Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

12-month Fixed Term or Secondment considered
 

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, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract or as a secondment opportunity.

You will be responsible for delivering a proactive and effective communications service in support of RBFRS’ strategic commitments and vision.

About you:

As the Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, you will be critical in delivering the Communications and Engagement Strategy Action Plan, driving change and improvements across the function. As part of the team, you will develop and participate in all communications activities, including working with stakeholders within and outside the organisation, while promoting high levels of engagement and advocacy to deliver a service which reflects contemporary best practice.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

  • Liaise with the media and manage queries and supporting requests for data, pictures and information in a timely manner.
  • Lead the delivery of the Communications and Engagement Strategy Action Plan with other team members, colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team to plan, deliver and evaluate effective internal and external communications and engagement initiatives which support the corporate vision and objectives.
  • Manage the RBFRS social media presence, including the sourcing and updating of content, monitoring of activity, evaluating impact and dealing with any customer enquiries.
  • Act as the project manager for communication and engagement work streams of assigned strategic projects and programmes with other team members and colleagues from across the organisation.
  • Provide professional guidance and advice on strategic communication and reputational matters to the Senior Leadership Team and develop communication strategies and plans accordingly.
  • Manage the planning and content management of the RBFRS website and intranet in line with accessibility regulations.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • A good understanding of communications and engagement theory and practice
  • Prior experience managing people, ability to teach, coach and develop others
  • A background of working within a communications/PR/journalism /internal communications role
  • High standard of written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
  • Knowledge of social media and web-based communications channels for business use
  • Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills
  • A methodical approach with the ability to accurately undertake detailed work.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

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.

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

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

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Jo Watson, Communications and Engagement Manager at watsonj@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 6 December 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 9 December 2024.

Anticipated start date:  January 2025

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.

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement

Our Commitments:

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

We are committed to creating 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 Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement.

Firefighter – Control

Job Title: Firefighter – Control 

Contract: We currently have a mixture of permanent and 12-month fixed term contracts. 

Working Hours: Full Time, 42 hours per week subject to Grey Book terms and conditions. 2 x Day shift (0800-1800) 2 x Night shift (1800-0800) 4 x Rota days in a rolling 8-day contract.              

Salary: £26,852 rising to £35,791 when competent per annum 

Location: Main Control: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex. CM8 3HB. 

Secondary Control (When required): Ongar Fire Station, 67 High Street, Ongar, Essex. CM5 9DT. 

Closing Date: 29th November 2024 

The Role 

As a Control Firefighter, you are the first point of contact with the public calling Essex County Fire and Rescue Service with Emergency Calls and will have responsibilities for mobilising appropriate resources, informing Senior Officers and liaising with other Emergency and Public Services, as required, to protect and save life, property, and the environment by working as part of a team.  

You are a vital communications link with operational crews at incidents, providing them with support in dealing with incidents, additionally, you provide valuable administrative duties to support the wider Service and the communities that we serve. 

Administration & Secretariat Team Leader – NFCC

Department: Administration & Secretariat
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £32,300 – £35,000 per annum
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Admin & Secretariat Manager

The NFCC is currently seeking an Administration & Secretariat Team Leader to join our busy Administration & Secretariat Team.

The postholder will provide a complete, professional and high-quality administrative support to the NFCC Admin & Secretariat function and the Operational Response and Fire Control Hub.

Responsibilities will include:

Line management responsibility for admin and secretariat and team administrator posts, including staff reviews and personal development.

Responsibility for assigning secretarial and admin work based on needs of the organisation, including supporting senior management, Fire & Rescue Service.

Responsibility for management and coordination of internal meetings, committees, trustee and Council meetings particularly supporting Operational Response and Fire Control.

Management of key NFCC mailboxes, including timely response to enquiries and signposting to colleagues.

Build relationships with NFCC and FRS senior management, NFCC new staff, proactively encouraging collaborative work.

Managing ad-hoc meetings, including room bookings, ordering refreshments

Responsible for maintaining and improving admin processes e.g. committee processes

To promote NFCC values across the team and support staff to embed these and lead by example

Inform teams of new NFCC policies and embed in working environment

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in leading and managing the work of a diverse team.

Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work and take day-to-day management decisions.

Experience of implementing and maintaining detailed administrative processes.

Experience of using a wide range of information technology applications e.g. Microsoft Office, databases, websites, file management.

Project Management experience would be desirable but not essential.

Experience of either Operational Firefighting or an understanding of Operational Firefighting terminology would be beneficial but is not essential.

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 via the NFCC website.

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 – 24th November 2024 with interviews being conducted between the 28th November and the 4th 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.

Watch Manager – Risk

Job Title:                         Watch Manager – Risk 

Contract:                        Grey Book Watch Manager – Day Duty shift system 

Working Hours:          Grey Book Watch Manager – Day Duty shift system 

Salary:                             Grey Book Watch Manager – Day Duty shift system 

Location:                        Kelvedon Park  

Closing Date:               14th November 2024 

The Role

The purpose of the Risk Team is to protect and save life, property and the environment by enabling Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (“the Service”) to better understand the risk profile of Essex. This enables the implementation of effective Service plans to mitigate these risks. The key areas of focus will be Operational Risk Information, Emerging Risk (including such areas as Battery Energy Storage Systems, environmental change etc), Corporate Risk and Future Infrastructure Risk. 

The Risk Team has a permanent opportunity for the right person to support such workstreams.

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

Business Development Manager – NFCC

Department: Commercial & Events

Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £42,500 – £45,000 per annum

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To: Head of Commercial Events 

The NFCC is a charity and membership organisation, representing all Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. We are the professional voice of fire and rescue services.  

The NFCC is seeking to grow and diversify its income so we can be more sustainable into the future, better equipped to deliver against our charitable objects. 

To support this mission, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive our new commercial strategy and increase our income from business and commercial activity.  

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and a real passion to deliver as part of an expanding team with ambitious growth plans.  

You will have significant experience in business development and / or income generation with a proven track record of generating income and meeting targets with strong commercial awareness.  

You will have excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of senior stakeholders including members, potential members, Charity Trustees, commercial suppliers and more widely.  

You will be confident in managing, inspiring and engaging with both external and internal stakeholders and be a flexible and committed team player.  

Main Role Responsibilities  

To work with the Head of Commercial and Events on the development of the commercial strategy with the support of Trustees, the senior leadership team, members and other staff and stakeholders as necessary

To be responsible for identifying and delivering key income streams, as outlined in the commercial strategy to meet agreed financial targets and KPIs.

To manage existing and develop new relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfactions whilst achieving and maximising income opportunities.

Measure and evaluate the success of the commercial strategy business development and income generation workstreams.  

To represent the NFCC to corporate audiences and at corporate events, delivering pitches and presentations. 

To continually be researching new business opportunities for specific target markets. 

To develop new corporate partnerships through relationship building.  

To be responsible for the account management of appropriate partnerships and provide the highest level of relationship management.  

Preparation of reports, briefing papers and other information on various matters, when required.to the senior management team and Trustees including liaison with senior members and officers across the National Fire Chiefs Council, other relevant staff across Fire and Rescue Services.  

Act as liaison and first point of contact for commercial enquiries into the NFCC and  dealing with them as appropriate. Enquiries may be from within the organisation, other fire and rescue services or elsewhere. 

To create and assist in the drafting of timely and well-informed reports, business cases and provide advice regarding commercial developments.  

Develop an effective network with Fire and Rescue Service sector groups and other internal and external stakeholders. 

Establish and maintain management processes and systems that provide for clear and understandable management information.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the 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 – 6th 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. 

Wholetime Crew Commander Transferee

We are looking for Crew Commanders who are seeking a new challenge. We are currently accepting applications for transfers to BFRS from applicants that are:

Deemed a competent Wholetime Crew Commander against the relevant role map and national occupational standards

Salary will be in line with national pay scales at time of advert.

Enhanced earning potential – Access to additional bank shifts at an enhanced hourly rate.

We believe that effective leadership is characterised by attitude, skill, and dedication to our values, rather than merely the length of service. If you are a driven Wholetime Crew Commander, this is your chance to join a team that values your skills and experience.

Our essential requirements are that you:

  • Must be a competent Wholetime Crew Commander (confirmation of competency will be required)
  • Hold Skills for Justice (SFJ) Level 1 Incident Command
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Are able to achieve an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
  • Pass a Service medical and fitness test
  • Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency
  • Are competent to Breathing Apparatus (BA) Team Leader standards
  • Are free of current formal disciplinary actions

Our desirable requirements are that you:

  • A qualified Working at Height operator (WAH)
  • Able to initiate Offensive Tactical Ventilation
  • Hold an IOSH qualification
  • Are qualified in Wide Area Flooding (WAF) level 2
  • An LGV driver

The selection process will involve attending our Assessment and Development Centre, which assesses your leadership and behaviours. In addition to this, you will be required to attend a Role Related assessment day.

Please see dates below:

The assessment and development centre will be held on either 7 or 8 December 2024. This will be a half day assessment

Role related testing day will be held on either 11 or 12 December 2024. This will be a full day assessment

Successful candidates must be willing to work within one of the many shift systems that we offer. If you would relish the opportunity of transferring to an innovative, forward thinking, progressive fire and rescue service, that encourages developing a range of skills to help serve the community, then we would like to hear from you.

We will be using this assessment process, to identify potential candidates to be included in our pilot acceleration programmes.

Using our leadership and management development programme, we will be providing those candidates identified as high potential, the opportunity to progress to supervisory management

If there are any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

To find out more about working at BFRS and this assessment process, we will be facilitating virtual engagement sessions.

Please email chumphrey@bucksfire.gov.uk to express your interest in attending on of our sessions.

Please contact us at hr@bucksfire.gov.uk if you have any questions about the role and recruitment process.

Wholetime Crew Commander Promotional Opportunities

We are looking for Wholetime Firefighters who are committed to advancing their careers. We are currently accepting applications for aspiring Crew Commanders from applicants that are:

Deemed a competent Wholetime Firefighter against the relevant role map and national occupational standards
Salary will be in line with national pay scales at time of advert.

  • Enhanced earning potential – Access to additional bank shifts at an enhanced hourly rate

We believe that effective leadership is characterised by attitude, skill, and dedication to our values, rather than merely the length of service. If you’re a motivated Wholetime Firefighter ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to shine!

Our essential requirements are that you:

  • Must be a competent Wholetime Firefighter (confirmation of competency will be required)
  • Hold Skills for Justice (SFJ) Firefighter Foundation ProgrammeHold a full UK driving licence
  • Are able to achieve an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
  • Pass a Service medical and fitness test
  • Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency
  • Are competent to Breathing Apparatus (BA) Team Leader standards
  • Are free of current formal disciplinary actions

Our desirable requirements are that you:

  • A qualified Working at Height operator (WAH)
  • Able to initiate Offensive Tactical Ventilation
  • Are qualified in Wide Area Flooding (WAF) level 2
  • An LGV driver

The selection process will involve attending our Assessment and Development Centre, which assesses your leadership and behaviours. In addition to this, you will be required to attend a Role Related assessment day.

Please see dates below:

The assessment and development centre will be held on either 7 or 8 December 2024. This will be a half day assessment

Role related testing day will be held on either 11 or 12 December 2024. This will be a full day assessment

Highest performing candidates may then be offered an opportunity to join our fantastic service as Firefighters, and complete the required acquisition training, including leadership and management development and competency programmes, the same as internal staff.

Candidates must be willing to work within one of the many shift systems that we offer. If you would relish the opportunity of transferring to an innovative, forward thinking, progressive fire and rescue service, that encourages developing a range of skills to help serve the community, then we would like to hear from you.

If there are any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

To find out more about working at BFRS and this assessment process, we will be facilitating virtual engagement sessions.

Please email chumphrey@bucksfire.gov.uk to express your interest in attending on of our sessions.

Please contact us at hr@bucksfire.gov.uk if you have any questions about the role and recruitment process.

Team Administrator – NFCC

Department: Administration & Secretariat

Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To: Admin & Secretariat Team Leader

The NFCC is currently seeking a conscientious Team Administrator to join our busy Administration & Secretariat Team.  

The postholder will provide a complete, professional and high-quality administrative support to the NFCC Admin & Secretariat function, the wider NFCC and it’s stakeholders as required.  

Acting as a first point of contact for general administrative tasks, including supporting the Admin & Secretariat team on projects as required.  

Booking of staff travel and accommodation.  

Assisting with meeting scheduling; booking venues, catering and refreshments for external meetings.  

Assisting with mailbox management, escalating queries to the relevant member(s) of the Admin & Secretariat team as well as other NFCC colleagues.  

Supporting staff across the NFCC with the formatting, standardisation, proof-reading and distribution of documents in-line with NFCC guidelines.  

Aiding the Admin & Secretariat team in their management of various platforms and databases including our communities platform and membership database.

Creating new user accounts and subject matter groups as well as handling queries, handling membership forms and handling requests.  

Assisting with the maintenance of distribution lists and contact sheets.  

Maintaining and updating trackers, distributing to the relevant contacts where required. 

Ad-hoc secretariat support where required.  

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

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from 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 – 24th November 2024 with interviews being conducted between 28th November and 4th 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. 

Community Safety Advisor

£29,054 – £29,708 a year

Are you proactive, enthusiastic, able to work both on your own and as part of a team?

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 responsible for:

Delivering Home Fire Safety Visits in a wide range of settings including people’s homes, specialised housing, sheltered accommodation and other similar environments.
Supporting our fire crews with the delivery of the ongoing High Rise Project.
Fitting risk reduction equipment such as smoke alarms in people’s homes where required.
Providing support to our Firewise Intervention Officer in the administration of responding to referrals of young people relating to fire setting

About You:

The ideal candidate for our Community Safety Advisor role will be:

Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people
Confident in your approach to talking to the public
Flexible and able to prioritise workloads
Keen to support the wider Prevention Team and local fire stations in the delivery of community safety activity and Home Fire Safety Visits

Experience, Qualifications and Skills Required:

Required Qualifications:

English and Maths GCSE at Level 4 to 9, or equivalent.
Full UK Driving License

Required Experience:

Experience of engaging with and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
Experience of delivering presentations and or public speaking
Experience of determining solutions to risks within people’s homes
Excellent planning skills to build and deliver targeted community safety activities

The Package:

Full time
Permanent contract
37-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Laptop
Mobile phone
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities

Anything else you need to know:

This is a mobile position, which requires travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes dependent on service needs. A vehicle will be provided as part of the role.

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 & 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.

Watch Manager – General Training Instructor, Learning and Development

Watch Manager – General Training Instructor, Learning and Development

WM Salary: £42,672 (Development) – £46,707 (Competent WMB) plus training allowance

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance

Location – RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT

Our Commitments:

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

We are committed to creating 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 Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity- and-inclusion/

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.

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

We are seeking a motivated individual for the position of Watch Manager, Training and Development who is passionate about learning, development and the positive impact this can have on confidence and performance. .

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

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

About you

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

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

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

•           Excellent communication and influencing skills.

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

•           Awareness of the operational training function.

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

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

Eligibility

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

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

Application and selection process

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

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

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

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

Please see the role based presentation task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver the presentation and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00 on the 2 December 2024 to R&Dresource@rbfrs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Tuesday 26 November 2024

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will take place w/c 2 December 2024.

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

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile / Person Specification and our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.

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 privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement