JOIN CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AS OUR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HUB MANAGER 

• £38,319 – £42,749 pa
• 37 hrs per week 
• Permanent
• Location: Dogsthorpe, Peterborough

Take your career further with a Service that puts people first. 

Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires—it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration.  This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters by leading our Service and Maintenance Hub. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you. 
 
Why Choose CFRS? 
At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development. 

A Service that values you: 
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS 
88% are proud to work for CFRS 
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work 

A culture that inspires and motivates: 
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time 
83% feel motivated to give their best every day 
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer 

Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, leading projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way. 
A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel. 
 
About the Role 
This isn’t your average management role. Every day at CFRS brings new challenges. 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Provide effective line management to Service and Maintenance Hub employees, undertaking team briefings, allocating daily workload, both pre-planned and ad-hoc. Ensuring the team is aware of the expected outcome and assisting with any difficulties/ queries throughout.   
• Act as the first point of contact for Service and Maintenance Hub queries and initiate actions to resolve, liaising with head of group if required. Promote use of Myquest to allow for self-service for common queries and data reporting. 
• Maintain and undertake Service and Maintenance Hub duties to ensure the department meets service needs e.g. Plan Maintenance and react to defects and breakdowns.  
• Coordinate and oversee our essential out of hours provision of the emergency call out service both overnight, at weekends and public holidays on a rota basis to provide 24 x 7 x 365 support. 
• Provide resilience and deputise for the Head of Group by attending meetings and any other responsibilities. 
• Undertake budget responsibilities. Approve purchase orders and purchase card transactions. Provide challenge on workshop spend, provide spend insight. 
• Ensure the management of Health and Safety within the workshop environment.  Ensuring all parts and materials meet the required standards, liaising with Health and Safety as appropriate. 
• Coordinate and oversee installation and removal of fleet vehicle comms equipment e.g. radios, MDT 
• Liaise with suppliers ensuring service requirements understood and warranty work carried out where required. 
• Coordinate and oversee installation and maintenance of fleet vehicle CCTV. Access to recordings (restricted).
• You’ll maintain working relationships with suppliers and to be able to work with procurement to get the best value and quality for the service.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.

About You 
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have: 

• Following qualifications: City and Guilds NVQ Level 3Motor Vehicle Technology, City and Guilds Airwave, City & Guilds or higher in Fleet maintenance 
• A level of organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and think methodically, strong self-motivation and a positive “can Do” attitude, tenacity and solution finding 
• Experience working in a similar role, with the ability to manage/ prioritise crucial conflicting demands & workloads and work well under pressure. 
• A sound understanding of Health & Safety requirements within the workshop environment 
• Able to communicate with internal & external stakeholders and adjusting priorities to suit the service requirements 
• To authorise purchase orders ensuring we get value for money 
• Commitment to the principles of equality & fairness with awareness of the impact of different cultural backgrounds values and custom 
• Experience of 24/7 breakdown recovery
• Basic I.T skills & ability to use diagnostic tools & problem resolving. 

 
When You Join CFRS, You’ll Benefit From: 

Career progression & specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow. 
Health & wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career. 
A culture of inclusion & belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.  
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team. 
 
Additional Rewards & Benefits 
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service 
Competitive pension scheme 
Family-friendly policies, including flexible working 
Free on-site parking (site-specific) 
Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events 
 
Make the move. Make a difference. Join CFRS today: To apply for this opportunity please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk   
 
*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.  

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward-thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to support the delivery of our Leadership Message, putting the communities of Merseyside first.

Fire Control are responsible for receiving 999 and other emergency calls and sending the right fire engines and officers to emergency incidents. Fire Control staff know where all fire engines, officers and specialist appliances are across Merseyside and whether they are available to attend an emergency. Our Fire Control also co-ordinates National Resilience assets for the whole of the UK.

Our Supervisory Managers play a vital part in the effective running of Fire Control.  We currently have opportunities at the Watch Manager A level and would encourage individuals with aspirations to develop within a dynamic control room environment to consider applying.

In addition to the criteria set out in the Person Specification, it is vital that you:

• Model our values of Courage, Compassion and Integrity.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, create an inclusive environment being people focussed.
• Possess creative problem-solving skills.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates for this Watch Manager role must be competent in the Crew Manager CONTROL role.

Applications from candidates, who are not currently employed by a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service within the UK, will not be eligible to apply.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Interested individuals should complete the online application form and submit this prior to the closing date of Midnight, 10th April 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Interview and Incident Command assessment.  Anticipated process timescales are provided below.

Applications Close                        Midnight, 10th April 2025

Interview / Command                  W/C 14th April 2025

Permanent Vacancies

£46,707 per annum

Day Duty and Shift System (42 hours per week)

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward thinking organisation. We are looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

Due to our workforce planning profile, we will appoint successful candidates on an organisational needs basis.  Appointable candidates may be appointed as appropriate up until the start of the next Watch Manager promotion process, normally undertaken annually.

These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Crew Manager looking for promotion, or existing Watch Managers looking to transfer.

All applicants must demonstrate the following:

Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service.
Operational Competence
Personal Impact
Outstanding Leadership
Service Delivery
Organisational Effectiveness
Provide examples of your successful performance when working at Supervisory Manager level.
Evidence of personal development at Supervisory Manager level.
Provide examples of successfully managing people at Supervisory Manager level.
Competency in current role which includes completion of all development/training and currency in all core skills.
Be competent at Level 1 Incident Command.
For all posts – provide evidence of having achieved two IFE level 3 certificate papers at Diploma level which must include;
L3D6 Fire Operations and Incident Command (mandatory)
And either:

L3D1 Fire Engineering Science or L3D2 Fire Safety*

Candidates who do not hold the appropriate IFE papers will not be able to enter the process.

Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – The Leadership Programme which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

In return we offer;

Flexible working hours.
Family friendly policies.
Free, secure on-site car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
Employee discount scheme (Boost).
Employee support networks.
Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme

Please note guidance on pension implications can be found below.

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Wholetime role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week.  For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts – Local Collective Agreement.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

For roles based at Headquarters, Ripley or Joint Training Centre, Ripley Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

As part of the selection process line managers are required to sign a line manger endorsement form. This is to ensure line managers are aware of the candidates’ intentions and support their application.

Line Manager Endorsement form

Portfolio

All candidates must complete a Portfolio as part of the application process. Please see below Portfolio template for further information. This must be submitted to Service_Centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk by midnight Sunday 27th April 2025.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 27th April 2025.

Interviews will commence on Monday 12th May 2025.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Day Duty and Shift System (42 hours per week)

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is a high achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. During this recruitment and selection process we will be looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will be able to help shape and lead the organisation, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

Due to our workforce planning profile, we will appoint successful candidates on an organisational needs basis.  Appointable candidates may be appointed as appropriate up until the start of the next Crew Manager promotion process, normally undertaken annually.

These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Firefighter looking for promotion or an existing Crew Manager looking to transfer.

All applicants must demonstrate the following:

·         Demonstrate and role model DFRS Core Values and the Core Code of Ethics

·         Operational Competence

·         Personal Impact

·         Outstanding Leadership

·         Service Delivery

·         Organisational Effectiveness

·         Competency in current role which includes completion of all development/training and currency in all core skills.

·         For all posts – provide evidence of having achieved 2 IFE Level 3 Certificate units, including

o    L3C2 Unit 2: Fire Operations (mandatory)

o    and either – L3C1 Unit 1: Fire Engineering Science or L3C3 Unit 3: Fire Safety

Candidates who do not hold the appropriate IFE papers will not be able to enter the process.

Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

Successful candidates that do not hold a Level 1 Incident Command Qualification will be required to undertake an initial 4-day course with assessment later in 2025. Appointments will only be offered upon successful completion of the Level 1 course.

DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – The Leadership Programme which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

In return we offer;

·         Flexible working hours.

·         Family friendly policies.

·         Free, secure on-site car parking

·         Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

·         Employee discount scheme (Boost).

·         Employee support networks.

·         Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

·         Ongoing training and development opportunities.

·         Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme

Please note guidance on pension implications can be found below.

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Wholetime role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week.  For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts – Local Collective Agreement.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

For roles based at Headquarters, Ripley or Joint Training Centre, Ripley Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard / enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

As part of the selection process line managers are required to sign a line manger endorsement form. This is to ensure line managers are aware of the candidates’ intentions and support their application.

Line Manager Endorsement form

Job Related Test

All candidates must complete a Job Related Test (JRT) as part of the application process. Please see below JRT briefing note. This must be submitted to Service_Centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk by midnight Sunday 20th April 2025.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 20th April 2025.

Interviews will commence 5th May 2025 and continue on various dates over 2 weeks.

If you would like further information about the role or if you have a disability and require assistance with completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441 or email service-centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

Are you looking for fulfilment, opportunities and community?

Whether you’ve always wanted to be a firefighter, or you simply want to find out more, we have plenty of information to help you.

We are looking for enthusiastic members who will reflect all voices within our diverse communities. There are huge benefits to having firefighters with different ways of thinking and different experiences in life.

Not only does it help make sure our work reflects the communities we serve, but we find better solutions and increase innovation and creativity.

That’s why we are keen to hear from as many people as possible, whatever your background, age and skills.

Job reference: REQ000345

Closing date: 09/04/2025

Salary: £49,764-£53,862 per annum

Job description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to shape, lead, and deliver multiple concurrent projects within set tolerances for time, cost, and quality.

About the Role

You will directly manage a selection of complex projects, including the Emergency Services Network (ESN) Project. You will establish and maintain communication with other Fire and Rescue Services, Police, and Ambulance partners in the Eastern Region, as well as the National programme, acting as a liaison between the regional, national, and local implementation teams. You will also matrix-manage a wide range of teams and colleagues within the service.

You will be responsible for producing accurate and precise project documentation to define goals, objectives, requirements, and scope. This includes identifying solutions and recommendations and presenting them to managers and project boards to inform actions and wider decision-making processes.

You will be required to produce data to inform and support budget setting and manage the drawdown of project grants by producing and submitting Business Cases to cover infrastructure and local team resource spending. You will also monitor actual spending and provide regular updates.

You will be responsible for preparing for the commencement of any ESN transition phases and the establishment of project management teams and necessary resources.

As the Mobile Communications Service Project Manager, you will also be required to attend meetings locally, regionally, or nationally and work flexibly, autonomously, and without supervision, as well as within a team.

About you

You will have experience of effective co-ordination and management and of complex programmes and multiple projects, preferably within an Emergency Services organisation within ES Control environment. As well as a recognised qualification in Project/Programme Management.

It is important that you have a good understanding of communications equipment, infrastructure, and basic IT networks.

You will also have significant experience of using project management and planning tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

You will have experience of influencing, negotiating, advising and managing internal and external stakeholders in large organisations including senior management, to achieve the most effective course of action.

You will also have experience in setting, monitoring, and managing budgets across multiple projects.

Your excellent organisational and time management skills will allow you to multitask and prioritise effectively.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

How to apply

If this role is of interest, please visit our website 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.

The selection process will take place on Thursday 17 April 2025

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. To promote a positive work/life balance, we provide the following benefits:

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)
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to the ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform, which includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up for the ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

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.

Salary: £37,938- £41,511 per annum

Hours: 37

Job ref: REQ000344

Job description

We are looking for an experienced specialist to join our Estates and Facilities team.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the Service in ensuring the efficient, effective, and economic use of all land and buildings. This includes the management of planned and responsive maintenance, attending sites to inspect progress, report property defects, and provide detailed recommendations for action. Your role will also involve continuous monitoring and review of properties to ensure they meet Service requirements and comply with environmental regulations, energy conservation, and legionella testing.

You will support the Estates and Facilities Manager (EFM) in meeting maintenance and statutory compliance requirements, coordinating estate records, and contributing to strategic planning. You will manage project work, financial assessments, and procurement of cost-effective contracts, ensuring contractors meet professional standards.

You will also manage, motivate and develop staff by co-ordinating and planning their workloads, monitoring progress to ensure that work complies with expected organisational standards policies/procedures. 

About You

You will have:

Significant Construction/Civils experience of the maintenance and service contracts relating to commercial properties.
Level 4 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, (or at an advanced stage of working towards this qualification with a demonstrable projected pass grade) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Experience in traditional and modern construction techniques, drainage/civil engineering, grounds works, roofing, entry gates and barriers and M&E
In depth experience in promotion of property policies and best practice for the optimum use of buildings.
In depth experience of implementing health and safety policies and requirements relating to the provision and use of buildings.
In depth management experience of managing support teams in a large organisation with ability to manage, lead and develop the team.
Detailed knowledge of estates and facilities issues.
Some experience of monitoring and controlling budgets including Capital Projects. 

You will also hold a current full driving licence with no pending issues and be able to travel frequently to all sites as required.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

How to apply

If this role is of interest, please visit our website 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.

The selection process will take place on Monday 14 April 2025