• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Beacon House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5PB
• Crew Manager (Control) in accordance with NJC pay scales 
• 42 hours pert week including weekends and bank holidays.
• Shift pattern 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm – 8am) followed by 4 rest days.
• Permanent 

Be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of fire control in Suffolk.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art fire control room, this month in Ipswich, and we’re looking for experienced control professionals to be part of a professional and motivated team looking to help lead the return of this function here in Suffolk. This is your chance to answer the call.

Work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to a new mobilising system, and play a vital role in protecting Suffolk’s communities every single day.

We’re welcoming applications from current substantive, competent Firefighters (Control) who are looking for career progression, or competent substantive Crew Managers wanting to transfer within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.  If you haven’t previously worked within a UK Fire and Rescue Service, you will not be eligible to apply for this position.

We’re passionate about saving lives and protecting the communities we serve. If you are too,  join us and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.

This is your opportunity to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities  

As Crew Manager (Control), you will help lead and co-ordinate the core function of call handling, mobilisation and incident oversight.

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Manage the performance of all watch personnel through guidance, mentoring, progress evaluation and development support.
• Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and service standards Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment for self and others.
• Provide statistical analysis information procedures.
• Maintain staffing levels for all watches.
• Oversee equipment testing recording for operational readiness.
• Audit and evaluate watch and control functions to ensure consistent adherence to standards.
• Contribute to the management of Fire Control in the absence of the Station Manager.
• Our control room employees will follow a Control Duty system.

The shift pattern is based on an average of 42 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, based on 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm– 8am) followed by 4 rest days.

You will need:  

• Current substantive competency as a Firefighter (Control) or higher role.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong management skills.
• The confidence to lead others .
• Proven resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• An aptitude for decision-making in challenging situations.
• To be able to work collaboratively to manage multi-agency relationships.
• Excellent digital competence.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

In return, we will offer you:  

• Scope to shape the future of our new Control Centre.
• A fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of Suffolk residents.
• A rewarding and challenging career in a vital public service.
  Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
  Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Training and support to expand your skills and knowledge.
• Diverse and active staff networks.

Looking for other exciting opportunities within Suffolk’s new Control Room?

We’re currently seeking a talented individual to join us in the following role:

Watch Manager (Control)

Please visit our Suffolk Firefighters website for more information and to apply.

Empowering everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information 

Please visit our  Suffolk Firefighters website.

If you have any questions or would like a casual conversation, please reach out to us by emailing SFRS.Recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

Posts: 3 x Head of Procurement category portfolio lead roles for:

• Frontline Operations & Professional Services
• Assets & Estates
• Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions

Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £72,181 – £89,656 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 04 July 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country. What’s more, we are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world protecting people and property from 103 stations across the 1,587 square kilometres of Greater London.

Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to education and fire prevention, enforcing regulations to answering 999 calls, we’re a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

The Brigade is currently in the middle of a multi-year transformation journey. The aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners. As part of this journey, the Procurement & Commercial team is also transforming to introduce comprehensive end-to-end category management capability alongside a recently created Procurement Operations & Enablement team who together will enable the efficient transition to a more digital, data-driven insights, and results-focused way of working. We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced customer focused senior Procurement Category Professionals to lead our teams for this exciting journey, as the Function grows in capability, influence and impact.

Pivotal to the ongoing transformation of the Procurement & Commercial team as a result of a current re-structure exercise underway is the creation of 3 senior procurement category management leadership roles now sought to progress this journey reporting directly into the LFB’s CPO, the Assistant Director of Procurement & Commercial.

The Head of Procurement category roles will play a key leadership role in managing and executing strategic procurement and commercial initiatives. Each role is critical in delivering the procurement strategy and key outcomes for their respective portfolios through establishing sustainable category and commercial strategies, negotiating high-value contracts, fully leveraging and managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams at all levels to optimise costs, provide specialist advice, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the achievement of the LFB’s objectives ensuring that positive impact flows directly through to the frontline. The successful candidates for these 3 exciting roles will have a proven track record of leadership in procurement, applying best practice, the ability to successfully influence senior stakeholders including suppliers and collaboration partners, excellent communication and engagement skills and a commitment to delivering quality results in a complex environment.

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

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address how your skills and experience match those outlined in the job description. Please use no more than 2 sides of A4.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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.

Stage 2

Assessment date for these roles is to be confirmed. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements. The assessment process will involve a competency based panel interview and a case study presentation.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you will be invited to an interview at the Brigade headquarters (Union Street) or exceptionally via Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Please be aware that candidates invited will be asked on the assessment day to produce a short, written case study presentation on a relevant topic shared on the day.

Additional Information
Specifically, each of the 3 new Head of Procurement category roles will:

• Act as a Trusted Adviser to, and work with LFB’s Directors and Heads of Service to design and deliver best practice commercial strategies and approaches. This specifically includes advice as to the most appropriate route to market and procurement procedures to maximise best outcomes for the LFB always providing a positive and practical range of alternative options for consideration
• Develop and implement long-term sourcing category strategies to drive cost savings, innovation, and operational efficiency that fully embrace latest good practice category management methodologies ensuring alignment with overall organisational goals and ensuring risk management practices are in place to deliver best possible outcomes, including but not limited to value for money.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring strong supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and ensure that supplier agreements are favourable and support the organisation’s objectives delivering first class levels of service.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, in the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of the respective procurement category areas of responsibility providing coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities, including succession planning.
• Applicants should have extensive demonstrable experience of managing a high performing procurement category team, hands on knowledge of strategic sourcing and the very latest category management approaches, and a strong understanding of both the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Champion sustainability initiatives within the procurement process, ensuring that ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability are key components of sourcing decisions fully embracing and applying the knowledge and expertise from colleagues in the Sustainable Development Team.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to influence stakeholders up to the highest levels, the preferred candidate will be an integral member of the Procurement & Commercial Senior Leadership Team contributing to and advancing wider priorities and cross cutting projects on behalf of the Function.
• Deputise for the CPO/Assistant Director of Procurement & Commercial and support in the coverage of relevant Boards as and when required.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the roles are detailed in the job descriptions. If you are unable to see the job descriptions, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the advert.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Job reference: REQ000355

Closing date: 23.06.2025

Starting at £26,835 per annum rising to £28,624 per annum

Are you highly organised, with great attention to detail and a passion for fire safety?

We are looking for an administrator to maintain an efficient administrative system that supports the delivery of Legislative Fire Safety and provides vital support to our busy Protection Team.

About the role

This vital role supports the delivery of fire safety and regulatory compliance across our service, ensuring we meet key objectives and protect the communities we serve. This involves having a good understanding of all aspects of the department.

Key responsibilities:

Schedule audits for higher risk premises using intelligence-led, risk-based approaches to reduce the risk to our business community in line with Service objectives.

Gather and maintain accurate risk profiles by liaising daily with Fire Safety Regulators, Station Managers and Crews in line with legal requirements

Undertake the preparation of Notice of Deficiencies, Prohibition and Enforcement Notices and correspondence utilising the Fire Safety Management system, and ensuring all legal requirements and deadlines are adhered to in order for them to be reviewed and issued by Fire Safety Inspectors in a timely manner.

Responsible for ensuring all administration in relation to regulatory requirements are dealt with in a timely manner including, but not limited to, Building Regulations, Licencing, Enforcement and Building Complaints liaising with Fire Safety team members as required monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met.

Maintain accurate records of all data submitted from external parties relating to the Fire Safety (England) Regs 2022 as part of the national requirement, and where required, ensuring appropriate action is taken by the Protection Team.

Support as required, monitoring local authority planning portals for applications and update the internal database to assist with ensuring developments are following Government guidelines, including Building Regulations 2010 and the National Guidance document on Water for Firefighting.

Extract data from computer systems and spreadsheets to provide information and create management information reports on Protection activity data, including but not limited to Home Office statistics, inspecting officer performance, forecast, FOI requests and manipulate this data to be presented in the required format.

About you

You will be confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion. While an understanding of relevant legislation is important, full training will be provided, along with ongoing support from the Protection Planning Manager to ensure statutory requirements are met.

You will have:

Basic literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above.

A Level 2 Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain this in post.
In-depth experience of administrative work including the maintenance of electronic and paper records.
In-depth experience of using a Windows based IT system and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Good organisational skills with the ability to use your own initiative, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and the ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work as part of a team and unsupervised.
Methodical and logical approach to work including the ability to track and co-ordinate tasks assigned passed to others to action.

Some experience working with databases and obtaining, analysing, and collating data to produce accurate reports on key performance indicators to inform various levels of management.

Experience liaising directly with a wide range of customers, identifying their needs, and dealing with them confidently and professionally.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in line with data protection principles.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to their audience with the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
You must be able to travel throughout the county as and when required.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

If you are an experienced administrator and are ready to contribute to our team, apply now!

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

– Hybrid working patterns
– Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
– Local Government Pension Scheme
– Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
– Free access to onsite gym facilities
– Free onsite parking
– Employee-friendly policies including flexible working, enhanced maternity parental leave, special leave, and career breaks
– Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
– Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

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

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Post: Community Engagement Lead
Salary: £72,181 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £72,181 – £89,656 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 09 July 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

LFB is looking for a leading Community Engagement professional, with a strong combination of emergency services and/or community response and recovery, and grass roots Community Engagement practice.

At LFB we have a commitment to the Grenfell community, and part of this commitment means showing up for communities after an incident and ongoingly to ensure that LFB plays a full part in community recovery and healing. We are on a mission to embed our much-improved practice of working closely, meaningfully and ongoingly with communities impacted by or at the greatest risk of incidents across the capital, from fatal e-bike fires to supporting our blue light partners at a wide variety of serious incidents.

At the heart of this role is leading the implementation and development of an organisation-wide approach to community liaison, care and recovery at and after incidents. We require someone who understands the complexities of delivering meaningful engagement within the context of a busy emergency service. You will work closely with our Community Engagement Manager and Assistant Commissioner for Fire Stations to ensure essential Community Engagement Training attendance levels are met and learning outcomes achieved and standards improved. Alongside this you will manage our 24/7 offer of community support for our Fire Fighter Colleagues needing trauma informed community expertise at incidents and in the immediate aftermath. This will mean working flexibly and out of hours where required as well as managing an out of hours service.

Outside of leading on this important area you will have the opportunity to support the Head of Service and other senior colleagues with building strategically important community relationships for LFB.

You will need to have a varied skill set. A strategic mind with collaboration at your core, but the ability to react and respond very flexibly to the immediate need at incidents. Sound professional judgement is key success in this role. You will need to be able to bring people with you. LFB is on a mission to transform its own culture and we require all of our leaders to fully engage in our culture change work and actively seeks out cross-departmental strategic links to improving workforce culture.

This is a very challenging role and it is a truly exciting time to join LFB and our dynamic Community Engagement Team. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via recruitment@london-fire.gov.uk

The role is London-based and requires at least 40% in-office / on station working to facilitate collaborative working with stakeholders.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV, provide a cover letter and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating high quality community engagement activity, with experience of reporting and metrics in a communications and engagement environment.
2. Experience of community recovery both immediate and in the aftermath of a large and/or serious incident or impact.
3. Experience of working in or closely with complex public sector organisations. An experienced leader able to motivate, develop and inspire a team.
4. Able to advise on and deliver Community Engagement in a large organisational environment; able to scale up meaningful community engagement activity.
5. Strong core community engagement skills – listening, distilling issues, identifying issues and producing appropriate and workable solutions.
6. Skilled at delivering and supporting others to deliver Trauma informed community engagement.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place at LFB Headquarters on Thursday 17th or Friday 18th July. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Beacon House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5PB
Crew Manager (Control) in accordance with NJC pay scales
42 hours pert week including weekends and bank holidays.
Shift pattern 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm – 8am) followed by 4 rest days.
Permanent

Be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of fire control in Suffolk.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art fire control room, this month in Ipswich, and we’re looking for experienced control professionals to be part of a professional and motivated team looking to help lead the return of this function here in Suffolk. This is your chance to answer the call.

Work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to a new mobilising system, and play a vital role in protecting Suffolk’s communities every single day.

We’re welcoming applications from current substantive, competent Firefighters (Control) who are looking for career progression, or competent substantive Crew Managers wanting to transfer within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.  If you haven’t previously worked within a UK Fire and Rescue Service, you will not be eligible to apply for this position.

We’re passionate about saving lives and protecting the communities we serve. If you are too,  join us and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.

This is your opportunity to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities

As Crew Manager (Control), you will help lead and co-ordinate the core function of call handling, mobilisation and incident oversight.

Your responsibilities will include:

Manage the performance of all watch personnel through guidance, mentoring, progress evaluation and development support.
Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and service standards Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment for self and others.
Provide statistical analysis information procedures.
Maintain staffing levels for all watches.
Oversee equipment testing recording for operational readiness.
Audit and evaluate watch and control functions to ensure consistent adherence to standards.
Contribute to the management of Fire Control in the absence of the Station Manager.
Our control room employees will follow a Control Duty system. The shift pattern is based on an average of 42 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, based on 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm– 8am) followed by 4 rest days.

You will need:

Current substantive competency as a Firefighter (Control) or higher role.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Strong management skills.
The confidence to lead others .
Proven resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
An aptitude for decision-making in challenging situations.
To be able to work collaboratively to manage multi-agency relationships.
Excellent digital competence.

As Watch Manager (Control), you will lead and co-ordinate the core function of call handling, mobilisation and incident oversight.

Your responsibilities will include:  

Manage the performance of the watch personnel through guidance and mentoring, evaluating progress and supporting development.
Manage compliance with policies, procedures and service standards.
Manage health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at work.
Provide statistical analysis information procedures.
Maintain staffing levels for all watches.
Oversee equipment testing recording for operational readiness.
Audit watch and control work to ensure standards are maintained.
Contribute to the management of Fire Control in the absence of the Station Manager.
Our control room employees will follow a Control Duty system. The shift pattern is based on an average of 42 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, based on 2 days (8am – 6pm), 2 nights (6pm – 8am) followed by 4 rest days.

You will need:  

Current or former substantive competency as a Crew Manager (Control) (Experience from within last 3 years would be desirable).
Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
Excellent leadership skills.
Experience of managing people and process.
Proven resilience to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
An aptitude for decision-making in challenging situations.
A collaborative approach to managing multi-agency relationships.
Excellent digital competence.

Human Resources Officer

37 hours per week

Grade 10 – £41,511 per annum

Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to work as part of our highly motivated and people focused HR team at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, based at Brigade Headquarters, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury. Reporting to the HR Manager you will support the delivery of the people strategy, driving forward objectives and building strong effective working relationships with all levels of the service adding value to our cultural change programme.

As a trusted HR advisor, you will ensure effective management of all aspects of employee relations, employee resourcing, performance management, occupational health, projects and, advising and leading on the application of policy and legislation and conditions of service for staff to name a number of areas. You will manage HR casework providing advice and support to line managers.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive attitude. You should have the ability to work under pressure and have a proven track record of being able to effectively prioritise and meet strict deadlines. You must be forward thinking, keen to embrace new technology and systems and confident to advise and support change through the wider organisation.

Applicants will ideally be CIPD qualified to level 5, or equivalent, with generalist HR experience You will display a flexible and adaptable approach to work and have the ability to demonstrate integrity and discretion for dealing with confidential and complex matters. You should have a good understanding of employment law and the impact in the workplace environment.

We offer a variety of benefits including free car parking and operate a flexible working hours scheme to support work life balance. The role offers access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, holiday entitlement of 24 days plus public holidays and a concessionary day. Training & Development opportunities also offered along with employee discount benefits for various high street shopping and entertainment.

For a job description and application form please visit the careers website

Jobs with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service | WM Jobs

Closing date for applications is Monday 7 July 2025.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong commitment to equality diversity and inclusion at work. We want to reflect the communities we service and therefore we positively welcome applicants from disabled people and minority groups who are under-represented in our Service.

An opportunity has arisen within our ICT team for a Communications & Electrical Technician which will be based within our Headquarters in Sheffield.

The post holder will be providing technical electrical maintenance support to SYFR’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department, responsible for planned reactive and remedial maintenance to service communications electrical systems and vehicle fleet communications electrical systems

Duties will include:

·         Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, (including power supplies) to SYFR’s ICT infrastructure and vehicle fleet.

·         The organisation and delivery of a rolling programme of all communications equipment testing for the SYFR fire service.

·         The maintenance of battery chargers, special low voltage (12 & 24V) used for emergency lighting circuits and station alarm systems, turnout lighting, communications equipment, intercom systems on hydraulic platforms and turntable ladders, and batteries for PA and emergency systems

Key to this role is provision of standby cover for attending emergency work associated with maintaining the operational efficiency of the ‘turn-out system’.  You will need extensive knowledge and understanding of building services including electrical, mechanical, H&V, plumbing, building and ICT/Comms issues.

You will need a current full driving licence, a C&G Electrical Installation and/or Communications Qualification or significant equivalent experience.

For more information about the role contact Steven Locking on 0114 2532272

A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk or on 0114 253 2811.

Closing date for applications is 27th June 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th July 2025

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

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

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