and you will be a visible and authentic leader.

To be successful in the role you will need excellent interpersonal skill with the ability to build trust, confidence and credibility.

If you are excited by the opportunities to develop our operational training offer and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the role, you must be able to demonstrate that you have:

  • Held a substantive role as a Station Manager (flexi or day duty) or a Watch Manager (wholetime, day-crewed or day duty) and are competent for your current role
  • Incident Command verification level 1. You will be expected to be able to achieve Incident Command level 2 within six months of appointment.
  • Successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses.
  • No current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor are you subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
  • You must have a valid and current FiTech of 36.8 VO2 max, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness.

How to apply

If you meet the essential criteria above, you should express an interest for the role by submitting a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential requirements of the role. You should upload this to your profile in our application system then click Apply.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Group Manager Marc Diggory on 07785722417 or via marc.diggory@essex-fire.gov.uk

Closing date to be considered for this vacancy is 12pm, Wednesday 30 March 2022.

It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place by Friday 1 April and that interviews and assessments will be held w/c 4 April 2022

Interviews 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a role specific assessment which will include a presentation and an interview that will assess you against the Leading the Function elements of the NFCC Leadership Framework, our Code of Ethics and values, and against the requirements of the role profile.

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

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

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

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

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

London Resilience Support Officer

Post: London Resilience Support Officer
Salary: £36,332 per annum plus on-call allowance of £2,664
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £ 36,332 – £41,597 per annum
Contract type: Permanent and Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 05 April 2022 at 16:00 GMT

Two opportunities have arisen within the London Resilience Group (LRG) for a full time permanent, and a fixed term until 28/03/2023 London Resilience Support Officers. We are looking for talented and dynamic professionals to join our team in key roles supporting resilience in London.

LRG coordinates and supports the work of the London Resilience Partnership (http://www.londonprepared.gov.uk/) to prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Partnership aims to enable London to be a resilient city. LRG is jointly funded and governed by the Greater London Authority, London Local Authorities and the London Fire Commissioner. We are hosted by the London Fire Brigade.

In this role you will work with a wide range of stakeholders including the emergency services, central, London and local government, the health sector, the Environment Agency, business, transport, utilities, voluntary and faith sectors. You will work on diverse policy areas including risk assessment, enhancing resilience through prevention and adaptation, preparing, responding, and recovering from emergencies, and helping Londoners to be prepared. You will also assist with the coordination and secretariat of Partnership forums, workshops, training and exercise events.

To succeed in this role you will need knowledge of contingency planning and integrated emergency management. You should have a thorough understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004), the role of the London Resilience Partnership, and London local authorities. You will have experience of administration, planning and supporting the delivery of training and exercises. You will offer excellent analytical and organisational skills to solve problems and to manage your work against competing priorities. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to convey complex information clearly, and build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

The London Resilience Group performs an emergency response function 24 hours a day, 365 day a year, in support of the London Resilience Partnership’s strategic coordination arrangements, and London local authorities’ strategic coordination arrangements. You will be required to participate in an on-call rota (usually one week in four), associated training and exercising, and to respond to emergencies when they occur. An on-call allowance of £2,664 per annum applies.

We offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic team, with strong prospects for development and promotion, at the forefront of enabling London to be a resilient city. As part of the London Fire Brigade, our purpose is to be trusted to serve and protect London. We aim to be a dynamic, forward-looking organisation of fully engaged people at the centre of the communities we serve, adapting to the needs of London.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the London Resilience Support Officer role are detailed in the job description. For the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description on our website) 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.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and a cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place in late-April 2022. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
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.

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

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.

Driver Trainer – 2 posts

Driver Trainer (two positions), 37 hours per week each role

Salary and Grade:  £27,514 – £31,895 per annum, Grade 4

Location – Driver Training School, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum and the opportunity for flexible working hours

Superb Local Government Pension Scheme available

Access to gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection and response services across the county of Berkshire. Twelve wholetime and five on-call fire stations cover 486 square miles, from Langley in the East to Lambourn in the West. It serves a diverse cultural population, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

RBFRS has a reputation of excellence, and this is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees’. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

This is an excellent prospect for two Driver Trainers to work with the Learning and Development and Resourcing and Development teams, delivering driver training and assessment across our organisation, supporting the maintenance of standards which align to sector best practice.

The successful candidates will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. Candidates will have the ability to self-manage and be adaptable and resilient members of the Driver Training team.

The key focus of the Driver Trainer roles is to carry out appropriate driving instruction and assessments, supporting the quality assurance of all driver training resources and processes, ensuring all training is relevant, current and in line with National Operational Guidance, Legislation and/or best practice.

Both roles require a Category C driving licence, as detailed in the Job Profile. We are able to accept one candidate who is willing to develop as a Qualified Approved Driving Instructor (DSA ADI), as we have the opportunity to provide this course if it has not already been attained.

You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check

Application and selection process

For further details about the roles please contact Lee Brathwaite, Group Manager (Learning and Development) at brathwaitel@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Closing date for applications is 9am 28 March 2022.

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run w/c 4 April 2022.

Anticipated start date: ASAP following recruitment process

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

ICT Business Partner

ICT Business Partner x 2

1 x Permanent

1 x 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Grade: 9

Location: Kelvedon Park/working from home

About the ICT Business Partner Role

Providing quality effective information technology across our service has never been more important.  Our specialist team delivers ICT to frontline and support staff, across 50 stations, as well as at workshops, training centres and offices.

We are committed to enabling our people and transforming our service with technology.  It is vital we listen to our colleagues about their needs and inform them about the opportunities.  To assist this collaboration and provide the best outcomes, our Business Partners ensure good communication.

We are looking for an ICT Business Partner to join us, directed by the ICT Relationship Manager and in partnership with the ICT Business Partners already in post along with the rest of the ICT team.  Working closely with Heads of Department and Service Managers, you will build strong effective relationships and provide advice, as well as translating business requirements into the ICT team.

Our digital transformation continues at pace and we need a confident tech-savvy individual who excels at building collaborative relationships and possesses excellent communication skills.  You will play an influential role by explaining technology concepts in plain language, advocating for the organisations’ needs within ICT and presenting a clear view of service requirements, enabling effective capacity management within ICT.  You will also be passionate about helping people improve their understanding and capability with ICT, so they can make the most of the tools available to them.

This exciting role requires somebody with an appetite to make a difference and grasp new opportunities.  Join in with our passion to enable our people with solutions that assist our Prevention, Protection and Response goals and support the Service’s values.

How to Apply

External candidates

Please apply by submitting a supporting statement of no more than 700 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. It is important to ensure you have attached the supporting statement as your statement will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Internal candidates

There are two routes to application. If you are engaged in the Leadership resourcing and succession programme, please liaise with the Leadership Succession team as to how to progress your application. Alternatively, you can apply via Civica self-services route by submitting a supporting statement of no more than 700 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. It is important to ensure you have attached the supporting statement before selecting Apply as your statement will be used for shortlisting purposes.

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

About Us

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

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

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

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

This ICT Business Partner 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.

You can contact us:

Via email at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Or call us on 01376 576121 between 08.30-17.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.30-16.30 on Friday.

Closing Date – Sunday 27th March

Area Manager Promotion Board – Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service

Area Manager Promotion Board – Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service

Salary: 56 220 – 61 667 plus 20% Flexi Duty plus 7.5% additional allowance per annum for working in accordance with the Strategic Operational Manager Rota.

Hours: 42 hours per week

Workbase: CFRS HQ, Penrith Fire Station

Contract type: Permanent

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are currently looking for innovative and forward thinking Middle Managers who can demonstrate they have the attitude, drive and resilience to help improve and reform the Service to apply for the Area Manager Promotion Board.

Applications are welcome from Group Managers and competent Station Managers.  Following the completion of the promotion board, the Service will hold a ‘live’ list for 24 months of individuals who are deemed suitable for temporary or substantive promotion opportunities.

How to apply

To apply individuals must complete the online CCC application form (if you follow the link below) and attach supporting information (no more than 2 A4 pages) outlining how they meet each of the essential and desirable criteria contained within the relevant person specification.

  • The closing date for applications is Monday 21st March 2022.
  • The promotion board will take place week commencing 28th March 2022 and further details will be sent to shortlisted candidates.

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

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.

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Temporary Promotions/Positions

Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable.

Fire Safety Inspecting Officers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Suffolk County Council
Please see salary details below
Hours dependent on terms and conditions
Permanent

Opportunities have arisen in the Fire Protection Department for Inspecting Officers based at Ipswich, Bury, or Lowestoft to join our busy and motivated team.

The positions are open to both:

Green and Grey ( Firefighter T&Cs) book staff applicants from outside the organisation.
For further information or informal advice please contact Station Manager Mark Walker on 07827978430 or mark.walker@suffolk.gov.uk

Please view https://suffolk.pagetiger.com/fire-safety-inspecting-officers/2022-1 and also see Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service’s social media posts for updates and further details about these exciting roles.

Grey book applicants

In accordance with NJC pay scales.

Staff in the relevant pool, which will include those with a legacy assessment pass and those who have successfully completed the Development Pathway at the correct level will be eligible to apply. Those already in a role at the level of the vacancy will be required to submit an application should they wish to be considered for the vacant roles.

  • FF with CM assessment or have completed development pathway to correct level
  • CM transfer
  • WM transfer
    This is a WM position and the successful candidates will embark on the departments (and services) pathway of the L4 diploma qualification and competency assessment in line with the NFCC.

A L3/L4 qualification would be desirable, however, full training will be given to successful applicants.

Internal/External Green Book Applicants

Grade 4-6 (£24,491-£36,587) dependant on qualifications.

L3/L4/L4 Dip desirable, however, full training will be given to successful applicants.

Applicants successfully passing the application stage will be invited to take part in a short ‘gateway process’. The process will include three exercises based on the NFCC Leadership Framework. Successful completion of the gateway process will access a role related interview.

Vocational Driving Essential (vehicle provided) – Due to the nature of this role, you will require a driving licence. A vehicle will be provided.

Closing date: 11pm, 18 March 2022.

Senior HR People Partner

Post: Senior HR People Partner
Salary: £62,022 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £62,022 – £77,037 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Sunday 27 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) are looking to recruit a senior HR people partner position as part of newly formed team operating at the heart of LFB’s ambitious transformation agenda.

LFB is one of the largest fire rescue services in the world, serving a complex and dynamic city of 8.9 million residents as well as those who work in or visit the city. It’s an exciting time to join the LFB’s People Services (HR) department as a senior leader. The brigade has an ambitious transformation agenda, driven by a commitment to learn from the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower Fire and the outcomes of recent HMICFRS inspections. We have a vision to be a dynamic, forward-looking organisation of fully engaged people at the centre of the communities we serve, adapting to the changing needs of London.

The People Services department plays a fundamental role in the delivery of this transformation agenda. To enable us to do this, we have a new strategy for the department, which includes a new operating model for the HR function incorporating People Partnering. You’ll co-lead this newly-established People Partnering team working with departments across the organisation to provide and leverage expert HR knowledge and insight to drive positive changes in people management across the organisation.

As part of your role and using data and business insight, you will partner with the organisation’s senior leaders at Director level to deliver comprehensive HR solutions and services in line with the organisation’s people priorities of leadership; development and talent; wellbeing; employee engagement and effective industrial relations, and diversity and inclusion, as well as the core foundations of effective workforce planning and resourcing. Managing a small team of people partners (to be appointed), you will drive innovation, change and improvement in the departments you partner, commissioning support and expertise from the Organisational Development function and also the HR Operations function as necessary.

We’re looking for candidates with experience as a people partner or a similar type of partnering role at a senior level in a similarly complex and /or political environment; with the flexibility and passion to be at the heart of delivering better outcomes for Londoners through helping the service to get the best from its people. You’ll think creatively and act strategically and with integrity to develop practical, innovative and creative solutions focused on the organisation’s strategic direction and purpose. Working with stakeholders, you will be resilient and have strong influencing abilities together with strong analytical and reasoning skills, quickly establishing rapport and credibility with staff at all levels.

For the first 12-18 months, the postholder will be heavily involved in the detailed design and transition to a new operating model for the HR function. As such, the exact responsibilities of the role set out in the job description may be subject to change. It is envisaged that one Senior HR People Partner would partner our Operations Directorate (c4,500 staff, 1 Director), and one would partner our Corporate Services, Transformation, Communications and People Directorates (c1,200 staff, 4 Directors), however this is subject to the detail designed of the operating model which you will be part of. We would however invite you to express a preference as to which area you would like to partner and how your skills and experience would support this as part of the application and interview process.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place early 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
This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the London Fire Brigade and hence the experiences of Londoners, through helping the organisation to get the best from its people.

You will be a key member of the People Services leadership team, advancing the London Fire Commissioner’s (LFC) Transformation Delivery Plan and promoting and embedding LFB’s core behaviours of Compassion, Togetherness and Accountability.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

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.

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.

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.