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Administrative Assistant (Prevention)

UP TO 6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Salary: £16,143 per annum rising to £16,972 per annum

Location: Bedford or Luton (Flexible)

Job reference: REQ000308

Closing date: 5/11/2024

Hours: 25 per week – Monday – Friday (Happy to discuss the working pattern)

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide efficient clerical and administrative support to the Prevention team. You will play a vital role in coordinating and organising Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSVs), ensuring accurate documentation and communication with partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

– Record Home Fire Safety Visit activity, referrals, and outcomes, notifying relevant parties of any risks.
– Assist with the co-ordination and, organisation of Home Fire Safety Visits, Safeguarding and Fire Investigation work including managing data for reports.
– Contact residents to assist with their Home Fire Safety Visit referral.
– Provide updates and progress reports to other departments and to write letters to householders and external partners.
– Respond to queries from colleagues, external partners and the public via phone and email.
– To raise purchase orders and process invoices as required.
– Liaise with external organisations to coordinate Community Safety events.
– To update and maintain records within the Home Fire Safety Visit database and contact relevant partner agencies as required.

About you

You will:

– Have in depth experience of taking and producing accurate and clear minutes and other documentation for meetings.
– Have demonstrable word processing and data processing experience using Microsoft Office applications, in particular, Word, Excel and Outlook.
– Have the ability to work effectively with minimum supervision, prioritising own workload or as part of a team and make a significant contribution to the attainment of joint goals.
– Be able to exercise strict confidentiality in processing data of a sensitive nature in line with GDPR and data protection principles.
– Be empathetic whilst remaining professional, confidential and impartial.
– Hold GCSE level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
– Hold a full driving licence with no pending issues and able to travel throughout the county.

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:

Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
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 13 November 2024

This is a public-facing role, and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

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.

Management Accountant

About the role:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for a Management Accountant to join the Finance and Procurement team to assist in the delivery of effective and efficient financial accounting services for the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, its partners and other external organisations.

This includes the interpretation of financial regulations and procedures, as well as the provision of financial analysis, advice and guidance which enable the business to deliver its business goals.

An assessment of risk and consideration of change issues which impact the business is key, together with a proactive approach to ensuring the organisation makes best use of its resources.

The role reports to the Finance Manager who will provide general direction to the post-holder

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

The role is being advertised initially as a casual 12-week fixed term contract – but consideration may be available for a permanent role to the right candidate at the end of the fixed term

About you:

We particularly need someone who is immediately available.

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who can communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, explaining and delivering sometimes complex information in a clear and logical manner. You must be able to plan and prioritise work and be able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Specifically, we are seeking an individual who has a University Degree related to Finance and is either Part Qualified (CCAB approved) or AAT qualified (with relevant CPD), with relevant experience (or the equivalent)

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

To produce financial plans and budgets and maintain, monitor & report on allocated areas of responsibility within the Service
Contribute to the financial management of the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s revenue and capital budgets.
Responsible for liaison with cost centre managers of all Directorates, internal and external auditors, contractors and suppliers of financial services members and other department
To provide financial advice and information as required to Government Departments, external auditors and external bodies, partnerships, Fire Authority members and officers within the Service.
To undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations as directed.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

Competent in Microsoft Office Applications, accountancy systems and good written and oral communications
Working to tight deadlines and prioritising workloads
Setting and monitoring substantial revenue budgets and forecasts within a challenging financial environment
Ability to translate complex policy issues into financial reality and explain to non-Finance staff.

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.

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 11 November 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will commence from 12 November 2024.

Anticipated start date: ASAP

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 privacy notice via this link 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 via this link.

Fire Care Advisor

Job Summary

Job Role Title: Fire Care Advisor

Salary: Grade D £13.69 – £15.08 + £500 retaining fee annually

Contract Type: Zero-hour contract

Working Pattern: Various

Number of hours per week: 0 hour contract – Various

Job Share: No

Opening: 30 October 2024

Closing date: 23:59 13 November 2024

Job Advert

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a Fire Care Advisor to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role. You will be a key member of the Safeguarding Team.

The Safeguarding Team receives referrals to work with children and young people involved in fire-setting behaviours, aiming to prevent deliberate fire-setting. We offer education on fire safety, equipping children, young people, and their families with the necessary skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate will work zero hours contact primarily Monday – Friday but may include some weekends when needed depending on the incoming referrals. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked once training is completed. The Fire Care Advisor will receive an annual retainer of £500.00 paid in 12 equal monthly payments.

You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Benefits you will receive:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working

• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

• Full support for ongoing professional development

• On-site gym facilities

• Free onsite parking

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

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

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

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

Interview and test date: W/C 25.11.2024

Job Objectives

The role will involve working with children and young people in a variety of settings where you will be able to provide one to one support and education about fire prevention. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan and deliver Fire care sessions. You will be required to write clear and concise reports and liaise with other agencies such as Social Services and the Youth Offending Team.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and young people in a confident and patient manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners. This is a rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life. No two referrals will be the same.

Full Fire Care training will be provided, and the successful candidate will need to commit to 5 days of training. Dates to be confirmed.

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

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association

Pension Considerations

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

Sponsorship

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

Vehicle Technician

Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our team at the Bowerhill Workshop in Melksham, Wiltshire.

The Bowerhill Workshop are a small hardworking team that deliver an essential service to the Wiltshire Fire Stations and Devizes Training Centre.

The Workshop supports Fire Stations with Fleet and Equipment from Salisbury up to Cricklade with the occasional requirement to provide support in the Dorset area.

In the role of Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles and associated operational equipment, such as fire appliances and specialist rescue equipment ensuring all work is completed to the required standard.

Specialist training will be provided for the successful applicant such as Scania FBT one, two and three, Rosenbauer maintainers course and Godiva pump repair training. Some of these courses are outside the Service area and therefore you may be required to stay overnight.

You will play a significant role in ensuring compliance is maintained in relation to the legislative, regulatory and best practice standard of work that is carried out within the Workshop.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 and health & well-being services.
Other Information:

You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required.

A Service vehicle will be available for daily maintenance duties and out of hours breakdowns. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.

There is a requirement to have a Category C licence for this role however if you do not currently hold this type of licence we would still encourage you to apply and we can consider putting the successful applicant through a course.

You must be willing to participate in the emergency out of hours scheme providing support during the evenings and weekends one week a month for which the appropriate remuneration will be paid.

You must meet all the essential requirements for the role as listed in the Person Specification.

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.

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.

Research & Insight Analyst – NFCC

Department: Analysis & Insight
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £27,200 – £32,000
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Research & Insight Manager

As a Research and Insight Analyst at the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), you will be a key member of the Analysis and Insights (A&I) team, dedicated to empowering the NFCC and UK Fire and Rescue Services with actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. You will work collaboratively with a team of research and data analysis professionals to support the team’s objectives and contribute to the wider goals of the NFCC.

Your role will involve using your skills to deliver valuable insights through effective information gathering, detailed analysis, and comprehensive reporting. You will work on both routine and ad-hoc projects, supporting the team in responding to major events within the fire and rescue sector.

Key responsibilities of a Research & Insight Analyst:

Following the processes and policies set out in the A&I team’s terms of reference document, to ensure high quality, consistent approaches to all work.

Designing and executing information gathering exercises, ensuring that they are clear, easy to understand and will yield the information required to produce the identified output.

Information gathering methods primarily include designing online survey tools and question sets but can also include workshops, interviews and focus groups.

Ensuring the validation and quality assurance of any information gathered to ensure that all insights gathered are accurate and statistically significant.

Interpreting findings and drawing meaningful conclusions using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.

Producing clear, concise and well-structured outputs, utilising visualisations to enhance understanding and engagement when presenting to stakeholders. These outputs could be developed using MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI or similar.

Ensuring the Strategic Improvement Model (SIM) is kept up to date by reviewing and analysing reports about UK FRSs (from the inspectorate (HMICFRS), major inquiry reports, independently commissioned reports and other sources.

Supporting the work of the NFCC Organisational Learning team and ACER (Academic, Collaboration, Evaluation and Research) Group

Familiarity with research methodologies and outputs, such as literature reviews, and using them to identify trends, gaps, and best practices

Assisting as required when the A&I team is commissioned to support work related to major events or incidents

Assisting as required with team administrative duties

The successful candidate will have:

Experience working as a research analyst, or equivalent

Excellent qualitative research skills, including survey question design, and thematic analysis.

Excellent presentation skills with the ability to design and develop engaging outputs

Good numerical skills with the ability to spot trends and anomalies

Good MS Excel skills (including Pivot tables and charts, complex formatting and formulas)

Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able work within a team working solely from home

Some experience of data visualisation tools such as PowerBI would be beneficial

Experience working with academia and/or on academic research would be beneficial

The Selection Process

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 below. 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: 24 November 2024 with interviews week commencing 9 December 2024.

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

Hydrant and Extinguisher Technician

Hydrant and Extinguisher Technician
Grade 7
SALARY: From £27,803 – £28,770 per annum
Permanent Vacancy
37 hours per week
Post Number: 502234

We are seeking an individual to join our Hydrant & Extinguisher Team based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

Under the direction of the Extinguisher and Hydrant Team Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for:
The maintenance and recharging of fire extinguishers within the organisation and supplying extinguishers to fire stations when required at short notice.
Inspecting and maintaining adopted fire hydrants within the service area as part of a rolling inspection programme.

Notes:
Welsh language skills are desirable for this post.
This role involves frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently using Service transport. A driving licence check will be conducted.

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 midday 15/11/2024.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/. If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

All internal applicants applying should apply via their portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab. The e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English, and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions). Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.

Implementation Liaison Manager (Southern England) – NFCC

Department: Implementation Team

Contract type: Permanent or Secondment

Salary: £46,800 – £55,000 (or Group Manager B)

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)

Reports To: Head of Fire Standards and Implementation

The Implementation Team provides advice and support to fire and rescues services to assist them in the adoption and implementation of products developed by the NFCC. The team also maintains two-way dialogue with fire and rescue services. This is to not only ensure services are kept informed of national issues, but to also make sure the products produced by the NFCC meet fire and rescue service needs.

To support this work, the NFCC Implementation Team is looking to recruit an Implementation Liaison Manager who will be the key interface between fire and rescue services and the NFCC’s Hubs and functional areas, specifically the People, Culture and Leadership Hub. The team also works with services, supporting them through the process of implementing new Fire Standards and responding to HMICFRS reports.

This is a key role in delivering change across the UK fire and rescue service and the successful candidate will need a good understanding of the fire sector, its obligations, stakeholders and governance arrangements.

You will need to be politically aware, understand how to influence our partners at all levels and be able to demonstrate experience of delivering business change.

We are seeking applicants who can confidently operate at the level of Group Manager with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from all areas of the fire sector, based from home but working across the UK.

For these specific roles, we will be recruiting an Implementation Liaison Manager to cover the South of England.

Applications from candidates with a working knowledge of a fire and rescue service in southern England, experience of embedding Fire Standards or who have previously worked in a people, leadership and culture capacity are especially encouraged to apply.

Purpose of the role:

To support the implementation of NFCC products and engage with services to embed them and achieve the expected benefits, and to help the NFCC build a strategic picture of service need.

Your role as Implementation Liaison Manager:

Key requirements

We are looking for professional individuals to help us achieve our drive to provide excellent service in everything that we do.

As a member of the Implementation Team, you will be responsible for gathering information from the UK fire and rescue services, liaising with stakeholders at all levels, and providing reports back to projects, programmes and boards.

You will work with subject matter experts from project and programme boards to understand the products and their benefits, and help services realise and embed them in their work.

You will represent the NFCC at meetings, events and service visits and engage with all.

The successful candidate will have:

Recent experience delivering change in an organisation
Expert understanding of the fire sector
Good interpersonal skills
The ability to influence and drive change at all levels
An understanding of the needs of fire and rescue services
The ability to take personal responsibility for their own performance

The successful candidate will have an understanding of:

The structures of the NFCC
The obligations and responsibilities of fire and rescue services
How legislation should be interpreted in UK fire and rescue services

Desirable qualities include:

Excellent report writing skills
An ability to work with people from different sectors and different levels
An ability to work proactively as part of a team and on individual responsibilities
An ability to deliver high quality work in a fast-paced, time pressured environment
Confidence to express their own view appropriately and constructively challenge people
Excellent attention to detail
Experience working within project management structures
Experience organising and running meetings

Main responsibilities will include:

Manage relationships with fire and rescue services and external partners
Provide advice to services on appropriate implementation and resolve issues
Represent the NFCC at events and meetings
Review and approve content for publication
Respond to queries from services and external parties
Provide briefings of existing products and development work
Identify opportunities to develop existing products
Candidates must have the ability to work under pressure including meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions. This is a national role and there will be occasions for UK-wide travel.

The Selection Process

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; 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. In the supporting information section of the application form please state why you would like to be considered for the post and the approach you would take to deliver implementation support to services.

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

Selection will include an interview process held at a Fire Service venue and may include written tests and a presentation to senior officers.

Closing date: 02 December 2024 with interviews expected to be held in mid-December.

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.

HR Administrator

37 hours per week

Permanent

Scale 3

£23,500 – £23,893 per annum

About the Role

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is offering an exciting, permanent opportunity, within our friendly Human Resources and Development department based at Hindlip Park, Worcester. As the HR Administrator, you will provide that first point of contact for our internal and external customers as well as providing comprehensive administration support, championing best practice and offering a first-class HR & Development customer service experience.

The role covers a broad range of administration duties to support recruitment, leadership development, wellbeing and operations, family friendly working arrangements, and implementing staff changes on our HR system. Working alongside our supportive team, you will plan and prioritise a varied work-load. This is a fast-paced working environment, so you must be comfortable using your own initiative and have experience of working within a busy team.

You should have good IT and organisational skills, be methodical in your approach to tasks, and have strong attention to detail, whilst displaying the ability and confidence to communicate at all levels. This is an interesting and varied role that requires a flexible proactive and enthusiastic approach.

A full job description and person specification are attached to the advert. Whilst some knowledge and understanding of Human Resources would be helpful, we welcome applications from all administrative backgrounds as full training and development will be provided to enable you to grow into the role.

Reasons to Join Us

We offer:

25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays
Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme
Access to a local government pension scheme
Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations
Access to restaurant facilities
Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card
Access to the Firefighters Charity – they provide a broad range of health and wellbeing services, online and in person.

Additional information

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 17th November 2024. Interviews will take place week commencing 25th November 2024.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check. The successful applicant will also be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mark Jackson on 07766 775 198 or by email at mjackson@hwfire.org.uk

Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading Fire and Rescue Services, to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just five metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting circa. 900 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We are continuing to improve the way our Finance Department works so that we can achieve the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities and we are looking for a Finance Manager to help us achieve our ambitions. You will join a supportive team that has a collaborative ethos and clear direction.

Your role

You will have responsibility for managing the transactional functions within Finance, including Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and value for money with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure all Finance systems and processes are customer focused, compliant, streamlined and fit for purpose. You will work closely with the Finance Business Partners to ensure that employee budgets and budget monitoring information is accurate and is presented in an easy-to-understand format.

What you will need

This is a post you can apply for if you have a background in public sector financial services and proven experience of managing, developing and motivating staff. To be successful in the role you will require the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and a commitment to providing accurate and reliable management information and excellent customer service at all times.

What we offer

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices during your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Closing Date for all application is Sunday 17 November 2024

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

FIRE CADET INSTRUCTOR

SOUTH WALES FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

FIRE CADET INSTRUCTOR

Salary: £13.92 per hour

Fire Cadets is a National Uniformed Youth Organisation supported by the National Fire Chiefs Council and delivered by Fire and Rescue Services across the UK and which is aimed at young people aged between 13 – 18 years of age.

Fire Cadets offers fun and challenging inclusive opportunities for young people and aims to develop personal and social skills through activities which promote self-discipline, team work and citizenship. Our Fire Cadets have the opportunity to work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification and reach their full potential contributing to safer, stronger and healthier communities

The Fire Service provides strong role models who inspire and positively influence young people and we are currently looking to recruit Instructors to support the delivery of Fire Cadets at our Units across the SWFRS Area.

Our Fire Cadets meet during term time and for one evening per week between 18.30hrs – 20.30hrs. The programme is built around the school curriculum year with our Units closed during each of the school holidays.

Nine of our twelve Fire Cadet Units situated across SWFRS have vacancies as listed below:

Station
Night
Station
Night

Abergavenny
Thursday

(Vacancies)

Bridgend
Tuesday

(Temporary Vacancy)

Barry
Tuesday

(Vacancies)

Caerphilly
Tuesday

(Vacancies)

Cwmbran
Tuesday

(Vacancies)

Ely
Monday

(Vacancies)

Merthyr Tydfil
Tuesday

(Vacancies)

Roath
Monday

(Vacancies)

Tredegar
Monday

(Vacancies)

Individual contracts are available for 50 hours, 75 hours and 100 hours per annum with the hours spread over a maximum of 40 weeks of the year.

Applications are invited from existing South Wales Fire & Rescue Service employees with suitable experience and qualifications to meet the Person Specification. Please Note: Retained Duty System applicants should take their hours of availability into consideration when applying for this vacancy and discuss any queries regarding availability with your RDS Station Manager.

Successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance check and will also be required to undertake relevant Safeguarding Training and attend a Fire Cadet Induction process prior to commencement.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for these posts.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk. Please be aware the e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application; please ensure you check all mail folders regularly.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 13th November 2024 at 12:00 midday.

The successful candidate will be required to have a Drug and Alcohol Test and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check prior to an appointment being made.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English, and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions). Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

South Wales Fire & Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.