Culture and Inclusion Manager

£44,711 – £47,754 per annum + benefits

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services. We pride ourselves in striving to “Create the Safest Community” and our dedicated and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

We are currently rated as good by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation that is well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

The Department

The People & Culture Department is currently going through a significant period of change, and we have a number of new and exciting opportunities available.

The Department is made up of three clearly defined teams that work closely together to provide a comprehensive people offer. These teams include 1). People Systems and Transformation, 2). Employee Relations and Compliance and 3). Culture and Inclusion.

Our aim is to provide an environment where people are aware of what is expected of them and are supported to achieve the required standards and fulfil their potential. We truly value our employees and ensure they have a voice which positively contributes to our cultural growth and supports our aspirations of being an “Employer of Choice”.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to join us as our Culture and Inclusion Manager. Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, this role will drive the evolution of a positive workplace culture, boosting morale and engagement, and contributing to an employee experience which promotes the Service as an “Employer of Choice”.

The post holder will be responsible for the design and implementation of strategies and initiatives that shape our culture, embed our organisational values, behaviours and beliefs and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience within a public sector organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and will champion these in their day-to-day work.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages. All candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 12 noon on 2 December 2024
Notification of shortlist – w/c 2 December 2024
I3 Profile online assessment – w/c 9 December 2024
Interview – w/c 9 December 2024
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to complete our online application form and submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 2nd December 2024.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact the Head of People & Culture via email at Leanne.cain@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a standard DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Key employee benefits

Ø  Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

Ø  Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø  Local government pension scheme

Ø  Free on-site parking

Ø  Free on-site gym

Ø  Blue light discount

Ø  Car leasing scheme

Are you a Nurse, experience in Occupational Health or similar clinical field, looking for a rewarding job at an exciting Fire Rescue Service? Do you enjoy working with people and have great people skills? 

By joining our Occupational Health Unit, you will help us to maintain staffing by ensuring that the people who save lives are healthy and fit to do their roles. You will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives. 

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports, and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes. 

Job Purpose: to assist the Senior Occupational Health Nurse in providing a comprehensive Occupational Health service to both prospective and existing employees. 

Key Responsibilities: you will be based at our OH unit in Birkenshaw with the occasional day at one of our stations. You will carry out health surveillance and medicals, undertake pre-employment assessments/medical screening and assist with sickness absence management, both physical and mental health for operational fire fighters and support staff.  You will also provide health and wellbeing advice to all employees and undertake health promotion campaigns. 

Essential requirements: 

•           We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a current Registered General Nurse qualification, who is also a member of the Nursing & Midwifery Council. 

•           You will have experience of performing medicals, sickness absence management and health screening within an Occupational Health team, or similar clinical setting. You will work with a wide range of people across the organisation so good interpersonal skills are a must, as is the need to abide by confidentiality. 

•           You will need to plan and prioritise your workload so good organisational skills are essential, as is the ability work on your own initiative. 

•           We are committed to good quality data, and you will need to maintain accurate records and be proficient in the use of IT applications. 

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence as the role requires some travel throughout West Yorkshire. 

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 six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who 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 offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome. 

For further details, or for an informal discussion please contact: Julie.webster@westyorksfire.gov.uk  or rosana.rategh@westyorksfire.gov.uk 

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

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 1st December 2024.

With interview date being Tuesday 17th December 2024.            

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse 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. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1.           The provision of direct practical assistance and support to the FRA, to enable them to carry out their SYFRA duties.

2.           Arrange and maintain ongoing FRA meeting schedules in liaison with FRA Members, senior SYFR leaders and other relevant stakeholders.

3.           Make and co-ordinate all the necessary arrangements for FRA meetings including: preparation of correspondence, agendas, minutes and other supporting documents.

4.           To maintain and prioritise the working diaries of the FRA including: booking appointments and forward diary planning in liaison with internal and external parties.

5.           Receive and screen incoming communications from all sources for the FRA, prioritising and redirecting as necessary.

6.           Deal with all outgoing communications to include verbal and written forms, with professionalism and discretion.

7.           Liaise with external bodies including: other emergency services, representative bodies, political figures, public, media, etc.

8.           Carry out research on behalf of the FRA and prepare the appropriate form of presentation.

9.           Provide hospitality to visitors to the FRA meetings.

10.        Maintain records and filing systems both electronic and manual.  This may include using ModernGov, Office 365 or other appropriate software for the publication of FRA documents. 

11.        Provide cover for other Governance Officers as required.

12.        Provide administrative support to the Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer in the recruitment, training and coordination of FRA and independent board members.

13.        Support the Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring officer in the collation and drafting of annual reports and self-assessment of governance arrangements. 

General

14.        Comply at all times with the employee code of conduct, service behaviours and code of ethics for fire and rescue staff.

15.        Fully participate in the service’s personal review process appropriate to the requirements of the role.

16.        Successfully complete any training and development opportunities required for the role.

17.        Practice and promote the service’s equality & diversity and health, safety & wellbeing policies.

18.        Be responsible for the accurate and appropriate security and processing of data, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures (i.e. data protection).

19.        Carry out other duties from time to time as required, appropriate to the grading of this post.

Essex Resilience Forum Resilience Officer 

Contract: 12-month FTC 

Working Hours: 37 hrs per week 

Grade: 9                                                         

Salary: £44,711 – £47,754 per annum

Location: Kelvedon Park

Closing Date: 1st December 2024 

*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 Essex Resilience Forum brings a wide variety of agencies together to manage major incidents.  As well as planning for emergencies, training and exercising, it also ensures that the county remains as safe as it can be and that we work together to minimise the impact. 

The Role 

We have an opportunity within the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) for a Resilience Officer.  Your role would be to provide a responsive, efficient and effective service to the Essex Resilience Forum Team and partnership. 

Providing support, advice and guidance, across Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) member agencies; ensuring Essex agency emergency plans are in place and supporting training, exercising and learning outcomes to support preparedness, response and recovery activities for emergency planning and incident response.  

What You Will Be Working On 

·       Working within the Essex Resilience Forum team and reporting to the ERF Manager, this role will include but is not limited to: 

·       Engaging with ERF partners with the delivery of their obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and associated legislation. 

·       Support ERF partners within the multi-agency domain to enhance collaborative working through the Programme Delivery Group (PDG), delivering the objectives against the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA), multi-agency emergency planning activities and training, exercising and lessons learned.  

·       Designated lead on key workstreams and special projects within the ERF providing guidance, delivery and support across the ERF.  

·       Develop, support and uphold the governance and assurance structures of the ERF Secretariat, to ensure multi-agency activities align with the ERF Strategy and the National Resilience Standards (NRS).  

·       Support with the monitoring and evaluation of the ERFs performance and compliance in line with changes to legislation and government led directives. 

·       Develop and build strong customer relationships with multi agency groups and partners. 

·       Develop, challenge and evaluate emergency plans by the identification of potential issues; delivering expertise knowledge and understanding of resilience issues; identifying areas for improvement and communicating and raising the awareness of these to the partner agencies.  

What Are We Looking For? 

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of working both independently and as part of a dynamic team.  They will also have experience of working within a Local Resilience Forum and multi-agency environment within the past 2 years supporting the delivery of project objectives and milestones. It is essential that they also have a good understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA) and associated legislation, the emergency planning management, JESIP and Microsoft programmes.  It is essential that this individual has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to engage and influence individuals at different levels both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be expected to support and chair meetings, delivering presentations and provide support and guidance to a variety of audiences. 

The ideal candidate should hold a recognised qualification in Emergency Planning and Management or is working towards achieving this qualification. 

How to apply  

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –  

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 

Internal candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –  

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone (recruitment portal). It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. 

External candidates 

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of 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 must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 

Assessment and selection:   

The assessment and selection approach will be:  

Stage 1 

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)  

Stage 2 

Presentation and panel interview.  

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact the Recruitment team – 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 

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  

Our employee forums and partners include:  

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 

Safeguarding 

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. 

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Job title:                     Recruitment Advisor

Grade:                         D        

Salary:                        £29,093 per annum (rising by annual increments to £31,586). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                         Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location:                    The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you.  There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 2 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact:                      For a chat about this post, please contact Emma Hanson, Operational Resourcing Officer on 01722 691442 or email emma.hanson@dwfire.org.uk.

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024.  Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.  Without them, we couldn’t do it.

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 including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Recruitment Advisor in our Recruitment, Progression and Workforce Planning team you will:

• Focus primarily on delivering a variety of recruitment tasks including providing HR recruitment and selection advice and support to line managers, HR Business Partners and applicants
• Be involved in HR related projects relating to policy and procedure development associated with recruitment as required
• Advise on, oversee and have responsibility for delivering the Corporate Induction programme for all new starters

What makes you our ideal Recruitment Advisor?

• Have experience of providing advice and guidance in an HR setting
• Relevant experience across all aspects of recruitment and selection
• Effective organisational and time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards and attention to detail

You are:

• Self motivated with the ability to work practically and logically using your own initiative
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships
• An effective communicator and able to demonstrate a positive attitude to internal/external customer care

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. This role has occasional travel requirements, which means you will need to travel to different sites for meetings/training at minimum monthly.
• You will be required to travel across both counties.
• 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.
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To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training. 

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post. 

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

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.
Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services.  When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Chief Fire Officer, leading our dedicated team in delivering a truly outstanding service to our communities.

As Chief Fire Officer, you will play a pivotal role in realising the strategic vision outlined in our leadership message: protecting and serving the people of Merseyside with Courage, Compassion and Integrity. This high-profile role requires a leader who can inspire confidence, foster resilience, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of our service.

In addition to leading the Service, you will also represent us on a national scale with responsibility for National Resilience via MFRA’s role as Lead Authority. This role will require you to collaborate with both Government and Fire and Rescue services nationwide, sharing best practices and ensuring readiness to respond to major incidents wherever they may occur. Your leadership in this arena will be essential for enhancing our collective capacity to manage complex and large-scale emergencies, providing safety and security for communities far beyond our borders.

As Chief Fire Officer:

• You will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills developed from experience of operating at the Brigade Manager/Principal Officer level.
• You will have a strong strategic vision and a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
• You will have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and represent MFRS at local and national levels.
• You will possess extensive political skills and proven ability to lead and professionally advise elected members and other politicians.
• You will model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• You will be required to assume the role of commanding Principal Officer within a Multi-Agency ‘Gold Command’ setting as Incident Commander.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is an excellent place to work, but don’t just take our word for it; we would encourage you to spend some time with us to learn a little more about us, what’s important to us and how we do things.

The candidate pack, available as a supporting document should provide you with a good foundation, with lots of information and links to pertinent documents to help you get to know us much better.

We set high standards at Merseyside, and we’re not embarrassed to say so, our selection process will be challenging for all the right reasons and will reward the best candidate with a career with excellent opportunities and an ability to make a real difference.

Key Dates:
Closing Date:   Midnight Monday 2nd December
Shortlisting:   3rd & 4th December

Selection:   12th & 13th December 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a number of activities as part of the selection process. These include Network Engagement, Presentation, Interview and the completion of a Clarity 4D Profile.

We are Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service – be part of our future.