Assistant Director of HR

Job Title:                             Assistant Director of HR

Contract:                             Permanent

Working Hours:                 37

Salary:                                  £74,201 – £80,903

Location:                             Service HQ, Kelvedon Park

Closing Date:                     27 January 2025

The Role

Are you ready for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to lead the Human Resources team of one of the country’s biggest, dynamic and progressive Fire & Rescue Services?

Our People and Inclusion strategy, and the plans that enable it, aim to empower our people to make a difference and to serve our communities. We aim to embed a high performing and inclusive culture, making sure our people are supported, engaged and inspired to make a difference and to deliver our strategic goals; empowering colleagues be professional and ambitious in serving the communities of Essex. Ultimately this role is about making Essex safer together.

The People and Inclusion Strategy, the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) work together to deliver our Fire and Rescue Plan. Together they provide a pathway to continue developing our Service, addressing current and future risks and what we will do to keep our communities safe.

This role needs to lead strategically focussed People Services ensuring that we have the right people with the right skills and abilities to perform effectively and safely. This role oversees key areas within People Services, including HR Business Partnering, Recruitment, HR Support, and Learning and Development. You’ll make sure these functions run smoothly, efficiently, and get things right the first time, every time.

What You Will Be Working On

·         Support the Director of People Services to deliver the People and Inclusion Strategy to support the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and Fire and Rescue Plan.

·         Lead and influence key stakeholders to ensure the people aspects of our strategy are fully considered and delivered. Ensuring all delivery plans and projects take people and organisational issues into account.

·         Build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and partner organisations to improve the ability to implement the People and Inclusion Strategy and maximise opportunities for collaboration.

·         Maintain and develop the effectiveness of all functions allocated to this post by ensuring cohesive plans are produced which specify outcomes, resources, staff development, performance measures and standards to be achieved. Report regularly on delivery of plans (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting mechanisms in place). Focus on no ‘standalone’ functions and excellent service delivery.

·         Lead HR policy and ensure practice is in accordance with developments in regulation and employment law and sufficiently mitigates risk on behalf of the Authority.

·         Ensure overall service delivery of the HR Business Partnering function, ensuring that we partner the Service well and ensure that workforce information in used to direct our focus, offer appropriate advisory support and inform evidence based decision making.

What Are We Looking For?

Our Service’s strength lies in our people, and we want to make sure they feel empowered to make a difference and serve our communities effectively.

The Assistant Director of HR role at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is a great opportunity for an experienced HR leader to make a real impact. This role focuses on building a high-performing and inclusive culture where our people are supported, engaged and motivated to achieve our strategic goals.

We are looking for someone who can lead and deliver key strategic initiatives, such as the People and Inclusion Strategy, Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), and Fire and Rescue Plan. The role involves strengthening and aligning our HR services, including People Partnering, Recruitment, and HR Support, to create a cohesive, high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building skills, including working effectively with internal stakeholders and representative bodies. They should have in-depth knowledge of employment law, workforce planning, recruitment and learning and development to ensure our teams have the skills and support they need to work safely and effectively.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of managing HR functions efficiently, using data-driven decisions, and delivering excellent, streamlined services.

Recruitment Information Pack

Eligibility

·         MCIPD or other relevant professional qualification

·         Level 6 standard of education (e.g. undergraduate degree) or equivalent experience in a relevant area (e.g. HR/Psychology).

·          ILM Level 7 Diploma in leadership and Management, or equivalent gained through in-house programme or experience.

How to apply

Please complete your application by Monday 27 January at midday. You should attach a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification, along with an up-to-date CV. You may submit this either as a word document, PDF, PowerPoint, mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video).

Once we receive your application, we’ll arrange a short telephone conversation to discuss eligibility and your career history.

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Shortlisting

Monday 27 January 2025 – assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria detailed in the person specification.

Interview and assessment centre

This will include a psychometric assessment, a presentation, an inclusion panel, a written assessment and a panel interview

The assessment date is planned to take place on Monday 10 February 2025

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Alia Abu-Hamdan, Executive Support to Colette Black, Director of People Services in the first instance, so that Alia can schedule the discussion. You can contact Alia on 07971 180622 or by email to alia.hamdan@essex-fire.gov.uk)

If you require any additional support or adjustments with any stage of our process, please let us know confidentially by emailing recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Disability Confident

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

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Safeguarding

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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Wholetime Firefighter (Apprentice)

Start Your Firefighting Career with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, where we are dedicated to providing an excellent, modern, and agile Fire & Rescue Service for our community.

Why Us?
We offer more than just a job. A career as a Wholetime Firefighter with us means long-term opportunities for growth, exciting challenges, and a chance to work alongside a team driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, and Respect. Whether you’re looking to develop leadership skills or gain specialist qualifications, we support you every step of the way.

What’s In It for You?
• Career Growth: From entry-level positions to leadership roles like Station Commanders (with a £50k+ salary), your career with us offers numerous opportunities to grow and thrive
• Inclusive Environment: We value Compassion, Integrity, and Respect in everything we do, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace for all
• Training & Development: Benefit from structured career development programs, including the High Potential Development Programme, and specialist training in areas like LGV driving, boat rescue, and USAR
• Shift Options: Enjoy a range of shift patterns, including day-crewed shifts at select stations. While assignments depend on operational needs, these shifts offer better work-life balance, with the chance to workdays and be on-call from home in the evenings. Housing options are available for those living farther from the station
• Community Impact: Make a real difference by helping to safeguard and protect people and places across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes

About You
We’re looking for resilient, physically fit individuals who are eager to learn, problem-solve, and make a real impact in their community. You should be passionate about helping others, committed to professional growth, and able to thrive in challenging situations.

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
• Be aged 18 or over by 1 September 2025
• Live within 20 miles of the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes border
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Hold GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C / 9-4) or Level 2 Functional Skills (BKSB)
• Able to swim

Ready to take the next step?
If you have a genuine desire to serve and protect your community, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as we work together to provide an excellent, modern, and agile service that keeps our communities safe.

For full details and to apply, visit our Wholetime Firefighter careers page

Contact details
Website and online application: www.Bucksfire.gov.uk
General enquires: 01296 744400
Email: HR@bucksfire.gov.uk

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Operational Standards Administrator (Maternity cover)

Operational Standards Administrator
(Maternity cover)

£25,992 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Operational Standards Administrator

Under the guidance of the Station Manager (Staffing and Training), to undertake the support and delivery of duties within the function which contribute to the provision of an excellent service, whilst ensuring the effective use of resources. To support department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.

 Reporting directly to Station Manager Staffing & Training, you will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures within the function are adhered to and in accordance with regulations, lean thinking and value for money.
 To be responsible for the administration and coordination of all internal and external courses, to meet capacity and availability across the Service. Including training projects.
 To undertake duties in relation to the Financial Management System (SAP) including procurement and the administration and monitoring of departmental budgets (If required).
 To collate analyse and manage data and information and produce reports as required.
 To create, monitor and update the Service training programme as directed.
 To be responsible for monitoring and processing of all LGV license applications and renewals throughout the Service.
 To provide effective diary management to support the function as required.
 To liaise with internal and external personnel to ensure the effective delivery of Learning and Development provision within the Service e.g. external training providers, DVLA, promotion of training courses.
 To respond appropriately to all departmental queries professionally and providing accurate and timely advice wherever possible.
 The co-ordination, authorisation and monitoring of all leave requests from Service Delivery personnel, updating and maintaining relevant records.
 To be responsible for ensuring the preplanning of Service Delivery staffing.

 To act as a liaison between the staffing officers at station level and the nominated duty officer in maintaining the accepted minimum Service Delivery staffing levels.
 To be responsible for initiating the prearranged overtime procedure for operational response and Community Safety activities and overtime requests via control.
 To carry out the general recording and monitoring of details associated with (list not exhaustive):
 Appliance availability
 Maintenance of disposition records
 Transfer requests
 Temporary promotions
 Return from long term absence
 Personal accidents
 Overtime Records
 Training Courses
 To carry out administration duties as required, including word processing, data input, photocopying, filing, etc.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Operational Standards Administrator you will:

 To work effectively and efficiently to support line management in the delivery of the department’s aims and objectives.
 To maintain appropriate and robust information systems within the department
 To maintain positive and effective liaison links with organisations and partners as appropriate.
 To support the preparation and production of a variety of quality information for inclusion in management and departmental reports.
 To ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and to ensure data security is maintained.
 To ensure relevant knowledge is up to date.
 To identify and recommend areas of potential improvement.
 To represent the function at internal and external meetings and events and take minutes when required.
 To support the activities of the function and diary management for line management where required.
 To support colleagues with their work as required.

 To attend internal and external training courses as necessary.
 To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the role.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

 An experienced Administrator or with a qualification in an Administrative related subject.
 Experience of IT with good typing skills and confident using a range of programmes including email, word processors, presentations and spreadsheets
 Experience of Monitoring Budgets, Diary Management and Minute Taking.
 Skilled in the areas of Preparation and Production of Reports and Financial Information Systems, (SAP).

About our Service Delivery (Staffing & Training) team

Working within Service Delivery and taking key responsibility for Staffing and Operational Training of personnel the Department is responsible for:
• Ensuring availability of resources
• Ensuring effective use of resources
• Supporting staff development
• Promoting improvement across the Service
• Collaborating effectively with all departments
• Promoting and working to improve firefighter safety
• Communicating effectively at all levels on a day-to-day basis across the Service and working in partnerships with representative bodies

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages; all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

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

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes 31st January 2025 12 Noon
Notification of shortlist W/C 3rd February 2025
* Technical interview with a panel. W/C 10th February 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 31st January 2025

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact Simon Kirsopp – Simon.kirsopp@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Key employee benefits

 Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
 Flexi-time scheme in operation
 Local government pension scheme
 Free on-site parking
 Free on-site gym
 Blue light discount
 Car leasing scheme

People Partner

People Partner (Central or South) 
£38,319 – £42,749 pa (pro rata for part time hours) 
30 – 37 Hours per week 
Permanent 
Huntingdon 

ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS) 
CFRS is one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK – but don’t take our word for it. Our recent His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture, our dedication to developing our people and the things we do to promote inclusion across the service. The Service is dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to the communities we are proud to serve.

We are currently looking for People Partner to join our welcoming, modern and progressive fire and rescue service.

ABOUT THE ROLE 
Are you a HR professional looking for something different? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our fun, forward-thinking Fire and Rescue Service.

If you like every day being different and want to work with our dynamic front-line colleagues, support teams and the community then this role would be great for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our People Team. You will be joining our enthusiastic, hardworking, small, and supportive People Partner team reporting to the People Partner Manager. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and passionate towards HR/people practice as well as commitment and a positive approach to work.

You will be working alongside two other People Partners, and you will each support a designated geographical area of the County (North, Central & South Cambridgeshire). The available vacancy will cover the Central or the South of Cambridgeshire.  These geographical areas will consist of designated stations, groups and support functions and the successful applicant will partner with leaders to help deliver a people focussed, professional HR service by coaching, advising, and supporting managers at all levels in all aspects of HR practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
– Central or South of Cambridgeshire (this could include the Huntingdon or Cambridge areas)
– Coaching and influencing managers from a people perspective, developing their people management and leadership skills.
– Being visible and proactive in building effective and credible working relationships with managers, employees, and representative bodies
– Working in collaboration with colleagues from the wider People Group and other stakeholders as appropriate

ABOUT YOU:   
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team.

You will have a clear passion for everything HR and bring that passion with you into CFRS.  The Service is a fantastic, fun and unique organisation to be part of and your drive, experience and knowledge will help us on our journey.

In addition, we will look to you to possess the following:
– Must have a CIPD qualification at Level 5 or actively working towards, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
– Previous experience of working in a HR partnering role
– A natural ability to be able to coach, advise and support managers at all levels
– Experience of working with internal stakeholders to develop creative and proactive HR solutions
– The ability to challenge individuals in a professional manner to improve leadership competence and confidence
– Experience of autonomously supporting complex ER cases
– Strong commitment to continuing professional development, demonstrated by evidence of ongoing personal learning and development.
– Ability to liaise professionally with people of all levels and across all sections of the organisation and develop constructive and credible working relationships with all employee groups, managers, and representative bodies.

WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE: 
You don’t have to wear a firefighter’s uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:
– Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do.
– We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
– We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.
– We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.

ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER: 
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Access to Health Cash Plan
– A competitive pension scheme
– Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
– Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
– Family friendly policies – including flexible working
– Hybrid working – at least 3 days a week working from one of our -Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue locations, to suit the requirements of the role.
– Great learning and development opportunities
– 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
– Parking (site specific)

HOW TO APPLY 
To apply for this opportunity please read the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI form and send your CV and Covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the person specification in the Recruitment Pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.

We have the right to close this advert at any time

Health and Safety Officer

Benefits

Salary: £31,318 – £35,426 (FTE £38,626 – £43,693) per annum,

Grade 5

Hours: Part Time – 30 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (pro rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. This is a varied and challenging role that contributes to managing the risks our staff face whilst keeping the people that live and work in Berkshire safe.

The Health and Safety Officer will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team and focussed on providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels of the organisation and promoting a positive health and safety culture.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service organisation who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements, combining office based and home working, so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

About you:

The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice guidance and have previous advisory experience within an organisation. This background will ensure you can provide competent support, advice and guidance to all levels of the organisation from day one.

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive team player that can prioritise tasks, and manage their own workload. You will need the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

  • Assists in the development and maintenance of the RBFRS Health and Safety Management System to ensure that RBFRS conforms to current and prospective health and safety legislation.
  • Undertake and develop risk assessments when required and provide competent advice, guidance and support in the risk assessment process, to all members of the Service,
  • Support the review of accident investigations and following up on recommendations with other department managers to completion
  • To represent the department and give competent advice and solutions regarding organisational projects / activities.
  • Maintain and analyse data and produce monthly and ad hoc reports.
  • Write and review internal health and safety policies and documentation.
  • Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
  • Take part in external South East Region peer review audits and internal audits

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
  • Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
  • At least one year’s previous health and safety advisory experience within an organisation (a requirement of Tech IOSH membership)
  • Excellent written communication skills, including reports and policy
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels
  • Able to manage workloads to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and needs

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework .

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification on application.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours Wednesday 29 January 2025.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 10 February 2025.

Anticipated start date:  March/April 2025

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.

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

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 if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement.

Business Planning Officer – NFCC

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £27,200 – £32,000

Department: Portfolio & Planning

Directorate: Strategy, Insight & Portfolio

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel

Reports to: Head of Portfolio & Planning

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Portfolio and Planning team as a Business Planning Officer who enjoys undertaking administrative duties.  

As a Business Planning Officer, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of strategic business plans, ensuring the smooth operation of annual planning cycles, team-specific business plans, and effective coordination of various business activities. 

The post holder will provide support to the annual business planning cycle, monitoring and tracking the plans, horizon scanning and undertaking ad-hoc duties within the PMO. 

To work in partnership with Head of Portfolio and Planning and Team leads to help provide support, direction and guidance in the development of the NFCC annual business plans ensuring that objectives are set with measurable activity. 

To provide support of the co-ordination of the corporate planning and reporting activities of the NFCC, monitoring of progress against Key Performance Indicators. 

Monitor and report the delivery and performance against the set objectives; ensuring that content is well evidenced, and is reported on quarterly basis. 

Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement business plans that align with the strategic direction of the NFCC. 

To support the Head of Portfolio and Planning to continually develop and implement the annual planning cycle. 

To work closely with individuals 

Contribute to the development of the NFCC’s annual planning cycle by supporting the Head of Portfolio and Planning with the co-ordination and forward planning of submissions of business cases and project proposals throughout the year. 

Drafting agendas and producing accurate minutes and records at Board. 

Maintaining accurate records of all Board reports. 

Maintain records of responses and actions taken against recommendations from meetings. 

What you can expect: 

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily. 

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.  

The Selection Process : 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please have a look at the Job Description on the NFCC Website and apply.  

How to apply:  

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website.  CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.    

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk

Closing Date – 17th January 2025

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment. 

Wholetime Firefighter

About Us
 At West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, we work with our communities and partners every day to prevent emergencies, and help everyone to be safe in West Sussex. Emergencies will always happen and when they do, we are ready to respond as quickly as possible to help people in their time of need and to save lives.

We respond to a range of emergencies across the county including fires, road traffic collisions, flooding and animal rescues, we can also be called on to assist in national rescue operations. Just as important as responding to emergencies is the role we play in delivering community safety initiatives to protect the public and businesses.

Our core strength in achieving this is through our people who are “proud to serve” and work for an organisation connected closely with its communities and who are genuinely committed to keeping people safe and saving people’s lives.

In preparation for immediate and future Wholetime Firefighter vacancies we are recruiting for applicants to join our Recruitment Pool which we will use to fill positions that arise over the next 18-24 months.

If you are looking for a career that is highly rewarding and genuinely makes a difference to the diverse community we serve, then we would really like to hear from you. 

In this role, no one day is the same, providing opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Your core activity will include:

  • Engaging with our communities to support their education and understanding of staying safe in their homes, at work and on the roads.
  • Learning the demographics, topography and areas of risk for your station ground to build your local knowledge to enable you and your team to respond efficiently and effectively to incidents.
  • Attending a range of emergency incidents.
  • Inspecting and cleaning firefighting equipment to ensure it is safe and ready to use.
  • Undertaking ongoing practical and theoretical training, at your station and our training centre.

Skills and experience
 With such a varied job, you will need to demonstrate resilience, flexibility and adaptability. You will need to be comfortable working in a range of situations, such as at height, in enclosed spaces and adverse weather conditions. You will also need to be able to work under pressure and in occasionally emotionally intense situations, for example when attending road traffic collisions and providing casualty care.

To really make a difference to the communities we serve, you will need great interpersonal skills, be emotionally intelligent, able to build trust and be confident engaging with a diverse range of people.

Eligibility to apply
 To be eligible to apply, you must:

  • be 17 years and six months of age (it is a requirement to be aged 18 years or over on commencement of training)
  • be eligible to work in the UK
  • you hold a full and valid UK driving licence (unless there is a valid reason that you are unable to drive e.g. a medical condition). You can apply if you are learning to drive. However, you must hold a full and valid UK driving licence at the time an offer of employment is made.

Part Time Casualty Care Trainer

Job title: Casualty Care Trainer

Grade: F

Salary: Part time salary based on 18.5 hours per week: £18,061 per annum (rising by annual increments to £19,312).

Full time equivalent salary: £36,124 per annum (rising by annual increments to £38,626).

This post is also subject to 10% Instructor Allowance, rising to 15% on successful completion of training and probationary periods. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: 2 x 18.5 hours per week

Location: 1 x West Moors Training Centre, Dorset & 1 x Devizes Training Centre, Wiltshire.

The successful post holder will be required to deliver training anywhere within the Service across the whole of Dorset and Wiltshire.

There will be flexibility around delivering training courses to work from home/DWFRS Stations/Support Offices. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 1 day a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Darren Brooks, Clinical Governance and Immediate Emergency Care (IEC) Manager on 07825 732519 / darren.brooks@dwfire.org.uk.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is 19 January 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on 3 February 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Casualty Care Trainer in our Operational Training department, you will:

  • Train and refresh staff in Casualty Care to agreed standards within Service policies, providing assessment, feedback and development
  • Train and refresh staff in first aid to agreed standards within Service policy, providing assessment, feedback and development
  • Liaise with agreed medical professionals to provide medical oversight of Service provision in line with Service policy, providing evidence to support the Regional Group for Emergency Medical Response

What makes you our ideal Casualty Care Trainer?

  • Experience of developing, organising and delivering training and preparing training resources
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office and other I.T databases e.g. I.T based presentation systems
  • Minimum of 12 months experience of emergency service working including providing pre-hospital emergency care
  • Effective organisational and time management skills

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

  • You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the significant travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
  • The role involves some evening and weekend working. These requirements are 1 evening per week and 5 weekend days per year.
  • A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken as well as Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check on the successful individual for the West Moors post prior to offer of employment.
  • Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
  • Upon appointment you will be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings.
  • Trainer allowance, amount payable 10% of salary rising to 15% after completion of training (this is a pensionable allowance).
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To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.  All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying.  Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services.  When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

On-call Crew Manager Tiptree

Job Title: On-call Crew Manager Tiptree 
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours: On-call (Agreed Contractual Hours) 
Salary: £4177.00 (Crew Manager, Substantive) 
Location: Tiptree Fire Station 
Closing Date: 16th January 2025 
 
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm for leading others. As a Crew Manager at Tiptree, you will be a role model to others on the station, exemplifying professionalism and maintaining high standards. As well as developing the team for the future as part of the station’s succession planning. 
 
You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support new recruits through their development journey. 
 
As a Crew Manager on station, you will undertake a vital role supporting our service in leading the crew and supporting the Watch Manager, ensuring station activities are completed professionally and undertaking the full Role Map and responsibilities of a Crew Manager. 
 
The successful applicant will manage the interaction between the watch and station management to ensure planning, review, implementation, and delivery of the station business plans and other organisational operational priorities in a timely manner. 
 
Eligibility: 
hold a substantive role as a Firefighter for a minimum of twelve months, or are Firefighter (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
have successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role  
The applicant must live or work within a 5-minute drive radius of the station. Post Code – CO5 0SU 
The applicant must hold a current BAV&D Assessment.  
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance  
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max  

How to apply  
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Crew Manager Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

  
Assessment and selection:  
The assessment and selection approach will be:  
Stage 1: 
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Crew Manager Person Specification) 
Stage 2: 
Operational exam 
Operational practical scenario assessment 
Role Specific Interview  

If you have any queries related to this role, please contact Station Manager Mat Bannon to discuss.  

Our employee forums and partners include:   
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.   
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact equalitydiversity@essex-fire.gov.uk   
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk   
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk   
Our Culture and Benefits  
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits  
 
Disability Confident  
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.  
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire  
 
Safeguarding  
 
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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

HR Adviser (Case Officer) – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Benefits:

Salary: £38, 626 – £43,693 per annum, Grade 5

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (excluding Public Holidays), flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here 

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, our teams make working here a great experience. We are passionate about employee wellbeing, development, and training. In HR, we play a vital role in helping our teams succeed, by working in partnership with the Service, to create a welcoming and inclusive culture that supports our People Strategy.

The HR Adviser (Case Officer) will play a key role in the effective management of employee relations cases and work alongside the wider team to support the delivery of an outstanding HR advisory service to the organisation.

We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual who us able to take initiative and manage conflicting deadlines.  You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to apply these to all levels of the organisation.  You will have a high level of experience of supporting all aspects of HR activity, with particular focus on employee relations issues.

The key focus of this role is:

To manage a complex case portfolio of sickness, discipline, grievance and performance management issues ensuring robust and timely advice is provided. 
Ensure case files and case logs are maintained appropriately in line with GDPR guidance and internal requirements.
Support in the preparation of legal documents for any case related issues
Lead on the co-ordination of case related Subject Access Requests.

The key role requirements are detailed in the Job Profile. We are seeking a highly experienced individual who has a generalist HR background and a good understanding of employment law and best practice.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile on application.

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Eligible candidates wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the ‘person specification’ for the role as detailed at the end of the job profile.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role-based task and behavioural / competency-based interview.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 0900 Friday 24 January 2025.

It is anticipated that the selection assessment process will run week commencing 3 February 2025.

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.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

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 if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.