We are looking for Wholetime Firefighters who are committed to advancing their careers. We are currently accepting applications for aspiring Crew Commanders from applicants that are:

Deemed a competent Wholetime Firefighter against the relevant role map and national occupational standards
Salary will be in line with national pay scales at time of advert.

• Enhanced earning potential – Access to additional bank shifts at an enhanced hourly rate

We believe that effective leadership is characterised by attitude, skill, and dedication to our values, rather than merely the length of service. If you’re a motivated Wholetime Firefighter ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to shine!

Our essential requirements are that you:

• Must be a competent Wholetime Firefighter (confirmation of competency will be required)
• Hold Skills for Justice (SFJ) Firefighter Foundation ProgrammeHold a full UK driving licence
• Are able to achieve an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Pass a Service medical and fitness test
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency
• Are competent to Breathing Apparatus (BA) Team Leader standards
• Are free of current formal disciplinary actions

Our desirable requirements are that you:

• A qualified Working at Height operator (WAH)
• Able to initiate Offensive Tactical Ventilation
• Are qualified in Wide Area Flooding (WAF) level 2
• An LGV driver

The selection process will involve attending our Assessment and Development Centre, which assesses your leadership and behaviours. In addition to this, you will be required to attend a Role Related assessment day.

Please see dates below:

The assessment and development centre will be held on either 7 or 8 December 2024. This will be a half day assessment

Role related testing day will be held on either 11 or 12 December 2024. This will be a full day assessment

Highest performing candidates may then be offered an opportunity to join our fantastic service as Firefighters, and complete the required acquisition training, including leadership and management development and competency programmes, the same as internal staff.

Candidates must be willing to work within one of the many shift systems that we offer. If you would relish the opportunity of transferring to an innovative, forward thinking, progressive fire and rescue service, that encourages developing a range of skills to help serve the community, then we would like to hear from you.

If there are any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

To find out more about working at BFRS and this assessment process, we will be facilitating virtual engagement sessions.

Please email chumphrey@bucksfire.gov.uk to express your interest in attending on of our sessions.

Please contact us at hr@bucksfire.gov.uk if you have any questions about the role and recruitment process.

£29,054 – £29,708 a year

Are you proactive, enthusiastic, able to work both on your own and as part of a team?

About Us:

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for:

Delivering Home Fire Safety Visits in a wide range of settings including people’s homes, specialised housing, sheltered accommodation and other similar environments.
Supporting our fire crews with the delivery of the ongoing High Rise Project.
Fitting risk reduction equipment such as smoke alarms in people’s homes where required.
Providing support to our Firewise Intervention Officer in the administration of responding to referrals of young people relating to fire setting

About You:

The ideal candidate for our Community Safety Advisor role will be:

Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people
Confident in your approach to talking to the public
Flexible and able to prioritise workloads
Keen to support the wider Prevention Team and local fire stations in the delivery of community safety activity and Home Fire Safety Visits

Experience, Qualifications and Skills Required:

Required Qualifications:

English and Maths GCSE at Level 4 to 9, or equivalent.
Full UK Driving License

Required Experience:

Experience of engaging with and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
Experience of delivering presentations and or public speaking
Experience of determining solutions to risks within people’s homes
Excellent planning skills to build and deliver targeted community safety activities

The Package:

Full time
Permanent contract
37-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Laptop
Mobile phone
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities

Anything else you need to know:

This is a mobile position, which requires travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes dependent on service needs. A vehicle will be provided as part of the role.

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

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

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

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

Abatement & Protected Pension:

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

Watch Manager – General Training Instructor, Learning and Development

WM Salary: £42,672 (Development) – £46,707 (Competent WMB) plus training allowance

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance

Location – RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT

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: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/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.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are seeking a motivated individual for the position of Watch Manager, Training and Development who is passionate about learning, development and the positive impact this can have on confidence and performance. .

About the role
As a Watch Manager, General Training Instructor, you will be a vital part of our Learning and Development team; engaging and motivating individuals through training, development and assessments aligned to National Operational Standards (NOS) and National Occupational Guidance (NOG). This role is rewarding, varied and requires the post holder to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of centrally delivered training. You will train and assess our operational staff against standards and where necessary, support the delivery of development plans to support both the learner and their line manager. You will have the opportunity to specialise and lead a discipline, as well as providing valuable contributions and support to all areas of operational training.

About you

You will have a passion for and proven interest in the development of staff and be committed to maintaining high standards of performance whilst working in a stimulating and challenging environment.

A position within Learning and Development is an ideal career move for an ambitious individual who:

•           Has a sound knowledge and understanding of NOS and NOG.

•           Excellent communication and influencing skills.

•           Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and Learning   Management Systems

•           Awareness of the operational training function.

For details of the key role specific requirements please see the Job Profile

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Eligibility

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Managers or above who have successfully completed a Level 1 Incident Command qualification and have maintained their knowledge and skills.  You will already hold a teaching qualification or equivalent training and have a good knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development.

For further details regarding the role, please contact Group Manager Chris Kendal (kendalc@rbfrs.co.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based presentation and behavioural / competency based interview

Please see the role based presentation task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver the presentation and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00 on the 2 December 2024 to R&Dresource@rbfrs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Tuesday 26 November 2024

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will take place w/c 2 December 2024.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing and Development Coordinator (Otte@rbfrs.co.uk) or Georgie Jones, Coaching and Resourcing Assistant (jonesg@rbfrs.co.uk).

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile / Person Specification and our Behavioural 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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

COMAH and Resilience Officer – Risk and Resilience Department 

Salary £29,777 to £31,364 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of COMAH Officer

Expressions of interest are now invited for the role of COMAH and Resilience Officer within Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, to join our small, friendly team within the Risk and Resilience department. 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable COMAH and Resilience experience, along with the development of emergency planning and risk management related skills, subject knowledge and a detailed understanding of the wider emergency services, multi-agency partners and industry. 

The successful applicant will also be required to partake in meetings associated with the Competent Authority and Local Resilience Forums as well as deputise for the COMAH Manager on a number of regional networks and user groups. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your existing COMAH and emergency planning knowledge and skills. 

Reporting directly to the COMAH Manager you will be responsible for overseeing compliance with the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations at establishments in the Tyne and Wear area.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the COMAH Officer you will:

·         Ensures compliance with safety regulations through several key responsibilities and activities including

·         Exercises, Inspections and Audits

·         Risk Assessment Review

·         Emergency Planning Oversight

·         Training and Competence Verification

·         Documentation and Record-Keeping

·         Safety Report Evaluation

·         Enforcement Actions

·         Collaboration and Information Sharing

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

Possess a degree or similar qualification in a relevant subject or substantial vocational experience with a suitable evidence portfolio 
Demonstrate or possess knowledge of national legislative frameworks and industry powers, policies and procedures 
Possess knowledge or experience of Emergency Planning 
Demonstrate competence in the use of Microsoft programmes and software packages including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Forms, Lists and MS Teams 

Experience of Resilience Direct software would be advantageous but not essential 

About our Risk and Resilience team

The Risk and Resilience team are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to the community and the service itself. The department oversees emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and risk management. Developing emergency response plans whilst coordinating with local resilience forums, other emergency services and partner agencies. The department also ensures compliance with relevant legislation, such as the Civil Contingencies Act and COMAH regulations as part of the service’s Risk Management Plan. Additionally, it oversees operational assurance to analyse and improve the service’s readiness for various emergencies, including major incidents, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks. By focusing on risk analysis, preparedness, and resilience, the department plays a crucial role in enhancing Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue services ability to protect the public and respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies.

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 – 26th of November 2024
Notification of shortlist – 3rd of December 2024
Panel Interview – W/C 9th of 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 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 26th of November 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 Andy Appleby, Andrew.appleby@twfire.gov.uk or Leah O’Brien, Leah.Obrien@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

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

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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

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

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

Car leasing scheme

Are you a passionate team player with great communication skills? Do you want to contribute towards the training of our new Firefighters? We’d love to hear from you! The Training Centre department is looking for the ideal candidate to work as part of the team to help staff in the preparation of exercises, drills and demonstrations. 

The successful candidate will have experience within a general maintenance environment and a strong team player, with the ability to use initiative when needed.  It will also be a requirement of the post to have the ability climb ladders, work at heights and to carry out other physically demanding tasks.

It is a requirement of this post that you are qualified as a Telehandler operator and hold a LGV Driving Licence Category C. If you do not currently hold this qualification/ licence, you must be willing to obtain the qualification/ licence if appointed.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.

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. Job share applicants welcome.

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 24th November 2024.

Statistical and Risk Analyst Officer

12 month fixed term contract

POST NUMBER: NU198

37 HOURS PER WEEK

GRADE 11: £37,938 to £38,626

A temporary vacancy has arisen within the Planning, Performance and Risk Team of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, which is based at our Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

Our mission is to make South Wales safer by reducing risk.  As a Statistical and Risk Analyst Officer you will be joining a team focused on providing analysis to support evidence-based decisions.  The team is responsible for analysing and interpreting data and information from across the Service including numerical, written, graphical and geospatial.  You will have experience of evaluating and managing complex datasets, recognising the importance of data insights to deliver measurable improvement.   Your skill will make data accessible to users at all levels, including our partners and the public. This will ensure we are effectively managing and reporting on our performance in line with all relevant legislative requirements and providing timely, quality information to our stakeholders.

Experience of MS Office suite particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook are essential. We use SQL and QGIS regularly to interrogate and visualise data – experience of these or similar systems would be beneficial, but training will be provided. Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail are also essential for this role. This demanding post will require the successful candidate to work collaboratively with other Fire and Rescue Service personnel and the ability to travel is required. Welsh language skills are desirable, but not essential for this post. You will be based at our Headquarters in Llantrisant.

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 22/11/2024.

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.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to employ Whole-time Community Fire Fighters.  We would like forward thinking, dynamic, innovative people to apply to join the team.

Could this be the career choice for you?

You will be:

Working within the community of Gloucestershire.
Part of an organisation who are committed to inclusion and diversity.

Joining a team who strive for excellence in staff development.
Working alongside a team who are committed to protecting the people of Gloucestershire.
A positive, highly skilled individual.
Our focus is on making sure our staff feel valued, listened to and able to contribute to the future direction of the Service. An essential part of this journey has been giving our staff a clear sense of purpose and direction with a new vision, workplace charter and the delivery of three key strategic priorities.  The detail of these can be found on Page 5 of this advert.

We need people with drive, professionalism and high levels of integrity to help achieve our vision and to continue to deliver excellent services to our communities through a truly engaged, empowered, accountable and motivated workforce.

To be successful you will need to role model our newly developed Workplace Charter with high standards of professionalism and inclusivity. Being part of the County Council means our relationship with our parent authority is extremely important and we are looking for candidates who have the ability to place communities at the heart of how we deliver our services.

We are committed to developing staff and supporting people to fulfill their potential. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you are a forward thinking and inclusive person, who shares a passion to develop and want to contribute to the wider fire transformation programme, then this opportunity could be right for you.

Please refer to the Recruitment pack at the end of the advert for all the information about the role and the dates of the assessment process.

Good luck and we look forward to your application.