Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37
Salary: £33,366 to £36,124
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 28 February 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.

What Are We Looking For? 

Our ideal person will be someone with a positive outlook who is keen to support our communities by helping us attract the right people to help make Essex safer together.

You will share the Service values of being professional, naturally inclusive, trustworthy, as well as being courageous in your decision making, and a high-performer, and be a credible representative of Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service to our managers, our applicants, and our communities.

The Role (Role Profile) 

You will provide efficient, professional, and friendly customer service as the subject matter specialist for recruitment and attraction.

You will advise our managers and other colleagues (e.g., Comms & Marketing) to attract and recruit the right people to support the Service’s needs and goals.

You will help us to improve our processes and the candidate and hiring manager experience.

What You Will Be Working On 

From advert to induction, full recruitment advice, support, guidance and administration for roles at all levels across the Service, from Firefighter to Director
Accurately and efficiently maintaining Applicant Tracking System
Supporting our positive action agenda, including attraction work in our communities, and attending recruitment and careers events
Design and development of assessment materials and practices

Eligibility  

Experience in an in-house recruitment role
Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills)

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

How to apply  

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:  

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) – w/c 3 March 2025

Stage 2

Presentation: You will be required to deliver a presentation related to the role.
Interview: The formal interview will probe your skills and experience, related to the performance of the role, as well as your values, ethics, and behaviours.

Interviews are currently planned on Friday 14 March, Monday 17 March 2025

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.

You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Laura Fuller, Recruitment Lead via email to laura.fuller@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits 

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Safeguarding 

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident 

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:  

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Business Continuity Officer

Closing Date: 2 March 2025 (23:59)

Scale H: £34,807 – £35,436 Per Annum

Ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring our Service’s resilience during emergencies and major incidents? Have you got a passion for risk management and business continuity?

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/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

You will be essential in developing and maintaining the Service’s Business Continuity Management Framework to ensure service delivery during emergencies and major incidents.

Key Duties:

·        Develop and review Business Continuity plans with departments

·        Maintain and update all relevant documentation, including plans and testing schedules

·        Ensure regular testing of plans, and share lessons learned across the organisation

·        Represent the Service at external meetings, including Local Resilience Forum

·        Deliver Business Continuity training and awareness sessions for managers and staff

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

·        Strong background in business continuity and risk management

·        Proactive and detail-oriented approach

·        Skill in developing and maintaining continuity plans

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans

·        Experience in delivering training sessions

·        Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices (e.g. Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ISO BC 22301)

Experience & Qualifications Required

Experience:

·        Experience in resilience planning and Business Continuity Management

·        Experience in Quality Assurance

·        Proven track record of producing clear and concise reports

·        Experience in delivering presentations and training sessions

Qualifications:

·        Certificate in Business Continuity Management or a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (e.g., BC/Risk Management)

·        Full, UK valid driving licence, as the role requires geographical mobility for multi-agency activities

The Package

·        Full Time

·        Permanent Contract

·        37-Hour Week

·        Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Good Annual Leave Entitlement

·        Employee Benefits

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Occupational Health

·        Onsite Gym Facilities

·        Limited On-Site Parking

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)

Apply for the role using the following link: Job profile

Abatement & 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.

Location: Easingwold, Training Centre, with the opportunity for hybrid working.

Salary: Grade 7 SCP 18-22, £30,559 – £32,654

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:30

Key Documents: Job Description.docx

Are you passionate about creating innovative digital learning experiences? Do you thrive on developing high-quality e-learning resources that make an impact? If so, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS) is looking for you!

Role Overview

As our Training Media and E-Learning Development Coordinator, you will design, produce, and manage dynamic e-learning content that supports the learning and development needs of NYFRS. You will also produce a range of training packages using various digital platforms. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders and our Operational Training Team, to ensure NYFRS response staff are equipped with the relevant training resources that ensures they are operationally competent to deliver their emergency response.

What You’ll Do

Create: Design and build innovative e-learning modules and training packages using digital training software.

Collaborate: Partner with training teams, managers, and subject matter experts to ensure e-learning resources meet training objectives.

Innovate: Drive the use of e-learning within a blended learning strategy, incorporating the latest instructional design techniques.

Support: Provide training to staff on e-learning tools and best practice. Develop bespoke training packages using a variety of different delivery methods.

Manage: Oversee the NYFRS e-learning system, responding to queries, maintaining content, and ensuring system updates.
What We’re Looking For

Experience: Demonstrated expertise in developing e-learning and digital media as part of a blended learning strategy
Skills: Proficiency with e-learning software, and strong organisational skills.

Qualities: A self-motivated, detail-oriented innovator with a passion for digital learning and continuous improvement.

Knowledge: Familiarity with adult learning theories and instructional design principles.

Location & Flexibility

Based at our Easingwold Training Centre, this role offers flexi-time and Hybrid working and the opportunity to impact NYFRS’s learning culture.

Working for us – what we can offer you

Working for the emergency services is truly rewarding, and we want to inspire all colleagues to achieve their full potential. Everything we do has a direct impact to the service our organisation delivers, and each of us contributes to ensuring our communities continue to feel safe.

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

In addition, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Staff support networks
• Training and development
• Excellent government pension scheme
• Access to onsite Health and Wellbeing services
• 25 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to discounts at major retailers
• Unison – recognised trade union
• Inclusion and Diversity support networks

Positive Action

At North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service we value difference. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact Luke Heenan, Recruiter, luke.heenan@northyorkshire.police.uk.

How to apply

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application for further information on this opportunity, please contact Jens Archer, Operational Training Group Manager, jens.archer@northyorksfire.gov.uk

Key dates:

Vacancy closing: 09:00am on 25th February 2025

Interview: March 2025

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Fire Protection Inspecting Officer

Salary:  G (SCP 29-33) £38,626- £42,708 per annum

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  23:59 26 February 2025

Job Advert Text

We have an exciting opportunity within LFRS’s Fire Protection Department to work alongside the Building Safety Regulator.

Our aim is to deliver fire safety advice to statutory partners in regard to Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB’s) properties across the East Midlands Region.

If you are a motivated individual looking to use your knowledge, skills and experience working with our business communities in a specialist area, then the role of Fire Protection Inspecting Officer could be for you.  

The successful candidates will be working within the Regional Building Safety Team and will be part of a team wanting to make a difference within the communities we serve ensuring ‘Safer People, Safer Places’ 

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 will be considered for this role following probationary period.

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.

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date:  23:59 26 February 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 10 March 2025

Job Objectives

The Fire Protection Inspecting Officer will be expected to carry out desk-based inspections, deliver commentary on building regulation submissions and carry out inspections at premises within the East Midlands Region and on occasion nationally. This is to advise statutory partners, enforce relevant fire safety legislation, provide fire safety advice, guidance and determine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation in the following areas: 

Fire safety in occupied high rise residential buildings/ higher risk premises 
Issues relating to fire protection and safety systems 
Issues relating to building construction, refurbishment, materials and demolition 

Skills Required

The successful applicant will possess a Level 3 Certificate and level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent qualifications) or be willing and able to complete both qualifications within a 2 year period.  

You will have a good understanding and knowledge of risk management processes and their application. You will also be required to have a high level of written communication skills sufficient to write complex reports. 

Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences. 

Following the successful completion of the probationary period, employees will be given the opportunity to request a remote working arrangement.

Job Title: ICT Technical Services Manager 

Contract: Permanent  

Working Hours: 37 hours per week* 

Salary: £55,201 – £62,288 

Location: Services Headquarters, Kelvedon Park* 

Closing Date: 26th February 2025 

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility about hours 

The Role 

The Information Communications and Technology (ICT) team at Essex County Fire and Rescue deliver services that support operational staff saving and improving lives 24 hours a day. 

Our next ICT Technical Services Manager will lead our team of technical analysts delivering and managing the critical ICT solutions and platforms that our Service relies on.  

What You Will Be Working On 

As an experienced leader of third line ICT service teams, you will enable and develop our range of specialists across key technical disciplines, such as applications, networks, cloud infrastructure and cyber security.   The dynamic environment we manage includes all desktop and infrastructure services, computer aided dispatch and integrated communication control systems in our Fire Control room, mobilising equipment on stations and in fire appliances, along with corporate and back office systems that keep our Service running effectively.  

Our digital transformation has taken us from on-premise solutions to cloud data centre and SaaS/PaaS.  Alongside delivering modern ICT, we facilitate integrations and data transfer across our critical environments via cloud data lakes. 

You will own ITIL practices such as change enablement and problem management, as well as being a key participant in many other vital practices including major incident management.  Your experience, alongside your capability to absorb knowledge quickly, will enable you to be an effective member of our management escalation schedule for both business and out-of-hours technical support.  

What Are We Looking For? 

We are looking for a forward-thinking technical leader who will prioritise and oversee the activities of the technical service team in an environment where demand ranges from innovation, implementation and stability.  Your proven leadership capability means you know the importance of developing your people and managing the culture.  

As the leader of third line ICT support, you will be expected to use your skillset and the skills of your team, to efficiently diagnose and rectify complex issues and problems as well as proactively monitor all aspects of the ICT estate.   

Your expertise and experience shows you are equipped to take a proactive role in delivering and documenting new concepts and changes, working collaboratively across project teams, ICT delivery teams, corporate support services and frontline colleagues.   

The ideal applicant will be responsive and able to act quickly to an ever-changing landscape in technology, thriving on innovation, with a desire to drive change whilst embracing creative ideas. You should also be a strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including Fire Control, Operational Crews, corporate teams and third-party suppliers.   

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 

How to apply  

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 

Assessment and selection:  

The assessment and selection approach will be:  

Stage 1  

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)  

Stage 2  

Role specific panel interview   

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Stuart Antcliff on stuart.antcliff@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits 

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 

Disability Confident 

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  

Our employee forums and partners include:  

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Safeguarding 

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

Job title: Network and Security Manager

Grade: I

Salary: £50,788 per annum (rising by annual increments to £54,146) plus 3% Best Endeavours Payment. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: Potterne (Near Devizes) or Poundbury

The service encourages flexible working and is open to discussing flexible working options. The role will be based at Potterne or Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 2/3 days a week for key activities and meetings, although this will likely be higher in the first few months whilst training and becoming familiar with the role and service.

Appointment Type: The post is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for two years to cover the secondment of the permanent postholder. While not guaranteed, early indications suggest that the secondment may be extended beyond this period. If the role becomes permanently available during your fixed-term contract, you may be given priority consideration.

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Fiona Kiernan-Tatem, Head of ICT on 07831 623226 or fiona.kiernan-tatem@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 March 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Tuesday 11 March 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details re interview format/location will be provided before the interview date.

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 & well-being services.

As the Network and Security Manager in our ICT department you will:

• Design and manage the configuration, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the security infrastructure to ensure availability on a 24/7 basis. Oversee delivery of the network architecture to assure alignment.
• Advise the Head of ICT on strategic direction and development of the infrastructure and security in line with technological developments and risk. As well providing advice and guidance to the wider service both at department and SLT levels.
• Providing maintenance and support processes and resources for the networking and security aspects that support mission critical Service Mobilising systems hardware.
• Manage a team of Infrastructure and Security Specialists and the Infrastructure and Security Architect.

What makes you our ideal Network and Security Manager?

• Have substantial knowledge and experience of managing ICT Infrastructure, both on premise and virtual.
• Have substantial knowledge of on premise, virtual and hybrid infrastructures, VMWare, as well as all associated security patching.
• Have significant experience of Cyber Security and ICT risk management.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

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 fulfill the significant travel requirements of the role. 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 involves some evening and weekend working.
• (Internal Staff) If you are applying for a secondment opportunity you will need to notify your substantive line manager of your intention to do so at the earliest opportunity.
• 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.
• Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance.
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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.