Executive Director of HR and Training

Executive Director of HR and Training

Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 15 October 2021

Salary – up to £105K

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire.  Following a restructure of the Strategic Leadership Team, the Fire Authority is inviting applications for the new post of Executive Director of HR and Training.

The successful applicant will form part of the Authority’s Executive team, supporting the Chief Fire Officer in providing strategic leadership, influencing the vision and direction of the service.

Full Time Firefighter

Applications are invited from existing On-Call operational members of staff (either competent or in development) or competent Firefighters (on transfer from other Fire and Rescue Services) for Full-time Firefighter positions. This process will enable Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to meet the demands of current and future vacancies across the organisation for 2021 and 2022 prior to a wider recruitment campaign.

We are looking for individuals who will act as positive role models, whilst putting our communities first.  Those individuals will also act with integrity, dignity and respect and actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

To apply, please submit the following:

  • A completed PER34 form (or Application Form if you are a Transferee from another Fire & Rescue Service)
  • Supporting documentary evidence to demonstrate that you are or that you hold the following essential criteria:
    • Continuing professional development evidence (CPD)
    • A current Performance Development Review/Staff Appraisal
    • Competent and up to date with all training in your existing role
    • Able to meet the pre-requisite (essential criteria) in the person specification

Please note all applicants will be expected to have the following:

  • An in-date fitness test at the point of application
  • No outstanding disciplinary or performance sanctions

The above will form part of the pre-employment screening process for all applicants and will be undertaken by HR.

To request a copy of the application form, and other accompanying documents, please email talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Your application form and supporting evidence should then be submitted to talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 15th October 2021. We regret that any applications received after this date and time, or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will not be considered.

Should you require consideration to be given to reasonable adjustments for disabilities, please contact us as soon as possible (talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk)

All correspondence regarding Full-time Firefighter applications will be sent via email.

Should you have any enquiries about this pipeline, please contact us: talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, including women, Ethnic Minorities, and applicants with disabilities.

Strategic Support Manager

Strategic Support Manager

As part of our focus on continued improvement, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has implemented a new Corporate structure that aims to ensure the organisational is fully able to support the delivery of services to communities and guarantee a performance-led approach.

To lead this work, the Service is seeking an ambitious, highly skilled, professional and adaptable individual to join our team in the role of our new Strategic Support Manager.  We’re looking for an excellent leader, with great communication skills to join us in this new role that will lead the Service forward through effective ‘horizon-scanning’ of local and national developments, working closely with the Strategic Leadership Team and the Service’s performance and planning functions, and developing this role into an integral part of Service planning and delivery.  The role will oversee the Corporate Communications, Executive Support and Service Support functions as well as take a leading role in establishing and developing future collaborations and horizon scanning for the Service.

Managing a diverse team and taking responsibility for a range of Service-wide interactions, this role promises to be an outstanding development opportunity for the right person who can demonstrate our Values and align to our Core Code of Ethics.

In return for your commitment, we offer professional development opportunities, flexible working conditions, gym access and a range of other benefits.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role and help develop our Service towards achieving our Vision ‘Creating Safer Communities’ then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, then please contact Damien West directly by emailing Damien.west@notts-fire.gov.uk

Application closing date: 27/10/2021

Business Intelligence Manager

Business Intelligence Manager

If you are fantastic leader who is enthusiastic, experienced in performance management and looking for an exciting new opportunity, then we may have a position for you. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are looking for a forward thinking, innovative and passionate Business Intelligence Manager to join their team!

As the Business Intelligence Manager, we will want you to lead the development of performance management within the Service, including working with all levels of management to drive continuous improvement.  Leading and managing the Business Intelligence Hub Team, you will oversee performance measurement, reporting, evaluation, and analysis.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing, leading, and developing a successful team, while having a thorough understanding of how performance management informs planning and will help our Service grow.  We’re looking for an outstanding leader, someone open to change and someone who can inspire and motivate others; working with technical experts to deliver solutions within our progressive Service.

We are looking for someone who lives our Values and Core Code of Ethics, can engage with our diverse communities and workforce, and who is striving to drive continuous improvement.

We really value our people and the benefits of the post include flexible working hours, a minimum of 26 days holiday per year, training & development, private gym access, health care and a range of other excellent benefits you would expect from a leading employer.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

If you want more information, please contact Damien West (Head of Corporate Support) for an informal discussion at Damien.west@notts-fire.gov.uk

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Application closing date: 12/10/2021

Phoenix Team Leader (6 Month FTC)

Phoenix Team Leader (6 Month FTC)

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Phoenix Team Leader (6 Month FTC)
£25,481 (pro rata) + benefits

Part-time 2 days per week – Monday and Tuesday
(14 hours, 48 minutes)

About Us

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Phoenix Programme Team Leader with experience of working with young and vulnerable persons. Delivering training and development activities whilst mentoring and supporting others.

You will ensure the effective delivery of the Phoenix Programme, assisting the organisation with the delivery and evaluation of the programme, ensuring the development of its participants and delivering exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • A relevant teaching qualification
  • Knowledge of the Phoenix Programme and Community Safety at local, regional and national levels
  • Proven experience in the preparation and production of comprehensive reports and carrying out risk assessments
  • Develop and deliver effective presentations
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and targets
  • Excellent communication and IT skills are essential to the role

Closing date for applications is 12 October 2021 at midday

What we can offer you

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19. On site facilities include catering facilities and an onsite gym. The role also benefits from an attractive package, including up to 22 days holiday and public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.

About the Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline

Advert closes 12 October 2021 at midday
Notification of shortlist By no later than 14 October 2021
Interview 21 October 2021

Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change due to COVID impact.

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.  More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role please contact Shannon Griffiths, Phoenix Team Leader on Shannon.Griffiths@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

Wholetime Firefighter

Wholetime Firefighter

‘Safer People, Safer Places’

Being a Wholetime Firefighter at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service offers you an exciting and rewarding career with a real opportunity for progression. You may have the perception that the fire and rescue service only put out fires, but this is far from reality. As a Wholetime Firefighter you will respond to incidents, but you will also take part in prevention and protection work in order to help reduce the chance of incidents happening in the first place. This is done through educating the communities and businesses that are in our local area. You will need to make sure you can communicate and teach best practices to households and businesses in order to help create ‘Safer People, Safer Places’. As a Firefighter, every day is different.

We have a total of 20 fire and rescue stations – six of which are permanently crewed by full-time firefighters, eight of which are crewed jointly by both full-time and On-Call firefighters and a further six, which are crewed solely on an On-Call basis.

By reading this information you have already taken your first step toward a fantastic career, with a fantastic Fire and Rescue Service. For specific information regarding applying and the criteria for the role, the recruitment and selection process, and a bit about who we are; please visit our recruitment website.

Application opens 29 September 2021

Application closes 13 October 2021

Area Administrative Assistant (Area Support)

Area Administrative Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant (FRS B) in the Area Support Team based in Hammersmith.

Duties will include liaison with members of the public, other agencies and operational personnel on a daily basis; maintaining detailed administrative systems.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in office administrative duties, including writing correspondence, using computerised office systems, checking work for errors, producing statistics and dealing with customers. The ability to communicate professionally and work as part of a team in a helpful and co-operative manner.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview. 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 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.

Closing date: 08/10/2021

Training Commissioning and Design Assistant

Training Commissioning and Design Assistant

London Fire Brigade

An opportunity has arisen to join the Development & Maintenance of Operational Professionalism (DaMOP) team as an administrative assistant (FRS B).

The successful candidate will be a part of a team responsible for the ongoing delivery of a key corporate workstream that provides maintenance of competency frameworks for a range of staff groups across the Brigade. Supporting the Group Commander for Training Commissioning and Design and 2 x Station Commanders, responsibilities will include preparing update reports, data analysis, arrange meetings, take and compile minutes and actions, and disseminate papers and invitations to all parties in good time. There may also be an opportunity to be involved in staff engagement activities.

We are looking for a person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as someone who has a good eye for detail in order to deal with the accuracy required in the creation of training documents and the recording of decisions taken at meetings that may be subject to later scrutiny. The individual must be flexible and resilient and be able to deal with sometimes conflicting demands and changing priorities. The position is based at Union Street within the Training & Professional Development department though there may be opportunities to work flexibly.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the Training Commissioning and Design Assistant role are detailed in the job description.

To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview. Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.

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.

Closing date: 07/10/2021

Infrastructure Support Team Leader

Infrastructure Support Team Leader

London Fire Brigade

An Infrastructure Support Team Leader is required to work within the IT department to become the technical lead role responsible for providing 3rd level technical support of the server and storage environment. The Infrastructure Support Team Leader will also be responsible for ensuring the server and storage environment is secure/patched, ensuring all solutions are maintained within a supportable version and industry best practice applied wherever possible.

Successful candidates should have experience in the following technical subject matters:

  • Hypervisor Platforms – Microsoft & VMware
  • Current Microsoft Server Operating Systems
  • Microsoft System Center Suite of products
  • Microsoft Active Directory Services (DNS, DFS, DHCP, Group Policy)
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • HP and Dell Hardware (Servers/Storage)
  • Disaster Recovery Planning and Implementation
  • Cloud Technology (Azure/O365)

Successful candidates must have good communication skills and experience of managing and motivating specialist technical staff, allocating them work, setting priorities and ensuring they are trained and developed to their full potential.

Candidates should note that they will work as part of a team where varying attendance hours may be required to ensure that necessary cover is maintained during agreed service times.

The post holder may also be required to participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for which an allowance would be payable.

Infrastructure Support Team Leader application closing date: 08/10/2021

Station Manager

Station Manager

ANNUAL SALARY: Station Manager, £49,893.60 rising to £55,033.20 (inclusive of operational supplement)
BASE LOCATION: County Wide
DUTY SYSTEM:  Flexible Duty System
CLOSING DATE:  9am Monday 18th October 2021

We have an exciting number of vacancies across North Yorkshire for Station Manager opportunities, including permanent vacancies and a unique temporary opportunity to be intrinsically involved with our transformational programme of activity. We are looking for individuals with strong management and communication skills, able to deliver plans against our organisational strategy and through effective leadership and management, to take on the role of Station Manager.

This is a time of great change for the Service, with our new Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Phillip Allott and the formal collaboration between North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police (enableNY). The Service is forward thinking and has a clear direction which includes opportunities for transformational change.

With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidate will have an innovative approach to delivering improvement across the Service. With a strong focus on collaboration you will exercise high level interpersonal skills and have the ability to form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance. You will recognise the importance of a diverse workforce and promote a culture of equality and inclusion.

You will be required to achieve Incident Command Level 2 qualification.

The post is conditioned to the Flexible Duty system and is Politically Restricted.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, candidates must be a competent, substantive Watch Manager or above.

Application

To submit a formal application for consideration you must complete the online application form. Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 18th October 2021.