Senior Fire Engineer (12 Month FTC)

Senior Fire Engineer Manager – Fire Safety
Green Book Scale PO-I (£43,857-£46,845)

(12 Month Fixed Term Contract and Secondment opportunities available)

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have an exciting opportunity available within our Fire Safety Department as a Senior Fire Engineer. The post will initially be a 12 month fixed term contract. There is also a secondment opportunity for external applicants, who want to develop themselves in a forward thinking metropolitan FRS which has a diverse range of risk and building profiles

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

About the role

Due to available grant funding, this new role in Fire Safety will undertake duties commensurate with that of a Fire Engineering Technician. However, you will have a greater understanding of fire engineering principles and will therefore be responsible for reviewing more complex building control consultations, especially where a move from the prescribed methodology is introduced. You will consult with Building Control Bodies and partners on complex buildings based upon fire engineering principles, and you will support Fire Safety staff conducting complex and simple audits. You will also be responsible for managing a number of staff in the Fire Safety department.

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you will peer review responses to all building control consultations by other fire safety staff, including fire engineering submissions and guidance given to Fire Safety Regulators on fire engineered buildings. This will provide quality assurance of the work undertaken by Fire Safety Engineers.

We are seeking self-motivated and committed individuals who demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to manage change in a fast paced and professional environment. Digital leadership is essential to ensure that the Fire Safety team continues to evolve, and effectively meet the requirements of the Service and the Community.

The support and development of Fire Safety staff is one of our main priorities. As a regulator, we are seeking to employ someone who is passionate about their own and colleagues’ development and identifying talent. If you have the drive and aspiration to support the delivery of national priorities, and develop, deliver and shape how TWFRS meets challenges locally and on a national level including the development and implementation of the Building Safety Bill, we welcome your application.

Individuals will need to demonstrate that they are forward-thinking who promotes a positive and inclusive team environment, enabling others to maximise their full potential.

Your role will be to ensure that TWFRS legislative requirements are met under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, deliver protection priorities, and support businesses through Better Regulation. The role will also be key in how the Service adapt to the changes in legislation brought about by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable, responding to emerging opportunities in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation.  Remaining calm in high pressure situations is an essential skill along with making sound confident decisions.

Eligibility

The successful candidate(s) must have attained a BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering degree and preferably registered as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council
Fire safety qualifications to Level 4/5 Diploma is preferable but not essential as well as working in a Fire Safety department as a regulator is desirable.
Additional fire safety training will be provided as part of the roles continual professional development. Additional specialist qualifications in areas such as petroleum legislation and fire safety in hospitals will be considered to meet the needs of the department.
The individual will also require suitable management skills and knowledge, preferably with a recognised qualification due to having directly manage responsibilities for a team within the Fire Safety department.

You will require excellent written and oral communication skills and have the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads. A current full driving licence is essential, and a fleet vehicle will be provided for work related journeys.
We are looking for individuals with strong leadership and communication skills, who are able to lead, manage and develop others, and deliver the Service’s strategy through tactical plans.

Closing date for applications is 07 January 2022 at 1200 hours.

What we can offer you

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19.

On site facilities include catering facilities and a gym. The role also benefits from an attractive holiday package, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Advert closes  7 January 2022 at 1200 hours
Notification of shortlist 10 January 2022
Interview with Department Managers face to face or via Microsoft Teams w/c 10 January 2022

Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change due to COVID impact.

Candidates will be communicated with via email for all parts of the process.

Interested in applying?

To apply please submit an application form via the work for us section of the TWFRS website: https://www.twfire.gov.uk/work-for-us/

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

Informal contact can be made via Group Manager Ian Bell ian.bell@twfire.gov.uk or Group Manager Joe Haustead joe.haustead@twfire.gov.uk

Area Manager (Talent Pool Application Process)

Area Manager (Talent Pool Application Process)
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Are you a strategic fire and rescue officer who is up for a challenge?

Are you a solutions-focused leader who inspires teams to be innovative in their thinking and delivery?

Do you welcome change and want to be a part of a leadership team driving efficiency, while delivering the best service to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland?

If so, then you may be who we are looking for.

We are seeking driven and dynamic individuals to join our Area Manager talent pool in Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS).

Change, in both process and culture, is the journey we are on, and we would like someone to join us who is full of innovative ideas; will listen and engage with our colleagues and partners and is resilient.

Our community is growing and ageing, and now, more than ever before, we need a leadership team that thinks differently and can continue to evolve our Fire and Rescue Service to meet the growing and changing needs of the people we serve.

LFRS is committed to provide Safer People and Safer Places across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. With 20 stations and 700 employees, 580 of which are Firefighters, we tackle more than 8,000 incidents a year.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two stage process. Stage one involves a written application form via our recruitment portal. This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for an Area Manager role within Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Applications will be scored and if you are successful you will be invited to progress to stage two which will require the prior preparation of a report and presentation (details of which will be provided if successful at application stage). You will also be asked to attend an assessment centre at a location in Leicestershire.

In order to apply for the Area Manager Talent Pool process, you will need to be working within a local authority fire and rescue service and:

  • Be a current competent tactical level incident commander with:
  • A management qualification at senior officer level e.g. Diploma Management Studies; NVQ Level 4/5; Post Graduate Certificate; or equivalent practical experience at Group Manager level.
  • Incident Command Level 3 (Advanced Incident Command) qualification; or equivalent practical experience.
  • Know the Fire and Rescue Service inside out and will have experience managing people, budget and operational resources
  • Have a proven track record of working in a dynamic changing environment, delivering innovation across a Fire and Rescue Service and leading efficiency initiatives
  • Know how to work with a range of stakeholders, articulating strategy and bigger picture vision, while understanding what is needed to get the job done
  • Be self-aware, with great interpersonal and leadership skills and a commitment to improving public service delivery.
  • Be expected to provide operational cover and therefore must provide a base within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland when on duty (relocation package is available for suitable applicants).

If you are successful at both stages, you will be entered into our Area Manager Talent Pool. Future vacancies at Area Manager level within our Service will initially be advertised and recruited from this Talent Pool. Details of the role specific process for the individual vacancies will be confirmed at the time of advertising.

Further information is available via our FAQs document covering this process which is available within the supporting documentation on our external website.

To begin your application for our Area Manager Talent Pool process, please visit the recruitment pages of our website by clicking https://careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.

Key Dates

  • Opening date for Talent Pool applications:  8 December 2021
  • Closing date for Talent Pool applications:  4 January 2022, 23:59
  • Shortlisting:   5 – 7 January 2022
  • Submission of report and presentation:   31 January 2022, 09:00
  • Assessment Centre:  W/C 7 February 2022
  • Results:  W/C 14 February 2022

We understand that those considering applications may want to understand the Service and the Senior Management Team better. To help with this, there will be an informal briefing session held on 21 December 2021 at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Birstall, Leicester.

If you would like to attend please register by using the following link in your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lfrs-area-manager-process-briefing-tickets-213630393257 or, if you would like to book an informal discussion regarding the role with ACFO Paul Weston, please email executive support: executivesupport@leics-fire.gov.uk to book a mutually convenient time.

LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

  • Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
  • Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
  • Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
  • British Sign Language Charter
  • Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

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.

Station Manager

Station Manager

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are passionate about making Staffordshire a safer place to be.  This is an exciting opportunity to join Staffordshire Fire and Rescue as a Wholetime Station Manager.

Applications are invited from interested operational staff who are currently substantive competent Watch Managers serving in a Wholetime duty system, in a UK local authority Fire and Rescue Service, who are looking for promotion.  We would also consider substantive Station Manager’s in a Wholetime capacity, wishing to transfer to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for high performing individuals, who:-

Can demonstrate sound operational knowledge and capability
Can lead by example and engage others
Are self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
Can evidence a commitment to excellence
Are able to demonstrate support of our core values and behaviours
Have excellent interpersonal skills and are committed to both personal development and that of others
Show an understanding of the Service’s challenges and opportunities, demonstrating potential to lead and support a team
Please note applicants must be willing to undergo, and successfully complete, any relevant identified training.

Additional Information:

If successful you must be prepared to work anywhere in the County of Staffordshire and be prepared to work any duty system.

These positions are being advertised internally and externally.

Relocation expenses are not available to applicants seeking to move to Staffordshire.

Still Interested?  Please apply via our website.

Closing date for applications is midnight 19th December 2021
Assessment Centre process anticipated to take place week commencing 10th January 2022
Operational Assessments anticipated to take place week commencing 24th January 2022

You must be available to attend on all of the above dates as the process will be flexible within the timeframes shown and therefore you may be required to attend on any day.

All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.

If you have any enquiries please contact recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk

Careers & Community Engagement Outreach Worker

Careers & Community Engagement Outreach Worker

Salary: £22,183 – £24,491

Fixed term contract 12 months

Location: the successful candidate will work flexibly spending most of their time working out in the community across Merseyside and some time working at Service Headquarters, Bootle.

Do you want to work in a unique, fast-paced environment where everything you do contributes towards keeping people safe and enriching our communities?

Do you want to challenge stereotypes, help people realise their best selves and achieve their true calling in life?

Do you want to work with one of the best Fire & Rescue Services in the country and help us become even better?

Our guess is that you answered ‘yes’ to all these questions, and if you did, we want you to come and join our team in putting our communities first.

At Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service we never stand still, we are constantly seeking improvement and we never settle for the status quo. We recognise how far we have come and we are positive about the future. We want you to be a big part of that future and help bring about changes that have an impact for generations to come and change the Service for the better forever.

We are embracing new ideas to build on the confidence and trust the community has in us and we want you to help us truly reflect the diverse people we serve within our own team.

The Careers & Community Engagement Outreach Worker is an exciting new role, which will help us transform our workforce to truly reflect the diversity of our communities.

We have a problem. The applications to both our operational and support roles do not reflect the community- we do not have as many applications from all under-represented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and the LGBT community. We want the best people for the best Fire & Rescue Service and we know there is a huge pool of talent we are not reaching yet. You can help us.

You will work out in the community across Merseyside visiting groups and organisations who represent the people we want to reach and show them that MFRS is a place where everyone can flourish in their career. There is no ‘typical’ Firefighter or any other role in the Service and we want you to use innovative ways to get that message heard. You will go out to partner organisations, to careers events at schools, colleges, universities and in the community to be the light bulb above a person’s head which says ‘I can do this!’ and changes their life.

You will arrange events for partners and applicants to attend, promoting the Service and the incredibly diverse career opportunities we offer. When you are not out being a positive force in the community you will be supporting colleagues with selection processes including Firefighter recruitment. The flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is an important part of this role.

You will have experience of building positive relationships with groups and organisations acting for under-represented groups in Merseyside. This is an exciting role for an outgoing, tenacious, highly motivated person with excellent communication skills who can embrace and understand difference and create a sense of belonging.

Not only do we want you to help others flourish, we want you to flourish too! We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:

  • Full flexible working arrangements with a 35 hour working week
  • 22 days holiday plus Bank holidays and Christmas close-down
  • Access to free on-site gym, free secure parking, on-site canteen
  • Contributory pension by both the employee and by MF&RS
  • Excellent Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme

For more information or to apply please visit www.merseyfire.gov.uk careers / current vacancies. Or for a chat about the Careers & Community Engagement Outreach Worker role phone Liz Inman on 0151 296 4561 or email lizinman@merseyfire.gov.uk.

Come and join us to be a positive force in a unique and dynamic environment like no other. We are Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service.

Closing date for applications: midnight Monday 20th December 2021

Interviews: to be held during January 2022

Please note previous candidates do not need to re-apply

Station Manager, Learning Support

Station Manager, Learning Support

Salary: £41,578 – £45,861 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance  

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Hours of work: Flexi Duty Officer

Car Lease Scheme

Superb Pension

Onsite Gym Facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has a reputation of excellence. We are seeking a skilled, adaptable and enthusiastic person to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider with a progressive culture that invests in the training, development and wellbeing of its employees.

As the Station Manager, Learning Support you will lead a team to support our people through their training, learning and development and to achieve their potential.  Your successful performance will help to ensure we have a capable and resilient workforce to deliver the services we provide to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and manage the design, delivery and implementation of effective learning and development activity for all staff groups, assisting learners to gain additional knowledge, understanding and skills and to grow through developing operational, technical and professional abilities – leading self, leading others and leading the business.

In this role you will value diversity of thought and different perspectives. You’ll be comfortable in challenging the status quo, acting with demonstrable integrity and credibility to support our people. Your key skills and experience will include:

  • Understanding of the learning cycle, and differing learning styles
  • Proven track record of successful design, delivery and evaluation of training and development inputs
  • Able to inspire and support your allocated learners and assessors to achieve success, and meet high performance standards
  • Able to influence and negotiate key stakeholders
  • Teaching and assessment qualifications or equivalent suitable training
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex information to inform clear, concise and accessible training and development delivery and reporting
  • Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives with application in practice to the design and delivery of training and development solutions.

Key role specific requirements:

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

  • Level 2 Incident Command.

Our Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet these behaviours throughout the selection process and how you meet the requirements of the personal specification as detailed within the Job Profile.

For more information regarding the post please contact Lorraine Sullivan, Resourcing and Development Manager sullivanl@rbfrs.co.uk Andrew Stockwell, Station Manager, Learning Support stockwella@rbfrs.co.uk

Application Process

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Job Profile/ Person Specification.

Shortlisted candidates will then be assessed for suitability for the role by means of a presentation and Q&A session followed by an interview. The successful candidate will also be required to pass a Level 2 Operational Assessment, if applicable.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should complete a promotion application form with completed endorsement and countersignature, together with an amplifying statement (restricted to 1,500 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Please see the task instruction for the presentation. You must submit your presentation to R&DAdminTeam@rbfrs.co.uk by Tuesday 4th January 2022 at 08:30am – you will only be required to deliver your presentation if you are successfully shortlisted.

The form and amplifying statement should be sent via email to R&DAdminTeam@rbfrs.co.uk before the closing date for your application to be considered. Please note due to the specialist nature of this role, you will be shortlisted on the amplifying statement only.

If you have any queries about the application process please contact Ellece Ott Resourcing and Promotion Coordinator (otte@rbfrs.co.uk).

Selection Dates:

Application closing date – Wednesday 22 December 2021 at 09:00am

Selection process is anticipated to take place w/c 3 January 2022

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

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

Emergency Planning Assistant

Emergency Planning Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for an Emergency Planning Assistant to join our Resilience, Planning & Contingencies team based at our Headquarters in Sheffield with elements of agile/home-working available.

As the Emergency Planning Assistant you will support South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue to meet it’s duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. The overall purpose of the role will be to support the Resilience, Planning & Contingencies team in all aspects of Emergency Planning, Business Continuity, and Local Resilience Forum work streams. This will involve assisting in the administration and coordination of new and existing emergency/contingency plans, facilitating internal and external consultation processes, and supporting the planning of exercises.

The right candidate will be highly motivated and committed to achieving team objectives, you will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant field and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.  You must have an awareness of emergency and contingency planning but previous experience of working in emergency planning, business continuity, or related fields is desirable and not essential.

For more information about the role contact Liz Bramley on 07824528983.

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.

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Monday 3rd January 2022.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17th January 2022.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays and a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free onsite 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.

Administrator HR Recruitment (Temporary 18 months)

Administrator HR Recruitment
Temporary role for 18 months

Do you have experience in recruitment administration? We are looking for a professional and confident team player to join our HR Team.

Working closely with the HR Team you will undertake an important role in the administration of recruitment for all vacancies including assessment centres for Firefighter Recruitment.  Your main duties will include the processing of applicants using an applicant tracking system and managing employees through all stages of the recruitment cycle.  You will also support the HR Team with processes relating to employment matters.

Working within the HR Services Portfolio, you must be able to plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and quality.

General Information

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 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 as applicable. 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.

There may be a requirement for travel within the County of Derbyshire, for which a pool car will be provided.

To apply please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/displayjob.aspx?jobid=545

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 12 December 2021.

Interviews will take place week commencing on 20 December 2021

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

Administrator – Area Office (Temporary)

Administrator – Area Office

37 hours per week

£20,092 – £21,748 per annum

Location: South Area Office, Ascot Drive, Derby

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 19 December 2021

Employment Type: Temporary until approximately November 2022 to cover secondment

Working as part of the Protection Department providing support to the Protection, Prevention and Response Portfolios within DFRS.  Dealing with all aspects of administration in a busy office environment you must have a confident, positive and flexible approach, be able to work as part of a team but also be self-motivated and use your own initiative. The environment is often dynamic and requires a high level of task management and task prioritisation. You must be able to deal with more than one task at a time and be comfortable with challenging work and variety.

All of our Administrator roles require the following essential skills and experience:

  • Professional written and oral communication skills at all levels.
  • Commitment to teamwork and team performance with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Coordination and facilitation of meetings and events including minute taking.
  • Good organisation skills with experience of setting up and working with effective administration processes and systems.
  • Excellent IT skills, especially in MS packages, databases and systems for managing information including collecting data, inputting and processing and analysing data.
  • Excellent IT skills especially in MS packages, databases and systems for typing formatting and proofing documents.

The role will be based at our South Area Derby office with flexibility across service wide administration for personal development and to support business continuity, for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week for this role 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.

A basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Lynne Bloomfield of 01332 777851 or lbloomfield@derbys-fire.gov.uk

The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 19 December 2021.  Interviews will be held on 6/7 January 2022 at South Area Office, Ascot Drive.

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

Various

The Fire Service College has a number of vacancies for Instructor posts across a wide range of disciplines including;

Incident Command

Fire Safety

BAI

CFBTI

TVI (PPVI)

RTCI

Firecraft/FFDP

The ‘job type’ is listed as ‘flexible duty rota’ to reflect that full time, part time and Associate Tutor contracts are available.  Also, some posts may be suitable for those who have recently retired from service with a UK FRS or currently serving wholetime and on-call Firefighters.

All we ask is that you have instructional experience with some accredited qualifications, a passion for what you teach and some fire service experience.

If you are interested please send your curriculum vitae to John Boswell,  Fire Service College, Training Delivery Team Leader.

Corporate Communications Officer

Corporate Communications Officer

Scale 5 £22,183 – £24,982 per annum

Headquarters, Ripley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Communications Officer to join the team at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) – working to Make Derbyshire Safer Together.

From the media response to the major incident at Toddbrook Reservoir, to celebrating our successes internally and externally, no two days are ever the same for our high performing team, making this role both interesting and rewarding.

You’ll need to be confident working in a fast paced environment, producing timely updates, whilst dealing with both local and national media during unfolding emergency incidents.  You will also need creative flair to plan and deliver innovative prevention campaigns across social media and traditional communication channels.

When you are not dealing with media enquiries, or planning the next prevention campaign, you will be involved in planning and facilitating corporate events and helping to deliver engaging internal communications.

Does this sound like you? Are you who we are looking for? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

To apply please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/displayjob.aspx?jobid=544

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 4 January 2022. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24 January 2022.

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