Station Manager Organisational Assurance

The Role (Role Profile)

Organisational Assurance act as a pivotal function within the continuous improvement of ECFRS and this is an excellent opportunity for somebody with the passion and drive to support our Service as we strive to become the best we can.

The successful applicant will be able to offer input across many functions of our Service through assurance processes and learning opportunities. The role offers an excellent personal development opportunity as well as becoming an integral officer within our Service. If you are looking at opportunities to change then this is an ideal role for you.

What You Will Be Working On

Management of our Service debrief processes, including reviewing and updating policy and guidance.

Management of our Service Exercise Assurance processes.

Managing actions resulting from organisational learning opportunities.

Reporting on Service learning through both written and verbal mechanisms.

Reviewing and supporting the Assurance Framework as part of our Service Assurance Strategy.

Attending forums and working groups (both internal and external) on behalf of Organisational Assurance to share learning and offer considerations and recommendations.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an excellent communicator, someone that can approach teams and individuals, ready to listen and act as an ambassador for change. We would love to find someone that is open to challenge as well as decisive and able to filter information to relevant stakeholders and actively drive forward on actions.

Report writing is a key role within the Assurance function and the successful individual will be responsible for sharing the learning from events and incidents in a positive manner, promoting engagement across our Service at all levels.

With focus on Service learning, we are keen to hear from someone with ideas and a keen interest in the Service exercise opportunities, this will be a key part of the role, to drive forward with the exercise planning and outcomes.

Prevention & Protection Change and Improvement Manager

Benefits:

Salary:  £43,421 – £48,474 per annum, Grade 6 (pay award pending)

Hours:  Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 30 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

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/

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Change and Improvement Manager to join the Service Delivery team within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.   

The post holder will lead, manage, and implement several workstreams and improvement programmes designed to improve how we deliver our Prevention and Protection services to the public by ensuring our work processes and workforce are working efficiently and effectively to manage risk across the county of Berkshire

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.

The post holder will be responsible for driving effective change management, ensuring benefits are delivered. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver effective service delivery solutions.

The key focus of this role is:

  • Leading the delivery of the Prevention and Protection Service Plan projects.
  • Identifying and implementing change and improvement projects / work-streams relating to Prevention and Protection working practices and processes, with a key focus on improving productivity and efficient ways of working.
  • Developing project scope, including preparing key documentation, maintenance of plans, managing the development and delivery of project benefits, risks and issues and dependency tracking.
  • Managing stakeholder engagement across projects and develop and deliver an effective communication plan.
  • Develop and undertake appropriate audit and assurance activity to ensure RBFRS delivers quality services and products.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Highly motivated and innovative person with a positive, proactive approach
  • Excellent self-management, planning, and organisational skills, as well as the ability to make decisions and manage workload to achieve deadlines.
  • Ability to work with others collaboratively, establishing and maintaining close working relationships across various stakeholders
  • Ability to manage and develop a range of business processes, procedures and systems to promote efficiency and effectiveness that drive continuous improvement

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour 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.

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.  

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Dave Crease, Head of Prevention and Protection at creased@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours 13 September 2024

Anticipated start date: October/November 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 16 September 2024

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.

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement

Group Manager

Salary:   £55,953 (in development) to £62,028 (when competent) + 20% flexible duty allowance.

We have a long and proud history.  Be part of our future.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story, contributing to public service reform in order to save, protect and improve the lives of the people in Merseyside.  

Crucial to the role will be your ability to lead collaborative approaches with partners in order to deliver an integrated and effective service to our communities – to help ensure their safety, improve the region’s health and economy and deliver significant social value, thereby ensuring the highest level of protection is afforded to the communities we serve.

If you feel like you have what we’re looking for – we’d love to hear from you.

Our staff act with Courage, Integrity and Compassion; and as a Group Manager you will –

  • Be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others.
  • Have a demonstrable ability to lead change in a complex and evolving environment.
  • Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Have demonstrated high levels of ability with regard to the implementation and management of key projects
  • 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.
  • Be required to manage and lead operational incidents as Incident Commander, or in other incident command support roles in accordance with the requirements of EFSM2 and local standard operating procedures.

If you feel like you have what we’re looking for – we’d love to hear from you.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must have experience of operating in the Station Manager role within the last 12 months. 

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

FIND OUT MORE

Find out more about these key roles by clicking APPLY – you’ll be taken to our Featured Vacancies page.  We encourage you to access the Candidate Pack and consider visiting the Service whilst the advert is open to find out more about what a Career at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service can offer you.

Closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 8th September 2024

Station Manager B

We have a long and proud history.  Be part of our future.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story, contributing to public service reform in order to save, protect and improve the lives of the people in Merseyside.  

The Station Manager is an integral part of the senior team, driving exceptional performance at station and function level, creating a positive and inclusive environment.

Our staff act with Courage, Integrity and Compassion; and as a Station Manager you will –

  • Be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others.
  • Have a demonstrable ability to lead change in a complex and evolving environment.
  • Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Have demonstrated high levels of ability with regard to the implementation and management of key projects
  • 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.
  • Be required to manage and lead operational incidents as Incident Commander, or in other incident command support roles in accordance with the requirements of EFSM2 and local standard operating procedures.

If you feel like you have what we’re looking for – we’d love to hear from you.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must have experience of operating in the Watch Manager role within the last 12 months. 

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

FIND OUT MORE

Find out more about these key roles by clicking APPLY – you’ll be taken to our Featured Vacancies page.  We encourage you to access the Candidate Pack and consider visiting the Service whilst the advert is open to find out more about what a Career at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service can offer you.

Information Governance Manager

Information Governance Manager

POST NUMBER: 502742

37 HOURS PER WEEK

GRADE 13: £40,221 to £41,418

TEMPORARY CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Service Performance and Communications Department based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX, for the role of Information Governance Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direction, support and advice to the Authority and the Service in matters relating to Information Governance, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. These include (but are not limited to) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018, The Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Privacy and Electronic Regulations (PECR) and The Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

The successful candidate will advise the organisation on matters relating to the effective management of information, including (but not limited to) records retention & disposal, information sharing and disclosures of information. NOTE: This post incorporates the role of Data Protection Officer. For this role they will report directly to the Senior Information Risk Owner and will also be the Single Point of Contact in any correspondence with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

The role will also include managing our Information Governance team. The successful candidate will therefore be responsible for undertaking all line management duties relating to the team, including conducting Performance Development Reviews, managing performance, managing activities to resolve operational and day to day issues and acting as a mentor and first point of contact for staff.  Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.  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.

We are a family friendly organisation and a flexible working system is in operation.  To see the benefits of working with us, please visit: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/benefits/

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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 midday, 06/09/2024.  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  Please be aware the e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application; please ensure you check all mail folders regularly.  All internal applicants applying should apply via their CORE portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab.

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.

Fire Protection Inspecting Officer

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Fire Protection Inspecting Officer

Salary:  G £37,336- £41,418

Contract Type: 23 months Fixed Term Contracts

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  23:59 28 August 2024

Job Advert Text

We have an exciting opportunity within LFRS’s Fire Protection Department on a 23-month fixed-term contract. Our aim is to deliver programmes, such as the Business Engagement and the Risk Based Inspection Programmes. If you are a motivated individual looking to use your knowledge, skills and experience working with our business communities in a specialist area, then the role of Fire Protection Inspecting Officer could be for you.  

The successful candidates will be working within the Fire Protection department and will be part of a team wanting to make a difference within the communities we serve ensuring ‘Safer People, Safer Places’ 

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Service Vehicle

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Full support for ongoing professional development

•    On-site gym facilities

•    Free onsite parking

•    Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•    Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•    Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

•    Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association

Pension Considerations

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

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date:  23:59 28 August 2024

Interview and test date: w/c 9 September 2024

Job Objectives

The Fire Protection Inspecting Officer will be expected to carry out inspections of premises within our diverse communities, to enforce relevant fire safety legislation, provide fire safety advice, guidance and determine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation in the following areas: 

  • Fire safety in premises
  • Fire safety in locations using hazardous materials
  • Issues relating to fire protection and safety systems
  • Issues relating to building construction, refurbishment, materials and demolition

Skills Required

The successful applicant will possess a Level 3 Certificate and level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent qualifications) or complete both qualifications within a 2 year period.  

You will have a good understanding and knowledge of risk management processes and their application. You will also be required to have a high level of written communication skills sufficient to write complex reports. 

Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences. 

Following the successful completion of the probationary period, employees will be given the opportunity to request a remote working arrangement.

Control Crew Manager

Contract:
Permanent

Working Hours:
Full Time, 42 hours per week subject to Grey Book terms and conditions.

2 x Day shift (0800-1800) 2 x Night shift (1800-0800) 4 x Rota days in a rolling 8-day contract.

Salary: 
£39,679 per annum 

Location: Main Control: 
Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex. CM8 3HB
Secondary Control (When required):
Ongar Fire Station, 67 High Street, Ongar, Essex. CM5 9DT 

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 1st September ‘24 
 
The Role (Role Profile) 
 
As a Crew Manager you will provide Leadership, supervision, and development to support team members in performing their roles competently. 

You will support the Watch Manager by Assisting with Coordinating the activities of the watch and managing the day-to-day use of allocated Service Control resources to ensure the effective provision of call receipt, mobilising, communications, operational availability, and associated information support functions. 

You will deputise for the Watch Manager where required and you will promote a culture of support, excellence, and continuous improvement in line with our Service values. 

What Are We Looking For? 
 
Are you a motivated individual with an enthusiasm for leading others to help ECFRS achieve our operational and organisational objectives? 
   
The right person will be a role model to others and be able to demonstrate all the capabilities of leading others and a diverse group of staff, exemplifying professionalism and maintaining high standards.

You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support the progression, and wellbeing of all personnel within your team, alongside the responsibilities outlined in the UK Fire Service Crew Manager Control Role Map. 
 
About us 
 
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country, serving a county with a wide variety of risks. Essex is home to two airports, Stansted and Southend, as well as Harwich seaport, Lakeside shopping centre, power stations, docks at Tilbury and, along the Thames, several underground stations, and parts of the M25 and M11 motorways and several significant A-roads, and areas of diverse and complex risk.  
 
We have 50 fire stations across the County – 12 of which are wholetime, and we employ wholetime and On-Call firefighters as part of an organisation of over 1400 people across operations, Service Control, and support staff. 
 
Our Service is governed by Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (EPFCC). The EPFCC Fire and Rescue Authority is responsible for fire and rescue services covering an area over 1,400 square miles and a population of over 1.8 million.  
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
You will assume a vital role supporting the Service in ensuring activities are undertaken professionally as well as taking on the full role map and responsibilities of a Watch Manager. 
 
The successful person will lead and manage the interaction between the department Station Manager to ensure planning, review, implementation and delivery of business plans and organisational and operational priorities.  
 
Eligibility  
 
To be eligible to apply for this role you must: 
 
Held a substantive role as a competent Firefighter Control (internal applicants) or held a substantive role as a Crew Manager (external applicants) for a minimum of twelve months within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
 
Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses and are competent for your current role.  
 
Have no current live disciplinary or performance warnings or be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance. 
 
The Application Process 
 
Internal Candidates who are Crew Managers on Control terms and conditions in either the LRS resource or development pools:  
If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by applying in Cornerstone.  
 
Internal candidates who are not in the LRS resource or development pool are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words providing evidence on how you meet the NFCC leadership framework for Leading others. 
 
External candidates, and internal Crew Managers on Control terms and conditions who are not in either the LRS resource or development pool:

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words providing evidence on how you meet the NFCC leadership framework for Leading others via our application site Cornerstone.

Person Specification 
 
Assessment and selection  
 
The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s agreed recruitment and operational promotion approaches and will involve the following activities:  
 
Stage 1  
Personal statement  
 
Shortlisting will take place during the week commencing Monday 2nd September. 
 
Stage 2  
Role specific interview, including culture, Code of conduct, Code of ethics.

Ethics & leadership presentation and questions (assessment will be made against positive indicators taken from our Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework. NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final-1.pdf

Further detail will be supplied along with the shortlisting outcomes. 
 
This will take place on the week commencing Monday 9th September.  
 
Stage 3  
Role specific assessment 
 
Further details including any learning materials will be confirmed after Stage 2 has been completed. 
 
This will take place on the week commencing Monday 16th September. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Station Manager Rebecca Sutton at Becky.Sutton@Essex-Fire.gov.uk  

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

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

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighter’s 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 because 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 because 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 
 
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 standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Finance Business Analyst

Finance Business Analyst

Benefits:

Salary:  £31,364 – £35,745 per annum, Grade 4 (pay award pending)

Rising to £37,336 – £42,403 per annum, Grade 5, (pay award pending) either on application if fully qualified or upon achieving part qualification in a CCAB approved accounting qualification

Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

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/

About the role:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for a Business Analyst to join the Finance and Procurement Team to assist in the delivery of effective and efficient business analysis and financial accounting services for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, its partners and other external organisations.

This includes the interpretation of financial and procurement regulations and procedures, as well as the provision of financial analysis, advice and guidance which enable the business to deliver its business goals.

An assessment of risk and consideration of change issues which impact the business is key, together with a proactive approach to ensuring the organisation makes best use of its resources.

To support the production of financial plans and budgets and to analyse, monitor & report on allocated areas of responsibility within the Service.  Upon successful completion of the required qualifications and having gained the relevant experience the post holder will progress to the Grade 5 Finance Business Analyst post.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who can communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, explaining and delivering sometimes complex information in a clear and logical manner. You must be able to plan and prioritise work and be able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Specifically, we are seeking an individual who has a University Degree related to Finance or Procurement.

For progression to the Grade 5 post a candidate will need to be Part Qualified in either CIPS or a CCAB approved accounting qualification. Progression will be dependent on the individual achieving the required qualifications and showing sufficient progress in the role. If the successful candidate already holds the required qualifications and has the relevant experience to fulfil the responsibilities of the Grade 5 post as outlined in the job description this will be discussed as part of the offer of employment and the decision may be taken to appoint straight to the Grade 5 post.

The key focus of this role is:

  • Analytical work and provision of financial information for use both within the Finance and Procurement department, across the service and to outside bodies
  • Budget planning and budget monitoring – at month-end and year-end
  • Strategic analysis, interpretation, planning and advise for identification of financial and procurement risks and implementation of new initiatives
  • Checking of requisitions for purchases, checking accounting entries, performing reconciliations, assisting with the weekly payment run and other accounting functions

Additionally for progression to Grade 5 post:

  • Application of best practice in the regards to accounting and procurement methodology in accordance with CIPFA guideline
  • Providing information on Contract Standing Orders
  • Financial Financial analysis and information in regard to the Medium-Term
  • On all the duties and responsibilities, the Grade 5 post requires more knowledge, experience and application to a higher level of autonomy

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • Competent in Microsoft Office Applications and good written and oral communications
  • Experience of leading and developing a team to meet outcomes and desired improvement
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines and prioritising workloads
  • Knowledge and experience of procurement practices, supply chain analysis and appraisal techniques

Additionally for progression to the Grade 5 post:

  • Knowledge and experience of accountancy practices and systems
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to identify solutions to support customers
  • Awareness of constraints on budget holders and senior managers and working with them to offer support and advice

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour 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.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

For information, please see the link to the Grade 5 Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Mark Hawkins, Finance Manager at hawkinsm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Friday 30 August 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will commence  Thursday 5 September 2024.

Anticipated start date:  September/October 2024

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.

Please view our  Applicant Privacy Statement

Equipment Technician

Are you technically minded ready to take your career to the next level as an Equipment Technician?

We have an exhilarating opportunity for a talented individual to join our award-winning Transport section at our vibrant workshops in Rotherham.

Be a part of our vehicle and equipment repair workshop where you’ll dive into a world of thrilling challenges and cutting-edge repairs. Your mission? To bring our many and varied items of emergency service equipment to peak performance through repairs, modifications and top-notch maintenance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       To undertake the service, repair, testing and certification of all portable ladders for fire service use including vehicle-mounted gantries and stowage systems. (13.5m, 10.5m, short extension, roof ladder, folding roof ladder).

2.       Service, repair and testing of hydraulically powered rescue, cutting and spreading equipment, cutting and spreading ancillary equipment, including chains, stops and attachments, hydraulic power units and hydraulic hoses, extension reels and couplings.

3.       Service, inspect and test air lifting cushions and airbags, together with all controllers and couplings.

4.       Service, testing and inspection of life preservers, all ancillary equipment (inflation devices, whistle, light and any other items deemed part thereof) to manufacturer requirements.

5.       Service & minor repairs of lighting generators.

6.       Repair and testing of vehicle mounted winching systems, to include thermal cut-out, wire ropes and vehicle mountings, and operating mechanisms.

7.       Service, inspection and minor repairs of positive pressure ventilation fans.

8.       Service and inspection of powered cutting equipment.

9.       Maintain stock holdings of spares, parts and equipment as required, including the ordering and replacement of items as and when required.

10.    General administration duties in relation to the upkeep of all relevant records related to the maintenance and certification of equipment.

11.    Liaison with the appropriate operational staff with reference to exchanging of equipment for service and/or repair.

12.    Liaison with external contractors on technical matters relating to the maintenance of equipment.

13.    Undertake the movement of fire service vehicles as required.

14.    Service, repair and certify any other equipment that is deemed by management to be within the scope of the post.

15.    Comply at all times with the Code of Conduct for officers of the Authority and such other professional requirements as to standards of conduct.

16.    Fully participate in the Performance Development Review process according to the responsibilities of the role.

17.    Attend as required any training courses that will contribute to the effective performance of the post holder.

18.    Practice and promote Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety Policies and to conduct oneself in a manner that is consistent with the core values of the organisation.

19.    Ensure that risk is managed effectively within the section in accordance with corporate strategies and plans.

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

21.    Carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post.

Transformation Programme Manager

Post: Transformation Programme Manager
Salary: £69,405 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £69,405 – £86,208 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 30 August 2024

In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 – 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (our strategy and response to risk in London) and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

One of the capabilities is a Portfolio Management function, which will consist of a pool of Project, Programme and Change Managers, the Programme Management Office, and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.

The Programme Managers will be deployed onto a specific Transformation Programme or Programmes. They will work directly with the Senior Responsible Owner(s) and Programme Directors for the Programme(s) to co-ordinate the delivery of numerous, cross-cutting projects and initiatives, monitoring and managing progress, risks, issues, budget, resourcing and dependencies across the Programme(s).

Due to their transformational nature, the programmes and their projects will be varied, and of significant scale, impact, value and priority to the Brigade.

The Transformation Directorate are looking for a Programme Manager who has a broad range of experience across different subject matters, is flexible and can adapt to working with a variety of departments at different stages in project and programme management maturity.

Although the Programme Manager will report to the Head of Portfolio, their work to progress the outcomes and benefits of the programmes will be led by the Senior Responsible Owner and Programme Director, with support from PMO and portfolio office.

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 and/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. Experience of leading, directing and supervising a virtual matrix team, both within and outside their direct team, ensuring that business areas have appropriate input and are bought in to the final project outputs.

2. Experience of managing and implementing significant changes successfully, with a focus on outcomes and benefits.

3. Experience of co-ordinating the work of the project and programme teams to deliver projects on time and in budget and to the desired quality.

4. Ability to analyse existing processes and develop new effective processes using industry recognised methodologies.

Please note that we will evaluate and 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-September 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 LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work 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.