Business Analyst (2 Year FTC)
£25,481 + benefits

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

We are looking for an innovative problem solver to join our Business Support and Improvement Team. As a Business Analyst, you will work with internal stakeholders to understand existing processes, provide specialist advice and develop bespoke solutions to generate improvements that support delivery of our strategic goals. The role offers an exciting opportunity to be significantly involved in key projects that will enabling change and improvements across the Service.

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

Reporting to the Business Assurance and Improvement Manager, you will support delivery of our strategic goals by providing specialist advice and supporting the development of business improvement activities across the Service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and enhancing processes and systems to identify and support Service improvement, assisting with assurance, managing efficiencies and delivering a quality service; supporting the vision and delivery of Creating the Safest Community.

Your ability to use communication and analytical skills to capture requirements using recognised methodology and create specifications will be key to this role.

As a Business Analyst you will gain a rapid understanding of our processes and see improvements through the whole lifecycle including reporting on all benefits that have been realised.

Closing date for applications is 04 October 2021 at 12:00 hours.

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 04 October 2021 at 12:00 hours
Notification of shortlist By no later than 05 October 2021
Panel Interview Week commencing 11 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 please contact Louise Clarkson, Head of Business Support & Improvement via Louise.Clarkson@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

Wholetime Watch Commander

Salary: Watch Commander A & B in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales

Location: Various locations across the HWFRS boundary

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits

Applications Open: Friday 17th September

Closing date:  Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Watch Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

• Be a competent at the level of a UK Local Authority Wholetime or On Call Crew
• Commander (or role above)
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
• Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
• Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
• Not be in a formal capability process
• Be medically fit to undertake the role (current fitness test and 3 yearly medical)

Positions are available in a variety of functional and station based roles with a variety of duty systems on offer.  Duty systems include the 7 day Flexi-Time System (42 Hour Day Duty), 12-Hour Day Duty System and Wholetime 224 Duty System.

Please see the Watch Commander job description and person specification for further information about the role. Please note, the majority of vacancies will be station based Watch Commander A roles. There may however be a limited number of department based Watch Commander B roles, which would be discussed with successful applicants at the culmination of the process.

Selection process

The selection process will be as follows:

• an online application form
• role play assessment
• a pre-prepared presentation and an interview
• Incident Command assessment (where appropriate)
• a fitness test
• a medical assessment
• pre-employment checks

Shortlisting shall take place following the application stage as detailed within the candidate guidance document.

Successful external candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

Successful applicants who are not appointed initially may be placed on a holding list for up to 24 months until further vacancies arise.

Awareness Sessions

To assist potential candidates, a number of virtual awareness sessions are being held online on the following occasions:

• Wednesday 22nd September at 1500 hours
• Thursday 23rd September at 1900 hours

If you are interested in attending one of these virtual sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be sent a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

General information

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date (Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon).

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Wholetime Crew Commander

Salary: Crew Commander in line with NJC Grey Book pay scales

Location: Various locations across the HWFRS boundary

Contract: Full time, permanent plus pension and benefits

Applications Open: Friday 17th September

Closing date:  Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Crew Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our stations are crewed by a mix of Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters, supported by Fire Control staff and Support Staff.  We attend just over 6,500 incidents each year – more than 125 incidents every week – including property and countryside fires, RTCs and water and animal rescues, sometimes assisted by our USAR colleagues.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

Be a competent UK Local Authority Wholetime or On Call Firefighter (or role above)
Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role (current fitness test and 3 yearly medical)

Positions are available in a variety of functional and station based roles with a variety of duty systems on offer.  Duty systems include the 7 day Flexi-Time System (42 Hour Day Duty), 12-Hour Day Duty System and Wholetime 224 Duty System.

Please see the Crew Commander job description and person specification for further information about the role.

Selection process

The selection process will be as follows:

• an online application form
• role play assessment
• an interview
• Incident Command assessment (where appropriate)
• a fitness test
• a medical assessment
• pre-employment checks

Shortlisting shall take place following the application stage as detailed within the candidate guidance document.

Successful external candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

Successful applicants who are not appointed initially may be placed on a holding list for up to 24 months until further vacancies arise.

Awareness Sessions

To assist potential candidates, a number of virtual awareness sessions are being held online on the following occasions:

• Wednesday 22nd September at 1500 hours
• Thursday 23rd September at 1900 hours

If you are interested in attending one of these virtual sessions, please email recruitment@hwfire.org.uk with your preferred session and you will be sent a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation link, as well as guidance on how to login.

General information

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date (Friday 8th October at 12:00 noon).

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.  We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

To apply, please visit our WMJobs Application Portal.

Community Safety Risk Reduction Manager

(West Service Delivery Area)

£33,782 – £36,922 per annum

Prevention & Inclusion Department

Fire & Rescue Service HQ, Butterley Hall, Ripley

An exciting opportunity have arisen as a result of a restructure within the Prevention and Inclusion Team for the role of Community Safety Risk Reduction Manager.

The role will require a highly motivated individual with the ability to analyse data to support and deliver community risk reduction initiatives.

You will have experience in working with partner agencies and stakeholders supporting fire-focused community safety activities and have an understanding of managing projects, including creating and implementing risk assessments.

You will have a full understanding of Safeguarding and Critical functions to support the Service whilst assisting with multi-agency risk strategy arrangements including DHR (Domestic Homicide reviews) learning reviews, Safeguarding Adults Reviews, Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference and Vulnerable Adults Risk Management.

In addition to leading, managing and coordinating a team of Community Safety Officers.

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

The normal working week is 37 hours to be worked flexibly, including some evening and weekend working to support risk reduction activities. 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.

Guidance on the Pension implications of taking a promotion are attached.

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 midnight on Sunday 10th October 2021. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 18th October 2021.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Ian Snodgrass on 07795 0603798 or ISnodgrass@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

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

Water Team Leader

Scale 5 – £22,183  – £24,491 per annum

37 hours per week (part time working considered)

Flexible working hours

Stores Department, Betony Road, Malvern

The role

A permanent opportunity has arisen within the Operational Logistics department, based at Betony Road in Malvern. The Water Team Leader will be responsible for the function of the water department, supporting the needs of the Service. The role will also play an integral part in supporting the wider functioning of the Operational Logistics department.

We are a flexible employer promoting and encouraging flexible working practices where appropriate and subject to evaluation, such as part time working and flexi-time. We also provide the option of working at any of our locations across the two counties, as well as remote working from home.

The Person

The ideal applicant will possess a driving licence, preferably LGV (class C) as well as a PUWER certification. In addition they will have experience of working with a team, in a leading capacity, and be able to plan and prioritise a varied workload. Knowledge of the Fire sector would be beneficial, as well as having experience of hazard identification and working with risk assessments.

About Us

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

Reasons to Join Us

• 26 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 31 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 26th September.

Interviews to be held on 5th October.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Teresa O’Neill on 07827 990402.

HGV Vehicle Mechanic

Grade 6-8.2:  Salary range £23,541- £28,672

£2,400 per annum standby allowance plus paid overtime

37 hours per week (Mechanics out of Hours Scheme)

The role is based at Thirsk but you will be expected to work across 38 fire stations across North Yorkshire and also support  the HGV fleet at  NYFRS front line incidents.

Why work on one type of vehicle every day, when you can work on a variety of different models and make them into response vehicles?

This is a unique opportunity for a HGV Vehicle Mechanic to break away from the mundane and be a part of maintaining our response vehicles and ensuring our dedicated firefighters arrive safely at incidents to save lives.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join their Fleet Services department. The fleet is made up of approx. 180 vehicles, HGV makes include Volvo, MAN, Iveco, Mercedes.

As HGV Vehicle Mechanic you will be a member of a team responsible for servicing, maintaining and inspecting our HGV fleet and specialised equipment associated with the fleet. You will also be responsible delivering high quality, credible and timely transactional and outcome focused support services covering commercial vehicle fleet management. You will deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate real value to front line services through effective service delivery.

Working with the Workshop Manager and in collaboration with key colleagues you will ensure that relevant elements of the service catalogue are successfully delivered in accordance with the ongoing key performance indicators and contribute to the improvement of service delivery.

We make a real difference to the safety of everyone who works, travels, visits and lives in York and North Yorkshire. This role provides a great opportunity for you to build your skills, experience and credibility working for a team orientated, forward thinking emergency service.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the service, maintenance  and inspection of the fleet, delivering excellent customer service providing high quality, credible and timely transactional support services.
• You will deliver services in accordance with agreed standards including KPIs and SLAs as well as contributing to the delivery of ongoing process and service improvements.
• Respond to service requests and undertake servicing, inspections, repairs and planned work to the light vehicles within the fleet
• Ensure the provision of relevant and timely vehicle maintenance data
• Attend breakdowns and carry out repairs at any location offering both a static and mobile service when directed.
• Ensure care and safe use of all tools, equipment and parts/materials.
• Work on a predominantly mobile basis and take part in the on-call support arrangements.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and experience:

• Relevant qualification(s) in HGV fleet/vehicle maintenance and/or demonstrable experience of delivering high quality, customer orientated HGV fleet maintenance services to meet required SLAs and KPIs, ideally in a high volume environment.
• Excellent customer service.
• Problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Full current driving licence which is relevant to the areas of fleet to which you provide support.
• L.G.V Category C licence would be beneficial, and training can be provided.

Working for us- here’s what we can offer you

You will be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

Working for emergency services provides great pride and job satisfaction knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of keeping North Yorkshire safe, supporting emergency services who work around the clock to protect local communities and save lives. No two days are the same, one minute you could be carrying pre-planned maintenance on a frontline fire engine and the next you could supporting operational crews on the fire ground.

Other benefits also include

• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Support for further professional development
• Unison is the recognised Trade union within NYP and there are also a number of other Inclusion and Diversity support networks.

To apply for this vacancy please submit your application along with your CV by 9am on Monday 27th September 2021.

Area Manager Opportunities

Annual Salary: Area Manager B. The starting salary (inclusive of operational supplement) will be £71,399.40 per annum which is Area Manager (development) rate of pay, unless the appointed employee is already deemed to be a competent Area Manager, in which case the starting salary will be £78,317.09 per annum.

Base Location: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

Duty System: Flexible Duty System

Development opportunity: For individuals who are successfully appointed to the roles, there will be a development opportunity to participate on the Continuous Gold duty Rota.  During such time, the operational allowance will be increased to reflect the change of duty system and overall annual salary package will be as follows:

Area Manager (development) £76,588 (pro-rata)

Area Manager B (competent) £83,124.40 (pro-rata)

Closing date: 27th September 2021 9am

We have two exciting opportunities for ambitious, innovative and experienced individuals to take up the role of Area Manager for North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service on an secondment/temporary basis. We are looking for exceptional individuals that will join the strategic team to 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.

The Area Manager roles will report directly to the CFO and DCFO. You will have extensive exposure to working with the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to deliver the Fire and Rescue Plan priorities, as well as implementing a new Integrated Risk Management Plan, known locally as the Risk and Resource Model. Excellent communication skills, detailed strategic knowledge of fire and rescue operations and proven track record for delivery are all essential criteria for the roles.

Internally, there are excellent relationships with representative bodies including the local FBU and it is key that the new appointees will be able to continue to develop these. Applicants must currently operate at competent Group Manager or Area Manager (temporary or competent) 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 successful applicants will be developed for the ICS Level 4 qualification. The roles are 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 operational commitments.

Ideally the successful candidate will have the support of their current host organisation to commence in role with immediate effect in October 2021 to make an immediate impact upon the outstanding work loads.

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 these opportunities with Jon Foster, Chief Fire officer or Jonathan Dyson, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, please email samantha.law@northyorksfire.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.

Selection Process Assessments: Scheduled to take place in October 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:

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

a.     For a successful internal candidate, this will be a temporary promotion.

b.     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

Further clarity can be provided within informal discussions.

Firefighter and Community Safety Apprentice

If you are enthusiastic, committed to learning new skills, dedicated to delivering an excellent service to the community and keen to step into a vocation like no other then an apprenticeship within Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service might be for you!

This is an opportunity to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services as a Firefighter and Community Safety (FCS) Apprentice.

What does the Firefighter and Community Safety apprenticeship involve?
This exciting 36 month apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to be a firefighter within a modern fire and rescue service.

This is a varied apprenticeship where you will spend time learning about the work of our various departments, including Prevention and Protection as well as experiencing the operational work carried out by our firefighting crews.

You will firstly undertake the Level 3 Community Safety Apprenticeship for 15 months and upon successful completion of this, you will then commence the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship for 21 months. During the course of the programme you will also have access to many other learning opportunities and qualifications.

For the first 15 months, you will be paid in line with the real Living Wage currently set at £9.50 per hour.  You will be required to work 37 hours a week and your annual apprenticeship salary (based on this rate) will be £18,328 per annum.

Upon successful completion of the first 15 months, you will be offered a Trainee Firefighter position. You will be required to undertake the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship for 21 months, commencing with a 16 week Operational Training Firefighter course and be paid Trainee Firefighter rate, currently £11.05 per hour, £24,191 per annum.

Upon successful completion of this, you will be placed on station as a Development Firefighter and will be paid in line with the Development Firefighter rate, currently £11.51 per hour, £25,198 per annum. You will be aligned to a watch and be required to work 42 hours per week.

What will I do?
To understand the important role that prevention activities play in reducing fires and accidents within Cheshire, for the first part of the apprenticeship you will take up a post in the Prevention team.  Here you will learn how to carry out home safety assessments (HSAs), conduct safe and well visits and road safety awareness sessions.

Prior to starting in the Prevention department, you will attend a 6 week induction, which includes a 3-4 week operational firefighter course. During the induction, you will learn about the Service, its values and standards expected.

To understand the important role that prevention activities play in reducing fires and accidents within Cheshire, you will then move in to the Prevention Department where you will receive further training and experience conducting safe and well visits, deliver prevention training to children both at their schools and as a Ranger at the state of the art Safety Centre at Lymm.

You will also learn about Protection and shadow a Technical Fire Safety Officer; study for the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) exams in fire safety, management and administration and fire science; support Cadets and fundraise for a ‘Leadership Challenge’.

Additionally, you will participate in weekly physical training sessions and will be put through your paces, as you will need to be physically fit to undertake our operational training courses.

At the end of the Community Safety Apprenticeship, you will undertake an End Point Assessment and upon successful completion of this and an initial four week operational firefighter course, you can move onto the Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship.

During this apprenticeship, you will undertake the 16 weeks operational firefighter course; attend Fire Service College and study for the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) exam in fire operations. You will also participate in a leadership challenge which will involve travelling to Nepal (or similar) to undertake work for a charity for approximately 3 weeks.

Upon successful completion of the 16 weeks course, you will be aligned to a watch on station and expected to be a competent firefighter and undertake the End Point Assessment at the end of 21 months.

Who can apply?
To be eligible you will need:

• To be aged 18 years or over at the start of the programme
• Have Maths and English GCSE (grades A-C/9-4)
• To be physically fit as you will need to pass the firefighter selection tests
• To be prepared to travel to different sites across Cheshire

Future Career Prospects
The intended outcome for all of our Firefighter and Community Safety apprentices is to secure a permanent Firefighter position with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.  Therefore subject to achieving satisfactory performance reviews throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, passing the Community Safety End Point Assessment and internal courses, you will be offered the opportunity of joining Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service initially as a Development Firefighter.

One thing is for sure, once fully trained, you will able to look forward to a varied and highly rewarding career within an organisation that strives for excellence in every area of the business.

Interested?
Please return the completed application form by the deadline, Monday 27th September, 12 midday, via email to: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

The application form, guidance and further information can all by found on the website www.cheshirefire.gov.uk Go to Jobs then select Apprenticeships.