Estates and Facilities Manager

Estates and Facilities Manager

An opportunity has arisen within our Facilities & Estates Team for a Property Manager based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to ensure the delivery and effective integration of all facilities management services across SYFR. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service, and compliance with all statutory, regulatory requirements and organisation policies.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience in a facilities management, property management or maintenance management related discipline. With knowledge of FM & Estates services procurement, and industry contract formats, including NEC, JCT, GC Works and/or CIOB. You will also need experience of leading and implementing service integration programmes, including shared services models in the same or similar environment.

You will need to be educated to degree, HND, HNC level or equivalent significant experience in a facilities management, property management or maintenance management related discipline. Membership of an accredited industry body, such as IWFM, CIBSE, RICS, or equivalent. You will also need to possess the IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

The key duties will include the overall leadership responsibility for statutory, regulatory and organisation policy compliance for all FM & Estates services across the SYFR portfolio; ensuring full compliance and audit records are maintained. Developing, maintaining and managing a comprehensive FM & Estates Strategy and rolling ten years Development, Maintenance & Repair Programme that supports the operational needs of SYFR which optimises the efficiency of the estates assets. Contract management of all FM service provider(s) across the SYFR portfolio. Overall financial responsibility for FM & Estates service and capital budgets, including budget planning, preparation, issue for approval, implementation and service invoicing.

For more information about the role contact Lucy Hind on lucy.hind@hind.co.uk.

A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained via our intranet at http://syfirecorp1/human-resources-h-r/recruitment/corporate-staff-vacancies/ or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk or on 0114 253 2811.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 13th December 2021.

New starters will normally commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

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.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner

Post: Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC)
Salary range £79,653 – £99,701
Application closing date: Monday 13 December 2021 (16:00hrs)

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking highly motivated, talented and adaptable applicants who have the vision, leadership skills and potential to become part of the Brigade’s top management team. Do you have what we are looking for?

London is one of the largest fire rescue services in the world, serving a complex and dynamic city of 8.9 million residents as well as those who work in or visit the city.

We are looking for the best people to lead the organisation to shape our services to provide London with a world class fire and rescue service, which is trusted to serve and protect London’s diverse communities.

It is an exciting and challenging time to join us. We continue to focus our efforts on prevention and protection, as well as providing a first-class operational response to a wide range of emergencies. We have made big changes in recent years, taking bold decisions to set the Brigade in the strongest possible position at a time of public sector savings. Further challenges lie ahead, particularly in light of the pandemic, and continuing to respond and improve following HMICFRS inspections and the Grenfell Inquiry.

We have made important progress in terms of the diversity profile of our staff, but there is much more to do. London is a wonderfully diverse city and we have an ambitious Togetherness Strategy to build D&I into all our work. This sets out our commitment to promoting fairness and tackling discrimination, and how we’re working to remove the barriers that stop people reaching their full potential.

The Deputy Assistant Commissioner role

Working with the London Fire Commissioner and Directors and Assistant Commissioners, DACs are key leaders in ensuring that the London Fire Brigade is trusted to serve and protect London. DACs deliver this by ensuring the Brigade is a dynamic, forward-looking organisation of fully engaged people at the centre of the communities we serve, adapting to the needs of London. To support this, you will be responsible for the delivery of the London Fire Commissioner’s strategic aims of:

  • Placing a premium on leadership skills and investing in leadership at all levels.
  • Fostering and embedding a culture of togetherness so that every member of staff feels respected and valued regardless of their gender, sexuality, colour of skin, race or religion and that everyone feels able to bring their whole self to work, feeling a sense of belonging in the Brigade because they can be themselves.
  • Developing the Brigade’s long-term strategy to become a forward-thinking service led organisation, with communities at the heart of its delivery, prioritising the development, launch and delivery its Community Risk Management Plan.
  • Building on the Brigade’s improvement plans deliver continuous improvement across its operational and support functions ensuring excellence and efficiency in everything it delivers.

DACs are responsible for planning, directing, and delivering the services provided by a designated function ensuring continual improvement in efficiency and performance and compliance with regulations and the law. You will play a full leadership role within the office of the London Fire Commissioner (“the LFC”) as a member of the appropriate Departmental Management Team.

You would join the DAC’s operational rota and would be mobilised to operational incidents to perform monitoring and incident command functions and represent the Brigade at Strategic Command. You would also play an integral role in managing the Brigade’s Strategic Response Arrangements. These roles and responsibilities represent a significant operational and strategic management commitment and will require provision of a standby or call out base in London.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must be a substantive competent Group Commander. External candidates will also need to be serving as a whole time Group Commander in a local government brigade.

The person will be able:

  • To provide motivational leadership to the relevant function and secure staff commitment to support the delivery of the LFC aims and objectives.
  • To provide leadership to the Department as an integral member of the Departmental Management Team.
  • To lead, support and deliver corporate projects, as required.
  • To be a champion of diversity and equality of opportunity for staff and to ensure that that the LFC equalities policies are implemented effectively.
  • To ensure the relevant function’s resources (people and financial) are deployed and controlled effectively to secure the LFC overall business objectives and Integrated Risk Management Plan.
  • To maintain, under continuous review, the effectiveness of the role and responsibilities within the relevant function.
  • To ensure the development and implementation of programmes to drive efficiency and performance improvements and to ensure the effective development of strategic partnerships with government, local authorities, and other agencies to deliver improved service performance.

Assessment Overview

If you would like to find out more about the role, we will be running a Q & A session via Teams. If you would like to join please email assessmentcentre@london-fire.gov.uk with your contact details and an invite will be sent to you.

For instructions on how to apply and other information about the role, please visit our jobs pages.

Additional Information
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

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.

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

Further information about us can be found on the our website.

Enforcement Support Officer

Post: Enforcement Support Officer
Salary: £36,332 per annum (full time)
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,332 – £41,597 per annum (full time)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time or willing to consider Part time (0.5 job share – 3 days one week, 2 days the next)
Application closing date: Friday 10 December 2021 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen to join our Fire Safety Regulation department as an Enforcement Support Officer for the Central Regulatory Enforcement Group. In this position you will take lead responsibility for the Enforcement aspects of the Brigade’s responsibilities as a lead enforcer of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Your main duties will include:

  • Conduct investigations for the purpose of prosecution into contraventions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
  • Support Fire Safety Regulation staff in the investigation and prosecution processes by providing guidance and direction for investigations and associated matters including evidence gathering, collating officers and other witness statements, hard copy case file preparation, disclosure and identification of responsible persons, or others responsible for contraventions of fire safety legislation.
  • Provide and manage technical support and guidance for Senior Fire Safety Officers; and Fire Safety Officers on all aspects of the Brigade’s enforcement activities including content and service of enforcement, alteration and prohibition notices.
  • 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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence of your experience, skills and knowledge to address the selection criteria below:

1 – Experience of enforcement and investigative activity and procedures including development and application of enforcement policies, procedures and guidance.

2 – Experience of close working relationships with legal professionals in an enforcement environment.

3 – Experience of the motivation, training and development of teams and of individual staff.

4 – Good organisational skills with the ability to determine priorities in the context of competing demands.

Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

Benefits of working for LFB

  • Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Option Absence Scheme
  • Flexible working including job share
  • Welfare Scheme
  • Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
  • Season ticket loans
  • Equality Support Groups
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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.

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.

Eligibility
The successful candidate will be qualified to a Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma or equivalent or be an experienced investigator for another Enforcing Authority such as HSE, Police Force or Local Authority.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application form and evidence to address the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:

1 – Experience of enforcement and investigative activity and procedures including development and application of enforcement policies, procedures and guidance.

2 – Experience of close working relationships with legal professionals in an enforcement environment.

3 – Experience of the motivation, training and development of teams and of individual staff.

4 – Good organisational skills with the ability to determine priorities in the context of competing demands.

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment stage.

Assessment for this role is due to take place in December 2021 or January 2022. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

AREA ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

AREA ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Salary Grade 6/SO1, £25,481 – £32,234 per annum

(Progression to Salary Grade SO1 is subject to fulfilling the criteria outlined on the Job Description and Person Specification)

Based at East Area Office, Chesterfield

We are looking to recruit an Administration Manager based at our Area Office in Chesterfield working as part of the Protection Department and providing support to the Protection, Prevention and Response Portfolios within Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS). As the Manager for a small team, you will be responsible for organising and providing quality administrative, clerical and statistical support.

You must be self-motivated with good written and oral communication skills.  You should have a confident, positive and flexible approach. Experience in Windows based software is essential, together with the ability to supervise staff, control workloads, monitor progress and performance, determine priorities and ensure that targets/deadlines are met.  Experience of management or supervision is essential.

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

The normal working week is 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. 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.

Guidance on the Pension implications of taking a promotion are detailed below.

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.

A basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will also be requested for the successful applicant.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 5th December 2021.

Interviews will start the week commencing 17th January 2022.

Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)

Post: Administrative Assistant (Fire Safety Regulation)
Salary: £25,794 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £25,794 – £30,575 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 08 December 2021 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, London Fire Brigade proudly acknowledges the impact Fire Safety Regulation has in ensuring London is a safe place to live, work and play.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fire Safety Regulation team as administrative assistants which will be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. The role will require you to support the five work streams within the Fire Safety admin team. The role requires organisational skills, flexibility and confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to gain knowledge of our additional IT systems.

You will be part of a team supporting the delivery of the Brigade’s Fire Safety Regulation objectives and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to organise, plan and prioritise your own work and to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant role are detailed in the job description. Please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence of your experience, skills and knowledge to address the selection criteria below:

Selection Criteria 1 – Experience of writing correspondence, minutes and short reports in plain English, using correct grammar, spelling and appropriate vocabulary.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work; meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.

Selection Criteria 3 – Experience of using standard computerised office systems and specialised computer databases together with an understanding of their role in an office environment.

Selection Criteria 4 – The ability to communicate with people in a professional and helpful manner in order to exchange information and to offer advice and assistance.

Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

Benefits of working for LFB

  • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option Absence Scheme
  • Flexible working including job share
  • Welfare Scheme
  • Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
  • Season ticket loans
  • Equality Support Groups
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not 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.

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

On-line application form and evidence to the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:

Selection Criteria 1 – Experience of writing correspondence, minutes and short reports in plain English, using correct grammar, spelling and appropriate vocabulary.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work; meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.

Selection Criteria 3 – Experience of using standard computerised office systems and specialised computer databases together with an understanding of their role in an office environment.

Selection Criteria 4 – The ability to communicate with people in a professional and helpful manner in order to exchange information and to offer advice and assistance.

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment stage

The assessment process will consist of an interview and a role-related test.

Assessment for this role is due to take place in January 2022. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over MS-Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

WDS Trainee Firefighter

WDS Trainee Firefighter

We are now recruiting for trainee full time firefighters until 05 December 2021.

To protect and save people and property from fire and other hazards in the most competent and effective manner to the highest possible standard of care and quality.

The job is challenging, rewarding and packed with variety. No two days are ever the same.  You could be putting out a blaze, inspiring young minds on a schools visit, hosting an open day, attending a chemical spillage, rescuing a horse from a canal…the list goes on.

To become a firefighter you need composure and understanding. You may need to react quickly in a crisis, or communicate vital information with clarity. In return you will receive a competitive salary, backed by excellent career development and promotion opportunities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Support Officer

An opportunity has arisen within our Organisational Development section for an Equality & Inclusion Advisor role, based at Headquarters in Sheffield. The team are currently working to an agile working rota, with some days in the office and some working from home.

With a focus on contributing to the delivery of a range of equality related projects, this post holder will support the implementation of South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s equality, inclusion and diversity strategy across the organisation for the benefit of our communities and employees.

You will also support the delivery of equality related objectives in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan and in line with national and local objectives, frameworks and associated action plans, including the collation and reporting of data.

Additionally you will carry out research and produce equality related reports and papers, ensuring their accessibility as well as supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of a programme of equality related education, training and development packages / programmes and support the development, monitoring and evaluation of a programme of positive action activity across the organisation.

For more information about the role contact Lesley Hayhurst, HR Business Partner on 07824 402 619.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 28th November 2021 on  23:59 hours.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 6th December 2021.

We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

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.

Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager

Firefighters go towards dangerous situations in order to save lives when others are trying to get away.  Supporting all of our staff in being safe at work and being effective in helping members of our communities is essential to our aim of Safer People, Safer Places.

We are looking to welcome a Health and Safety Manager into our diverse and high performing Service.

As the Health and Safety Manager you will be supporting a small Health and Safety team and partners in other departments in embedding a positive Health and Safety culture for the Service.

The right person will offer: qualified advice balancing operational effectiveness and health and safety practice; be responsible for collaboration on health and safety activity; development of their team; and help in recognising and reducing the impacts of hazards.

You will hold as a minimum a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety or above and be committed to your own development.  You will have excellent knowledge of current health and safety legislation and practices sufficient to carry out reviews of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s (LFRS) health and safety policies and procedures. You will have excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.

We want you to help make our communities safe; join our family.

Advert opens: 17 November 2021

Closing date:  01 December 2021

Interview and test date: 16-17 December 2021

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

  • Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
  • Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
  • British Sign Language Charter
  • Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance- Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Data Quality Analyst

Data Quality Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a Data Quality Analyst within our new Business Intelligence Team based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

As a Data Quality Analyst you will oversee the data quality for the team, provide administration for our Incident Recording System (IRS), and the Community Fire Risk Management Information System (CFRMIS). You will ensure a high standard of data quality at all times; and you will rely on your ability to spot issues and ensure that work is delivered on time and error free. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

You will have experience in delivering training and presentations to both operational and support teams, providing support where necessary to new and existing members of staff on the use of in-house systems.

Working closely with the Business Intelligence Analysts, you will provide a data quality service ensuring all reports and documentation to be published receives a strict review for accuracy and relevancy.

With a very good working knowledge of legislation relating to Data protection and GDPR, you will provide data quality for the team, ensuring our reports; performance measures and systems meet these requirements.

You will also be responsible for our statutory returns to the Home Office ensuring that they are timely, complete and accurate.

For more information about the role, contact Jason Patrick on 07380136383

A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Monday 22nd November 2021.

Interviews will be held commencing week commencing Monday 6th December 2021.

We offer 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 31 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 36 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

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.

Assessment Centre Administrative Assistant/Role Player

Post: Assessment Centre Administrative Assistant/Role Player
Salary: £25,794 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £25,794 – £30,575 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 24 November 2021 at 16:00 GMT

We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to deliver and drive forward assessment processes run by the London Fire Brigade. You will be joining an established team whose function is to facilitate all of the Brigade’s recruitment activity.

The Assessment Centre Administrative Assistant/Role Player role will be varied. One of the key aspects will be covering a busy reception and occasionally participating in role plays as part of assessment centres (training will be provided), the key thing is confidence as you will help with promotion rounds at all levels up to and including senior posts.

You will also be very organised with experience in providing an admin function as you will be involved with all of the associated paperwork. The work will be quite demanding so you should also be both resilient and flexible.

The post is located in Hammersmith close to all transport links.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. Please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence of your experience, skills and knowledge to address the selection criteria below:

Selection Criteria 1 – Dealing with a wide variety of people providing excellent customer care both face to face and over the telephone.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of working flexibly as part of a team.

Selection Criteria 3 – Good written and oral communication skills, in order to draft own correspondence and to deal effectively with people over the telephone and face to face, in accordance with good customer care practice, taking accurate messages and information, as necessary.

Selection Criteria 4 – An understanding of the reasons for the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of data and other sensitive material, and how this can be achieved in an office environment.

Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

Benefits of working for LFB

  • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option Absence Scheme
  • Flexible working including job share
  • Welfare Scheme
  • Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
  • Season ticket loans
  • Equality Support Groups
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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.

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

On-line application form and evidence to the selection criteria.

As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:

Selection Criteria 1 – Dealing with a wide variety of people providing excellent customer care both face to face and over the telephone.

Selection Criteria 2 – Experience of working flexibly as part of a team.

Selection Criteria 3 – Good written and oral communication skills, in order to draft own correspondence and to deal effectively with people over the telephone and face to face, in accordance with good customer care practice, taking accurate messages and information, as necessary.

Selection Criteria 4 – An understanding of the reasons for the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of data and other sensitive material, and how this can be achieved in an office environment.

Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment stage

The assessment process will consist of an interview and a role-related test.

Assessment for this role is due to place early/mid-December 2021. 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
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.