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Personal Assistant Executive Support – Collaboration

Job Title: Personal Assistant Executive Support – Collaboration

Contract: Fixed Term (Secondment)

Working Hours: 37

Salary: £33,366.00 to £36,124.00

Location: Service HQ at Kelvedon Park*

Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025

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

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

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our multi-agency collaboration team. This vital role will focus on supporting innovative activities across emergency services, with a strong emphasis on the collaboration between Police and Fire. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enabling effective coordination and delivery of initiatives that make a real difference to public safety and community well-being.

What You Will Be Working On

· Provide support for multi-agency initiatives involving policing and emergency services.

· Assist in planning, monitoring, and coordinating activities to ensure timely delivery.

· Act as a key point of contact between multiple stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

· Prepare and manage documentation, including reports, plans, and assist in managing risks.

· Organise and attend meetings, producing accurate minutes and tracking action points.

· Support the development of innovative solutions to address cross-agency challenges.

· Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legal frameworks, including data protection and safeguarding.

What Are We Looking For?

· Strong organisational and time-management skills.

· Excellent communication abilities, with experience in multi-agency environments desirable.

· Competent in inter-organisational relationship skills

· A proactive attitude and the ability to work under pressure.

· Knowledge or experience in policing or emergency services is highly desirable.

· Competency in project management tools and processes, including MS365 tools (Planner, Lists etc)

· An adaptable and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Eligibility

· Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills) Emergency Response Driver

· Advanced knowledge of using MS Office including MS365 tools

· Previous multi agency experience (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Local Authority) is essential

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

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) – w/c 28th April 2025

Stage 2 w/c 12th May 2025

Role specific panel interview with reference to the Policing & Crime Priorities and the Fire & Rescue Priorities: Essex PFCC – Home

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact the recruitment team 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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. There may also be a need to be Police vetted/

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 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

Youth Inclusion and Safeguarding Coordinator

Job Role Title: Youth Inclusion and Safeguarding Coordinator
Base: Service Headquarters, Birstall, Leicestershire
Salary Grade: E £30,060 – £33,366 pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent Part Time
Working Pattern: Various
Number of hours per week: 18.5
Job Share: No

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) is looking for a Youth Inclusion and Safeguarding Coordinator to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role.

LFRS have a dedicated programme of youth education strategies. These include Fire Cadets, Fire Care programme, Fire Skills sessions, and school holiday activities.

The role of the Youth Inclusion and Safeguarding Coordinator is to support and mentor young people in developing their skills, knowledge, and personal development. This will enable them to become effective role models in the community as well as progressing positively into education, employment, or further training. You will be based on a working Fire Station, where you will provide group education about fire prevention, teamwork, problem solving and communication.

Fire Skills sessions take place at various planned locations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, during the school holidays. No two programmes will be the same and you will be able to be innovative to set up school holiday programmes.

For both aspects of this role, you will be required to write clear and concise reports, keep detailed session plans, and liaise with other agencies such as schools, Social Services, and the Youth Offending Team. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan, recruit for and deliver the Fire Cadet/Skills sessions. The role involves planning and overseeing volunteer instructors and other partners.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people (11-19) 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 challenging and rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life.

LFRS provides full training, management support and uniform. You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The successful candidate will work primarily flexible days, including at least one evening a week, but may include some weekends when needed, depending on the programmes running. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact the Community Safety Station Manager Craig Hallam on 07795827247 or alternatively email craig.hallam@leics-fire.gov.uk

Recruitment Schedule:
Closing date: 23 April 2025 at 23:59
Interview and Test: Week commencing 5th May 2025

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this 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.

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 (ENEI)
Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
British Sign Language Charter
Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance – Please note that it 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.

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

Flood Rescue Capability Advisor

About The Role

The Flood Rescue Capability within National Resilience (NR) are seeking a Capability Advisor to join on a 9 month secondment. In partnership between NR and DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) the successful individual will support the delivery of assurance and development of the NR Flood Rescue capability.

In addition the successful individual will provide operational cover as a member of the NRAT Duty Officer team and provide operational cover for NR as directed by the NR Lead Officer and in accordance with the Lead Authority duty system.

Details of requirements for the role can be found in the attached Job Profile and Person Specification documents.

The salary for this secondment is that of Group Manager B.

Interviews: Due to take place on Wednesday 30th April at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

About Us
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.

MD Capability Officer (Mass Decontamination) PRPS project

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) National Resilience (NR) CBRN(e) capability encompasses Detection, Identification, and Monitoring (DIM) and Mass Decontamination (MD) capabilities. The existing team of four officers works collaboratively to address CBRN(e) cross-capability challenges and ensure effective multi-agency interoperability.

As part of the Home Office Review of National Resilience Capabilities and Asset Refresh Programme, the MD Capability is renewing its PRPS PPE, which requires dedicated attention.

To support this, we are seeking an MD Capability Officer on secondment for 12 months to assist in delivering this critical work alongside the existing Station Manager.

The secondee’s specific responsibilities will depend on their skills, experience, and capacity but will broadly include:
Managing assurance or training activities linked to PRPS implementation.
Supporting wider MD capability work as required.
Providing operational cover as part of National Resilience.
All activities will be undertaken under the oversight of the Group Manager to ensure alignment with National Resilience objectives.

The salary for this secondment is that of a Station Manager B.

Interviews: Due to take place Thursday 1st May 2025 at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters.

MD Capability Advisor (Mass Decontamination)

The National Resilience (NR) Mass Decontamination capability are seeking an individual to join on secondment as the Capability advisor until 31st March 2026. The successful individual will support the delivery of assurance, maintenance and co-ordination of NR MD assets and CBRN(e) Tactical Advisors.

In addition, they will provide the Duty Officer role and operational cover for NR as directed and in accordance with the Lead Authority rota duty system.

Further information on this role and the criteria can be found in the Job Profile and Person Specification document.

The salary for this secondment is that of Group Manager B.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Training & Development Academy, Aintree, Liverpool.

About Us
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

MD Capability Officer (Radiation Project)

The National Resilience (NR) CBRN Mass Decontamination (MD) Capability Officer will support the Home Office Project Lead in delivering the Home Office Capability Review of MD and Radiological Response Project. This role will focus on operational implementation, training, assurance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure that the revised MD capability meets the evolving radiological, chemical, and biological threat landscape.
This position requires strong operational knowledge of CBRN(e) decontamination processes, understanding of NR governance structures, multi-agency, and cross government response coordination, and emergency preparedness planning. The officer will work closely with Fire and Rescue Services (FRS), NHS, Home Office, UKHSA, MoD, NPCC, and other key stakeholders to develop and test enhanced decontamination capabilities.

This is a secondment opportunity for 12 months.

The salary for this secondment is that of Station Manager B.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Training & Development Academy, Aintree, Liverpool.

About Us
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

MTA Capability Officer

The MTA capability of National Resilience (NR) are seeking a Capability Officer join on a secondment until 31st March 2026.

The succesful individual will be responsible for the delivery of the agreement between the National Resilience Lead Authority and Home Office to assure, maintain and co-ordinate national assets for MTA specialist response; to provide operational cover for National Resilience as directed and in accordance with the Lead Authority rota system; and to operate in support of the National Co-ordination Advisory Framework (NCAF).

Further information on the role and the criteria can be found in the Job Profile and Person Specification document.

The salary for this secondment is that of Station Manager B.

Interviews: Due to take place 28th April 2025 at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters.

About Us
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

Data Analyst

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Data Analyst (PowerBI, SSRS, SQL) to join our forward thinking Insight and Analytics team, working within our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £37035.00 – £39513.00 (gross) per annum.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the large scale digital transformation of the Fire Service. We are radically transforming the way the Fire Service operations with it’s technology and use of data to enable insight driven decisions.

Working as part of the Insight and Analytics Team within the Digital, Data and Technology department, you will be responsible for ensuring that data and insight is provided back into the Service to help inform decision making and transform the way we work to keep our staff and the public safe. This will be done by utilising reporting technologies, such as PowerBI and the provision of Subject Matter Expertise to colleagues relating to data use, analysis and visualisation.

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of how you are able to meet the specific essential key competencies detailed below; please provide clear evidence against all six.

-Demonstrable experience and knowledge in data visualisation, self-service business reporting and analytic tool(s), e.g. PowerBI and SSRS.
-Experience of Data Analysis techniques and methodologies.
-Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improvement; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
-Demonstrable experience of working effectively at a practitioner level within a data and information reporting function.
-Extensive experience in the utilisation and management of structured and geospatial data.
-Innovative and creative approach to service improvement and value.

For further information, please contact Dan Cooper – Data, Insights and Analytics Manager via email in the first instance: dcooper@dsfire.gov.uk

Planning Evaluation and Performance Manager

We have an opportunity for a Planning Evaluation and Performance Manager to join our team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter on a Permanent contract working 37 hours per week. In return you will receive a competitive salary starting at £51802.00 and rising to £55,636.00 per annum.

As our Planning Evaluation and Performance Manager, you will be responsible for the development, embedding and monitoring of the corporate planning process and performance management framework to support effective service delivery and organisational improvement, and to create and deliver a capability for evaluating improvement activity to inform future direction.

Key responsibilities as our Planning Evaluation and Performance Manager:

-Planning and Performance Management

-Evaluation Management

-Budget Management

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document to show how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.

-Significant experience in either planning, performance or evaluation.

-The ability to create innovative approaches to evaluation in order to identify improvement opportunities and realise benefits.

-Experience of successfully managing a team to drive improvement.

-Proven experience of managing a planning process at a strategic level.

-A thorough understanding of organisation performance management framework.

-The ability to use knowledge and skills and apply them in a complex political environment.

If you feel you have the skills and experience required to take on this role please click on the ‘apply’ button on our careers page.

Assistant Director Governance and Assurance

Cleveland Fire Brigade is committed to continuous improvement and has incorporated a new role into its structure which offers an exciting opportunity to lead a function that is focussed on providing high quality services across Governance and Assurance, supporting the Brigade’s goal to make Teesside safer and stronger.

The role forms a key part of the services Executive Leadership Team and has strategic responsibility for Governance, Organisational Assurance, Business Continuity, Programme Management, HMICFRS Liaison, Health and Safety, Business Support and Risk & Performance.

A key area of focus for the successful postholder will be to support the continuous cultural improvement to ensure employees are engaged, empowered, supported and encouraged to thrive and innovate. Applicants will therefore be expected to uphold, and role model the ethical behaviours within our values framework and the National Core Code of Ethics, whilst leading the management of these teams to ensure the best use of resources and to deliver high quality outcome focussed service.

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates openness and trust with the ability to engage and motivate others. An individual who is responsive to the present and future needs of the organisation and can consider the best interest of all stakeholders.