Head of Organisational Development

£42,614 – £49,462 per annum

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has a recognised history of developing it’s people.  We have achieved recognition from Her Majesty’s Inspector CFRS who credited us as ‘outstanding’ for our culture and ‘good’ overall for our people. We are an ambitious and progressive organisation, always looking to improve.

We are looking to recruit an exceptional, forward-looking OD and Change leader who can bring an innovative and engaging partnering approach to our service.   As an experienced Head of Department this role will take a lead in shaping our People Strategy, Workforce Plans and Programme Management.

You will have a good track record of delivery in OD and Change with a natural ability to influence, coach, and show positive organisational impact and leadership.

The post holder will work as part of a highly valued and visible People and OD Team to lead and drive organisational development initiatives. Our team take real pride in making a difference and work with senior leaders, union colleagues, managers and our workforce.

If you would like to know more about the role, team, and organisation, please get in touch for an informal discussion.

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

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

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 22nd May 2022. It is expected interviews will take place in the week commencing 30th May 2022.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Judi Beresford on 07775 553103 or jberesfo@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

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

Fire Fighter – Wholetime

Recruitment opens 2 May 2022 until 15 May 2022*

Link to Artic Shores Assessment will be shared by the Recruitment Hub on 3 May 2022

Initially, priority will be given to those candidates that meet the following conditions;

Live within 10 minutes’ drive of the Surrey border
Hold a Full or Provisional LGV or be prepared to attain a Provisional Licence.
*The service reserve the right to close the campaign prior to this date, should we receive a high volume of applicants

Starting salary of £24,191 per annum as a trainee firefighter, moving to £25,198 per annum as a developing firefighter once completed basic training, rising to £32,244 per annum once you have become a competent firefighter in Surrey. You will also receive an additional allowance of £1,402 per annum on top of your annual salary.

Upon joining the service, all trainees will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship Programme. The typical duration of this programme is between 18-24 months. During this period along side working in your role, you will be expected to study in your own time.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has the responsibility of protecting over one million people who live in the 650 square miles of Surrey. The Service employs just under 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. Comprising both uniformed and support employees, they all share one vision: With you, making Surrey safer. We do this by:

Serving the needs of our community.
Flexibly responding to a constantly changing environment.
Recognising and embedding diversity in everything we do
Solving challenges through intelligence driven collaboration, innovation and improvement.

Job Introduction

In preparation for future Wholetime firefighter opportunities, we are currently recruiting for applicants to join our recruitment pool to fill vacancies that are expected to arise over the next 18-24 months.

If you would consider working for a forward thinking, progressive Fire Authority, that would encourage you to develop a wide range of skills to help serve the community, then we would really like to hear from you.

In applying you will be asked to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK and that you posses a valid manual driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK is mandatory.

If you are successful and invited to attend a Wholetime Course, the training will be residential and based at either Wray Park Centre, Reigate RH2 0EJ or the Fire Service College, Gloucestershire GL56 0RH. Accommodation will be provided, as will catering during the week (*Monday – Friday*)

Whilst at the training centre, the working week will be Monday – Friday, and once you have been posted to a Fire Station, you will be working one of the following shift patterns;

224 (Hours of work 0900 – 1800 and 1800 – 0900)
Adapted 224 (Hours of work 0700 – 1900 and 1900 – 0700)
Day Crewed (Hours of work 0700 – 1900)
*Please visit SFRS website for more information*. Please be prepared to be able to work any one of our shift work patterns.

For more detailed information on the Service please see our website.

After successful completion of training school, all candidates will receive an initial posting to a fire station. During your development period you will be expected to serve a series of rotations which can occur at any one of our stations. You must therefore be able to get to any one of our station (across Surrey) to carry out the duties of the role.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from applicants who possess a Category B manual driving license

If you would like more information on the role of a firefighter and would like to see how well suited you might be, please click here to go through a realistic job preview.

We anticipate a high volume of applications to this position and therefore we encourage applicants to complete registration at the earliest opportunity.

** Please note the following **

One application to be accepted per candidate, any duplicates will be disregarded.

Job Details

Once you have created an account via the recruitment portal, the Recruitment Hub will share with a link to create the online assessment (this will be no earlier than 3 May 2022)

There are five key stages to the process:

Stage one: Behavioural Assessment: (Arctic Shores)

You will be required to complete a online behaviour-based assessment (BBA), where candidates are presented with a series of tasks which assess against the services expected behaviours.  Please let us know in advance, along with the relevant evidence, if you have a disability which requires reasonable adjustments

Stage two: Fitness testing

Stage three: Physical (role related) assessments

Stage four: Interview (group discussion)

Stage five: Medical – to be completed following provisional offer of employment.

Following on from all the above selection processes, any offer of employment is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and a basic DBS check. Should the Service receive unsatisfactory reference/s or basic DBS disclosure, the offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Should you have any technical issues registering your details on the Recruitment Hub please email sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk; please note this email inbox is not monitored at the weekend.

Salary

£24,191 per annum – National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services

plus £1,402 per annum –  Surrey Allowance

Additional Information

The closing date for applications will be 23:59 15th May 2022. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest.

Key Dates

Fitness and Physical Dates – 15 and 22 May 2022 (you will be invited to attend one of these dates)

Group Discussion – 23 and 27 May 2022  (you will be invited to attend one of these dates)

The Group Discussion will take place at Woodhatch Place, Reigate RH2 8EF.

Medical – May / June 2022 (after fitness and physical dates)

Initial training course start date on 4 July 2022 at the Fire Service College. Other course dates to follow.

Community Builder
Permanent
Working Hours: 37
Grade: Watch Manager
Salary: Watch Manager
Location: North East

About Us
The Operational and Community Risk Department is a dynamic and challenging department, delivering prevention and protection messages to the community, and working with internal and external partners.

Our Vision is simple, we want to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our county constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too.

About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Operational and Community Risk Team act as a vital link between our central Prevention team and our Response teams on station. As a Community Builder you will be responsible for building relationships and mapping the work delivered by the public sector, groups, and individuals within the community, identifying existing community assets whilst developing an action plan which will encompass the asset based community development approach. This will include conducting safeguarding visits at homes and other premises, signposting to partner agencies, and attending various meetings such as health and wellbeing boards

This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside a wide range of other departments and agencies both internally and externally on a day-to-day basis, developing partnership working and sustainable initiatives that promote the reduction of risk within the community.

About you
Are you ready for a collaborative, positive, and rewarding opportunity to deliver within a dedicated team at one of the country’s biggest, dynamic, and progressive Fire and Rescue Services?

The right person for the role will:

• Be self-motivated with experience of working independently and as part of a team
• Be experienced in analysing and interpreting information to develop solutions and solve problems
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be able to identify and mitigate risk, delivering solutions and building strong and effective relationships.
• Be naturally inclusive and collaborative
• Have excellent communication skills.

If you are excited by the opportunities to be part of our Operational and Community Risk Team and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love to hear from you.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Station Manager Karl Amoss (07500 952429), karl.amoss@essex-fire.gov.uk)

Closing Date – 22nd May 2022
Interview Date – Week commencing 6th June 2022

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 before selecting Apply as this 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 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.

Operational Resilience MTA Officer

The Role
Post: Operational Resilience MTA Officer
Salary: £30,576 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,576 – £36,705 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has become available to join Operational Resilience in the role of an Operational Resilience Project Officer. Working in a busy team, you would be responsible for developing and delivering effective project management documentation and management support to workstreams and key projects including MTA within the department, ensuring that project management principles are implemented and providing monthly status reports for specific projects as well as providing effective project management to the development of department projects and workstreams. This post holder is to liaise effectively with key stakeholders, including emergency services partners and local government.

Good communications and interpersonal skills are essential in order to deal with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders as part of the department’s key projects. The successful candidate must also be able to manage, plan and organise their own work and manage team members to ensure that departmental and directorate deadlines are met through the delivery of project coordination and reporting and have a good understanding of project management principles. They must have previous experience and involvement in the management of projects and co-ordinating a range of functions including managing and developing project plans.

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.

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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

Online application, CV and cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below).(sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place Late-May. 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
BASIC check

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.

Crew Manager, (Promotion), Pool Process

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve.

We are therefore seeking applicants- internal and external- for our Crew Manager pool. Those wishing to obtain a substantive or temporary promotion and/ or transfer to a different Watch, Station, Duty System or specialism, (including access to the Flexible Resource Pool), will only be able to do so through participation in this process.

To be eligible to apply for the Crew Manager pool, you will be able to demonstrate that you are either a substantive Crew Manager or a substantive and competent Firefighter in line with the guidance document, available at https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs

If you do not hold a Level 1 Incident Command qualification you will also be required to pass the Initial Test of Command Potential (IToCP) and will be given the opportunity to undertake this, if you are successful, following the interview stage of the process. Access to the Crew & Watch Manager pools will be dependent upon you achieving this qualification.

Please note that applicants will not be temporarily or substantively promoted until they have obtained the Level 1 Incident Command qualification.

If you are already in the Crew Manager pool then you would need to reapply through this process if you entered the pool, (after successfully participating in the 2019 process).  If you entered the Crew Manager pool after the 2020 process you do not need to reapply through this process and will remain in the pool until the next process is run.

All applicants to the pool process must evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Firefighter Operational Competency Framework (FOCF). Full details of what competencies are required are available within the applicant guidance attached to this advert at our on-line recruitment portal; https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs

Closing date: 18/05/2022

Crew Manager, (Transfer), Pool Process

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve.

We are therefore seeking applicants- internal and external- for our Crew Manager pool. Those wishing to obtain a substantive or temporary promotion and/ or transfer to a different Watch, Station, Duty System or specialism, (including access to the Flexible Resource Pool), will only be able to do so through participation in this process.

To be eligible to apply for the Crew Manager pool, you will be able to demonstrate that you are either a substantive Crew Manager or a substantive and competent Firefighter in line with the  guidance document, available by logging onto our on-line recruitment portal www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs

If you do not hold a Level 1 Incident Command qualification you will also be required to pass the Initial Test of Command Potential (IToCP) and will be given the opportunity to undertake this, if you are successful, following the interview stage of the process. Access to the Crew & Watch Manager pools will be dependent upon you achieving this qualification.

Please note that applicants will not be temporarily or substantively promoted until they have obtained the Level 1 Incident Command qualification.

If you are already in the Crew Manager pool then you would need to reapply through this process if you entered the pool, (after successfully participating in the 2019 process).  If you entered the Crew Manager pool after the 2020 process you do not need to reapply through this process and will remain in the pool until the next process is run.

All applicants to the pool process must evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Firefighter Operational Competency Framework (FOCF). Full details of what competencies are required are available in the applicant guidance, available at www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs

Closing date: 18/05/2022

Watch Manager, (Promotion), Pool Process

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve.

We are therefore seeking applicants- internal and external- for our Watch Manager pool. Those wishing to obtain a substantive or temporary promotion and/ or transfer to a different Watch, Station, Duty System or specialism, (including access to the Flexible Resource Pool), will only be able to do so through participation in this process.

To be eligible to apply for the Watch Manager pool, you will be able to demonstrate that you are either a substantive Watch Manager or a substantive and competent Crew Manager, with no outstanding mandatory training courses, (applies to all courses that are still offered/ available), for full details, please refer to the attached to the advert via our on-line recruitment portal www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs

If you are already in the Watch Manager pool, then you would need to reapply through this process if you were successful in entering the current pool in the 2019 process.  If you entered the Watch Manager pool after the 2020 process you do not need to reapply through this process and will remain in the pool until the next process is run.

All applicants to the pool process must evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Firefighter Operational Competency Framework (FOCF). Full details of what competencies are required are available in the applicant guidance attached to

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve.

We are therefore seeking applicants- internal and external- for our Watch Manager pool. Those wishing to obtain a substantive or temporary promotion and/ or transfer to a different Watch, Station, Duty System or specialism, (including access to the Flexible Resource Pool), will only be able to do so through participation in this process.

To be eligible to apply for the Watch Manager pool, you will be able to demonstrate that you are either a substantive Watch Manager or a substantive and competent Crew Manager, with no outstanding mandatory training courses, (applies to all courses that are still offered/ available), for full details, please refer to the attached guidance document.

If you are already in the Watch Manager pool, then you would need to reapply through this process if you were successful in entering the current pool in the 2019 process.  If you entered the Watch Manager pool after the 2020 process you do not need to reapply through this process and will remain in the pool until the next process is run.

All applicants to the pool process must evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Firefighter Operational Competency Framework (FOCF). Full details of what competencies are required are available in the applicant guidance attached to the advert in Jobtrain, (www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs)

Closing date: 18/05/2022

Watch Manager, (Transfer), Pool Process

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve.

We are therefore seeking applicants- internal and external- for our Watch Manager pool. Those wishing to obtain a substantive or temporary promotion and/ or transfer to a different Watch, Station, Duty System or specialism, (including access to the Flexible Resource Pool), will only be able to do so through participation in this process.

To be eligible to apply for the Watch Manager pool, you will be able to demonstrate that you are either a substantive Watch Manager or a substantive and competent Crew Manager, with no outstanding mandatory training courses, (applies to all courses that are still offered/ available), for full details, please refer to the guidance available at: www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs

If you are already in the Watch Manager pool, then you would need to reapply through this process if you were successful in entering the current pool in the 2019 process.  If you entered the Watch Manager pool after the 2020 process you do not need to reapply through this process and will remain in the pool until the next process is run.

All applicants to the pool process must evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Firefighter Operational Competency Framework (FOCF). Full details of what competencies are required are available in the applicant guidance attached to the advert in Jobtrain, (our on-line recruitment portal), www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs

Closing date: 18/05/2022