Wholetime Station Manager

Salary: £40,964- £45,183 (starting salary £40,964) plus 20% flexi duty allowance

Location: Anywhere within the Fire Authority borders of Cleveland

The Brigade’s workforce planning forecast has identified that there will be a number of Wholetime Station Manager opportunities across the organisation over the coming year. In preparation for this we are seeking suitable applicants who wish to be considered for promotion or inter-service transfer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading, forward thinking and high performing Fire and Rescue Service.

We are looking for individuals who possess excellent leadership and communication skills, a proven ability to influence and motivate staff whilst also maintaining the highest levels of service delivery to ensure improvement of safety within our communities through the planning, design and delivery of prevention, protection and emergency response services.

The ability to support the service in the implementation of changes associated with its CIRMP whilst championing the Brigade’s values and behaviours is essential.

Station Managers will be required to perform response incident command at Level 2 forming part of the Brigades governance arrangements on the Flexi-Duty Rota; therefore the ability to provide Operational Incident Command at Level 2 is essential and will be assessed as part of the selection process.

You will be joining a proud, passionate, professional and inclusive team and will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working with our annualised hours system
• Membership of the Local Government career average pension scheme
• Family friendly policies to help you manage your home and work life balance
• Free access to up to date on-site gyms
• Support when you may need it from the Fire Fighters Charity
• Discounts from local and national chains / suppliers with your Blue Light Card
• 24/7 Employee Assistance line plus excellent occupational health services
• Free parking at any of our sites

This opportunity is open to internal and external Wholetime candidates who meet the below pre-requisite requirements:

• Substantive and competent* Station Manager (grey book external candidates) or
• Substantive and competent* Watch Manager (grey book internal and external candidates)
• Hold a full driving license
• Live within the Fire Authority borders or can provide operational response (Flexi Duty Rota) from a base location agreed with the Chief Fire Officer
• Must not be subject to a live capability or disciplinary warning/proceedings
• Medically fit to undertake role

  * must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Emergency Fire Services Watch Management (or equivalent)

For an informal discussion about the role with Assistant Chief Fire Officer Carl Boasman or Senior Head of Emergency Response Dave Turton please contact 01429 874004.

To request an application pack please email recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk

The selection process will comprise of the following stages:

Stage 1

Application
Demonstration of how you meet the criteria within the person specification for the position of Station Manager

Line manager endorsement

Closing date: 17:00 Hours on 8th October 2020

Stage 2

Shortlist
Applications will be shortlisted against the eligibility criteria, person specification and line manager endorsement

Successful applicants will progress to stage 3 A & B

9th October 2020
Stage 3 A

Managerial Assessment
Applicants will undertake an online situational judgement test at middle manager level. You can find out more about this type of assessment and have a go at some practice questions by visiting https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

15th – 28th October 2020

Assessments to be undertaken remotely online
Stage 3 B

Operational Incident Command Assessment
Internal applicants:

• who do not already hold the ICS Level 2 qualification will be required to complete the qualification and operational assessment
• who already hold the qualification will be required to provide current evidence of maintenance of competence at that level and if not must undertake an assessment at ICS Level 2

External applicants:

Will be required to undertake an assessment at ICS Level 2

20th – 22nd October 2020 or

26th – 28th October 2020

15th or 16th October 2020

All delivery will be virtual however external candidates must be willing to travel to a location, to be determined, to access the assessment

Stage 4

Organisational Interview
Successful applicants at both parts of stage 3 will progress to an organisational interview.
Week Commencing 2nd November 2020

Training & Administration Hub, Hartlepool

Closing date: 17:00 Hours on 8th October 2020
Stage 2

Shortlist
Applications will be shortlisted against the eligibility criteria, person specification and line manager endorsement

Successful applicants will progress to stage 3 A & B

9th October 2020
Stage 3 A

Managerial Assessment
Applicants will undertake an online situational judgement test at middle manager level. You can find out more about this type of assessment and have a go at some practice questions by visiting https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

15th – 28th October 2020

Assessments to be undertaken remotely online
Stage 3 B

Operational Incident Command Assessment
Internal applicants:

• who do not already hold the ICS Level 2 qualification will be required to complete the qualification and operational assessment
• who already hold the qualification will be required to provide current evidence of maintenance of competence at that level and if not must undertake an assessment at ICS Level 2

External applicants:

• will be required to undertake an assessment at ICS Level 2

20th – 22nd October 2020 or

26th – 28th October 2020

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and aim to ensure that our workforce is representative of the communities we serve. We understand that having a workforce which is made up of those from the wide range of communities, localities and backgrounds will enable us to offer the best possible service through strong community links, better understanding of our communities and providing opportunities for all. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic Backgrounds (BME), those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

HR Administrative Assistant – Attendance Management (Human Resources Department)

Grade: 4

Post Number: NU098

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: from £19,312 – £19,698
(all posts will be subject to job evaluation)

South Wales Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and proactive person to undertake the administrative duties within its busy Attendance Management Team.

This HR Administrative Assistant post is full time (37 hours per week) and is based at our Headquarters in Llantrisant.

Welsh language skills are desirable, but not essential for the role.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from the latest vacancies page of our website at www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

Completed applications should be returned via e mail to: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk or by post to The Recruitment and Assessment Team, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

We are a family friendly organisation and a flexible working system is in operation.

Note: We do not accept CV’s.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30th September, 2020 at 12:00 mid-day.

All documentation is available in both in English and in Welsh and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably.

Please note that this is a highly competitive process and the Application Form will need to clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets the Shortlisting Criteria highlighted on the Person Specification. Only the highest performing candidates will progress to the Selection Process.

If you require the documentation in Welsh please contact the Recruitment team.

SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.

Role: Area Manager Temporary (Development £55,389– Comp B £60,756)

Location: Various across Greater Manchester (territorial and functional)

Closing Date: 12 midnight 22nd September 2020

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

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

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

You will be an existing Area Manager or Group Manager, with:

• Experience and demonstrable evidence of successful performance when working at Middle Manager level in more than one department and discipline
• Demonstrable evidence and experience of managing Strategic Partnership
• Demonstrable experience of leading & delivering change and improvement in a complex organisation
• Maintained and documented competence in Incident Command at the appropriate level (Area Manager or Group Manager)
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Group Manager or Area Manager
• A minimum of 12 months experience as a Flexi Duty System Officer (permanent) within the last two years
• A commitment to provide a base within the County of Greater Manchester when providing operational cover
• IFE Level 4 in Fire Science, Fire Safety & Fire Operations (or equivalent)
• SFJ Level 6 in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services (or equivalent)

Existing Group Managers will enter GMFRS as an Area Manager in Development, during this time you will have access to our development pool and to temporary Area Manager vacancies (paid at Area Manager Development pay). Once development areas have been met you will then be validated as competent and be prioritised for a permanent Area Manager position when one comes available. GMFRS cannot guarantee that this will be within the next 12months.

Competent Area Managers will enter GMFRS as Area Manager B in a temporary vacancy. You will be prioritised for a permanent Area Manager position when one comes available. GMFRS cannot guarantee that this will be within the next 12months.

Our opportunities will be both varied and exceptionally challenging. You will be working in a fast moving pressurised environment where delivery and results really matter. But more than that, you will be making a real difference, at a strategic level, to the safety of the communities of Greater Manchester.

All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Incident Command Assessment against the required level.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications for these opportunities is 12 midnight 22nd September 2020

For further information about GMFRS, please visit our website.

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

PRIVACY NOTICE

COVID-19:

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

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

We wish you the best of luck with your application.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is inviting applications from talented and inspirational individuals to join us as Area Manager, and become a valuable part of our continuous development into an Outstanding Service.

Location: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Fulwood, Preston.

Salary: £65,163.60 – £71,478 (incudes 20% flexi duty allowance)

Working Arrangements: Flexible Duty System

Do you have what we’re looking for? If you are a competent Group Manager, with the innovation, drive and commitment to contribute to our long-term vision, ensuring we continue to deliver efficient, quality services to the residents of Lancashire, then don’t miss out on this great opportunity to apply to join the team.

Applicants must be prepared to serve in any of our Area Manager posts.  If you want more information, our Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Ben Norman, will be very happy to provide interested candidates with some of the detail around our Area Manager roles.  Please contact Ben on 01772 866801.

Shortlisted applicants who have not already done so will be required to undertake a series of assessments, including informal interview, ability testing and operational assessment during w/c 12 October 2020, with final interviews being held on 2 November 2020.

Candidates need to demonstrate they meet the required standard in English and Maths by demonstrating they hold a GCSE in maths and English Language A-C or a Level 2 qualification in numeracy and literacy or equivalent, or reach the required standards in on-line assessments.

All applicants will be required to complete an application form detailing how they meet elements of the employee specification.  References will also be requested from line managers.

The Closing Date is 20 September 2020 at 12 Noon.  Late application forms cannot be accepted.

Diversity matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity for outstanding professionals to join our Protection Team undertaking the role of Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, Watch Manager A, in Lancashire Fire and Rescue.

Location: Various locations across Lancashire

Position and Grade: Watch Manager Rate as applicable

Duty System: Day Duty, a flexitime scheme is also in operation

Closing Date: 12 noon, 12 September 2020

As Fire Safety Inspecting Officer – Watch Manager A, you will be required to inspect premises in accordance with Service policy to enforce relevant fire safety legislation and also provide fire safety and fire risk assessment advice, and guidance. You will be building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues across the Service and with Building Control bodies, Local Authorities and other regulatory agencies as well as taking an active part in transforming our Fire Protection Services as we continue to adapt to forthcoming changes in fire safety regulations.

We are looking for people who care deeply about Fire Safety and protecting the people of Lancashire and understand the current and forthcoming regulatory frameworks.

The role is open to applications from existing competent wholetime Crew Managers, Business Safety Advisors and competent wholetime Watch Managers As a minimum you must hold a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

We offer comprehensive development, a professional promotion route within Fire Safety, and a flexi-time scheme is in operation.

Please note: Further to successful appointment within Fire Safety and wanting to transfer into an operational role, Watch Managers are required to complete two years in current role (within Fire Safety) and apply via the Services Promotion Board process which includes successfully completing the operational assessment ‘Safe to Command/ICL1’ and a Fit to Ride process.

The closing date is 12 noon, 12 September 2020. We anticipate interviews to take place on 25 and 29 September 2020.

Diversity matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding professional to undertake the role of Fire Safety Inspecting Officer in the Lancashire Fire & Rescue Protection Team. Green Book Terms and Conditions.

Location:

Various across Lancashire

Position and Grade:

Scale 6, SCP 18-25, £24,313 – £28,785 (Full time)
Scale 6, SCP 18-25, £12,073 – £14,293 (Part time)

Working Arrangements:

1 x Full-time post – 36.25 hours per week
1 x Part-time post – 18 hours per week

A flexitime scheme is in operation

Closing date:

12 noon, 12 September 2020

As Fire Safety Inspecting Officer you will be required to inspect premises in accordance with Service policy to enforce relevant fire safety legislation and also provide fire safety and fire risk assessment advice, and guidance. You will be building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues across the Service and with Building Control bodies, Local Authorities and other regulatory agencies as well as taking an active part in transforming our Fire Protection services as we continue to adapt to forthcoming changes in fire safety regulations.

We are looking for people who care deeply about Fire Safety and protecting the people of Lancashire and understand the current and forthcoming regulatory frameworks.

You must have achieved or be working towards a Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety or other equivalent technical qualifications or appropriate equivalent experience in fire protection.  Identified as a workplace with an outstanding workplace culture, we offer comprehensive development, free car parking, a Local Government Pension Scheme, access to work place gym facilities and flexi-time.

The closing date is 12 noon, 12 September 2020. We anticipate interviews to take place on 25 September 2020.

Diversity matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has a new opportunity for a Recruitment Team Manager to join the Recruitment Team based at the Service Headquarters in Huntingdon. *Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions the successful applicant will be required to work from home initially.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is one of the best fire and rescue services in the country. In our recent inspection by Her Majestys Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) CFRS was noted as good, specifically around promoting the right values and culture, getting the right people with the right skills, ensuring fairness and promoting diversity and managing performance and developing leaders.

The Recruitment Team Manager will be responsible for:

• The team management of two Recruitment Assistants and one On-call Recruitment Officer, ensuring regular communication with the team including setting objectives and reviewing performance through regular one-to-one meetings and via the Services annual appraisal process.
• Monitoring the recruitment budget, and be responsible for ensuring that expenditure on recruitment is appropriate, within budget and represents value for money.
• The delivery of recruitment/ promotion activities, working with stakeholders throughout the Service in relation to recruitment of new, and the promotion of existing, wholetime, on-call and all other Fire and Rescue staff, whether on a permanent, temporary, contractor or agency basis.
• Providing professional advice and guidance to managers on appropriate advertising for different roles, selection procedures and be involved with interviewing and assessing as appropriate.
• Working on corporate projects as required, proving input and expertise on matters relating to recruitment and selection as required.

The recruiting manager is keen to recruit someone who is:

• Self-motivated and genuinely enthusiastic about recruitment and selection.
• An articulate and effective communicator, able to present and explain issues verbally and in writing.
• Able to develop constructive working relationships with all employee groups and relevant external contacts.

What can Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service offer you?

• Exposure to a range of departments across the Service
• Access to family friendly policies including flexible/ agile working
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Health Shield health cash plan
• Eligible to apply for Blue Light Card and Rewards for Rescue

How to apply
Please see below the recruitment pack and application form. The recruitment pack contains the terms and conditions, job description and person specification for the role, as well as other important information.

Important dates
Closing date: 06 September at 17:00
Interview: All successful candidates will be required to attend an interview and testing. Date is to be confirmed.