Post Title: Senior Fleet Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 11 (£50,788 – £52,805)
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week
Work Pattern: Mon – Fri (Flexi Time)
Location: HGV Workshop, Rotherham Fire Station, Eastwood

An opportunity has arisen within our Joint Vehicle Fleet Management Department for a Senior Fleet Manager, based at HGV Workshop, Eastwood Trading Estate, Chesterton Road, Rotherham, S65 1SU.

The overall purpose of the role will be to take full responsibility of the operational fire fleet including plant and equipment, systems, processes, performance and all staff employed by SYFR.  You will act as the Fleet professional advisor to the Joint Head of Fleet on all matters concerning the choice, operation and maintenance of said fleet and technical/mechanical matters generally.

To be considered for this role you will have recent management experience within a Transport/Fleet department or organisation.  You will have experience of managing a fleet of own vehicles and associated budgets.  Involvement in the preparation of tenders, specifications and accident management is essential.  An understanding of financial and procurement regulations is key, as is the knowledge of road transport legislation and Health & Safety in the workshop environment.  Proficiency in the use of fleet management systems is also essential.

You must possess the following:-

·         Full section “C” IRTE by examination (CPC exempt)

·         Full member of a relevant technical organisation, i.e Society of Operations Engineers (formerly Institute of Road Transport Engineers).

·         HNC in Motor Vehicle Management or equivalent

·         NVQ Level III or equivalent in Motor Vehicle repair

The key duties will include:

·         To act as the fleet professional advisor to the Joint Head of Fleet on all matters concerning the choice, operation and maintenance of Fire Service and the Force appliances, vehicles and specialist equipment, and on technical and mechanical matters generally.

·       Responsible for running the department and managing the staff employed by SYFR.

·         To deputise for the Head of the Department in their Absence.

·         Staff responsibility to include the recruitment, development, welfare, performance, discipline and health and safety.

·         To manage the organisations fleet stock including acquisition, maintenance, upkeep and disposal.

·         Contribute to the development and implementation of Fleet strategies and business plans that align to corporate objectives.

·         Financial responsibility for the cost effective operation of all areas within the remit, including generating new sources of income and specific savings targets.

·         Accountable for trading account performance and to manage within the agreed revenue and capital budgets.

·         Liaison with technical committees and Senior Officers on developing specifications, tendering for and purchase of appliances, vehicles and special equipment including inspection and testing at stage and final acceptance testing where required.

For more information about the role contact Sarah Gilding, Head of Joint Vehicle Fleet Management on 07795 237894.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 11th May 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May 2025

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

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

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Post Title: Fleet/Workshop Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 9 (£42,708 – £45,718)
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week
Work Pattern: Mon – Fri (7.24hrs per day) 7.30am to 3.30pm
Location: HGV Workshop, Rotherham Fire Station, Eastwood

An opportunity has arisen within our Joint Vehicle Fleet Management Department for a Fleet/Workshop Manager, based at HGV Workshop, Eastwood Trading Estate, Chesterton Road, Rotherham, S65 1SU.

The overall purpose of the role is the supervision of the Fire Service Workshops and Transport Stores, ensuring the fleet of vehicles, appliances, equipment and plant are serviced and maintained according to manufacturers instructions and SYFR Policy.

To be considered for this role you will have; at least five years recent supervisory experience within a Transport/Fleet department or organisation.  Experience of managing a fleet repair and maintenance facility in an efficient and cost effective manner.  A wide range of experience of vehicle and vehicle related engineering principles.  Experience of complex vehicle adaptations.  You will have knowledge of relevant Road Transport Legislation for class 4, 5, 7 and LGV vehicles including current road vehicle maintenance standards and current government regulations.  Knowledge of vehicle repair and maintenance methods and practices.  A working knowledge of risk assessment in a Transport Fleet function.  Have good knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH and British Standards applicable to Fire Service vehicles.  Knowledge of Fire Service fleet operations.  Good understanding of vehicle diagnostic and repair techniques.  Knowledge of water pumps and priming systems.  Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems

You must possess; NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle repair and have attended a recognised Health and Safety course.  It would also be advantageous if you were a full member of a relevant technical organisation or working towards i.e Society of Operations Engineers (nee Institute of Road Transport Engineers).

The key duties will include:-

1.    Supervision of Workshop staff and compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

2.    Planning, organisation and supervision of work at Workshops and mobile activities.

3.    Responsible for the supervision and management of the Equipment Technicians, including maintenance of records, location of ladders and documentation of test results. Responsibility for general repairs and maintenance of Fire Service equipment as required, including service, repair and testing of Fire Service ladders

4.    Diagnostic investigation of faults/problems to appliances, vehicles, equipment and plant. Ensure that appliances, vehicles, equipment and plant are repaired and maintained efficiently.

5.    Accept reported defects, assess, prioritise, advise and recommend appropriate course of action raising job cards for all reported defects. Liaison with Senior Fleet Manager on workload and maintenance schedules.

6.    Maintenance of vehicle and workshop records. Provision of statistics as required using Fleet Management Systems. (Tranman). Daily reporting of spare appliance locations.

7.    Conduct ongoing review of Workshops performance and standards as directed by the Senior Fleet Manager. Monitor and improve efficient methods of work.

8.    Provide general assistance to the Senior Fleet Manager as required.

9.    Obtain estimates for repair in terms of accident damaged vehicles or major refurbishment.

10.  Utilisation of spare appliance fleet to ensure all front line appliance repair and maintenance procedures can take place with minimal disruption to operational preparedness.

11.  Monitor and authorise overtime and standby time sheets. Maintain, collate and approve annual leave entitlement of Workshop staff.

12.  Plan, arrange and expedite testing/plating of non-exempt vehicles. Ensure that the organisation’s vehicles, equipment and plant are maintained efficiently.

13.  Review of Workshop performance and standards. Monitor efficient methods of work and improve where feasible.

14.  Responsible for the supervision and operation of the Transport Stores, including stock checks, purchase order authorisation and other associated duties.

For more information about the role contact Sarah Gilding, Head of Joint Vehicle Fleet Management on 07795 237894.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 11th May 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th May 2025

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Group Commanders will support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to deliver against a demanding change agenda in a challenging economic and political climate.

The successful candidates will be experienced professionals in the fire and rescue service and have experience of managing operational incidents. They will also be confident, innovative and resilient leaders and will be role models clearly demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the Fire and Rescue Service. They will have delivered change and improvement to service delivery, ensured effective governance and financial management and can demonstrate the strategic acumen necessary to be a valued middle manager and leader within NIFRS.

Applicants should note that the duties, responsibilities and base locations of these posts may be subject to change and that NIFRS will create a reserve list for 12 months should any further Group Commander vacancies arise.

All candidates must possess a Level 3 Incident Command assessment prior to appointment.

Please note: the duties and responsibilities of these posts may be subject to change.

​​​​​​​Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 16 May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

​​​​​​​NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome.  Appointment will be made solely on merit.

https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails/66e48352-30d8-45e9-a6d2-dc90656329f8

Job Title: Finance Process Manager 
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours: 37* 
Salary: £48,710.00 to £ 53,780.00  
Location: Kelvedon Park* 
Closing Date: 8th May 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.    
 
The Role 
 
Are you an experienced Finance Manager who would like to work for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country? 
If so, we have an opportunity to be a key part of the finance team incorporating management of purchase and sales ledgers, cash and cash flow control.   
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Daily cash management including cashflow forecast, investment of surplus cash and transfers between operating bank accounts in accordance with bank facilities. 
Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams of ECFRS, supporting the team of 4 with queries and actively improving KPI’s.   
Maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, including the reconciliation of payroll journals to HR records. 
Ownership of the month end process, including posting all prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income entries. 
Managing and processing the weekly payment runs of supplier invoices to the value of up to £1m and above. 
To advise on VAT issues, manage the production of monthly VAT returns and perform the annual partial exemption calculation.   
Assist in the delivery of the year-end financial statements, including preparation of audit deliverables and responding to audit queries. 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
 
A process driven manager with a good understanding of finance systems who will ensure the continuous improvement of the team and the wider service. 
 
Eligibility  
 
ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified gained by on-the-job experience 
Experience with Unit 4 ERP financial system would be beneficial 
Experience & knowledge of VAT compliance, including VAT return submission 
 
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:  
 
Stage 1    
9th May 2025  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)   
  
Stage 2    
16th May 2025 
Role specific panel interview and presentation – details on this will be supplied after shortlisting 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact recruitment at 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 
 
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.  
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, 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 

Closing date is 7 May 2025.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our workshop. If you have a knack for organisation and a drive for excellence, we want to hear from you!

About this vacancy

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the vehicle and equipment workshop and our team of vehicle technicians, helping to make sure that everything is serviced and maintained to the highest standard. The role includes:

Managing the workshop schedule to achieve pre-planned and emergency requests.
Facilitating MOTs, brake testing, major and minor body repairs and warranty work for all vehicles and equipment.
Being responsible for all aspects of workshop health and safety ensuring all legal requirements are met.
The professional development of yourself and your team.
Successful applicants may be asked to provide on-call availability out-of-hours on a rota basis, depending on their home location and Service requirements.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with:

Great leadership skills and self-motivation
Excellent organisational skills, capable of efficiently prioritising work and ensuring smooth workflow
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to use their own initiative
Exceptional communications skills
Their own hand tools relevant to maintaining our varied fleet – tool allowance provided
Experience and Qualifications Required:

Management or running of a vehicle repair workshop
Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of light and heavy vehicles
Fault finding and diagnostics
Certified full qualifications in heavy vehicle repairs and maintenance
A full and valid UK driving licence, up to and including LGV (Category C)
A valid IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification
THE PACKAGE

£46,942 to £52,029 (including guaranteed overtime and tool allowance)
Potential to earn additional overtime for out-of-hours on-call availability
Permanent Contract
Full Time
39-hour week (37 hours plus two hours contracted overtime)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities
ANYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

How to Apply:

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

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

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

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

Abatement and Protected Pension:

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

As the Area Commander / Head of Service, reporting to the Strategic Management Team, you’ll be a Senior Leader of the Fire and Rescue Service.

As a member of Community Protection’s Head of Service team, you will also seek to achieve collective outcomes for our communities across wider Community Protection services including Trading Standards, Community Safety, Public Health, County Resilience, Crisis Management and Humanitarian Operations.

Working with a close-knit and supportive team you will be responsible for:

1. Shaping and directing future service provision and optimising the use of resources.
2. Delivering the Community Risk Management Plan (with a focus on prevention) and collaborating with partners to embed this plan across the council, partners and blue light services.
3. Supporting the ongoing evolution of a corporate culture which is inclusive, open, respectful, and free of prejudice; and promoting the organisation as an employer of choice with a reputation for excellence in leadership, standards, training, health & wellbeing.
4. Enhancing the organisation’s project delivery capability so that strategies can be transformed into deliverable projects that effectively improve outcomes for residents.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Service Delivery Support Administration Assistant to enhance our team based at our Training Academy at Exeter Airport. The role is available on a permanent, full time (37 hours per week) basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary starting at £25992.00 rising to £27711.00 (gross) per annum.

As our Service Delivery Support Administration Assistant, you will provide the full range of consistent administration duties and business support to ensure continued resilience, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Service Delivery Support Teams. 

Key responsibilities of the Administration Assistant: 

-Undertaking a range of duties commensurate with an administration assistant role to support the Services goals and objectives, in accordance with DSFRS policies and procedures, and participate in a team environment. 
-Providing general administrative support to the Service Delivery departments of Protection, Response and Training, including updates to communication channels such as MS Teams. 
-Actioning internal and external enquiries as and when appropriate, escalating / referring to the appropriate department within the Service, as required. 
-Providing support to Service Delivery Managers in collating performance data, maintaining essential spreadsheets, databases and systems and distributing reports (as required) in a timely manner. 
-Supporting departmental meetings, including the booking of meeting dates and locations, resources, production of supporting papers and technical support. 
-Undertaking reasonable administrative requests as required by the Service Delivery Support departments and any other duties associated with the support of the function, including inputting and formatting data for Word documents, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications. 
-Assisting the support of the operational function of Service Delivery teams, such as Protection, Response and Training. 
-Supporting the provision of departmental resource requirements (e.g. stationery, cameras, PPE, and detectors) and scrap cars – maintaining records of stock levels, plus ordering and invoicing, raising purchase order numbers in line with relevant budgets. 
-Undertaking the financial administration process for Service

-Delivery departments, including Procurement Card use and reconciliation. 

-Supporting the monitoring and completion of team specific Annual Returns including inventories. 
-Liaising with relevant stakeholders, both internal and external. 
-Being responsible for the reporting of property defects. 
-Carrying out duties at the main place of work and/or other locations as required. 

If you have any questions, or would like to find out more about the role, please contact Bethan Veal on 01392 353361 or via email: bveal@dsfire.gov.uk. 

Opportunities have arisen for substantive, competent wholetime Firefighters, to join Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan fire and rescue service in the UK.

Eligibility criteria to apply

-Be a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service
-Have been deemed competent in role
-Have no current/outstanding development action plans, or performance improvement action
-Be free of current formal disciplinary investigations or action throughout the entire process
-Have no current fitness restrictions
-Be able to swim, front crawl for at least 100m
-Have a full UK driving licence
-Be willing to undertake training to support station specialisms, including EFAD driving
-Be prepared to be based in any of the Wholetime stations across Devon and Somerset
-Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline.
-Prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check and at least 3 years employment referencing.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and/or reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

Department: Guidance & Learning 

Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract/Secondment 

Salary: £32,300 – £38,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours/week

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To: Senior Organisational learning Officer 

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) works with all fire and rescue services and the fire and rescue community across the UK to provide best practice, share resource and ensure continuous improvement to deliver our charitable aim. We are currently looking for two Organisational Learning Officers to help us achieve more together.  

Organisational Learning (OL) is an integral part of ensuring continuous improvement of the UK fire and rescue service. It enables the identification of new trends and emerging risks, allowing lessons identified by fire and rescue services to be shared nationally and internationally where appropriate. The process is also a key component to ensure NFCC guidance, toolkits and position statements remain current and up to date.  

The team analyse learning submissions and follow up on learning to ensure lessons are learned and changes implemented in the fire sector. The role will be responsible for reviewing submissions from fire and rescue services and other member organisations, making recommendations, publishing learning and ensuring learning is shared with key stakeholders such as JESIP. 

To support Organisational Learning, and ensure we achieve excellence, we are looking for a team member to provide expertise in fire service operational effectiveness, review learning and encourage submissions into the OL process. 

The successful candidate will have: 

You are an acting operational Watch Manager in a fire and rescue service  

You have experience of working in training, prevention or protection environments (desirable)  

You have experience investigating incidents, analysing trends and evaluating outcomes  

You have experience of organising, planning and prioritising work, with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines and standards   

You have experience of hazard and control measure approach and an awareness of risk management systems such as HAZop, functional failure analysis, or barrier-based risk management systems such as bowties   

You have experience of using a wide range of information technology applications together with good keyboard skills and an understanding of how IT systems can be used in relation to the duties of this post  

You have experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels   

You have experience writing and presenting reports to committees and boards  

You have experience working with sensitive information and data  

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please have a look at the Job Description on the NFCC Website 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 – 4th May 2025 with interviews in week commencing 12 May 2025.

Selection will include an interview process held on Microsoft Teams and may include written tests and a presentation to senior officers.  

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.