Vehicle Technician – Trainee

An opportunity has arisen within our Transport Section for a Trainee Vehicle Technician, based at our Rotherham Workshops.

The overall purpose of the role will be to be a part of our vehicle and equipment repair workshop where you will increase your knowledge and experience with a view to become a Vehicle Technician after obtaining the necessary knowledge and experience.

To be considered for this role you will have;-

·         Some experience in the repairs, maintenance and servicing of both light and large vehicles to the VOSA standard.

·         Develop your skills in the repair and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic and vehicle electrical/electronic systems.

·         Some knowledge of road transport legislation for class 4, 5, 7 and LGV vehicles, coupled with some understanding of current road vehicle maintenance standards.

·         Working towards developing your prowess in vehicle diagnostic and repair techniques.

You must possess;-

·         A recognised qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair level three or equivalent.

·         Possess an LGV Driving License – Class “C” minimum

·         Ability to work independently or seamlessly within a dynamic team

Administrative Assistant

An exciting opportunity within the Business Services Department.  This role offers a lot of variety and the opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team.

Overall purpose of the job:

To accurately produce and maintain manual and computerised records in order to support efficient and effective service delivery.  To receive and process a wide range of queries from members of the public and internal service users.  To utilise a comprehensive range of information and data management systems, to ensure the provision of timely and accurate information to Principal Officers and managers within Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Chief Accountant

Are you a skilled finance professional seeking a fulfilling career within a dynamic organisation?

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an individual to step into the role of Chief Accountant. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a community-focused environment, where your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency services.

If you are ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact, we want to hear form you!

Benefits you will receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working
  • Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
  • Full support for ongoing professional development
  • On-site gym facilities
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
  • Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
  • Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Hybrid working is available.

Recruitment Schedule
Closing date: 23:59 12 March 2025
Shortlisting: 13, 14 March 2025
Test and interview: w/c 24 March 2025

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

  • Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
  • Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
  • British Sign Language Charter
  • Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Job Objectives

  • Reporting to the S112 Officer, lead the financial operations of the Service, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Oversee and manage the finance team, providing strategic direction and support.
  • Lead corporate finance and strategic finance activity (Final Accounts, Budget setting, budget monitoring, Pensions, Treasury Management, Capital Accounting, Systems, Exchequer Services etc.)
  • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills Required

  • Professional accounting qualification CCAB or equivalent.
  • Local government finance experience (essential).
  • Extensive experience in a senior finance role.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good financial systems and spreadsheet skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Service Health and Fitness Advisor

Job title: Service Health and Fitness Advisor 

Grade: D           

Salary: Full time equivalent – £29,093 per annum (rising by annual increments to £31,586).

The part time equivalent salary based on 30 hours per week is £23,588 (rising by annual increments to £25,610).

The successful postholder is also entitled to an additional 7.5% allowance for evening work aligned to Service shift patterns. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Part Time – 30 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Location: Dorset

The centre of duty and office base for this role will be subject to agreement with flexibility to work from home/DWFRS Stations/Support Offices. The successful postholder will be required to work at Service premises across the County of Dorset.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Louise Pope, Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator, on 07722 622849 or e-mail louise.pope@dwfire.org.uk. 

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd March 2025 (midnight).  Should you be shortlisted for interview, details regarding the interview format / location will be provided beforehand.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & wellbeing services.

As a Service Health and Fitness Advisor in our Health and Wellbeing department you will:

  • Provide health and fitness knowledge, advice and support to staff.
  • Establish, implement and maintain effective fitness monitoring systems and procedures.
  • Act as a specialist for initiatives and project groups as required and as relevant to the role.

What makes you our ideal Service Health and Fitness Advisor?

  • Have previous relevant experience of providing health and fitness advice and support, determining requirements, and developing solutions
  • Previous experience of implementing and reviewing best practice concepts into practical processes and experience of establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective fitness monitoring systems and procedures
  • 4 GCSE passes – Grade A*-C / 9-4, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent Level 2 qualification, or higher-level relevant qualification, and be able to provide evidence of this
  • NVQ Level 3 In Sports Science/Health Science or equivalent

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

  • You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the significant travel requirements of the role. Travel requirements include daily travel across Fire Service premises in Dorset. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
  • If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
  • The role requires evening work aligned to Service shift patterns, for which an allowance is paid.
  • You may at times be required to travel across both counties.
  • A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
  • Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
  • We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
  • Please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.

To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.  All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying.  Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

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

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services.  When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Accounting Technician

Job Role Title:  Accounting Technician  

Salary: F – £34,314 – £37,938

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Closing date:  23:59 12 March 2025

Job Advert Text

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic community-focused organisation?

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a skilled Accounting Technician to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that makes a real difference, helping to support the vital work of our emergency service.

If you are passionate about numbers, accuracy, and contributing to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Full support for ongoing professional development

•    On-site gym facilities

•    Free onsite parking

•    Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•    Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•    Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

•    Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Hybrid working is available.

Recruitment Schedule

Closing date:  23:59 12 March 2025

Shortlisting: 13, 14 March 2025

Test and interview: w/c 24 March 2025

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Job Objectives

  •  Supporting the Strategic Accountant in budget setting and budget monitoring
  • Supporting Corporate Finance for key activities e.g. final accounts
  • Data analysis

Skills Required

  • AAT accounting qualification or equivalent (desirable)
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office.
  • Good financial systems and spreadsheet skills
  • Excellent organisational and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
     

Fleet Manager

Closing Date: 16 March 2025 at Midnight

Locations – Headquarters, Aylesbury

Permanent, Full time – 37 hour week

Salary – £57,839 – £59,430 a year (Scale M)

About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?  Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Key Duties:

·         To lead the Fleet Workshop team to ensure all operational imperatives are met

·         To lead the drive in business change and develop the procedures necessary to ensure services are maintained at most cost-effective outcomes

·         To lead in the tendering and procurement of vehicles, machinery and associated equipment to meet the needs of the Service, in line with Fleet, Equipment and Procurement plans

·         To set and manage the programme of servicing and repairs of the Services Red and White Fleet

About You

As a Fleet Manager you will be essential in setting and delivering our plans for our fleet across a wide range of vehicles, including pumping appliances, specialist appliances, cars, vans, and even some boats.

We are looking for someone who has:

·         Strong background in fleet management

·         Commercial awareness

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Ability to evaluate quality of work undertaken

·         Customer relationship management

Qualifications:

·         Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in Motor Vehicle Engineering

·         Qualified vehicle engineer

·         NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience

·         DVSA MOT Manager

·         Full Car and LGV driving licence to a minimum Category C

Experience:

·         Practical application of technical knowledge

·         Managing a tendering process from start to finish

·         Negotiating contracts in excess of £100,000

·         Setting and monitoring departmental KPIs

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

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

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

People Administrator (Recruitment & Selection)

1. Ensure the efficient and effective co-ordination of all office systems.

2. Assist with the accurate application, maintenance and confidentiality of all recruitment related records, procedures and systems in accordance with current policies, conditions of service and employment legislation.

3. Responsible for a wide range of transactional procedures and tasks relating to recruitment and selection processes (internal and external).

4. Responsible for the collection and collation of statistical data and other scheduled or ad-hoc requests for management information.

5. Responsible for processing all pay change documentation and for liaising with the payroll team to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll information in accordance with financial/audit controls.

6. Data entry using web basket and Integra and initiate and process invoice requests for the people function.

7. Undertake peer checking and data quality checking to ensure accuracy of information and documentation.

8. Accurately and securely maintain administration filing systems, using computerised systems where technology permits, in line with data protection requirements.

9. Perform administrative duties in a timely and efficient manner, in line with deadlines and team LPI’s and in accordance with people policies and procedures.

10. Maintain up to date knowledge of SYFR policies and procedures that relate to recruitment and selection transactional activity.

11. Liaise with candidates, managers and people function colleagues to support efficient and effective recruitment and selection processes.

12. Process disclosure checks for all new employees and existing staff undertaking regulated activity.

13. Undertake right to work checks for all new employees, in line with SYFR policy and legislation.

14. Respond to recruitment and selection transaction related enquiries, ensuring a quality customer care experience at all times and signposting as necessary.

15. Provide cover for other People Administrators as required.

16. Work closely with the People Partner (Recruitment & Selection) to ensure the provision of an efficient transactional service.

17. Assist in the organisation and delivery of recruitment related internal and external events.

18. Undertake people related projects with responsibility commensurate with the grade.

19. Fully participate in SYFR’s Performance Review process according to the responsibilities of the role.

20. Practice and promote SYFR’s Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety Policies and to conduct oneself in a manner that is consistent with SYFR’s core values at all times.

21. Ensure that risk is managed effectively within the section in accordance with corporate strategies and plans.

22. Attend as required any training courses that will contribute to the effective performance of the post holder.

23. Carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post.

24. Be responsible for the accurate and appropriate processing of data, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures (i.e. data protection).

25. Demonstrate commitment to CPD.

Learning and Development Manager 12M FTC

We are seeking an experienced Learning and Development (L&D) Projects Lead to provide temporary cover for a 12-month fixed-term period. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. This is not a development role; we need a credible professional who is confident delivering training themselves while also leading strategic L&D projects that drive operational excellence.

The postholder will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering L&D projects that enhance leadership capability, embed cultural change, and improve performance across the Service. The role will play a key part in ensuring SWFRS has the skills, knowledge, and leadership capacity needed to maintain and improve operational effectiveness. Given the fast-paced nature of the role, the successful candidate must be resilient, adaptable to conflicting priorities, agile in their approach, and solution-oriented.

Head of Corporate Communications

HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Headquarters, St Asaph

Permanent, 37 hours per week
Salary: £57,692 – £61,877 (plus 8.5% on call allowance)

A strategic leadership opportunity has arisen within North Wales Fire and Rescue Service for a permanent Head of Corporate Communications. This critical role will report to the Executive Board and be an active and integral member of the Service Leadership Team (SLT). The role is based at Headquarters in St Asaph, with some flexibility for remote working.

As Head of Corporate Communications, you will provide strategic, ethical and pragmatic advice, challenge, and support to the Chief Fire Officer, Executive Board, and Fire Authority. You will be responsible for ensuring that communications and engagement are at the heart of effective service delivery and organisational success.

Leading a dynamic Corporate Communications function, you will oversee media relations, internal communications, community engagement, external affairs and be instrumental in upholding the Service’s commitment to bilingualism, ensuring Welsh and English are treated equally in public communications and internal operations. You will drive forward a comprehensive and data-driven Communications Strategy, building trust, credibility and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced communications professional, with the ability to lead across all disciplines, including crisis communications, digital engagement, brand management and organisational culture change. You will demonstrate transformational leadership, embedding innovative communication approaches and ensuring the Service has a strong, influential and consistent voice across all platforms.

As part of this role, you will lead and participate in a joint 24/7 on-call rota with North Wales Police to provide press and social media support for major incidents out of hours.

We are looking for a visionary leader who aligns with the NFCC Core Code of Ethics, bringing a strong commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and public service.

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack. To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon,  07/03/2025
The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

Governance and Reporting Officer – NFCC

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years) potential to become permanent

Salary: £32,300 - £34,000 per annum

Department: Governance

Directorate: Professional Services

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel 

Reports to: Governance Manager 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail and who has the ability to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to learn, get on with the job, to question and to challenge will be essential.

As the Governance and Reporting Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in the relationship with a key stakeholder and our largest funder, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), ensuring the good governance and excellent reporting of progress against this Grant. You’ll be a great communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll provide overall coordination of MHCLG grant governance and reporting, ensuring all areas delivering under the terms of the grant are aware of reporting deadlines, providing them with the necessary support and advice in preparing progress reports.  

Supporting the production of concise, relevant and timely updates and responses for our Senior Leadership Team. 

Delivering high quality reports by ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is applied. 

Supporting the Governance Team in ensuring high standards of governance and reporting in all activities. 

Providing general administrative support to the overall grant governance process and to the Governance Manager including but not limited to checking stakeholder and key personnel availability for meetings, producing accurate minutes, records and action logs arising, coordinating company reporting to meet deadlines and reviewing documents for tone of voice, uniformity, conformity and completeness.  

Building and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders. 

Supporting continuous improvement of the reporting across the organisation by working with all areas of the organisation to improve the presentation, accuracy and consistency of data and reporting. 

Undertaking such other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Governance Manager.

Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC website. 

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the detailed Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.  

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked to this vacancy and apply. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk. 

Closing Date – 13 March 2025 with interviews being conducted week commencing 17th March 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.