Assistant Group Commander – Operational Assurance and Learning

Job Introduction

The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the Operational Assurance and Learning Team, and so a sound understanding of National Operational Guidance and Learning is essential. This includes managing operational debriefing / post event reviews, identifying organisational learning from internal, regional and national sources, including from Coroners reports and other emergency services.

Response to operational incidents as a Level 2 (Intermediate) Incident Commander is also a requirement.

Assistant Group Commander Job Details

The Operational Assurance and Learning team monitor, review and assure the Service’s operational response to incidents. Learning identified is used to improve service delivery across the organisation, and feeds into the delivery of training and preparedness of operational crews.

This essential role ensures that our crews maintain a safe, efficient and service user focussed approach to resolving the wide range of incidents we attend.

The team also ensures that we share learning throughout the organisation, to help develop Incident Commanders at all levels, as well as ensuring that our work aligns to that of other Cat 1 and 2 emergency responders.

Closing Date: 30/06/2021

Senior OD Partner

£35,745 – £38,890 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Headquarters, Ripley

Fixed Term for 2 years in line with funding

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has a recognised history of developing its people.  We have achieved recognition from Her Majesty’s Inspector CFRS who credited us as ‘outstanding’ for our culture and ‘good’ overall for our people.

We are looking to recruit an exceptional, forward looking individual who can bring an innovative and responsive, Organisational Development (OD) partnering approach to our service.   We expect that the successful applicant will help us provide a development approach aligned to our ethics, core values and behaviours.   Working closely with our Inclusion, Human Resource and Operational Training Teams, you will seek to transform the development of our people, supporting change and identifying areas and solutions for continuous improvement and enhance capability.

The post holder will work as part of a highly valued and visible People and OD Team to lead and drive organisational development initiatives. The Senior OD Partner is a new post and it will play a key role in the delivery of our People Strategy which is forward looking, innovative, people centered.

Providing professional advice and guidance to the Head of Department, you will have responsibility for developing and facilitating a range of Learning & Development (L&D) programmes including leadership development, team effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management and coaching.  There will also be an expectation that the post holder will become involved in national OD initiatives led by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC).

Our OD team take real pride in making a difference. If you are an experienced OD practitioner with the ability to influence, coach and facilitate organisational change, and want to be part of a creative, passionate, and supportive OD team we would welcome your application.

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

The normal working week is 37 hours 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.

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 Tuesday 22nd June 2021. It is expected interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 5th and 12th July 2021.

For an informal chat or to find out more about the role, team and organisation please contact the recruiting manager Sheril Buxton on 07795 828748 or sbuxton@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

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

LGV Emergency Response Driving Instructor

Closing Date: 4 July 2021 at midnight

Salary: Scale H £29,205 – £30,531 a year

Full Time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen here at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, where our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for an Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Response Driving Instructor to join our team based at Haddenham Fire Station.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing instruction on all aspects of LGV and emergency response driver training. You will also identify skill shortfalls and resolve training needs.

Essential requirements include qualifications of LGV Licence holder – Category C, with a minimum of five years’ experience, Advanced Driving qualification, Driving Standards Agency LGV Instructor and or ADI certificate, a First Aid at Work certificate and a Train the Trainer qualification.

Desirable requirements would be an Emergency Response Driver qualification, Emergency Response Driver Instructor qualification, Forklift Truck Instructor, Off Road Driving qualification. Training would be available if these qualifications are not held.

You must be flexible in your approach to working hours and be able to demonstrate good communication skills. The successful candidate will be employed under Local Government Green Book terms and conditions.

If you would like an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Kevin Dell (kevin.dell@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

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 of Opportunity

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is an equal opportunity employer and applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcomed.

Fire Safety Inspecting Officers

Full Time Fire Safety Inspecting Officers Watch Manager A (Grey Book) & Technical 1A) Green Book). Part time positions will be considered (Green Book).

We have several opportunities for high performing Green and Grey Book employees to join our team as Fire Safety Inspecting Officers (Watch Manager A/Technical 1A £36,922 – £38,890).

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) continues to develop innovative and effective Protection activities to meet changing risks in the community and built environment and to ensure it has a robust, evidence-based Community Risk Management Plan.

We are seeking self-motivated and committed individuals who demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to manage change in a fast paced and professional environment.  Digital leadership is essential to ensure that the Protection team continues to evolve to be inclusive and effective to deliver WMFS Protection Strategy in ‘Our Plan’.

The support and development of all staff is a priority, we are seeking someone who is passionate about the development of others with a commitment to identifying talent and their own personal development.  If you have the drive and aspiration to support the delivery of national priorities and develop, deliver and shape how WMFS meets Protection challenges locally we welcome your application.

Individuals will need to demonstrate that you are forward-thinking individual, who promotes a positive and inclusive team environment, enabling others to maximise their full potential.

Your role will be to ensure that WMFS legislative requirements are met under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, deliver Protection priorities, and support businesses through Better Regulation.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable, responding to emerging opportunities in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation.  Remaining calm in high pressure situations is an essential skill along with making sound decisions based on complex information, evidence, guidance, and legislation.

The successful applicants will also need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven track record of effectively working with others, demonstrating personal accountability and commitment to excellence.

For Grey Book employees, applications are open to competent Crew and Watch Commanders (A) who have passed a recognised process, been deemed competent in role and who have been identified by their Station Commander or Section head, as eligible to apply, in line with the Watch Commander Progression Model.  Suitable applicants will have identified career progression through their IPDR and be able to evidence working towards the Watch Commander role through suitable live development plans.

All Grey Book applicants will be expected to maintain the WM7 elements of the role to support the West Midlands Fire Service’s service delivery model by providing 22 resilience shifts (operational cover) per year.

The successful applicants will be supported and mentored throughout their development in Fire Safety, however it is essential that you have: –

A Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent). Consideration will be given for those who are developing towards the Level 4 Diploma or have relevant transferable skills.

Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

All Grey Book applicants will need to demonstrate competence against the WM7 elements of the role to provide 22 resilience shifts (operational cover) per year.

You will be required to show evidence of qualifications.

WMFS are an inclusive employer and proud to be in the Top 50 Inclusive Employers list ranking number 6 for 2020/21.  In recognition of this we welcome expressions of interest from all sectors of the community but are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups who would further diversify and help us better represent the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all eligible candidates, however as women, black and minority ethnic (BAME) and LGBT+ employees or any other underrepresented groups in our management roles, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

The remuneration package comprises of :

• a competitive salary: WCdr A = £36,980, Technical 1A = £36,922,
• essential mileage scheme (up to £104 per month and up to £0.45 per mile travelled) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-travel-mileage-and-fuel-allowances/travel-mileage-and-fuel-rates-and-allowances
• annual leave entitlement rising subject to length of service
• occupational health services and support including employee assistance programmes.
• training and development opportunities including pathways to achieve the Level 5 Diploma (Fire Engineering Design)
• opportunities to undertake a Fire Engineering Degree
• opportunities to undertake a part time Leadership and Management foundation degree or full degree (BA Hons)
• development opportunities for progression
• laptop, mobile phone and uniform provided.
• cycle to work scheme
• flexible and agile working
• catering facilities at our headquarters
• free gym use and free onsite parking.
• options to join sports and welfare groups with discounted retail promotions

Stage One: Closing date for applications is midday Monday 28th June 2021.

Successful candidates informed of progression to the next stage of process no later than 2nd July 2021.

Stage Two: Interviews and selection process will take place week commencing 12th July 2021.

The selection process will be assessed against PQA’s.

If you require further information or additional support regarding this process, contact: Protection Manager Saty Nar 07973 810 861, Station Commander Andy Miller 07973 810 849 or email recruitment@wmfs.net.

Business Fire Safety Inspector

Closing date – 27 June 2021 at midnight

24 months fixed term contract

Full time – 37 hours

£29,205 to £34,182 a year

Location – Marlow Fire Station, Brigade Headquarters in Aylesbury or in Milton Keynes Offices

An excellent opportunity has arisen here at Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service where our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

The successful applicant will ideally have qualifications and experience of fire safety, though this is not essential.

The successful applicant must be proactive, enthusiastic, able to work on their own and as part of a team. The Business Fire Safety Inspector role will undertake activities where the Fire Safety Order applies, carrying out fire safety audits, responding to complaints, undertaking consultation work under the Building Regulations, Licensing Act and Housing Act. The primary focus for this role will be engaging with businesses and non-domestic premises. Where required fire safety standards are not achieved, you may also be required to take formal enforcement and legal action.

You may be required to attend a number of specialist technical courses remote from your base location. There will also be a regular need to travel to fulfil the areas of responsibility for this role, so a full driving licence is essential

The successful candidate will work either in Marlow Fire Station, Brigade Headquarters in Aylesbury or in Milton Keynes Offices.

Eligibility for the Business Fire Safety Inspector role:

For further information about the role please review the job description, which can be downloaded via the link to the right or contact us at eshelpdesk@bucksfire.gov.uk.

Applications must be completed via the e-Recruitment system.

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

We can offer you an exciting, varied and worthwhile career. We have excellent flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance and generous holiday allowances which increase with long service. We also offer personal benefits.

Equality of Opportunity

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunity employer and applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcomed.

INTERIM CHIEF FIRE OFFICER – NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

INTERIM OPPORTUNITY FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS

£121,352-£133,837

Application closing date:  Monday 28 June, 9am

Opportunities for an informal discussion with the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Philip Allott are available until close of business 18 June. In the Commissioner’s absence after this date, approaches to the Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie Andrew.Brodie@northyorksfire.gov.uk and Chief Executive Simon Dennis PFCCexecutivesupport@northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk can still be made up until the closing date.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, innovative and highly experienced individual to take up the role of Chief Fire Officer for North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service on an interim basis, following the retirement of the current postholder.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to bring a new approach to the delivery of fire and rescue services in North Yorkshire that can deliver real and sustainable benefits for the public, shaping and securing the future of the Service.

This is a time of great change for the Service, with the transfer of governance to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner in November 2018 and the recent introduction of enable North Yorkshire, a formal collaboration arrangement bringing together support staff of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police. It will be a key requirement of the role for the seconded Chief Fire Officer to work in partnership to ensure the benefits of this collaborative work are maximised.

The Chief Fire Officer will report directly to a newly elected and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, with dynamic ambitions for the service – and therefore you should communicate well and provide professional guidance to the PFCC as single elected office holder. You will be responsible for implementing a new Integrated Risk Management Plan, known locally as the Risk and Resource Model, so it is important that candidates are able to demonstrate experience of implementing change in a timely manner.

The successful candidate must be committed to driving forward transformation in respect of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) priorities, ensuring that we improve to better reflect and serve the diverse communities of North Yorkshire and the City of York.

The successful candidate will be a great communicator, with the ability to build and maintain strong working partnerships both inside NYFRS and across the partnership landscape. Internally, there are excellent relationships with representative bodies including the local FBU and it is key that the new appointee will be able to continue to develop these.

Applicants must currently operate at competent Assistant Chief Officer level (or local equivalent) or above and display strong evidence of operating at a strategic level within a Fire and Rescue Service. The provision of Incident Command leadership is essential and applicants must currently operate at Gold Commander level or equivalent to apply.

Applicants are also required to evidence relevant academic achievement or to demonstrate equivalent experience.

The role is based in Northallerton but the applicant will be expected to travel across North Yorkshire and the City of York to meet the requirements of the role and the Continuous Duty System.

Ideally the successful candidate will have the support of their current host organisation to commence in role with immediate effect in July 2021 to allow for a suitable handover period with the outgoing Chief Fire Officer.

The interim role will be offered on a secondment basis for a successful external applicant – or on a temporary promotion basis for a successful applicant currently in NYFRS service.

Informal conversation
If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity with Phillip Allott, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, please email PFCC Executive Support on PFCCexecutivesupport@northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk.

Application
To apply, candidates should read the full recruitment pack and complete the application form, in which you are required to provide a CV and supporting statement. Please use the links below to access the relevant documents.

Selection process
Assessments are scheduled to take place between Wednesday 30 June to Friday 02 November 2021 at Alverton Court, Northallerton.

The assessment process will include a presentation and competency-based interview. Details of the presentation topic will be shared with all applicants in advance of the assessment date.

Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions of the opportunity are as follows:

1. The secondment opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates.

• For a successful internal candidate, this will be a temporary promotion.
• For a successful external candidate, this will be a secondment opportunity, and you will retain your current employment Terms and Conditions with your existing service

2. Annual salary for the secondment will be £121,352-£133,837, including operational allowance.

3. Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs appropriately incurred while on secondment will be covered, based on consideration of current service location and to be finalised with the successful candidate, with subsistence costs aligned to those claimable by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

Senior OD Partner

£35,745 – £38,890 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Headquarters, Ripley

Fixed Term for 2 years in line with funding

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has a recognised history of developing its people. We have achieved recognition from Her Majesty’s Inspector CFRS who credited us as ‘outstanding’ for our culture and ‘good’ overall for our people.

We are looking to recruit an exceptional, forward looking individual who can bring an innovative and responsive, Organisational Development (OD) partnering approach to our service.  We expect that the successful applicant will help us provide a development approach aligned to our ethics, core values and behaviours. Working closely with our Inclusion, Human Resource and Operational Training Teams, you will seek to transform the development of our people, supporting change and identifying areas and solutions for continuous improvement and enhance capability.

The post holder will work as part of a highly valued and visible People and OD Team to lead and drive organisational development initiatives. The Senior OD Partner is a new post and it will play a key role in the delivery of our People Strategy which is forward looking, innovative, people centered.

Providing professional advice and guidance to the Head of Department, you will have responsibility for developing and facilitating a range of Learning & Development (L&D) programmes including leadership development, team effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management and coaching. There will also be an expectation that the post holder will become involved in national OD initiatives led by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC).

Our OD team take real pride in making a difference. If you are an experienced OD practitioner with the ability to influence, coach and facilitate organisational change, and want to be part of a creative, passionate, and supportive OD team we would welcome your application.

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

The normal working week is 37 hours 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 undertaking a temporary role / promotion can be found 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

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 20th June 2021. It is expected interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 5th and 12th July 2021.

For an informal chat or to find out more about the role, team and organisation please contact the recruiting manager Sheril Buxton on 07795 828748 or sbuxton@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

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