Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours a week
Salary: £28,265.00 rising to £37,675.00 when Competent
Location: Across Essex (you could be posted to any station in the County)
Closing Date: 12pm (noon) Friday 21st February

This is the first of two application opportunities for you to apply to become an apprentice wholetime firefighter in 2025, with the second window opening on 5 May 2025.

If you have any concerns about your ability to meet our fitness standards at this time, please consider applying later in the year. Information about firefighter fitness is available here: Firefighter fitness | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

In addition, if you do not have the relevant Maths or English qualifications (see eligibility below), you may be eligible to free support to achieve these. More information is available here: Functional Skills – English or Mathematics L1 & 2 -Colchester Institute

We strongly recommend that you research the role and read all the information about being a firefighter, and how to become a firefighter. Further additional information about a range of topics, including the application stages and visual and audio standards, can be found on our accessible website here: FAQs – Wholetime | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Eligibility (Person Specification)

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service applies Safer Recruitment standards and checks.
To be eligible to apply to become an Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter, you must:

Be eligible to work in the UK
Be able to provide hard copy evidence that you have GCSE C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills Level 2, in Maths and English, or recognised international equivalent
Hold a full manual UK Driving Licence
Be able to travel to any fire station in Essex
Have a valid email address
Meet the vision and hearing criteria (for more information, see: FAQs – Wholetime | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Be able to provide full employment and education history, including being able to explain any gaps in this history that have occurred in the last five years

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. If you are an ECFRS On-call Firefighter, you must have an in-date Fitech and Operational Health medical assessment. These will be verified during the process.

The Role (Role Profile)

We’re recruiting wholetime firefighters to begin training in June 2025.  All our new wholetime firefighters complete an apprenticeship programme alongside training to become a competent firefighter. That’s why the job title is ‘ Apprentice Wholetime Firefighter’.

Forget those outdated stereotypes – we are team members, teachers, communicators, community-minded, protectors and role models. Firefighting is a diverse and rewarding career on the front line, saving lives. If you want to play a key role in our communities, preventing and protecting our residents and visitors from harm and keeping Essex safe, this is the role for you.

Firefighters come in all ages, shapes and sizes and we know the best teams are made up of different kinds of people, which is why we’re interested in hearing from anyone who meets our eligibility requirements. You don’t need any previous experience of firefighting, you just need to be community-minded and share our vision of making Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. We’ll give you all the training you need to become a first-class firefighter.

You will live and breathe our Service values of being professional, inclusive, courageous, a team-player, and high-performing.

How to apply

Stage 1
Online application form. You will be required to provide all the details requested, and upload a CV (or similar supporting document) that covers your full employment and education history.

Stage 2
Psychometric assessment. This is an online problem solving and task-based assessment that provides information about your natural behaviours and responses to situations, and is part of our shortlisting process.

Stage 3
Fitness & physical assessment. These will run from 24 February 2025, and more information is available here: Firefighter fitness | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Stage 4
Interview. You will be invited to attend an interview, which will run from 10 March 2025. The interview will explore your values, ethics, and experience in various situations to find out more about you.
Stage 5
Practical Assessment Day. You will undertake a series of practical and team working activities, with a confirmation of knowledge assessment, which will form the final assessment.

Stage 6
Pre-employment Checks. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, reference checks covering five years of employment and education, and a further fitness validation. You will also be required to attend induction, and take a skills-scan related to the apprenticeship.

Our Culture and Benefits

We have a strong commitment to supporting our firefighters to develop and progress. Since 2019, all our Wholetime Firefighters have been enrolled to complete Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship as part of their development.

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

More information about our benefits and culture are available here: Benefits of working with us | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident & Inclusive Employer
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident employer with a Silver accreditation from the Inclusive Employers Standard, 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.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information about support and adjustments, 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

Head of Early Intervention and Prevention

We have the exciting opportunity to lead our Early Intervention and Prevention department. As Head of Function, you will be required to lead the delivery of our prevention, early intervention and safeguarding strategies to meet the needs of our Community Risk Management Plan.

You will be required to use your leadership experience to lead and guide our high performing specialist team, whilst supporting the overall delivery of prevention and early intervention activities across the organisation.  You will also be required to manage all resource and budgetary requirements relating to the delivery of Early Intervention, Prevention and Safeguarding activities.

As part of the role, you also manage NYFRS’s Safeguarding provision, as designated lead.

The post holder will contribute to Regional & National Prevention Committees. You will work closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to align national guidance and toolkits with our county’s risks.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to deliver real and sustainable benefits for the public of North Yorkshire. With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidate will have an innovative and inclusive approach to delivering prevention opportunities.

You will be required to have a strong focus on building and maintaining internal and external Partnerships and collaborations that maximise the opportunity of reaching the most vulnerable within our communities. You will have the ability to exercise high level interpersonal skills, form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance.

Eligibility

  • Extensive experience in a leadership role, including experience of leading high performing teams to deliver frontline Prevention, early intervention activities.
  • Strong communications and influencing skills with significant experience of building positive relationships.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Prevention related information and guidance, with the ability to interpret relevant legislation, safety guidance and other technical material.
  • An understanding of the social, economic, and political environment of the Fire Sector.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for effective partnership and collaborative working.
  • Experience of creating and implementing effective plans to deliver a range of organisational objectives.
  • Proven ability to manage teams to deliver successful prevention and early intervention outputs and outcomes that meet the needs of the community.
  • Be able to demonstrate the integrity, behaviours and values that align to our ethical principles.
  • Experience of convening and chairing internal and external stakeholder meetings.
  • You will possess, or be willing to undertake, Levels 1 – 4 qualifications in Safeguarding adults and children.

Key dates and Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 3rd February 2025

Assessments will take place at HQ, Northallerton during w/c 10th February 2025

At NYFRS we are committed to ensure our workforce is diverse. We have a Talent & Diversity team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact talent&development@northyorkshire.police.uk

Salary: The starting annual salary will be £50,788 rising to £52,805, via incremental progression, based on NYFRS Grade 14

Location: Agile across North Yorkshire, including Northallerton, Thirsk, Harrogate

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Information Governance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Information Governance Officer within the Corporate Service Directorate, based at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

The successful applicant will support the Information Governance Manager in 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 post holder will also support the Information Governance Manager in advising the organisation on matters relating to the effective management of information, including (but not limited to) records retention and disposal, information sharing and disclosures of information.

Please Note: Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

Full details on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification but if you have any queries contact our Information Governance Manager by e-mailing c-landeg-john@southwales-fire.gov.uk

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.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification.

Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 midday 04/02/2025. Applicants within the last 6 months need not apply.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

All internal applicants applying should apply via their portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab.

The e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application.

ICT Trainer

ICT TRAINER

GRADE 8, Salary: £30,296 – £31,364

Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours/week

Post Number: 503265

The above permanent vacancy has arisen within the ICT Department of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters based at Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant.

Technology is a critical component in how South Wales Fire and Rescue Service support the delivery of its day-to-day activities.

Whether it’s mobilising our crews to operational incidents, ensuring they have access to risk critical information, or supporting back-office functions in the management and control of our resources, technology touches every part of our Service.

The successful applicant will support the implementation of the ICT Strategy through providing training and technical support for all aspects of ICT. They will design and deliver appropriate training to staff using various delivery methods including classroom, workshops, one-to-one tuition, e-learning delivered at any site within the Service.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. The successful candidate may be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service criminal record check and may be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

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/

Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.

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.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

All internal applicants applying should apply via their COREHR portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab. Please note this does not currently apply for RDS vacancies.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 04/02/2025 at 12:00 midday. Previous applicants within 6 months need not apply.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.

Watch Manager – Breathing Apparatus Instructor

Working Hours: 42 hours (Day-Duty working pattern)

Salary: WM B (£46,707 per annum)

Closing Date: 3rd February (midday)

This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Watch Manager opportunities within BAi that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 18 months). These maybe permanent or fixed term opportunities and additional assessments in line with the Operational Promotional Policy will be required.

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.

The role

We are looking for people with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers and develop and assess others, who share our values and ethics, and are looking to be part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service becoming one of the best in the country.

About us

To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for developing others as a Watch Manager in our Operational Training department as a Breathing Apparatus instructor.

About you

The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Watch Manager.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for the operational training and development of others to demonstrate their expertise, experience and knowledge to effectively develop individuals within the service. This position will focus on the Breathing Apparatus (BA) and associated training elements of the department’s activities.

The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop constructive working relationships. They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support changes in service provision in a positive and constructive manner.

You will be posted to a nominated location (for example Orsett, Chelmsford, Wethersfield or Harlow training centres), but will also deliver training at any location within the County of Essex in line with Grey Book terms and conditions.

You will be required to achieve the following within 6 months of appointment. Should you not successfully achieve these qualifications, the services Performance Improvement policy would apply. which may result in redeployment:

·         Breathing Apparatus Instructor

·         Compartment Fire Behaviour Instructor

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:

Be a substantive Watch Manager (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire & Rescue Service (you must be competent in role and been in your substantive role for a minimum of 12 months)
Be a substantive Crew Manager (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire & Rescue Service (you must be competent in role and been in your substantive role for a minimum of 12 months)
Be a substantive Firefighter (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire & Rescue Service in ECFRS’ LRS resource or development pools (you must have been competent in role for a minimum of 12 months)
Substantive Firefighters (you must have been competent in role for a minimum of 12 months)
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role
all applicants must hold Incident Command Level 1
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites
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
have an in date Occupational Health assessment

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified with your Station Manager prior to shortlisting.

In order, we will review applications from Watch Managers and Crew Managers first, then Firefighters in LRS resource pool, and then applications from competent Firefighters. If people who are currently substantive Firefighters are successful in achieving the role, they will be temporarily promoted to Watch Manager.

How to apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words evidencing how you meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the person specification. It is important you provide as much evidence as possible, as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

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

Assessment and selection

The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s Recruitment Policy and promotion approach and will involve the following activities:

Stage 1

Shortlisting (w/c 3rd February 2025)

Stage 2 (date tbc)

Leadership presentation. This presentation will include an additional discussion about inclusion, values and ethics.
Operational assessment* – this comprises of Operational drill and test paper.
Further details regarding these assessments can be obtained from OCAT.
Stage 3

Role specific interview and presentation (date tbc)
This will include a 15-minute presentation on BA emergency procedures (standard note 15).Standard presentation facilities will be supplied – as well as role specific interview which will incorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and management and leadership questions as required in the role.

Quality Assurance Framework V1.6 Sep 23.docx

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact your line manager or Station Manager Jeremy Tuckwell (jeremy.tuckwell@essex-fire.gov.uk) in the first instance.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:

Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

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.

bility Confident 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 https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Technical Fire Engineer (2 posts)

Technical Fire Engineer (2 posts)

£41,511 – £44,711 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill upcoming vacancies for the role of Technical Fire Engineer in the Fire Safety department.

Reporting directly to the High Risk Building Manager you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the fire safety plans of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service by carrying out specific fire safety visits to relevant premises and assisting with consultations from partnership agencies on all fire safety related matters.

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

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

As a Technical Fire Engineer you will:

 carry out Fire Safety Audits within relevant premises to ensure responsible persons are operating within their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
 produce accurate written reports, which provide advice to responsible persons on how to comply with the legislation, reducing the likelihood and impact from fire to protect employees and customers.
 review and respond to building control consultations.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

 producing high standard letters and written reports and a good level of experience with the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook programmes
 use of data for the collation, analysis and presentation of information
 excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads
Candidates are expected to have an understanding of current fire safety legislation, especially the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the relevant guidance. Additionally, experience in dealing with building regulations submissions would be an advantage.

To apply for a Technical Fire Engineer role you must have attained the Level 4 Diploma in fire safety.

A current full driving licence and the ability to travel is essential. A fleet vehicle will be provided for work related journeys.

About our Fire Safety Department

Fire Safety is part of the Community Safety function. We are responsible for making sure that non-domestic premises meet the required standards for keeping people safe from fire.

We do this through:

• fire safety audits
• partnership working
• advice and education
• enforcement action

We also:

• manage the Service’s Fire Investigation service
• inspect and comment on building plans under statutory consultation procedures, inspecting new premises when complete
• audit and licence premises for petroleum and explosives storage
• support a number of organisations through the Primary Authority Scheme
• deliver an ongoing programme of fire safety training for all Flexi Duty Officers and operational crews

The Selection Process

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

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

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes 4th February 2025 –12 Noon
Notification of shortlist 5th February 2025
Technical interview with a panel 12th February 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

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

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 4th February 2025.

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

For further information about the role, please contact jan.turnbull@twfire.gov.uk.

Pre-employment checks

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

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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

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

Our facilities

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

Key employee benefits

 Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
 Flexi-time scheme in operation
 Local government pension scheme
 Free on-site parking
 Free on-site gym
 Blue light discount
 Car leasing scheme

ICT Trainer (2-Year Fixed-Term)

ICT Trainer (2-Year Fixed-Term)

Closing Date: 28 January 2025, at Midnight

Scale I: £39,655– £40,739 Per Annum

We are dedicated to empowering our team with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the digital age. We are seeking a passionate and experienced ICT Trainer to join our team and help us deliver top-notch training programs that enhance our employees’ technical capabilities.

About Us

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

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

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

About the Role

The ICT Trainer will lead and manage identifying, designing, delivering, assuring, and evaluating Microsoft Office applications training programmes across the Service, ensuring that our people have the right technology skills to fulfill their potential.

You will be responsible for:

•      Delivering Microsoft Office applications training to individuals and large groups of staff, using a variety of appropriate styles and methods

•      Producing and maintaining a variety of training materials, both physical and digital, for support of Microsoft systems

•      Presenting new ways of working to learners to alter self-perception and working practices, and develop the culture change required for the Service to realise the benefits from investment in ICT

About You

You will be:

•      A committed team player, with the ability to communicate and work effectively within a team environment

•      Able to understand and apply relevant information to make appropriate decisions, which reflect key priorities and requirements

•      Have a proactive approach to addressing identified training issues, and retraining where necessary

•      Able to use initiative and work flexibly without direct supervision

•      Able to travel throughout Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes to deliver training across our sites

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

Qualifications & Training:

•      Educated to HNC/HND or Level 4/5 in an ICT discipline, or relevant ICT experience

•      Training qualification, or relevant experience in developing and delivering ICT training to staff

•      English Language GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

•      Advanced ICT skill sets – e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), or working towards

Experience:

•      Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Applications including O365

•      Working knowledge of current Microsoft technologies

•      Experience in the design and delivery of ICT training to staff

The Package

·         Full Time

·         Temporary Contract – 2 Year Fixed-Term

·         37-Hour Week

·         Local Government Pension Scheme

·         Good Annual Leave Entitlement

·         Employee Benefits

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Occupational Health

·         Onsite Gym Facilities

Anything else you need to know…

You will be required to travel round our sites, so the ability to travel is essential.

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)

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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.

Arson Reduction Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Safety and Partnerships dept. based at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

As an Arson Reduction Practitioner the successful candidate will be driven in proactively working in collaboration with both internal and external partners to help reduce the number of Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour related incidents and provide support to victims of domestic abuse and violence (through threats of arson) within the SWFRS’ area.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be able to travel independently between sites throughout South Wales, transport will be provided to carry out your official duties.

Essential criteria to be considered for the role includes, a strong ability to problem solve, experience of working with both vulnerable people in the community and alongside partner agencies paired with the ability to work in full compliance within organisational policies.

An enhanced DBS and medical will be carried out prior to appointment.

More details in relation to this position can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification which can be downloaded along with the Application Form from the Working for Us / Latest Vacancies pages on our website www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

Should you require further information please contact ART Station Manager, Mike Hill via email on m-hill@southwales-fire.gov.uk

Completed Application Forms should be returned to: Recruitment & Assessment Team, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters. Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX or via email to personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 07.02.2025. Shortlisting and Interviews will follow shortly afterwards TBC.

You are welcome to communicate with us in either English or Welsh. Application forms submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. This document is also available in Welsh. Welsh Language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.

Group Manager Talent Pool Process

Join Our Group Manager Talent Pool at LFRS

We’re seeking motivated and forward-thinking leaders to be considered for the role of Group Manager within Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). As a Group Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in upholding our core values—Professional, Honest, and Positive—and advancing our purpose: Safer People, Safer Places. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills while placing our communities at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Flexible Duty System: Successful candidates will operate under the Flexible Duty System (FDS) and must be able to provide a cover base within Leicester, Leicestershire, or Rutland.

Service-wide Impact: Group Managers may be required to serve at any location within the Service, offering a diverse range of experiences.

Application Process and Dates 

Opening date: 20 January 2025

Closing date: 23:59 10 February 2025

Talent Pool Entry – Two Stages

Written Application: Complete and submit your application via our recruitment portal, answering 4 questions against our competency framework to tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for the Group Manager role at LFRS.

Job-Related Tests and Panel Interview: Upon successfully completing the first stage, you’ll be invited for a panel interview and any relevant assessments. This is your chance to showcase your exceptional qualities in person and explain why you’re the ideal candidate to join our team of Group Managers.

Should you pass both stages, you’ll be placed in our Group Manager Talent Pool, from which we will initially fill future Group Manager vacancies across operational and support departments. Each role will involve a tailored selection process at the time of advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must be currently employed by a fire authority and meet all of the following:

•             Currently serving as a Group Manager (looking to transfer), or Substantive Station Manager

•             Incident Command Level 2 qualified, with a commitment to achieve Level 3

•             Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent experience at Station Manager level)

•             Full UK driving licence

•             Able to demonstrate how you meet the Group Manager competencies and uphold LFRS values and behaviours

Further Information

More details, including FAQs, can be found in the supporting documents on our external website or for an informal discussion on the role with ACFO Paul Weston, please email executive support: executivesupport@leics-fire.gov.uk to book a mutually convenient time.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re prepared to embrace a challenging leadership role and shape the future of community safety with LFRS, we want to hear from you.

Begin your application for our Group Manager Talent Pool by visiting the recruitment pages of our website:
Jobs | Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how your leadership can help us create safer communities together.

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 several 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 (ENEI)
Stonewall Diversity Champions and Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
British Sign Language Charter
Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)
Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

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

Lifetime Allowance

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

ICT Service Desk Technician

Job Title: ICT Service Desk Technician (1 Year Fixed Term)
Closing Date: 02/02/2025
Salary: Scale F – G – £29,054 to £ 32,322

Do you want to be a key player in ensuring our ICT operations run smoothly? Are you knowledgeable about Microsoft software and cloud-based systems?

About Us:
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us? Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

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

About the Role:
You will be responsible for:
• Providing fast and effective resolution to user ICT issues. These include local and wide area networks; remote networking, desktops, and laptops; security and fire service specific equipment
• Support the provision of a 24-7 ICT service by being part of an on-call rota
• Travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes offering on site ICT support

About You:
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills who is:
• Driven to deliver a ‘first time resolution’ for internal customers
• Flexible
• An effective communicator

Experience and skills required:
• Strong ICT problem-solving skills
• Background in Network and PC support
• Experience in supporting MS Windows, MS SQL, MS Office 365, and Exchange
• A full and valid UK driving licence

Anything Else you Need to Know:
This position is a 1 Year Fixed Term contract.

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 and 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.