Station Manager

ANNUAL SALARY: Station Manager, £49,893.60 rising to £55,033.20 (inclusive of operational supplement)
BASE LOCATION: County Wide
DUTY SYSTEM: Flexible Duty System
CLOSING DATE: 9am Monday 18th October 2021

We have an exciting number of vacancies across North Yorkshire for Station Manager opportunities, including permanent vacancies and a unique temporary opportunity to be intrinsically involved with our transformational programme of activity.  We are looking for individuals with strong management and communication skills, able to deliver plans against our organisational strategy and through effective leadership and management, to take on the role of Station Manager.

This is a time of great change for the Service, with our new Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Phillip Allott and the formal collaboration between North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police (enableNY). The Service is forward thinking and has a clear direction which includes opportunities for transformational change.

With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidate will have an innovative approach to delivering improvement across the Service.  With a strong focus on collaboration you will exercise high level interpersonal skills and have the ability to form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance.  You will recognise the importance of a diverse workforce and promote a culture of equality and inclusion.

You will be required to achieve Incident Command Level 2 qualification.

The post is conditioned to the Flexible Duty system and is Politically Restricted.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, candidates must be a competent, substantive Watch Manager or above.

Application

To submit a formal application for consideration you must complete the online application form. Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 18th October 2021

Recruitment Pack

Two familiarisation events’ will be held so interested applicants can learn more about the opportunities available and will be given the opportunity to ask questions. The events are suitable for internal and external applicants. Events include:

Face to face event at Harrogate Fire Station – 6th October, 10.30am. Register here

Online Event via Microsoft Teams – 12th October 10am. Register here

(You’ll receive the MS Teams after registration)

Data and Information Analyst (6 Months FTC)
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Starting salary of £25,481 + Benefits

About Us

The Data and Information team provide efficient, effective, timely and accurate data and information to internal and external stakeholders. The team also ensure compliance with legislation in relation to data protection and information governance.

The main objectives of the Data and Information team are:

• Effective data collection, to ensure all data collected by TWFRS is relevant and useful to the organisation
• Proactive analysis of all available data and information to support the organisations performance management and decision making process e.g. Quarterly Performance Reporting Process to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Accurate, reliable and consistent data and information is provided to all stakeholders
• Data is easily accessible to stakeholders to support organisational decision making
• The use of technology is optimised to support the delivery and presentation in the most effective way
• Appropriate data storage, retention and disposal procedures are in place to comply with relevant Data Protection legislation

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

About the Data and Information Analyst role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Data and Information Analyst. Under the guidance of the Data and Performance Advisor you will be required 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. You will also support department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.

This role will provide technical advice, guidance, support and training to Service personnel on the effective use of data and performance information including systems. You will assist in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining the Service’s data and information systems as well as software and risk assessment tools required to support the function e.g. Performance Monitor, Incident Recording System, CFRMIS, Mobile Data Terminals, Workload Modelling, Power BI, GIS and T-SQL.

You will be responsible for the management of historical data and information for the Service, identifying trends relating to incident data and deliver exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience of advanced data analysis and interpretation using a range of techniques.
• Ability to analyse and present data and information identifying trends and interpreting complex data.
• Demonstrate effective IT skills showing knowledge of a range of IT skills.
• Knowledge of computerised data and information systems.
• Effective time management to work to conflicting priorities.

Closing date for applications is 29 October 2021 at midday

What we can offer you

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19. On site facilities include catering facilities and an onsite gym. The role also benefits from an attractive package, including up to 22 days holiday and public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.

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

Advert closes 29 October 2021 at midday
Notification of shortlist w/c 01 November 2021
Interview w/c 08 November 2021

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

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. To apply for the role please submit an application form via the Work for Us section of the TWFRS website. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

This is an opportunity to exercise real influence over the future of our Service and informal contact can be made to Ross Hall, Performance and Information Manager, ross.hall@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

Area Manager Gateway

Salary: AM Dev (£55,389) – AM Comp B (£60,756)

Location: Various roles and locations across the GMFRS boundary

Closing Date: 23:59 on 31st October 2021

We are inviting applications from individuals interested in future vacancies at Area Manager level in Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services outside London with over 2,100 members of staff (including volunteers) and 41 fire stations. We cover an area of approximately 500 square miles and a culturally diverse population of 2.7 million people.

Our purpose is to save, protect and improve the quality of life of the people in Greater Manchester and we are seeking individuals who can contribute to shaping the direction of the Service whilst providing leadership to key departments, to achieve continuous organisational, service and performance improvement.

What you need before you apply;

Qualifications

• IFE Level 4 in Fire Science, Fire Safety & Fire Operations (or equivalent)
• SFJ Level 6 in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services (or equivalent)

Sponsorship

• Line Manager Sponsorship (internal only)

Competence

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Group Manager
• A minimum of 12 months experience as a Flexi Duty System Officer (permanent) within the last two years
• A commitment to provide a base within the County of Greater Manchester when providing operational cover
• Experience and demonstrable evidence of successful performance when working at Middle Manager level in more than one department and discipline
• Demonstrable evidence and experience of managing Strategic Partnership
• Demonstrable experience of leading & delivering change and improvement in a complex organisation

Application

• High standard application that meets the shortlisting requirements in line with NFCC “Leading the Function” and AM Role Map responsibilities
• Evidence of pro-active development in preparation for applying for promotion (further detail will be asked in the application)

What next?

Those who meet the above requirements will be invited to attend the relevant assessment(s) for the role, this will include;

• Assessment of Leadership Potential (structured interview and presentation based on the NFCC Framework) these will take place these will take place 22nd – 26th November
• Assessment of Incident Command will take place 6th – 10th December if required

Further details of the assessments will be provided upon invitation.

To Apply

• Please complete the online application form
• Answer the 3 application questions
• Attach the following items:

o   IFE certificates

o   Line manager sponsorship document (internal only)

o   Up to date PRA (internal only)

Useful information

• Closing date: 23:59 on 31st October 2021
• Only completed applications will be accepted

Useful links & Contacts

• Assessment Guidance – click here.doc
• NFCC Leadership Framework
• GMFRS Competency Framework – click here.pdf
• Talent and Resourcing Team – GMCApeople@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

For further information about GMFRS, please visit our website.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome expressions of interests from all candidates regardless of age, disability, trans status and non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

PRIVACY NOTICE

COVID-19:

Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. For more guidance and hints and tips for remote interviewing see our website:  https://www.greater.jobs/content/10275/our-top-tips-for-video-interviews. If successful on application, the hiring manager will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

If you have any questions about the Area Manager role please contact the Talent and Resourcing team via GMCApeople@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.

We wish you the best of luck with your application

Occupational Health Advisor – 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Salary £30,451 + benefits

About Us

Having been rated as “Good” across all Home Office Inspection criteria in 2019 we consider ourselves to be a high performing and innovative organisation. We are well regarded by both the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business in the North East of England.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Health Advisor with the confidence and ambition to deliver excellent Occupational Health Services. If you can meet the challenge of working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation during a period of organisational change, we would love to hear from you.

This role is essential to enable the Service to achieve and maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees through the promotion and delivery of a proactive health and wellness strategy.

Reporting to the Occupational Health Manager, you will work with other members of the team to deliver a quality service to help us achieve our strategic vision.  You will actively assist in providing comprehensive occupational health services to maximise the health and wellbeing of the Service’s employees.

Please note that the OHU Department is currently undertaking a review, and the function may be subject to TUPE once a procurement process is confirmed.

The role will require the following skills and experience:

• Registered General Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register
• Minimum of 2 years working as a qualified nurse
• Comprehensive and contemporary work experience of phlebotomy, vaccinations, spirometry and audiometry
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately

Closing date for applications is 14 October 2021 at midday

What we can offer you

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19. On site facilities include catering facilities and an onsite gym. The role also benefits from an attractive package, including up to 22 days holiday and public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.

About the Selection Process

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

Advert closes 14 October 2021 at midday
Notification of Shortlist Week commencing 18th Oct 2021
Interview (face to face) Week commencing 25th Oct 2021

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

Interested in applying?

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

For further information regarding the role please contact Vivien Bryson, OHU Manager via email at vivien.bryson@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

Executive Director of HR and Training

Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 15 October 2021

Salary – up to £105K

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire.  Following a restructure of the Strategic Leadership Team, the Fire Authority is inviting applications for the new post of Executive Director of HR and Training.

The successful applicant will form part of the Authority’s Executive team, supporting the Chief Fire Officer in providing strategic leadership, influencing the vision and direction of the service.

Applications are invited from existing On-Call operational members of staff (either competent or in development) or competent Firefighters (on transfer from other Fire and Rescue Services) for Full-time Firefighter positions. This process will enable Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to meet the demands of current and future vacancies across the organisation for 2021 and 2022 prior to a wider recruitment campaign.

We are looking for individuals who will act as positive role models, whilst putting our communities first.  Those individuals will also act with integrity, dignity and respect and actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

To apply, please submit the following:

• A completed PER34 form (or Application Form if you are a Transferee from another Fire & Rescue Service)
• Supporting documentary evidence to demonstrate that you are or that you hold the following essential criteria:
  • Continuing professional development evidence (CPD)
  • A current Performance Development Review/Staff Appraisal
  • Competent and up to date with all training in your existing role
  • Able to meet the pre-requisite (essential criteria) in the person specification

Please note all applicants will be expected to have the following:

• An in-date fitness test at the point of application
• No outstanding disciplinary or performance sanctions

The above will form part of the pre-employment screening process for all applicants and will be undertaken by HR.

To request a copy of the application form, and other accompanying documents, please email talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Your application form and supporting evidence should then be submitted to talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 15th October 2021. We regret that any applications received after this date and time, or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will not be considered.

Should you require consideration to be given to reasonable adjustments for disabilities, please contact us as soon as possible (talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk)

All correspondence regarding Full-time Firefighter applications will be sent via email.

Should you have any enquiries about this pipeline, please contact us: talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, including women, Ethnic Minorities, and applicants with disabilities.

Strategic Support Manager

As part of our focus on continued improvement, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has implemented a new Corporate structure that aims to ensure the organisational is fully able to support the delivery of services to communities and guarantee a performance-led approach.

To lead this work, the Service is seeking an ambitious, highly skilled, professional and adaptable individual to join our team in the role of our new Strategic Support Manager.  We’re looking for an excellent leader, with great communication skills to join us in this new role that will lead the Service forward through effective ‘horizon-scanning’ of local and national developments, working closely with the Strategic Leadership Team and the Service’s performance and planning functions, and developing this role into an integral part of Service planning and delivery.  The role will oversee the Corporate Communications, Executive Support and Service Support functions as well as take a leading role in establishing and developing future collaborations and horizon scanning for the Service.

Managing a diverse team and taking responsibility for a range of Service-wide interactions, this role promises to be an outstanding development opportunity for the right person who can demonstrate our Values and align to our Core Code of Ethics.

In return for your commitment, we offer professional development opportunities, flexible working conditions, gym access and a range of other benefits.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role and help develop our Service towards achieving our Vision ‘Creating Safer Communities’ then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, then please contact Damien West directly by emailing Damien.west@notts-fire.gov.uk

Application closing date: 27/10/2021

Business Intelligence Manager

If you are fantastic leader who is enthusiastic, experienced in performance management and looking for an exciting new opportunity, then we may have a position for you. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are looking for a forward thinking, innovative and passionate Business Intelligence Manager to join their team!

As the Business Intelligence Manager, we will want you to lead the development of performance management within the Service, including working with all levels of management to drive continuous improvement.  Leading and managing the Business Intelligence Hub Team, you will oversee performance measurement, reporting, evaluation, and analysis.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing, leading, and developing a successful team, while having a thorough understanding of how performance management informs planning and will help our Service grow.  We’re looking for an outstanding leader, someone open to change and someone who can inspire and motivate others; working with technical experts to deliver solutions within our progressive Service.

We are looking for someone who lives our Values and Core Code of Ethics, can engage with our diverse communities and workforce, and who is striving to drive continuous improvement.

We really value our people and the benefits of the post include flexible working hours, a minimum of 26 days holiday per year, training & development, private gym access, health care and a range of other excellent benefits you would expect from a leading employer.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

If you want more information, please contact Damien West (Head of Corporate Support) for an informal discussion at Damien.west@notts-fire.gov.uk

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Application closing date: 12/10/2021

Phoenix Team Leader (6 Month FTC)

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Phoenix Team Leader (6 Month FTC)
£25,481 (pro rata) + benefits

Part-time 2 days per week – Monday and Tuesday
(14 hours, 48 minutes)

About Us

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Phoenix Programme Team Leader with experience of working with young and vulnerable persons. Delivering training and development activities whilst mentoring and supporting others.

You will ensure the effective delivery of the Phoenix Programme, assisting the organisation with the delivery and evaluation of the programme, ensuring the development of its participants and delivering exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A relevant teaching qualification
• Knowledge of the Phoenix Programme and Community Safety at local, regional and national levels
• Proven experience in the preparation and production of comprehensive reports and carrying out risk assessments
• Develop and deliver effective presentations
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Excellent communication and IT skills are essential to the role

Closing date for applications is 12 October 2021 at midday

What we can offer you

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19. On site facilities include catering facilities and an onsite gym. The role also benefits from an attractive package, including up to 22 days holiday and public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.

About the Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline

Advert closes 12 October 2021 at midday
Notification of shortlist By no later than 14 October 2021
Interview 21 October 2021

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

Interested in applying?

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

For further information about the role please contact Shannon Griffiths, Phoenix Team Leader on Shannon.Griffiths@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!