Part-Qualified Accountant

Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) until 31 December 2022, 37 hour week, Full time, Local Government Pension Scheme, good annual leave entitlement, employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free onsite parking, onsite gym facilities.

£33,938 – £34,866 per annum

Closing date: 5 October 2021 at midnight

We are currently recruiting for a Part-Qualified Accountant for maternity cover until 31 December 2022.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the management accounts team, including financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting. The individual needs to ensure the provision of high-quality advice, information, analysis, and interpretation to budget holders to underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management and meet statutory requirements.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via email or telephone.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

Interviews will be held week commencing 11 October 2021.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

HR Administrator

We are currently recruiting for a HR Administrator to join our HR Operations Team. This is an exciting role for an experienced administrator, able to work in a fast-paced environment at the highest professional level across the HR Team.

The core part of this role will be centred on the administration of the HR Helpdesk and the functions of the Human Resources (HR) Operations team. This role will also encompass the provision of administrative support across the wider HR team where required, to support resilience and to develop organisational awareness and experience.

The successful applicant will need to:

• Have experience of working within a HR department
• Be able to provide good customer service
• Contribute to the team with excellent communication skills
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and be able to extract data from systems
• Demonstrate good attention to detail
• Be able to manage time effectively
• Have an understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements
• Have achieved a CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent or working towards the completion of

Knowledge of the iTrent system would be beneficial, however this is not essential.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via HR@bucksfire.gov.uk or telephone on 01296 744673.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

£30,451 to £32,234 per annum

Based at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley

Employment Type: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equality and inclusion professional to join Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to help shape and move us forward, as an inclusive organisation ready to reflect the Community we serve. This is your chance to be part of the team, building on our TIDE gold award, and moving us along to a more diverse and inclusive Fire Service striving to be at the forefront of EDI.

With excellent communication and time management skills, you will use your knowledge and understanding of equalities legislation to enable the Fire and Rescue Authority to meet its statutory requirements.

You will proactively support the Service to deliver prevention, protection and response activities to a diverse range of people, partners and communities we serve whilst ensuring we continue to be seen as an inclusive employer.

You will have responsibility to deliver the equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and develop policies and practical approaches to equality issues and provide support to employees, managers and the Service.

The normal working week is 37 hours to be worked flexibly, including some evening and weekend working to support Positive Action initiatives and Service awareness days. In return we offer flexible working hours, family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, discount scheme and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is Midnight on Sunday 17th October 2021. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27th October 2021.

For an informal chat or to find out more about the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer  role and the organisation please contact;

Mick Wyldbore-Wood, Station Manager, Youth and Inclusion on 07827937027 or email at mwyldbore@derbys-fire.gov.uk

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

Group Commander

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are seeking an exceptional Group Commander to join the team as our head of Learning and Development.

SFRS is committed to a journey of sustained transformational change. Essential to this journey is the key enabler of high-quality Learning and Development provision across the whole workforce.

Leading the team, working across the organisation and across the region your leadership skills will ensure that the SFRS Learning and Development team continue their role in supporting and driving change in the organisation.

A skilful communicator combined with an ability to work concurrently across portfolios, you will form part of the services tactical Level 3 incident command provision on the flexi duty rota, performing associated duties including National Inter-Agency Liaison Officer.

Your analytical skills, problem solving abilities and instinct to drive improvement will drive improvement across our Learning and Development provision that means our teams are better prepared for all aspects of working in a modern Fire and Rescue Service.

Applications for this position are invited from existing Group Commanders or from Competent Station Commanders seeking promotion to Group Commander level.

Closing Date: 20/10/2021

Business Analyst (2 Year FTC)
£25,481 + benefits

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

We are looking for an innovative problem solver to join our Business Support and Improvement Team. As a Business Analyst, you will work with internal stakeholders to understand existing processes, provide specialist advice and develop bespoke solutions to generate improvements that support delivery of our strategic goals. The role offers an exciting opportunity to be significantly involved in key projects that will enabling change and improvements across the Service.

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

Reporting to the Business Assurance and Improvement Manager, you will support delivery of our strategic goals by providing specialist advice and supporting the development of business improvement activities across the Service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and enhancing processes and systems to identify and support Service improvement, assisting with assurance, managing efficiencies and delivering a quality service; supporting the vision and delivery of Creating the Safest Community.

Your ability to use communication and analytical skills to capture requirements using recognised methodology and create specifications will be key to this role.

As a Business Analyst you will gain a rapid understanding of our processes and see improvements through the whole lifecycle including reporting on all benefits that have been realised.

Closing date for applications is 04 October 2021 at 12:00 hours.

What we can offer you

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19. On site facilities include catering facilities and 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 04 October 2021 at 12:00 hours
Notification of shortlist By no later than 05 October 2021
Panel Interview Week commencing 11 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 please contact Louise Clarkson, Head of Business Support & Improvement via Louise.Clarkson@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

Wholetime Watch Commander

Salary: Watch Commander A & B in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales

Location: Various locations across the HWFRS boundary

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits

Applications Open: Friday 17th September

Closing date:  Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Watch Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

• Be a competent at the level of a UK Local Authority Wholetime or On Call Crew
• Commander (or role above)
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
• Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
• Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
• Not be in a formal capability process
• Be medically fit to undertake the role (current fitness test and 3 yearly medical)

Positions are available in a variety of functional and station based roles with a variety of duty systems on offer.  Duty systems include the 7 day Flexi-Time System (42 Hour Day Duty), 12-Hour Day Duty System and Wholetime 224 Duty System.

Please see the Watch Commander job description and person specification for further information about the role. Please note, the majority of vacancies will be station based Watch Commander A roles. There may however be a limited number of department based Watch Commander B roles, which would be discussed with successful applicants at the culmination of the process.

Selection process

The selection process will be as follows:

• an online application form
• role play assessment
• a pre-prepared presentation and an interview
• Incident Command assessment (where appropriate)
• a fitness test
• a medical assessment
• pre-employment checks

Shortlisting shall take place following the application stage as detailed within the candidate guidance document.

Successful external candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

Successful applicants who are not appointed initially may be placed on a holding list for up to 24 months until further vacancies arise.

Awareness Sessions

To assist potential candidates, a number of virtual awareness sessions are being held online on the following occasions:

• Wednesday 22nd September at 1500 hours
• Thursday 23rd September at 1900 hours

If you are interested in attending one of these virtual sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be sent a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

General information

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date (Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon).

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Wholetime Crew Commander

Salary: Crew Commander in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales

Location: Various locations across the HWFRS boundary

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits

Applications Open: Friday 17th September

Closing date:  Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Crew Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

Be a competent UK Local Authority Wholetime or On Call Firefighter (or role above)
Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role (current fitness test and 3 yearly medical)

Positions are available in a variety of functional and station based roles with a variety of duty systems on offer.  Duty systems include the 7 day Flexi-Time System (42 Hour Day Duty), 12-Hour Day Duty System and Wholetime 224 Duty System.

Please see the Crew Commander job description and person specification for further information about the role.

Selection process

The selection process will be as follows:

• an online application form
• role play assessment
• an interview
• Incident Command assessment (where appropriate)
• a fitness test
• a medical assessment
• pre-employment checks

Shortlisting shall take place following the application stage as detailed within the candidate guidance document.

Successful external candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

Successful applicants who are not appointed initially may be placed on a holding list for up to 24 months until further vacancies arise.

Awareness Sessions

To assist potential candidates, a number of virtual awareness sessions are being held online on the following occasions:

• Wednesday 22nd September at 1500 hours
• Thursday 23rd September at 1900 hours

If you are interested in attending one of these virtual sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be sent a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

General information

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date (Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon).

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

To apply, please visit our WMJobs Application Portal.

Community Safety Risk Reduction Manager

(West Service Delivery Area)

£33,782 – £36,922 per annum

Prevention & Inclusion Department

Fire & Rescue Service HQ, Butterley Hall, Ripley

An exciting opportunity have arisen as a result of a restructure within the Prevention and Inclusion Team for the role of Community Safety Risk Reduction Manager.

The role will require a highly motivated individual with the ability to analyse data to support and deliver community risk reduction initiatives.

You will have experience in working with partner agencies and stakeholders supporting fire-focused community safety activities and have an understanding of managing projects, including creating and implementing risk assessments.

You will have a full understanding of Safeguarding and Critical functions to support the Service whilst assisting with multi-agency risk strategy arrangements including DHR (Domestic Homicide reviews) learning reviews, Safeguarding Adults Reviews, Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference and Vulnerable Adults Risk Management.

In addition to leading, managing and coordinating a team of Community Safety Officers.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours to be worked flexibly, including some evening and weekend working to support risk reduction activities. In return we offer flexible working hours, family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, discount scheme and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Guidance on the Pension implications of taking a promotion are attached.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 10th October 2021. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 18th October 2021.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Ian Snodgrass on 07795 0603798 or ISnodgrass@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

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