Procurement Officer

Grade: Grade F

Salary: £34,834 rising by annual increments to £37,336 (pay award pending)

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at the Support Offices in Potterne, Wiltshire 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 for key activities and meetings as required including a monthly team meeting as well as project meetings as and when required at other locations.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Nick Vaux, Senior Procurement Officer on 01722 691461 or email Nicholas.vaux@dwfire.org.uk after 2nd September 2024.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd September 2024 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 7th October 2024 at the Support Offices in Potterne. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

About the Role

Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Procurement Officer to join the team.

The Procurement Team currently consists of two Procurement Officers, a Senior Procurement Officer and a Procurement Manager.

The successful postholder will provide support with and oversee the Procurement of goods, works and services in an ethical and legally compliant manner.

The successful postholder will be assigned dedicated categories within the Service such as Estates to provide professional procurement advice, support and guidance to for designated procurement projects.

If you have existing experience and knowledge of public sector procurement and are looking for a new role where you can provide a first-class procurement service to a range of teams, then we would encourage you to complete the application form.

As Procurement Officer you will:

  • Support Managers with all aspects of procurement and tendering for designated procurement projects providing professional advice and support at all stages, to ensure that an appropriate and legally compliant process is followed throughout.
  • Administer procurement systems including the e-tendering system and contracts register for designated procurement projects and contracts.
  • Monitor and obtain risk and credit reports on the suppliers, as requested from the Credit and Risk Reporting System.
    Maintain a pipeline for all procurements relating to the designed categories.
  • Support Managers with all aspects of contract monitoring and management for designated contracts. Ensuring standards are set, met, and maintained and appropriate processes are followed where this is not the case.

What makes you our ideal Procurement Officer:

  • You will meet the essential requirements as listed on the Person Specification.
  • You will have excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
  • You will have excellent attention to detail with the ability to ensure your work is completed to the highest standard, adhering to legislation, best practice and Service procedures.
  • You will have good analytical and report writing skills, working frequently on spreadsheets and word documents.

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

Other Information:

  • You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
  • 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.
  • During the period of training there may be a requirement to attend the office more frequently.
  • Please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

  • Generous annual leave of 29 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 31 days per annum after five years’ Service.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme – Members benefit from a generous employer contribution.
  • Long Service awards.
  • Blue Light Card and local discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • A variety of family friendly policies and procedures to support a good work life balance.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives including free gym access.
    Support from the Fire Fighters Charity with your social wellbeing, physical health, mental health, nursing, retirement, and support for families.
  • Learning and development pathways and qualifications, allowing employees to cement their knowledge and gain new skills.

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.

As well as being one of the largest combined Fire and Rescue Services in the country we are also one of the top performing. In February 2022, inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) looked closely at our Service and graded us as ‘Good’, ‘Outstanding’, and ‘Good’ across the three inspection pillars of Effectiveness, Efficiency and People.

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.

Museum Curator

Post: Museum Curator
Salary: £26,241.60 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £26,241.60 – £31,345.20 per annum
Contract type: Permanent (part time post)
Working pattern: 3 days a week job share – hybrid working
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 18 September 2024

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our support services teams (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Brigade’s Communications Department as a Museum Curator. In this busy role the successful candidate will show that ability to work collaboratively with their job share partner to manage the LFB Museum by caring for the heritage collection and leading the development of the new museum project. The Museum is currently closed for planned relocation to our former headquarters at 8 Albert Embankment. The new LFB Museum will be designed with local communities to provide a unique forum for engagement and education and where all will be able to access prevention, protection and recovery services.

The post-holder will create and deliver an annual programme of events to increase access to the Brigade’s heritage collection whilst the museum is closed. This will include creating a positive environment encouraging collaboration with other heritage organisations and groups local to Lambeth, the potential location of the new museum. The role will also include caring for the collections, managing the improvement of collections information, improving collections management procedures and coordinating the integration a new collections management system.

The role will also include some travel across London promoting and supporting the work of the museum.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a museum environment, creative and dedicated to leading the museum through this period of change. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of working with a range of community members and stakeholders, both internal and external. The post-holder will also have experience of managing a team of staff and volunteers and experience of successful working in a job share is also desirable.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Curatorial experience including working with, ideally, a mixed social history collection or engineering/science collection.
2. Experience of managing a museum and increasing audience engagement.
3. Desirable experience of working with architects or designers for planning a new museum or new exhibition space.
4. Experience of working on funded projects, ideally, by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
5. Good interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues throughout the Brigade and representatives from external organisations ensuring high standards at all times.
6. Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with and present to a wide range of people.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on Tuesday 08 October 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Deputy Accounting Manager

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Deputy Accounting Manager, based in Cambuslang on a permanent basis, though flexibility regarding location will be considered. All posts will be on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week.

This is a full-time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share, or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the provision of accountancy services within the Service, specifically within the following areas of responsibility:

– Capital Accounting,

– Fixed assets,

– Cash management,

– General ledger,

– Year-end accounts.

This post will involve managing a team of staff covering the tasks noted above, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is maintained at all times.

The role is also required to mentor Trainee Accountant(s), to develop their skills and experience across a range of duties and support them in obtaining a professional qualification.

The candidate will be a qualified accountant and be a current member of a recognised accountancy body, e.g. CIPFA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA. Continuing Professional Development requirements must be followed.

Previous experience of working within a multi-functional Finance Department is required, as well as experience of managing staff across various functions.

Candidates must have experience of completing year-end accounts, in relation to non-current assets.

A high level of professionalism, consistency and integrity when dealing with people and various situations is required.

Candidates must be self-motivated and be excellent problem solvers, with excellent analytical and numerical abilities. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines and be part of a team covering a range of different tasks are also required.

The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills and be proactive in initiating change where required, with a view to continuously improving current practices.

Candidates will ideally have public sector knowledge and hold a relevant degree or equivalent.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack. 

Salary of appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

On Call Crew Manager Ingatestone

Job Title:  On Call Crew Manager Ingatestone 
Contract:  Permanent  
Working Hours:  On Call (Agreed Contractual Hours) 
Salary:  £4177 (Crew Manager, Substantive) 
Location:  Ingatestone Fire Station 
Closing Date:  6th September 2024 
 
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm for leading others. As a Crew Manager at Ingatestone, you will be a role model to others on the station, exemplifying professionalism and maintaining high standards. As well as developing the team for the future as part of the station’s succession planning. 
 
You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support new recruits through their development journey. 
 
As a Crew Manager on station, you will undertake a vital role supporting our service in leading the crew and supporting the Watch Manager, ensuring station activities are completed professionally and undertaking the full Role Map and responsibilities of a Crew Manager. 
 
The successful applicant will manage the interaction between the watch and station management to ensure planning, review, implementation, and delivery of the station business plans and other organisational operational priorities in a timely manner. 
 
Eligibility: 
hold a substantive role as a Firefighter for a minimum of twelve months, or are Firefighter (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
have successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role  
The applicant must live or work within a 5-minute drive radius of the station. Post Code – CM4 9EY 
The applicant must hold a current BAV&D Assessment.  
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance  
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max  

How to apply  

External candidates  
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Crew Manager 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 500 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 of the Crew Manager Person Specification) 

Stage 2: 
Operational exam 
Operational practical scenario assessment 
Role Specific Interview  
If you have any queries related to this role, please contact Station Manager Paul Champ to discuss.  
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 equalitydiversity@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, application processes and benefits via https://join.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. 

Learning & Development Officer

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking a Learning & Development Officer to join our Learning and Development Team for a period of 12 months.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

To undertake the research and administrative project work within our Learning & Development team in support of our Development Review Project. This will incorporate the design and facilitation of information sessions to evaluate our current development programmes, to support the delivery of relevant Learning & development strategies and policies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General

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

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

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

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

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

6.   Proactively identify and support continuous improvements to ways of working within own areas of responsibility and the wider team.

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

8.   Deputise for the L&D Manager in their absence as deemed appropriate to the role.

9.   Undertake proactive research and CPD to identify innovative and best practice approaches to learning delivery, making formal recommendations to the L&D Manager as required.

Learning & Development

1.   Research, plan, deliver and evaluate a range of training and development courses and initiatives for internal staff and associated individuals, including skills and management training and inductions onto accredited qualifications including those relating to assessment and internal quality assurance. This will include contributing to the development of course content and learning materials taking into account general and individual learner requirements and best practice approaches.

2.   Contribute to the sourcing of appropriate and effective external training, which provides best value and positive measurable outcomes for learners and the organisation.

3.   Suggested change to provide effective administration in relation to the project, including liaison with the project manager and projects officer.

4.   Provide access for managers to clear and up to date monitoring data in relation to learner achievement and collating and reporting information for internal and external reports.

5.   Provide support to Line Managers in learning delivery and monitoring of staff progress.

6.   Develop and undertake regular programmed monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of training programmes and courses (in line with organisational policy) ensuring they meet business and learner needs and contribute towards employee and organisational performance.

7.   Adopt a creative approach to identifying alternative methods to developing employees, including e-learning and coaching/mentoring etc.

8.   Suggested change to provide effective support in embedding a learning culture within the development programmes.

Qualifications Centre Management

Undertake effective evaluation and reporting of all learner programmes for learner progress and quality in line with the requirements of the associated projects within the Culture Programme.

People Manager

People Manager
£47,723 – £50,157 pa (pro rata for part time hours)
30 – 37 Hours per week
12 months Fixed Term
Service Headquarters, Huntingdon

ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS)

CFRS is one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK – but don’t take our word for it. Our recent His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture, our dedication to developing our people and the things we do to promote inclusion across the service.

The Service is dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to the communities we are proud to serve. We are currently looking for People Manager to join our modern, progressive fire and rescue service on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The Role:

Are you a HR professional looking for something different? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our fun, forward-thinking Fire and Rescue Service.

If you like every day being different and want to work with our dynamic front-line colleagues, support teams and the community then this role would be great for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our People Group. You will be leading our enthusiastic, hardworking, small, and supportive group, reporting to the Head of People. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and passionate about leading and supporting others.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Lead the People team to deliver a professional, high quality and value-adding People service, focusing on transformational rather than transactional delivery.

Establish and maintain clear channels of communication with and between managers, the People Team, employees, Heads of Group and other stakeholders across the Service.
Deputise for the Head of People and represent the function and/or Service at meetings and committees, as required.

Proactively seek opportunities, make recommendations for and implement new and innovative ways of working / providing services, in order to continuously improve the People service offered to the business.

Personally manage complex / higher risk employee relations casework.

Maintain an awareness of new and emerging statutory legislation, case law and best practice and provide proactive advice on the implications for the Service.

Participate in both key people projects and corporate project work as required, working to ensure that key people issues are identified and addressed at the appropriate time.

About You:
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team.

You will have a clear passion for all things People-related, as well as leading and developing a team, bringing that passion with you into CFRS.

The Service is a fantastic, fun and unique organisation to be part of and your drive, experience and knowledge will help us on our journey.

In addition, we are looking for the following:

Level 7 CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Strong commitment to continuing professional development, demonstrated by evidence of ongoing professional and personal learning and development.

Knowledge and experience of generalist People practice and its contribution to organisational success, and experience of focusing delivery on transformational People activities, with tangible examples to demonstrate added value.

Experience of advising managers at all levels on sometimes complex and sensitive employment and policy issues.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of current and emerging employment law and best practice, and experience of giving advice and guidance on employment legislation.

Experience of developing People policies and procedures that are fit for business context, driving performance and mitigating risk.

Experience of managing a People team at varying stages of professional development.

Experience of project management or change management

Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing systems and process.

WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:

You don’t have to wear a firefighter’s uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:

Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.

We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.

ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER:
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Health Cash Plan
A competitive pension scheme
Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
Family friendly policies – including flexible working
Great learning and development opportunities
28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
Parking (site specific)
Flexible, agile, hybrid working

To find out more about working for us please click here: Cambsfire.gov.uk

How to Apply 

To apply for this opportunity please complete this EDI Form and send your CV and *Covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the person specification – see the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.

If this role isn’t for you, but you know someone who might be interested – please share the vacancy with them/ with your network!

We have the right to close this advert at any time

HR Officer (Employee Relations)

Scale 5 £26,421 – £28,770 per annum

Permanent

Full time, 37 hours per week

Based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip

The Role

A permanent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and friendly HR & Development team. As the HR Officer (Employee Relations), you will play a key role in providing employee relations support to managers across the organisation; providing consistent advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation. The role will include assisting with case management relating to disciplinaries, grievances, performance and attendance, as well as reviewing and updating internal policies and procedures. You will also monitor, report on and maintain oversight of case progression to resolution.

The Person

Working closely with the HR Operations Manager and alongside our supportive team, you will plan and prioritise a busy and varied work-load. Up to date knowledge of case management procedures and employment law is essential. This is a fast-paced working environment, so you must have the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

You must have proven experience of advising managers on HR policies and processes, and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism and aligned to our Core Code of Ethics.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the attachments to this advert. The closing date for application is 2359 hours on Sunday 15th September. Interviews to be held w/c 30th September 2024.

Reasons to Join Us

·         Scale 5 salary £26,421 – £28,770 per annum

·         27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 32 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).

·         Access to a local government pension scheme.

·         26 weeks maternity leave at full pay.

·         Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.

·         Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card.

·         Free car parking.

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

If this sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance. For any further information or an informal discussion please contact Charlotte Graham, HR Operations Manager, cgraham@hwfire.org.uk.

Business Fire Safety Advisor

Permanent Contract

 37 hour week

Salary – £31,864 to £35,436 depending upon qualifications and experience

Location – Milton Keynes and Aylesbury

Do you have a keen eye for detail and are goal driven? Then join our Business Safety and Engagement 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?

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 

We are excited to be expanding our Business Safety and Engagement team and are looking for a Fire Safety Advisor who will support activities under the Fire Safety Order.

You will be responsible for:

  • Engaging with businesses and members of the public with reference to the Fire Safety Order
  • Providing fire safety support and guidance to businesses
  • Retrieving and updating electronic information from The Premises Risk Management System
  • Producing reports, letters and plans in accordance with fire safety policies and procedures.
  • Gathering risk information about premises that may present hazards to firefighters
  • Carrying out fire safety audits on low-risk premises
  • Assist other inspectors in the auditing of more complex premises

About you 

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Self-motivated and organised
  • Able to work on their own and as part of a team
  • Has great interpersonal skills
  • Committed to continuous personal development
  • Confidence in your approach to talking to the public
  • Flexible and able to prioritise workloads
  • Looking to improve business fire safety within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes

Experience and qualifications required 

Qualifications and experience required:

  • GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 to 9, or equivalent
  • Full, valid UK Driving License
  •  Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, or willing to working towards this

Experience

  • Experience of undertaking inspections of premises and evaluating and addressing fire risk assessments for compliance with fire safety legislation.
  • Experience of determining solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation.
  • Computer literacy (able to use IT applications)

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.

Business Fire Safety Inspector

Permanent Contract
Part time – 37 hour week
Salary – £34,807 to £40,739 depending upon qualifications and experience

Are you a self-motivated person able to work as part of a team with the aim of advising on and enforcing business fire safety within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

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?

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 undertake activities where the Fire Safety Order applies, carrying our fire safety audits, engaging with businesses and other non-domestic premises.

The role includes:
•Engaging with businesses and members of the public with reference to the Fire Safety Order
•Providing fire safety support and guidance to businesses, and, where necessary, undertake formal enforcement and legal action
•Responding to complaints and undertaking consultation work under Building Regulations, Licencing and the Housing Act
•Retrieving and updating electronic information from the Premises Risk Management system using a risk-based intervention programme
•Producing reports, letters, notices, and plans in accordance with Fire Safety Policies and Procedures

About you
We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills, who is committed to improving business fire safety within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
This is someone who is:
•Self-motivated, organised, and proactive
•Able to work on their own and as part of a team
•Committed to personal development
•Able to meet the high expectations of a representative of the Fire and Rescue Service and an enforcing Authority
•Confident in their approach to talking to the public, and writing reports
•Flexible and able to prioritise workloads

Experience and qualifications required
Qualifications
•English and Maths GCSE at Level 4 to 9, or equivalent
•Full UK valid Driving License
•L3 Certificate or equivalent
•Full UK valid Driving Licence

Experience
•Competency as a Business Fire Safety Inspector
•Computer literacy and able to use IT applications
•Experience of undertaking inspections of premises
•Experience of determining solutions to hazards and risks through inspection

Knowledge
•Knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and its application in the workplace
•Working knowledge of fire safety legislation and its application to the workplace

Anything else you need to know
The role requires a flexible approach to work and will include working evenings or at weekends. There is a 6-month probationary period for this 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)

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system

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.

Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst 
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours: 37 hours 
Salary: Grade 9 (£43,421 – £46,464) 
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park* 
Closing Date: 28th August 2024 
 
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, please be aware, you could be expected to attend our Headquarters in Essex up to 60% of your working hours. 
 
The Role 
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to start with us as part of our Innovation and Change Team. The successful candidates will be required to flexibly manage multiple areas of work, monitoring the quality of Project outputs to ensure business requirements are met.  
 
Extensive knowledge and experience of successful business analysis is essential, including experience in developing Project requirements, improving business processes and identifying opportunities for improvements.  
 
A Business Analyst will be responsible for arranging, preparing and facilitating client/user meetings and present issues and solutions. They will assist clients/users in producing clearly defined acceptance tests for automated systems and take responsibility for their proper execution.  
 
The successful candidate will be required to analyse, identify and resolve potential conflicts regarding business processes and requirements.  
 
Exceptional communication skills are essential, sufficient to write complex reports and engage with employees, managers and partners to influence effective delivery of the Project vision.  
 
What You Will Be Working On 
Working with other Change professionals you will assist in the delivery of our Change Portfolio 
Our Change Portfolio consists of a diverse range of projects from ICT Systems, Estate Management projects, Operational
 Solutions and other transformational change projects  
Running workshops to identify ‘As-is’ and ‘To-be’ processes
 Working together with our Service functions to gather requirements as part of any procurement activity
Completing Change Impact Assessments as part of our Change Delivery 
Attending ECFRS events on behalf of the Innovation & Change team  
 
How to apply  
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria detailed below: 
 
Describe how your project management and/or change management experience relates to our role on both business and technology projects 
Able to monitor and evaluate procedures or processes and recommend improvements and how you have implemented those 
Able to rapidly absorb information and apply it effectively (please use real life examples) 
Able to demonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Including the ability to produce and share complex information 
Describe how you have analysed and interpreted data and information to support decision making.  
 
It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible relating to the above criteria as this will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. 
 
You must also submit your CV which should clearly detail your qualifications and work history. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g. your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
If you have previously applied for this role within the last 6 months, you are not eligible to re-apply.  
 
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 detailed above taken from the Person Specification)   
 
Stage 2 
Role specific panel interview   
 
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.