Protection Administrator

Protection Administrator

Scale 3

£19,312 – £19,698 per annum

37 hours per week, Fixed Term (18 Months)

Based at Hereford/Bromsgrove

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has 25 fire stations strategically located across the two counties. Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires.  Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

We are looking for an individual to join the administrative team within our Protection (Business Fire Safety) Department.

Working a 37 hour week, the successful applicant will primarily be responsible for aligning our risk information databases to assist us determining our risk based inspection program of premises within Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  The role will require good attention to detail, significant data entry and supporting the department with its administrative functions.

Reasons to Join Us

We offer:

  • 24 days annual leave per year (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays
  • Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme
  • Access to a local government pension scheme
  • Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

Contact details

If the Protection Administrator sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance.  For any further information or an informal discussion please contact Station Commander Dan Willey on 0790053355, or by emailing dwilley@hwfire.org.uk

Additional information

Whilst this Protection Administrator role is based at either Hereford or Bromsgrove Fire Station, please enquire about the potential for flexibility to suit. Part time job share requests will be considered, please state any such requests clearly within your application form supporting statement.

To apply, please complete an online. You will need to upload a supporting statement within your online application – your statement should inform us how you are suitable for the position and how you meet the criteria we are looking for.

Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 11:59pm on 27th February 2022. Interviews are scheduled to be held 10th March 2022.

Please note we do not accept CVs

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Post: Payroll Manager
Salary: £46,684 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £46,684 – £60,620 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 04 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country.

We are recruiting a permanent Payroll Manager. This will be a exciting position to run the payroll function, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, whilst making sure that NI, Tax, Pension and other alterations are properly deducted and paid out.

The some of your key responsibilities in this role will be:

  • To manage the operation of the payroll system including running the monthly payroll and producing associated output.
  • To work with and provide information to the Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) and other officers as appropriate in relation to pensions calculations and taxation.
  • To authorise monthly payments and files to external agencies, e.g. Inland Revenue, Local Pensions Partnership and Trade Unions. Compile year-end procedures, which include final balance, and ensure dispatch of files by statutory due dates. Also compile returns for Inland Revenue (form P11D) by required date and inform individual staff concerned.
  • To effectively performance manage, motivate and supervise the payroll team to ensure the delivery of quality services to agreed timetables, deadlines and work standards.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have the following skill set and abilities:

  • Ideally you will be CIPP qualified, or working towards it.
  • Significant experience within Public Sector Payroll functions.
  • Confident and experienced payroll manager able to motivate and drive staff to high performances.
  • Confident in managing multiple large complex payrolls • Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation, e.g. Tax, NI, SSP SMP, pension schemes.
  • Good working knowledge of iTrent alongside being proficient in MS Office.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the 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 and upload the following documents:

  • A copy of your up-to-date CV.
  • A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below).

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.

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 in March 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.

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 Safety Team Leader

Fire Safety Team Leader

Post: Fire Safety Team Leader
Salary: £39,083 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,083 – £46,684 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 04 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, LFB proudly acknowledges the impact Fire Safety Regulation (FSR) has in ensuring London is a safe place to live, work and visit.

We are recruiting for Fire Rescue Staff (FRS) Team Leaders within the Fire Safety Delivery department. The successful candidate will be managing a team of Fire Safety Inspecting Officers and Fire Safety Advisors who carry out a number of roles including, Fire Safety audits on premises within London.

The candidate, will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Have the ability to lead a team to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
  • Is highly motivated and positive.
  • Must have a min of a level 3 certificate in fire safety.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills whilst developing and maintaining relationships within the team, brigade, outside organisations and communities.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the 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 and upload the following documents:

  • A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below).
  • A copy of your up-to-date CV.
  • A copy of your certificate in Fire Safety level 3 or above.

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

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 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.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a minimum of a level 3 certificate in fire safety.

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 mid-March 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.

Wholetime Firefighter (Apprenticeship)

Wholetime Firefighter (Apprenticeship)

Ignite Your Future. Apply to be a firefighter today!

Are you passionate about helping people?

A career as a firefighter is challenging, but also hugely rewarding.

We are seeking the next generation of Trainee Firefighters.

We need people who are resilient, physically fit, as well as a good communicator and a team player.

Our community is diverse and this is reflected in our workforce who are passionate and committed in supporting us in the creating safest community.

Interested in a Wholetime Firefighter (Apprenticeship)?

To apply, you must;

  • Be at least 17 years and 6 months old
  • Have no previous Firefighter experience
  • Be eligible to work in the UK

Desirable criteria

  • Be able to swim confidently at least 25m
  • Be able to drive or able to drive once in the role

The selection process is challenging and not everyone who applies will be successful, but you could be the one that does.

The starting salary is £24,191, moving to £32,244 after 3 years, and there is always opportunity for progression beyond this.

This is a career not a job, no two days will ever be the same.
Closing Date : 20-Mar-2022

Group Commander

Group Commander

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 approx. 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. All of our staff 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.

Surrey Fire and Rescue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

The values below will be crucial in delivering our corporate strategy and are what we draw on to make a difference for Surrey residents. We expect all our staff to embody these values.

  • Fairness and Respect – We embrace diversity and promote a culture of inclusivity.
  • Responsibility – We are answerable for our decisions and actions.
  • Professionalism – We will always be the best we can be.
  • Honesty and integrity – We are truthful and trustworthy. We do the right thing even if it’s not the easiest option.
  • Leadership – We choose to lead by example and inspire others in an ethical way.
  • Openness – We are open to new ideas.

Our behaviours are what people experience when they interact with us. They encompass how we do our work and how we treat others. Please find attached to this advert our Values and behaviours explained in more detail. We expect all existing and future staff to uphold and promote these Values and behaviours.

Job Introduction

You are invited to complete this form should you wish to express an interest in being considered for the Group Commander Selection Process for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.

This is therefore an sifting process at this stage.

All candidates are asked to confirm eligibility and are asked to address a question. All eligible candidates will be sifted on the answer of this question and successful candidates will be invited to attend stage one of the boarding process.

** Please note the closing date to express an interest in this selection process is 28 February  2022 **

Job Details

Submission of an application via Tribepad (recruitment hub) – this is an on-line application portal

Upload of CV

Submission – Address Question either attached through the supporting statement or a video (as detailed below)

Eligibility Criteria 

You are a competent Station Commander

In date Incident Commander L2 qualification

Evidence of current competency for all Core skills (BA, RTC, IEC, working at height and fitness)

Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science and Fire Safety

*If you do not have the IFE Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science and Fire Safety whilst in the pool awaiting opportunity within our Service or in the development period, will you commit to undertaking this qualification.
Submission

A) What you consider are the potential challenges for our Service

B) Explain how the skills and behaviours you possess will prepare you for the position of Group Commander (please provide evidence in your answer as attached in your supporting statement )

In addition to the requirement to address in writing the question, we will accept this demonstrate in alternative format to take account of diverse learning styles. This can there be completed in a pre recorded video of no more than 5 minutes in length.

If you believe that answering the question would be better addressed in a video rather than writing this in 500 words, then please state on your application form / the supporting statement ‘I have addressed this question in a video format and will send to the Recruitment Hub.

*Suggested Timescales*

Closing date – 28 February 2022
Successful candidates invited to attend stage 1 – W/c 7 March 2022
Dates for stage 1 to take place  – 14-18 March 2022
Candidates informed of outcome for stage 1 – W/c 21 March 2022
Dates for stage 2 and ICL3 – 4-8 April 2022
Candidates informed of outcome for stage 2 – W/c 18 April 2022
Successful Candidates placed in the pool for promotion – May 2022

*Dates are subject to change*

Crew Commander

Crew Commander

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are excited to be able to confirm that they are inviting applications from competent Crew Commanders, including those On-Call.

Interest is invited from a host of different arenas to ensure that we attract the right person, for the right role.

The locations of this opportunity are at one of our day crewed stations, namely;

Banstead
Egham
Haslemere
Painshill
Walton

Day crewed stations operate 7am-7pm

Applications from those competent in their role of Crew Commander are welcomed from;

  • Local Authority Fire Services
  • Airport Fire and Rescue backgrounds

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 approx. 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. All of our staff 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.

Surrey Fire and Rescue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Currently a Crew Commander
  • In-date Incident Command L1 qualification
  • Evidence of current competency for all Core skills (BA, RTC, IEC, working at height and fitness)

Process for Candidates

Submission of an application via Tribepad (recruitment hub) – this is an on-line application portal

Attach CV

To be shortlisted for this opportunity, please ensure that you address the one question detailed below in your supporting statement;

Address the question below in a personal statement (capped at 500 words)

1) Having reviewed the latest inspection for HMICFRS, what do you understand are the service priorities from a Crew Commander perspective?

A link to the relevant information can be located here Surrey – HMICFRS (justiceinspectorates.gov.uk)

An basic DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Interested in learning more?

For further information about these roles please contact Group Commander Glyn Parry-Jones (glyn.parryjones@surreycc.gov.uk)

Process after shortlisting

A behaviour based interview (based on the NFCC Framework – Leading Others) as attached and short presentation on a subject disclosed after shortlisting has taken place

Prior to offer of employment candidates will be asked to undertake a full medical examination and fitness test (which are in line with national expectations) Thank you for your interest and in the meantime if you want to know more about us, please visit our Surrey Fire and Rescue Recruitment Pages.

How to apply

You can find useful guidance on our website to assist you with your job application. There are also further helpful hints, handy tips and employment advice to make sure your application sells you in the best possible way.

Key dates:

Closing date: 29 April 2022

Shortlisting:  TBC

Dates for interview/assessment: TBC

Fitness Assessment and Medical and uniform fitting : TBC

Area Commander

Area Commander

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) main goal is to make Surrey Safer and we want to recruit, retain and develop people to ensure we create a safe, professional and capable workforce, who can provide a fit for purpose service, 24/7, 365 days a year.

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 and everyone shares 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

We are seeking to appoint one individual of exceptional calibre to the position of Area Commander. Responsibility for this area will include Operational Assurance, Occupational Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Development and delivery of Fire Standards. The appointed candidate who will join our senior leadership team and help deliver an efficient and effective service to the people of Surrey.

The posts will provide opportunities for career development and will require creative, inspirational and resilient individuals who are open to change and looking for the opportunity to lead and develop within Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Depending on your skills and experience, we have flexibility on the key responsibilities of each role for the right candidate.

Do you see yourself providing strong and visible leadership across the Fire Service and its partners, inspiring people to build a culture of high performance?

Do you see yourself providing immediate and long term strategic leadership within your functional area/s to create professional, resilient, effective and high performing teams?

Do you see yourself driving performance, effective service delivery and achievement of the organisation’s objectives taking responsibility for ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery and support?

To apply you must be at least a competent Group Commander.

The application process is:

Submission of a CV and cover statement detailing how your skills align with the job description, including evidence of your level of competence in Incident Command

OPQ Assessment

Online assessment

Panel interview and presentation

Medical / fitness assessment

Job Details

£65,163.60 to £71,478 per annum (inclusive of a 20% flexi duty allowance) plus Surrey Allowance £1,402 for 42 hours per week based at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Reigate.

Flexible working is supported, laptop and mobile supplied. 37 days and 3 long service days annual leave, National Firefighter pension scheme and Service vehicle. Travel across sites is required.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Additional Information

Interested in finding out more? You will find a full job description and person specification on our website. If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Assistant Chief Fire Officer Roger Childs at roger.childs@surreycc.gov.uk or 07968 834575 /  Chief Fire Officer Dan Quin at dan.quin@surreycc.gov.uk or 07989160117

Closing date: 9 March 2022

Interviews will take place week commencing: TBC

Head of Operations Support Group (OSG)

Post: Head of Operations Support Group (OSG)
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £62,022 – £77,037 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 28 February 2022 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade are recruiting for a senior manager to take charge of the Operational Support Group (OSG). You will be responsible for the day to day management and development of the human and physical resources of the OSG.

The Head of Operations Support Group will play a central role in maintaining the London Fire Brigade’s operational capability and ensuring the OSG is ready 24/7 to provide resources and support to the London Fire Brigade’s operational response.

Successful candidates should have:

  • A record of compassionate, inclusive and empowering leadership.
  • A record of developing innovative and creative solutions.
  • A record of anticipating future challenges.
  • Experience of budget and performance management to improve service delivery.
  • Experience of managing large teams at multiple locations.
  • Experience of promoting a strong health, safety and welfare culture.

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 etc.
  • Season ticket loans
  • Community support Groups
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail please contact DAC Tom Goodall via email thomas.goodall@london-fire.gov.uk

Please attach a max. of two sided A4 cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualification, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description) and also 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 will not 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 form. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

The assessment process will consist of an Interview and Role-related Exercises.

Assessment for this role is due to take place early-March 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 Safety Manager

Fire Safety Manager


Contract:
Watch Manager B / 42 hours per week (Day duty system) / £39,393 p/a*
Green book Grade 8 / 37 hours per week / £34,728 – £37,890

Contract: Permanent – We are accepting applications from both operational and non-operational candidates for this role.

There is no preference as to whether the successful candidate is operational (is a serving employee in the fire service eligible to attend fire incidents) or not. The offer will be made to the best candidate.

*as an operational employee, you will be required to maintain your operational competence, support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles

While we have opportunities across the county, and the roles can be performed flexibly, including some home working, there is a requirement to attend service premises in the South of the county on a regular basis, as well as attend business and premises around the county to undertake the role.

Are you passionate about fire safety?

Do you share our passion for making our communities safer? Can you provide practical advice on how to make our buildings and workspaces safer places? Are you excited to learn more about making Essex a safer place while you develop yourself and gain a professional qualification? Or do you already have the relevant qualification and are looking to put your knowledge and skills into practice in a diverse and challenging county?

If so, then the right opportunity for you has arisen within our Protection (formerly known as Fire Safety) team as Fire Safety Manager. As part of our Prevention and Protection strategies we are committed to undertaking more safety audits than ever before, and we are looking for the right people to represent us in the community, providing the right advice and responses to fire safety challenges.

What the Fire Safety Manager will be doing:

Managing a team who will be undertaking building audits and inspections and providing fire safety advice and enforcement, you will assist in the management, development, and delivery of our protection and building review activity that is essential and an area of high priority for the Service.

The role will involve working within the Community inspecting a variety of buildings, providing advice to the responsible person and where necessary taking enforcement action, including a requirement to assess the design of new or extended buildings against the Building Regulations to ensure the design is compliant. You may also be required to deliver fire safety training to our operational firefighter teams.

Eligibility:

Level 4 diploma is desirable but if you don’t have this, and can commit to doing the training to achieve this within the next 6-9 months, we would love to hear from you

Experience of liaising with the public, partners and internal stakeholders, and providing professional advice

Operational applicants must be either a substantive Watch Manager or Crew Manager within a UK Fire & Rescue Service and be employed on the Wholetime duty system and possess a valid Incident Command Verification Level 1 (or equivalent).

Key dates

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 18th February

Shortlisting: Will be undertaken during the week commencing 21st February and candidates informed of their progress to interview by Friday 25th February

Assessment: Presentation (topic to be confirmed) and interview

Interviews: Provisional planned for w/c 7th March

While we anticipate that the interviews will be face to face, there may be a requirement for interviews to be undertaken virtually. In which case, interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Allie O’Neil (Head of Protection) on 07785977388 or by email to alison.oneill@essex-fire.gov.uk

How to apply & shortlisting

Please upload a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria that is listed on the person specification. This statement will be used to shortlist your application and to decide who will be progressed to interview so please ensure you provide examples, where possible, of how you meet the essential criteria.

You may also upload a CV if you wish (no more than 2 pages).

If you have any queries about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

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.

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.

Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Grade: 9
Salary: £38,890 – £41,881 per annum

Location: The role will be a combination of working from home and from our Service Headquarters at Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall. There may be a requirement to attend other Service premises throughout Essex.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Innovation & Change department.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of experienced Business Analysts who form part of the broader programme management team. The team are a high performing, supportive and inclusive team, working on technology and business projects across all areas of the Service. You will be working in close collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders and representatives from across the Service and other partners and agencies.

Ultimately you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects by applying appropriate business analysis techniques, using effective communication and engagement approaches, and utilising our standard project delivery tools.

Your responsibilities as a Business Analyst will include:

  • Identifying, setting up and running workshops with stakeholders, technology team members and vendors to:
  • Elicit, document, and communicate functional and non-functional requirements
  • Identify, validate, and document business benefits
  • Support the Project Manager in identifying, validating, and documenting risks
  • Creating and maintaining appropriate supporting materials that support the transition to the desired outcome (e.g., process flows, data analysis).
  • Working with the business and project team to develop test scripts and test plans, prioritise defects, and support testing activities such as User Acceptance Testing.
  • Contributing to the development of project plans in identifying project milestones.
  • Providing and sharing knowledge, experience, and ideas to the department to support ongoing continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Business Analyst who has the following skills and experiences:

  • Significant recent experience as a Business Analyst through the full project lifecycle (analysing, documenting, and managing functional and non-functional requirements).
  • Strong facilitation, communication, listening and presentation skills, with experience of running workshops (requirements, benefits, risk).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
  • Experience writing requirements as User Stories.
  • Experience writing clear and effective benefits statements.
  • Experience writing clear and effective risk statements.
  • Ability to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
  • Ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to operate effectively with a limited level of direct supervision.
  • Ability to work at a conceptual level where objectives and requirements may not be well defined.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Service that not only looks for people who will thrive in their environment, but for people who love working collaboratively and can demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, and responsible mind-set they aim to bring to every interaction.

How to Apply

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.

Closing Date – 5pm Wednesday 23rd February 2022

If you do have any questions about the role, please contact Peter Morath, Programme Manager, by email to peter.morath@essex-fire.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

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.

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.