Post: Technical Assurance Manager
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 17 January 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

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

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 06 February 2025 at the Brigade’s Headquarters. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Emergency Call Handler/Firefighter (Control) 
£26,852 pa 
42 hours per week  
Fixed Term for 6 months 
Location: SHQ, Huntingdon 
 
 
ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS) 
CFRS is one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK – but don’t take our word for it. Our recent His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture, our dedication to developing our people and the things we do to promote inclusion across the service. The Service is dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to the communities we are proud to serve.  

We are currently looking for Emergency Call Handler/Firefighter (Control) to join our welcoming, modern and progressive fire and rescue service. 
 
About the Role: 
Within this integral role you will work within our Combined Fire Control and be responsible for the following:  
Responding to Emergency Calls to aid the effectiveness of Crew’s responding   
Maintaining information and equipment such as the availability of operations resources and supporting others where needed  
Taking responsibility for own personal performance  
Hours: You will normally work 42 hours per week, 4 on/ 4 off shift pattern.   
 
About You:   
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to deliver to high standards in a potential stressful situation.  
 
WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE: 
You don’t have to wear a firefighter’s uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of building a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community.

We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by: 
Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do. 
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. 
We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service. 
We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause. 

ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER: 
Employee Assistance Programme 
Access to Health Cash Plan 
A competitive pension scheme 
Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events 
Access to Health Shield Perks discounts 
Family friendly policies  
Great learning and development opportunities 
30 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service 
Parking (site specific) 
 
HOW TO APPLY 
To apply for this opportunity please visit the link to our website.  Please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the person specification in the Recruitment Pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk  

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered. 

Benefits:  
Area Manager Salary: £65,690 to £72,054  
+ Flexi duty allowance (20% of AM salary) 
+ Area Manager Allowance (details below) 
+ Fire Cover Gold (if applicable) 
Total salary package circa £85,000 – £93,000 
Access to a Lease/provided Car Scheme 
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading 
Superb Pension Scheme available 
 
Other information about our benefits can be found on our website
 
About the role:  
The Area Manager Operational Policy and Assurance is a vital role within Royal Berkshire’s Senior Leadership Team. It is responsible for a range of important areas of our organisation and intrinsic to how we continue to improve the delivery of services and keep our staff and communities safe.  
 
About the organisation: 
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people. 
 
About you:  
The role has a key operational focus and as such is open to applicants that are currently operating in the role of Competent Station Manager in receipt of CPD with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management or above. 
 
You will be an effective collaborator with successes and experience working in a multi-agency context, building effective relationships.  
 
You will be able to lead complex functions with an ability to ensure high quality of delivery and provide the organisation with confidence of compliance, assurance and learning across operations.  
 
You will be working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and therefore it is essential that you have excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills with a high quotient of political acuity. 
 
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be able to work effectively as part of a high performing team and be adaptable to support the delivery of the Service’s purpose. 
 
The key focus of this role is: 
To provide an effective and efficient multidisciplinary function that supports organisational compliance, continuous improvement, Assurance delivery of Prevention, Protection and Response services and drives efficiency through collaboration. 
You will be responsible for the following teams and accountable for delivery of work across all these areas. 
 
Service Delivery Policy management and development 
Collaboration 
Thames Valley Fire Control Service (SRO) 
Operational Learning and Assurance 
Response Resource Coordination and Support 
Operational Risk Information and Emergency Planning  
Coordinating RBFRS interaction with the Local resilience Forum 
Business Continuity 
 
 
Key role requirements are detailed in the job profile attached (knowledge, skills and experience).  
 
Application and selection process 
 
​​​​​​​Please see the link to the Job Profile Area Manager Policy and Assurance.  
 
If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now. 
 
For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Mark Arkwell, Deputy Chief Fire Officer arkwellm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion. 
 
If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our process please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser (Otte@rbfrs.co.uk).  
 
Closing date for applications at Stage One is 09:00am Monday 13 January 2025. 
 
Candidates should be available for Interview/Assessment W/c 27 January – 4 February 2025.  
 
The selection process consists of three stages. 
 
Stage One 
CV and Supporting Statement (the statement should not exceed 2000 words), detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the person specification.  
You will be informed if you are shortlisted for Stage Two below.  
 
Stage Two 
Presentation (Role related subject See ‘other considerations’ for further information) 
Competency based interview  
Clarity 4D Personality Profile (not assessed) 
 
Stage Three (If successful at Stage Two) 
Values and Behaviours Based Interview 
 
Other considerations / eligibility: 
The Area Manager allowance is based on role at entry and varies with Green and Grey Book pay awards.  Staff who enter on the development rate of pay will be paid an additional allowance equivalent to the difference between the development rate of pay and the entry point of Grade 10.  When the staff member has attained competence an increased rate of pay will be paid via an allowance equivalent to the difference between the competent rate of pay and the next spinal column point on Grade 10. 
Competent Station Manager in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management (Leading Others and Leading the Business courses or equivalent). 

You will need to evidence that you hold an L3 Advanced Incident Commander or L4 Strategic Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice). Candidates will be required to successfully acquire the L4 qualification within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate. 
You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass). 

You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check with Child and Adult Barred. 

Role related presentation: Candidates taken through to Stage 2 will be required to deliver a 20-30min presentation. The topic to be discussed is: 
‘As AM Policy and Assurance, what features will you seek assurance of or establish to ensure RBFRS has confidence its response staff are effective, supported and safe. How will you achieve this?’ 

If shortlisted, you will be required to submit this presentation to recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk by 9am on Monday 27th Jan 2025 
Disclosure and Barring Service 

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for. 
Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement. 
 
The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.  
 
Our Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet these behaviours in line with the job profile/person specification throughout the selection process.   
 
Please note your personal responsibility regarding potential pension tax charges. Candidates are encouraged 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. ​​​​​​​ 
 
 
Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement 
 
Our Commitments: 
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.   
We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work. 
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too. 
Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application. 
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). 
To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/ 
 
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment. 
 
Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link. 
 

12-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

Salary £37,938 per annum rising to £41,511 per annum

Closing date 16/01/2025

Job reference: REQ000327

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Resourcing team as a Workforce Planning Officer! This role has become available because the current post holder has taken on a secondment opportunity.

Are you passionate about workforce planning, data analysis, and strategic talent management? This is your chance to make a real impact by shaping the future of our Service’s workforce.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence key strategic decisions, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive impactful workforce initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigate, develop, maintain, and implement innovative tools and systems to ensure accurate workforce planning and forecasting, aligning staffing levels and skills with Service needs.
In collaboration with HR Resourcing Manager develop and implement strategic workforce plans to address any future staffing shortfalls and talent gaps by working closely with Recruitment, Training and Development and functional heads to meet organisational needs as necessary.
Collate, analyse, and evaluate workforce data to uncover trends and inform senior management decisions.
Administer and improve systems for workforce planning, ensuring data integrity and efficiency across all processes.
Develop and review policies and processes to support workforce planning excellence.

You will have:

Recognised qualification e.g. CIPD workforce planning course or equivalent work experience in Workforce Planning.
Significant experience of workforce planning in a large organisation.
Significant experience in the analysis and interpretation of data, producing reports that assist in organisation decision making.
In-depth experience in data manipulation and analysis tools and software.
Ability to use Microsoft Office 365 applications to produce comprehensive and detailed presentations, graphs and reports.
Analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and provide positive and constructive solutions.
Proficient in research, interpretation, application, and communication of complex data to meet management needs and provide clear reports.

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

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

Hybrid working patterns 
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
 

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The selection process will take place on Monday 27 January 2025

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Job Title: Fire Safety Manager – High Rise Task Force – Protection (x2)

Contract: Permanent  

Working Hours: Day Duty 

Salary: Watch Manager – £46,707 

Location: TBC 

Closing Date: 12th January 2025 

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.  

The Role 

Do you share our passion for making our communities safer? Do you have experience in regulating fire safety at high rise residential buildings, and can you provide practical advice on how to make our buildings and workspaces safer places? Are you excited to learn more about making Essex a safe place to live work and travel putting your knowledge and skills into practice in a diverse and challenging county?  

If so, then the right opportunity for you has arisen within our Protection (formerly known as Fire Safety) team. As part of our Protection Strategy, we are committed to increasing fire safety compliance at high rise residential buildings across Essex. There have been significant changes in legislation relating to these premises over the past 2 years, following on from recommendations from the Grenfell Enquiry, and we are looking for the right people to represent us in the community, providing the right advice and responses to fire safety challenges. 

This role will involve managing a small team to carry out regulatory activity across Essex, including the drafting and issuing of formal notices, such as Enforcement Notices. This role will also involve working with the Regional Building Safety Manager, and ensuring work assigned to us by the Building Safety Regulator is assigned to the team appropriately and completed.  

Work will include inspecting a variety of buildings, providing advice to the responsible person and where necessary taking enforcement action. Other aspects of this role include assessing statutory consultations including a requirement to assess the design of new or extended buildings against the Building Regulations to ensure the design is compliant. 

What You Will Be Working On 

Managing and carrying out regulatory activity at high rise residential buildings across Essex. 
Supporting Protection Leaders with workstreams coming out from MHCLG, such as data gathering at mid-rise residential buildings. 
Carry out fire safety audits in accordance with ECFRS Risk Based Inspection Programme 
Carry out statutory consultations on a wide range of premises ranging from low to very high complexity, including as part of a multi-discipline team (MDT) within the BSR’s Gateway process. 
Alleged fire risks 
Protection support to operational colleagues 

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is a high performing, innovative and progressive organisation that has high ambitions for the service that it provides to the communities and people of Cheshire.

Due to the impending retirement of the current postholder, the Fire Authority is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

The successful candidate will possess a detailed understanding of the issues relating to the Fire and Rescue Service at national and local levels, have strong political acuity and be an inspiring and outstanding leader. The Fire Authority will also be looking for an individual who is genuinely committed to staff engagement, diversity and inclusion and who will be able to influence others whilst ensuring the Service has strong leadership to shape and direct service provision and uphold the existing high standards of performance, and the positive culture currently in place. Candidates will also need to demonstrate resilience and excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to execute ambitious programmes of change.

Applications are invited from competent Area Managers and existing Brigade Managers who are in possession of a Level 4 Incident Command and a MAGIC qualification so they can participate in the Principal Officers on-call rota. The selection process will comprise of three stages, the first will entail a psychometric assessment, technical interview and stakeholder panel with members of staff, the second stage will be a command assessment and media assessment, and the third stage will be an interview and presentation with Members of the Fire Authority.

COMAH and Resilience Officer – Risk and Resilience Department

Salary £31,067 to £32,654 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of COMAH Officer

Expressions of interest are now invited for the role of COMAH and Resilience Officer within Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, to join our small, friendly team within the Risk and Resilience department.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable COMAH and Resilience experience, along with the development of emergency planning and risk management related skills, subject knowledge and a detailed understanding of the wider emergency services, multi-agency partners and industry.

The successful applicant will also be required to partake in meetings associated with the Competent Authority and Local Resilience Forums as well as deputise for the COMAH Manager on a number of regional networks and user groups. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your existing COMAH and emergency planning knowledge and skills.

Reporting directly to the COMAH Manager you will be responsible for overseeing compliance with the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations at establishments in the Tyne and Wear area.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the COMAH Officer you will:

• Ensures compliance with safety regulations through several key responsibilities and activities including
• Exercises, Inspections and Audits
• Risk Assessment Review
• Emergency Planning Oversight
• Training and Competence Verification
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
• Safety Report Evaluation
• Enforcement Actions
• Collaboration and Information Sharing

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• Possess a degree or similar qualification in a relevant subject or substantial vocational experience with a suitable evidence portfolio
• Demonstrate or possess knowledge of national legislative frameworks and industry powers, policies and procedures
• Possess knowledge or experience of Emergency Planning
• Demonstrate competence in the use of Microsoft programmes and software packages including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Forms, Lists and MS Teams
• Experience of Resilience Direct software would be advantageous but not essential

About our Risk and Resilience team

The Risk and Resilience team are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to the community and the service itself. The department oversees emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and risk management. Developing emergency response plans whilst coordinating with local resilience forums, other emergency services and partner agencies. The department also ensures compliance with relevant legislation, such as the Civil Contingencies Act and COMAH regulations as part of the service’s Risk Management Plan. Additionally, it oversees operational assurance to analyse and improve the service’s readiness for various emergencies, including major incidents, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks. By focusing on risk analysis, preparedness, and resilience, the department plays a crucial role in enhancing Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue services ability to protect the public and respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

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

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 15th of January 2025
Notification of shortlist – W/C 20th January 2025
Panel Interview – W/C 27th January 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 15th January 2025

Further 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 Andy Appleby, Andrew.appleby@twfire.gov.uk or Leah O’Brien, Leah.Obrien@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Key employee benefits

 Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
 Flexi-time scheme in operation
 Local government pension scheme
 Free on-site parking
 Free on-site gym
 Blue light discount
 Car leasing scheme

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are seeking a motivated individual for the position of Watch Manager, Training and Development who is passionate about learning, development and the positive impact this can have on confidence and performance. There is one substantive position available as well as the possibility of one temporary position.

About the role
As a Watch Manager, General Training Instructor, you will be a vital part of our Learning and Development team; engaging and motivating individuals through training, development and assessments aligned to National Operational Standards (NOS) and National Occupational Guidance (NOG). This role is rewarding, varied and requires the post holder to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of centrally delivered training. You will train and assess our operational staff against standards and where necessary, support the delivery of development plans to support both the learner and their line manager. You will have the opportunity to specialise and lead a discipline, as well as providing valuable contributions and support to all areas of operational training.

About you

You will have a passion for and proven interest in the development of staff and be committed to maintaining high standards of performance whilst working in a stimulating and challenging environment.

A position within Learning and Development is an ideal career move for an ambitious individual who:

•           Has a sound knowledge and understanding of NOS and NOG.

•           Excellent communication and influencing skills.

•           Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and Learning   Management Systems

•           Awareness of the operational training function.

For details of the key role specific requirements please see the Job Profile

Please note that 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.

Eligibility

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Managers or above who have successfully completed a Level 1 Incident Command qualification and have maintained their knowledge and skills.  You will already hold a teaching qualification or equivalent training and have a good knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development.

For further details regarding the role, please contact Group Manager Chris Kendal kendallc@rbfrs.co.uk  to arrange an informal discussion.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now

Please see the Job Profile

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based presentation and behavioural / competency based interview

Please see the role based presentation task instructions which are provided in advance on our website to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver the presentation and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00 on the 20 January 2025 to R&Dresource@rbfrs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Monday 13 January 2025.

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will begin w/c 20 January 2025.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing and Development Coordinator (Otte@rbfrs.co.uk) or Georgie Jones, Coaching and Resourcing Assistant (jonesg@rbfrs.co.uk).

National Fire Chiefs Council – Business Change and Assurance Manager

Full time secondment opportunities open to all FRS employees.  

Salary £ 86,400 (AM (B) Flexi Comp or equivalent)

The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) is delivering the next generation of communications technology for the Emergency Services, the Emergency Services Network (ESN).  A vacancy exists for a Business Change and Assurance Manager (BCAM) as a senior role within the Fire ESN team working with and between ESMCP, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), as ESN is built, tested, and deployed.

Emerging from a period of reset, ESMCP is moving forward on a confident footing and is refining its plans to ramp up and deliver at scale over the next few years.  Working to the NFCC Business Change Lead and overseeing the Fire ESN team, the BCAM is a pivotal role for the Fire and Rescue Service within ESN and suited to someone who is used to delivering at pace, working with agile methodologies and in a complex, multi-agency environment.

This is a secondment opportunity, initially for 2 years, on a peripatetic basis, will be seconded to NFCC to work on the ESN programme. The post holder should expect to work regularly in London and undertake regular travel both within the UK and potentially beyond.

Applications are welcomed from suitably experienced individuals with an aptitude and awareness of working on large and complex Programmes and will need to be able to confidently deliver challenging information to the sector. The post is open to individuals who are currently employed by a UK Fire and Rescue Service in a role as Area Manager, Group Manager or equivalent.

This post will be subject to security clearance (SC), which will be undertaken prior to taking up the secondment if not already held.  It is anticipated that the secondment will commence in March/April 2025.

How to apply:

For an informal discussion with the NFCC Business Change Lead, Matt Cane, contact via Matthew.Cane@homeoffice.gov.uk or 07356 141285.  Please send CV’s (maximum 4 sides) and a supporting statement, demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria of the Job description (maximum 750 words), to Matt Cane at the same email address.

Closing date – 17th January 2025

Interviews will take place w/c 27th January 2025

For additional information about the role please see the Job Description on the NFCC Website.