Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue (LFR) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Continuous Improvement Manager to play a key role in enhancing our service delivery.

In this role, you will:

Oversee and coordinate actions within the Service Improvement Plan (SIP), working closely with responsible managers and providing regular progress updates.
Develop and manage inspection plans to ensure our policies remain up-to-date and effective.
Act as the central point for regional and national data requests, collaborating with strategic leads to record and report on the Annual Service Plan.
Support programme and project management initiatives across the service.

This is a unique opportunity to drive improvement and innovation within the fire and rescue service. If you are an organised, forward-thinking professional with a passion for continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!

Along with a competitive salary we are offering: 
A Contributory pension 
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work 
Civil service sports council membership 
Flexible working patterns  
Professional support and development 
An annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus the option to buy more 
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure 

At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities. 
Best of luck with your application.

Job Title: Senior Vehicle Technician

Contract: Permanent 

Working Hours: 37 

Salary: Grade 7 – £37,035 – £37,938 + 11% market supplement

Location: Fleet workshops Lexden Colchester [relocation to Boreham 2027/28]

Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025

The Role

Essex Fire & Rescue Service are looking for an experienced vehicle technician looking to progress into a senior technician role working alongside the workshop team offering technical assistance when required. It is essential you have experience with all vehicle systems, electrics, hydraulics, and pneumatics and have an ability to diagnose technical defects with and without diagnostic programmes.  A broad knowledge of Scania commercial vehicles is highly desirable.  There is no line responsibility and the role reports directly to the workshop’s supervisor and manager.  Daily time can be split 75%/25% in favour of manual activities.

What You Will Be Working On

·       Repair and maintenance of all fleet vehicles and equipment to the highest standards

·       Technical support

·       Quality control, inspection and testing following major maintenance

·       Diagnosing vehicle defects using manufacturers programmes

·       Repair and maintenance on specialist vehicles and equipment

·       Maintain 32 metre hydraulic platforms and testing to LOLER regs

·       Monitor progress of all workshop tasks and report to supervisor as necessary

·       Provide cover for workshop supervisor when required

·       Participate as part of the rota for defect/break down response providing cover 24 hours.

Post: Strategic Property Asset Manager
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 06 January 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.).

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the LFB for a Strategic Property Asset Manager to work in the Property Strategy Team within the wider Property and Technical Support Services Department.

With a largely freehold estate enabling service delivery, Property is core to LFB, providing the facilities through which London Fire Brigade can fulfil their obligations and aspirations to London’s communities.

The role – as Strategic Property Asset Manager, your role will lead on supporting business change projects with expert technical advice across a range of property matters to enable intelligent, evidence-based decision making on projects and initiatives with a property impact. You will harness your communication skills to work collaboratively with LFB departments on business requirements and lead on the delivery of the Property Asset Management Plans. Acting as an internal source of real estate knowledge and an intelligent client to external property and legal consultants, this role will ensure the effectiveness of commercial decisions is managed to deliver timely best value whilst optimising property choices and protecting efficient occupation.

About you – you’ll be a strategic thinker and motivated team player and with excellent interpersonal skills in order to build sustainable internal and external relationships and drive customer satisfaction and commercial performance. This role presents a unique opportunity for a chartered surveying practitioner seeking to develop and apply their skills, knowledge and experience in a strategic and project focused environment.

Applicants will need to be able to work flexibly and work well being adaptable to changing demands.

This role is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations/premises.

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.

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 the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of strategic asset management planning at portfolio and individual asset level in order to ensure an estate meets the organisational business objectives. Ability to communicate technical and complex issues clearly to a range of stakeholders particularly where there are risks to delivery.

2. Creating business cases for investment supported by a thorough and accurate economic model.

3. Establishing and maintaining effective controls in a complex business environment to secure decisions in line with established governance processes in a programme/project based environment.

4. Ability to navigate and maintain effective relationships with senior management/ stakeholders in a programme or project environment.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the 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 week commencing 20 January 2025. 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
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.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Deputy Chief Fire Officer, leading our dedicated team in delivering a truly outstanding service to our communities.

As Deputy Chief Fire Officer, you will play a pivotal role in realising the strategic vision outlined in our leadership message: protecting and serving the people of Merseyside with Courage, Compassion and Integrity. This high-profile role requires a leader who can inspire confidence, foster resilience, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of our service.

In addition to leading the Service, you will also represent us on a national scale with responsibility for National Resilience via MFRA’s role as Lead Authority. This role will require you to collaborate with both Government and Fire and Rescue services nationwide, sharing best practices and ensuring readiness to respond to major incidents wherever they may occur. Your leadership in this arena will be essential for enhancing our collective capacity to manage complex and large-scale emergencies, providing safety and security for communities far beyond our borders.

As Deputy Chief Fire Officer:

• You will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills developed from experience of operating at the Brigade Manager/Principal Officer level.
• You will have a strong strategic vision and a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
• You will have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and represent MFRS at local and national levels.
• You will possess extensive political skills and proven ability to lead and professionally advise elected members and other politicians.
• You will model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• You will be required to assume the role of commanding Principal Officer within a Multi-Agency ‘Gold Command’ setting as Incident Commander.
• Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is an excellent place to work, but don’t just take our word for it; we would encourage you to spend some time with us to learn a little more about us, what’s important to us and how we do things.  

The candidate pack, available as a supporting document should provide you with a good foundation, with lots of information and links to pertinent documents to help you get to know us much better.
 
We set high standards at Merseyside, and we’re not embarrassed to say so, our selection process will be challenging for all the right reasons and will reward the best candidate with a career with excellent opportunities and an ability to make a real difference.
 
Key Dates:
Closing Date:  19th January 2025 
Shortlisting: 20th & 21st January 2025

Selection: 5th-7th February 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a number of activities as part of the selection process.  These include Network Engagement, Presentation, Interview and the completion of a Clarity 4D Profile.
 
We are Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service – be part of our future. 

Job reference: REQ000328

Closing date: 14/01/2025

Salary: £65,375 rising to £72,660 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Communications and External Affairs leader who thrives on driving change and making a difference.

You will lead and take overalll responsibility the communications and external affairs on behalf of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, its FRA members, and the public. You will also oversee the Communications team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and professional communications products and services. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in assisting and advising the Chair of the Fire Authority, the Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, and the leadership team by providing clear, balanced advice and expertise.

Key responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for communications, external affairs, and engagement. Develop and implement the Communication and Engagement Strategy, focusing on strategic priorities and employee engagement.

The main areas of focus include:

external facing communications
internal communications and employee engagement including cultural change
external stakeholders and external affairs activity
crisis communications such as responses to key or significant events
profile and brand management
planning and developing campaigns and events
community engagement.

About you

Your expertise and innovative thinking will allow you to creatively deliver and implement key communications, external affairs and engagement initiatives. You will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience in one of the following areas:

Public Relations
Communications and Media Studies
English Language and literature
Business and Management
Sales and Marketing

Together with:

Significant experience in creating and implementing robust communications and engagement strategies, procedures and action plans including; PR, communications, employee and community engagement, marketing, social media and website development.
 

Significant experience of advising chief executives or senior staff in media relations, political engagement and other high-profile situations.

Significant experience of analysing and communicating complex policy and political issues through the media and to wider stakeholders.

Significant experience of delivering strong and effective communications content across multiple media channels and speaking publicly with confidence and professionalism including crisis management situations.

Excellent negotiating and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of senior stakeholders and across boundaries, maintain and developing effective relationships with a wide range of partners
 

The ability to consistently horizon scan, model best practice and learn from success and failure to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Current full driving licence with no pending issues.

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

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
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.
 

How to apply

Please complete our online application form via our website: www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search. You must include your full career history and demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

For an informal discussion with CFO Andrew Hopkinson please contact Maxine Bamber PA to Principal Officers via email Maxine.Bamber@bedsfire.gov.uk to arrange a time.

The selection process will take place on Friday 24 January 2025

In this role, you will participate in our 24/7 out of hours media service.

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 is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Post: Technical Assurance Manager
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 17 January 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.).

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade for a Technical Assurance Manager to work in the small friendly Technical Service and Support team within the wider Property/TSS department managing the implementation of professional standards and leading the performance management of associated contracts, specifically around respiratory protective equipment.

All vehicles and 50% of equipment are serviced and repaired by Babcock who are an external contractor with a long-term contract with LFB, and the remaining 50% of equipment is managed by our internal operational support centre (OSC), as such the successful candidate will be required to liaise and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maximise and monitor performance.

As the Technical Assurance Manager, you will be the strategic lead, manage and implement performance mechanisms and processes to ensure LFB get best value from operational assets and equipment. You will lead the implementation of professional standards across the team and align LFB to meet them.

In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on contractor / supplier performance and compliance against contractual requirements, legislated obligations, and good industry practice.

Applicants will need to be able to work flexibly and work well as part of a team being adaptable to changing demands.

This role is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations, Ruislip Workshops and strategic partner locations.

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.

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 the following selection criteria:

1. Possession of an HNC or equivalent or extensive relevant experience in compliance management preferably within ISO accreditation or any other relevant professional standard.
2. Experience of managing professional services in a multi-discipline environment with a good knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and services maintenance projects.
3. Very good oral and written communication skills to produce technical correspondence and reports and the ability to establish good working relations with officers, clients, and outside organisations at all levels in a multi-disciplinary environment.
4. Good analytical skills to undertake research, analysis information and provide solutions to complex problems.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the 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 on 06 February 2025 at the Brigade’s Headquarters. 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
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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
• 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.

Emergency Call Handler/Firefighter (Control) 
£26,852 pa 
42 hours per week  
Fixed Term for 6 months 
Location: SHQ, 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 Emergency Call Handler/Firefighter (Control) to join our welcoming, modern and progressive fire and rescue service. 
 
About the Role: 
Within this integral role you will work within our Combined Fire Control and be responsible for the following:  
Responding to Emergency Calls to aid the effectiveness of Crew’s responding   
Maintaining information and equipment such as the availability of operations resources and supporting others where needed  
Taking responsibility for own personal performance  
Hours: You will normally work 42 hours per week, 4 on/ 4 off shift pattern.   
 
About You:   
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to deliver to high standards in a potential stressful situation.  
 
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 building 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  
Great learning and development opportunities 
30 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service 
Parking (site specific) 
 
HOW TO APPLY 
To apply for this opportunity please visit the link to our website.  Please review 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.