Project Officer

1.     To manage relevant service improvement processes like project support and governance, to drive service-wide service improvement in line with executive and audit requirements.

 

2.     To coach and mentor staff across the organisation in project and programme management processes, enabling operational and senior staff to effectively deliver business change.

 

3.     To provide a central liaison point for the delivery of projects, and ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept updated on project developments which have interdependencies (such property, transport, ICT, human resources, legal, risk, business planning and communications implications). Maintaining an up to date log of all projects and programmes.

 

4.     Coach, train and mentor staff in project/ programme tools and techniques, facilitating workshops and training sessions to share knowledge and increases capability within the organisation. 

 

5.     To be a lead role in driving business change processes, facilitating key business change engagement, such as delivering process mapping, and running lessons learned and benefits realisation workshops.

 

6.     To adapt and support service improvement priorities, working on key business change activities as they appear, such as HMICFRS and Grenfell.

 

7.     To be a key role in service improvement and change, to provide project and programme expertise and support for SYFR staff at all levels of the organisation.

 

8.     To support the delivery of benefits realisation processes and workshops, working with the Business Change Analyst to provide an overview of this work.

 

9.     To provide expert support to Project and Programme Managers in project/ programme governance, supporting the development of project documentation, including project scoping, briefs and business cases, and requirements analysis.

 

10.  To provide project and programme management support for collaboration programmes or projects that SYFR becomes an agreed partner in, regularly working with South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, and regional Fire and Rescue business change colleagues.

 

11.  To deliver and recommend improvements to other business change processes, such as risk management, lessons learned, change and control, budget management and project scope.

 

12.  To research and manage business change benchmarking processes, maintaining a central register of SYFR benchmarking and horizon-scanning findings.

 

13.  Working with project managers and senior managers to provide regular updates to relevant Programme Boards or other relevant meetings, on the progress of live projects, capturing project progress and risks.

 

14.  To produce written reports for senior officers/ FRA members, summarising Project/ Programme performance in relation to time, cost and quality measures, and highlighting any significant risks, and issues.  

 

15.  To provide professional guidance and advice to managers at all levels on the Service’s project methodology, to help them to deliver projects effectively and efficiently, minimising risks to projects and the organisation.

 

16.  Attend relevant project boards, committees, groups and meetings as required to maintain a view of projects across the Service, feeding back to the Strategic Governance & Collaboration Manager supporting the development of project dependencies, issues and risks for escalation where required.

 

17.  To support the Strategic Governance & Collaboration Manager in the development and maintenance of the Service’s Project methodology and framework, including organising resource to schedule meetings, circulate papers, and capturing actions.

 

18.  To ensure all completed projects are reviewed ie: Closedown reports, Post Implementation Reviews and lessons learned for the development of future projects, working with Project Assurance leads to report back to relevant boards and meetings, and facilitating workshops and meetings where required.

 

19.  Support the review and implementation of risk management strategies, policies, processes, systems and reports to senior officers and Fire & Rescue Authority members, working with the Information and Governance Manager and other colleagues to ensure that corporate risk registers and analysis are kept up-to-date for reporting to senior managers and the Fire Authority.

 

20.  To maintain a complete overview of all organisational policies, with particular regard to having systems in place to ensure policies are kept up-to-date as required.

 

21.  To liaise with senior managers and other policy owners to support their responsibilities in keeping policies up to date. To produce written reports for senior officers, summarising performance in relation to Policy Management.

 

22.  To adapt to the ever-changing nature of the service improvement team’s work, supporting service improvement and governance projects within the team, commensurate with grade.

 

 

General

 

23.  Comply at all times with the Code of Conduct for officers of the Authority and such other professional requirements as to standards of conduct.

 

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

 

25.  To fully participate in SYFR’s Performance Development Review process according to the responsibilities of the role

 

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

 

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

 

28.  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.

Resilience Officer

Essex Resilience Forum Resilience Officer 

Contract: 12-month FTC 

Working Hours: 37 hrs per week 

Grade: 9                                                         

Salary: £44,711 – £47,754 per annum

Location: Kelvedon Park

Closing Date: 1st December 2024 

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location 

This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.  

The Essex Resilience Forum brings a wide variety of agencies together to manage major incidents.  As well as planning for emergencies, training and exercising, it also ensures that the county remains as safe as it can be and that we work together to minimise the impact. 

The Role 

We have an opportunity within the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) for a Resilience Officer.  Your role would be to provide a responsive, efficient and effective service to the Essex Resilience Forum Team and partnership. 

Providing support, advice and guidance, across Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) member agencies; ensuring Essex agency emergency plans are in place and supporting training, exercising and learning outcomes to support preparedness, response and recovery activities for emergency planning and incident response.  

What You Will Be Working On 

·       Working within the Essex Resilience Forum team and reporting to the ERF Manager, this role will include but is not limited to: 

·       Engaging with ERF partners with the delivery of their obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and associated legislation. 

·       Support ERF partners within the multi-agency domain to enhance collaborative working through the Programme Delivery Group (PDG), delivering the objectives against the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA), multi-agency emergency planning activities and training, exercising and lessons learned.  

·       Designated lead on key workstreams and special projects within the ERF providing guidance, delivery and support across the ERF.  

·       Develop, support and uphold the governance and assurance structures of the ERF Secretariat, to ensure multi-agency activities align with the ERF Strategy and the National Resilience Standards (NRS).  

·       Support with the monitoring and evaluation of the ERFs performance and compliance in line with changes to legislation and government led directives. 

·       Develop and build strong customer relationships with multi agency groups and partners. 

·       Develop, challenge and evaluate emergency plans by the identification of potential issues; delivering expertise knowledge and understanding of resilience issues; identifying areas for improvement and communicating and raising the awareness of these to the partner agencies.  

What Are We Looking For? 

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of working both independently and as part of a dynamic team.  They will also have experience of working within a Local Resilience Forum and multi-agency environment within the past 2 years supporting the delivery of project objectives and milestones. It is essential that they also have a good understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA) and associated legislation, the emergency planning management, JESIP and Microsoft programmes.  It is essential that this individual has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to engage and influence individuals at different levels both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be expected to support and chair meetings, delivering presentations and provide support and guidance to a variety of audiences. 

The ideal candidate should hold a recognised qualification in Emergency Planning and Management or is working towards achieving this qualification. 

How to apply  

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –  

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 

Internal candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –  

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone (recruitment portal). It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. 

External candidates 

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 

Presentation and panel interview.  

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact the Recruitment team – recruitment@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. 

HR Adviser (Case Officer) – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

HR Adviser (Case Officer) – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Benefits:

Salary: £38,626 – £43,693 per annum, Grade 5

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (excluding Public Holidays), flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here 

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, our teams make working here a great experience. We are passionate about employee wellbeing, development, and training. In HR, we play a vital role in helping our teams succeed, by working in partnership with the Service, to create a welcoming and inclusive culture that supports our People Strategy.

The HR Adviser (Case Officer) will play a key role in the effective management of employee relations cases and work alongside the wider team to support the delivery of an outstanding HR advisory service to the organisation.

We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual who us able to take initiative and manage conflicting deadlines.  You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to apply these to all levels of the organisation.  You will have a high level of experience of supporting all aspects of HR activity, with particular focus on employee relations issues.

The key focus of this role is:

To manage a complex case portfolio of sickness, discipline, grievance and performance management issues ensuring robust and timely advice is provided. 
Ensure case files and case logs are maintained appropriately in line with GDPR guidance and internal requirements.
Support in the preparation of legal documents for any case related issues
Lead on the co-ordination of case related Subject Access Requests.

The key role requirements are detailed in the Job Profile. We are seeking a highly experienced individual who has a generalist HR background and a good understanding of employment law and best practice.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

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

Eligible candidates wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the ‘person specification’ for the role as detailed at the end of the job profile.

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

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Monday 2 December 2024.

It is anticipated that the selection assessment process will run week commencing 16 December 2024.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.  

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work. 

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too. 

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application. 

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). 

Recruitment Advisor

Job title:                     Recruitment Advisor

Grade:                         D        

Salary:                        £29,093 per annum (rising by annual increments to £31,586). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                         Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location:                    The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Dorchester Support Offices, 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 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact:                      For a chat about this post, please contact Emma Hanson, Operational Resourcing Officer on 01722 691442 or email emma.hanson@dwfire.org.uk.

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024.  Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the 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 a Recruitment Advisor in our Recruitment, Progression and Workforce Planning team you will:

  • Focus primarily on delivering a variety of recruitment tasks including providing HR recruitment and selection advice and support to line managers, HR Business Partners and applicants
  • Be involved in HR related projects relating to policy and procedure development associated with recruitment as required
  • Advise on, oversee and have responsibility for delivering the Corporate Induction programme for all new starters

What makes you our ideal Recruitment Advisor?

  • Have experience of providing advice and guidance in an HR setting
  • Relevant experience across all aspects of recruitment and selection
  • Effective organisational and time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards and attention to detail

You are:

  • Self motivated with the ability to work practically and logically using your own initiative
  • Able to build and maintain strong working relationships
  • An effective communicator and able to demonstrate a positive attitude to internal/external customer care

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

Other Information:

  • You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. This role has occasional travel requirements, which means you will need to travel to different sites for meetings/training at minimum monthly.
  • You will 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.
  • 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.

Chief Fire Officer

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Chief Fire Officer, leading our dedicated team in delivering a truly outstanding service to our communities.

As Chief Fire Officer, you will play a pivotal role in realising the strategic vision outlined in our leadership message: protecting and serving the people of Merseyside with Courage, Compassion and Integrity. This high-profile role requires a leader who can inspire confidence, foster resilience, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of our service.

In addition to leading the Service, you will also represent us on a national scale with responsibility for National Resilience via MFRA’s role as Lead Authority. This role will require you to collaborate with both Government and Fire and Rescue services nationwide, sharing best practices and ensuring readiness to respond to major incidents wherever they may occur. Your leadership in this arena will be essential for enhancing our collective capacity to manage complex and large-scale emergencies, providing safety and security for communities far beyond our borders.

As Chief Fire Officer:

  • You will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills developed from experience of operating at the Brigade Manager/Principal Officer level.
  • You will have a strong strategic vision and a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
  • You will have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and represent MFRS at local and national levels.
  • You will possess extensive political skills and proven ability to lead and professionally advise elected members and other politicians.
  • You will model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
  • You will be required to assume the role of commanding Principal Officer within a Multi-Agency ‘Gold Command’ setting as Incident Commander.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is an excellent place to work, but don’t just take our word for it; we would encourage you to spend some time with us to learn a little more about us, what’s important to us and how we do things.

The candidate pack, available as a supporting document should provide you with a good foundation, with lots of information and links to pertinent documents to help you get to know us much better.

We set high standards at Merseyside, and we’re not embarrassed to say so, our selection process will be challenging for all the right reasons and will reward the best candidate with a career with excellent opportunities and an ability to make a real difference.

Key Dates:
Closing Date:   Midnight Monday 2nd December
Shortlisting:   3rd & 4th December

Selection:   12th & 13th December 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a number of activities as part of the selection process. These include Network Engagement, Presentation, Interview and the completion of a Clarity 4D Profile.

We are Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service – be part of our future.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer (2 Posts)

Applications are invited from substantive and competent Area Managers and existing Assistant Chief Fire Officers employed in a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.  We are looking for strategic leaders who can demonstrate a strong record of visible and transformational leadership within a dynamic environment and who holds the relevant management qualifications and / or experience outlined in the person specification. The ability to produce positive results is key along with a broad range of experience. Prospective applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of both the functions of the Fire and Rescue Service and the issues facing the Service both within Wales and the UK.

Technical Technician

Job reference: REQ000319

Salary: £14,546 per annum rising to £15,533 per annum

18.5 hours per week – Happy to discuss the working pattern

We are seeking an experienced Technical Technician to test, maintain, and repair operational equipment, ensuring safety and readiness. You will work closely with the Technical Manager to keep our operations efficient and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough acceptance tests and quality assurance checks on all new or returned operational equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines for safety and readiness.

Perform cost-effective and timely repairs of operational equipment.

Perform scheduled servicing, testing, and maintenance on specialised equipment, such as gas detection devices, lifejackets, hoses, and other operational equipment, in line with specific maintenance requirements.

Support the Watch Manager Technical (WMT) in liaising with external contractors for servicing needs. This includes requesting quotes, scheduling, coordinating internal and external equipment logistics, and preparing items for dispatch.

Maintain accurate records of stock, equipment allocation, maintenance, servicing, and all tests and repairs.
 

Manage the workshop-based computer-controlled cutting machine, including maintenance and production of engraved items.

Use the Asset Tracking software for equipment labelling, location tracking, test records, and asset disposal.

Identify potential cost savings throughout the equipment lifecycle, and work with the WMT to explore and implement feasible solutions, including sourcing alternatives, identifying recurring issues, and suggesting potential improvements.
 

About you

You will have:

– In depth experience of working in a similar work environment maintaining and testing equipment 

– Experience in investigating defects.
– Experience in maintenance scheduling.
– Experience in stock management.
– Proficiency in software systems, including Word and Excel.
– Ability to operate and maintain complex equipment, maintaining written records in accordance with procedures
– Ability to understand technical and mechanical instructions.
– Ability to work efficiently as part of a small team.
– Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
– Ability to work unsupervised with a high level of accuracy, proactively organising your own work time efficiently to meet all deadlines.
– A full driving licence with no pending issues and the ability to travel throughout the county.

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

Why work with us

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

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

Next steps

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

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 5 December 2024

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding Specialist – NFCC

Job Title: Safeguarding Specialist 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Department: People Culture & Leadership 

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel 

Reports to: Head of the People Culture & Leadership Hub 

The NFCC is currently seeking a Safeguarding specialist to join our busy People, Culture & Leadership Team.

As part of the NFCC People Culture and Leadership (PCL) Hub this post plays a key role in supporting and enabling fire and rescue services (FRS) to drive organisational and culture change, with a specific focus on Safeguarding.

Through expert knowledge, experience, understanding and practical application, the postholder will provide subject matter expertise on Safeguarding to help drive, shape and inform the NFCC’s strategic approach to supporting FRS’s achieve the Safeguarding Fire Standard and driving wider culture change.

Stakeholder engagement is a key element of the role by building effective relationships and establishing networks, including members of the NFCC Safeguarding Board.  The postholder will coordinate, monitor and report all related activity across the NFCC.

The postholder will also be responsible for the production and maintenance of the NFCCs Safeguarding products, guidance and services, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and meet end user requirements and needs.

Key responsibilities: 

You will provide subject matter expertise in relation to Safeguarding matters. You will provide FRS’ with expert support and advice, helping them to embed safeguarding into organisational culture.

You will provide insight, support and positive challenge on current and emerging issues in Safeguarding, that can be fed into the NFCC.

You will work in partnership with colleagues to develop NFCC’s strategic approach in supporting FRS’s to achieve the Safeguarding Fire Standard as part of positive cultural change, taking a lead role in both the evidence gathering process and developing the final outcomes.

In collaboration with colleagues across the NFCC, its membership and other stakeholders, you will design, coordinate, deliver and evaluate high quality safeguarding products, including training, which support FRSs to enable organisational change.

You will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and reporting progress in relation to Safeguarding.

You will design, deliver and evaluate high quality training to support Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment practices across the sector.

Using a range of evidence and data sources, you will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of PCL tools, products and guidance, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and take appropriate action, so they continue to meet user needs.

You will contribute to maintaining the NFCCs reputation as sector leaders in Safeguarding through representation at external events, external publications, and contributing to external communications.

You will develop and build successful working relationships with relevant stakeholders, establishing new subject matter groups where required.

You will provide safeguarding support and advice internally to the NFCC.

You will have an active role in supporting the NFCC’s approach to improving FRS culture, providing advice and guidance in relation to Safeguarding matters, and taking responsibility for delivering associated activities.

Where appropriate, you will deputise for the Head of PCL Hub and the Head of Prevention Hub. You will also provide cover, as appropriate and necessary, for other PCL Specialists.

You may be required to line manage or supervise staff within the PCL Hub, where appropriate, for the purposes of delivering Safeguarding activities.

The successful candidate will have: 

Proven professional qualifications, knowledge and experience in Social Care combined with extensive experience and expertise of translating process and practice through the practical application of strategies, plans and policies.

Proven experience in delivering initiatives, including the development and embedding of Safeguarding, policies and guidance, to bring about cultural change and improved awareness of those from underrepresented groups.

Demonstrable experience of delivering and facilitating training for level 4 and above for Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment.

Demonstrable evidence of Safeguarding board attendance at local authority level, or equivalent.

Demonstrate a good understanding and relevant experience of supporting colleague health and wellbeing to bring about positive cultural change.

Experience of leading, managing and motivating teams and improving performance.

A track record of influencing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Have an understanding of the fire and rescue service environment including policy, governance and service delivery. (Desirable)

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

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. 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 – 8th December 2024 with interviews being conducted w/c 16th December 2024. 

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.

Breathing Apparatus Maintenance Technician

Breathing Apparatus Maintenance Technician

Closing Date: 21 November 2024, at Midnight

Scale G: £31,864– £32,322 Per Annum

Do you have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and have solid understanding of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and associated ancillary equipment? If yes, join our team and be part of the Technical department!

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

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all respiratory protective equipment (RPE), associated ancillary equipment, and other related equipment is tested, repaired, maintained, recorded, and replaced as necessary.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out the required acceptance tests and quality assurance on all new RPE and any equipment repaired tested or serviced outside the Service
  • Maintaining stock levels of spares
  • Ensuring all compressed breathing air cylinders in the Service are tested by an approved contractor
  • Monitoring the purity of air delivered by breathing air compressors in the Service
  • Investigating and reporting on the malfunction of equipment
  • Carrying out Portacount testing for new and existing employees 

About You

We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and knows their way around respiratory protective and associated ancillary equipment.

You must be able to:

  • Work on your own initiative
  • Confidently manage your own work schedule
  • Determine solutions to issues and risks identified, and report accordingly
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills
  • Maintain strong computer literacy

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

Experience:

  • Experience working in the maintenance environment related to safety critical equipment
  • Proven record of managing maintenance schedules and recording results

Knowledge:

  • An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation 

Qualifications:

  • A good general level of educational achievement, as a minimum, GCSE qualifications at C or above / levels 4 -9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • A full, valid, UK driving license – as the role will involve travelling across BFRS Service Area, using a provided Service vehicle

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: https://ce0157li.webitrent.com/ce0157li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=8578224wK5&WVID=41568406Xu

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.

Safe and Well Advisor

Job title: Safe and Well Advisor (Prevention)

Grade: D

Salary: £29,093 per annum (rising by annual increments to £31,586). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: The role will be based at Devizes Fire Station with a requirement to cover the surrounding areas.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Tracy Jenkins, Safe and Well Team Leader on Tracy.Jenkins@dwfire.org.uk or 07879 890743.

  • Are you a caring, practical, organised person who is looking for a fulfilling role within an Emergency Service?
  • Would you like to work as part of a great team whilst being out and about in the community in your own van, managing your own workload?

The role of Safe and Well Advisor could be for you.

Safe and Well Advisors work within the Prevention Department. Our aim is to reduce fire risk in people’s homes, especially those most vulnerable, such as the elderly, or those with health concerns.

You will learn how to identify fire risks, such as overloaded electrics, unsafe cooking and offer advice on how people can stay safer from fire. You will also install detection equipment such as smoke alarms and specialist deaf alert equipment. Use data systems such as Microsoft Office to record data on a tablet and smart phone.

You must have excellent people skills, adapting your style to ensure all people have the same high standard of advice and support. You will also work closely with partner agencies such as social services, mental health teams and GP Surgeries.

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 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 feel 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 and health & well-being services.

What makes you our ideal person?

  • You have excellent people skills (friendly, positive, and caring).
  • You are competent with IT, smart phones, tablets, databases such as Microsoft Office.
  • You enjoy working alone, sometimes in challenging situations, but still be an integral part of a close-knit team.
  • You have a practical mind and the ability to carry equipment such as a step ladder, tool kit and be able to install basic detection (you will be given full training).
  • You have a knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th November 2024 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 12th and/or Friday 13th December 2024. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details re interview format/location will be provided before the interview date.

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. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. The role has a significant travel requirement across the Service area. 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.
  • There is a rigorous selection process, and the identity of the successful candidate will be checked thoroughly, including an Enhanced DBS check for this role.
  • 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.
  • Upon appointment you will be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings.
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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 & Behaviors 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.
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