Procurement Governance and Capability Manager

Post: Procurement Governance and Capability Manager
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 31 January 2025

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

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

Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to operational roles, we are a diverse and welcoming community committed to supporting Londoners – will you join us?

The LFB is embarking on a multi-year transformation journey to provide the best possible service to London. This includes enhancing our procurement and commercial capabilities through robust systems, efficient processes, and a focus on delivering value.

To support this transformation, we are recruiting a Procurement Governance and Capability Manager role. This pivotal position will form part of the Procurement Operations and Enablement management team, helping to shape the future of procurement at the London Fire Brigade.

This role focuses on ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and other regulations by developing policies, frameworks, and training programs. You will lead the creation of capability roadmaps and drive the adoption of best practices in procurement governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain procurement policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Create and implement a capability roadmap and training materials for the procurement team.
• Oversee compliance metrics, procurement cycle times, and reporting.
• Promote procurement best practices through user engagement and accessible materials.
• Ensure alignment with the Procurement Act 2023 and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in public sector procurement governance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement training and capability frameworks.
• Experience managing compliance metrics and driving continuous improvement.

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

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

1. Extensive experience in public sector procurement governance and compliance.
2. Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations.
3. Proven ability to develop and implement procurement training and capability frameworks.
4. Experience managing compliance metrics and driving continuous improvement.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 24 February 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• 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.

Procurement Operations and Systems Manager

Post: Procurement Operations and Systems Manager
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,594 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 31 January 2025

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

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

Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to operational roles, we are a diverse and welcoming community committed to supporting Londoners – will you join us?

The LFB is embarking on a multi-year transformation journey to provide the best possible service to London. This includes enhancing our procurement and commercial capabilities through robust systems, efficient processes, and a focus on delivering value.

To support this transformation, we are recruiting a Procurement Operations and Systems Manager. This pivotal position will form part of the Procurement Operations and Enablement management team, helping to shape the future of procurement at the LFB.

In this role, you will lead the implementation of SAP Ariba and establish a Procurement Operations Desk to enhance efficiency across requisition, purchase order, and compliance processes. You will also oversee catalogues and contracts management while driving service delivery excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of SAP Ariba.
• Establish and manage a Procurement Operations Desk, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Develop and upskill the team to deliver efficient operational procurement support.
• Oversee the management of catalogues, contracts, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in public sector procurement operations.
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing procurement systems, preferably SAP Ariba.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and SLA delivery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Requisition to Purchase Order processes and compliance frameworks.

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

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

1. Extensive experience in public sector procurement operations.
2. Proven expertise in implementing and managing procurement systems, preferably SAP Ariba.
3. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and SLA delivery.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of Requisition to Purchase Order processes and compliance frameworks.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 24 February 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• 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.

Content Officer – NFCC

Department: Content & Guidance Team 

Contract type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract 

Salary: £32,200 – £38,000 per annum 

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To: Content Manager 

Purpose of the role: 

You will work in the NFCC’s Content and Guidance function that supports the continuous improvement for service delivery, to improve the safety of the public and fire and rescue service personnel across the UK. 

You are responsible for ensuring that the maintenance of NFCC content and guidance is written consistently in the NFCC voice. Working with subject matter experts across a number of teams, you will help to develop written content to support the fire and rescue service sector, ensuring identification of actions, outcomes and opportunities.  

You help the teams you work with to understand and implement the processes to develop content and guidance. Advising on the appropriate actions needed to support the publication of NFCC products. 

Key responsibilities: 

You will support a number of subject matter expert (SME) teams within our hub structure to review, maintain and write new content in a consistent voice.

You will be responsible for final draft revised guidance from review and dynamic changes.

You work closely with the Analysis and Insight Team to ensure changes and actions determined by the consultation process are considered and appropriately implemented.

You assist with the maintenance of the NFCC content Style Guide 
You co-ordinate with the teams that you support to meet governance deadlines.

You deliver well written content on behalf of NFCC, that enables the fire and rescue service sector to interpret and embed products into processes and business plans.

A successful candidate will have: 

You have significant experience of working in a role involving writing, proofreading or copy editing 

You have an ability to work proactively as part of a team and on individual responsibilities 

You have the confidence to express your own view appropriately, and constructively challenge others 

You have the ability to build relationships and rapport with stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation 

You have experience of using digital and non-digital communication channels to ensure messages are targeted effectively 

You are comfortable and familiar with using a range of information technology applications together with good keyboard and language skills 

You have the political awareness and the ability to deal with sensitive, commercial and confidential matters appropriately; understanding the need to maintain confidentiality including awareness of the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and Government Security Classifications 

You understand the importance of equality and diversity and the impact NFCC products and tools may have on a diverse range of end users 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description and apply via the NFCC Website. 

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC Website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk. 

Closing Date – 2nd February 2025 with interviews being conducted on the 10th February 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. 

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment 

Senior Governance Manager

Post: Senior Governance Manager
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 30 January 2025

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

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

The LFB is looking to recruit a person with a high level of expertise in and experience of governance matters to join its Governance Team. We’re looking for someone who has a proven track record of advising senior officers on governance matters, and who understands and works effectively within a political environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, with an excellent eye for detail who also possesses excellent communication and organisation skills.

Line managing a small team of Governance Managers, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and facilitation of the Brigade’s board structures, including Thematic Boards, Commissioner’s Board, the Audit Committee and the Deputy Mayor’s Fire Board. The Governance Team provides advice to the organisation about the requirements of the Brigade’s governance framework, ensuring the proper progress of business reporting and decisions. It liaises with the Greater London Authority in fulfilling the governance requirements established by the Mayor of London.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, the Senior Governance Manager is an important role in the team. The postholder will maintain a strong understanding of the London Fire Commissioner’s Scheme of Governance, providing advice and guidance to the organisation about its application.

As well as enjoying an excellent work/life balance and real variety, you’ll gain satisfaction knowing the true benefits of the work you do for London.

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

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

1. Experience of managing and developing support staff.
2. Proven interpersonal and team working skills in order to liaise with, develop, and maintain effective relationships with the Commissioner, Directors, Senior officers, staff at all levels including the ability to deal effectively with sensitive and confidential issues, and delegate tasks as required.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to communicate and present to a wide range of people and to draft complex reports requiring research and analysis.
4. Good working knowledge of the processes and procedures applicable to the administration of the governance arrangements of a large local authority, organisational and political awareness and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and security of information in reference to relevant legislation.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-February 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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

Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is the country’s second largest Fire and Rescue Service, covering approximately 500 square miles and a culturally diverse population of nearly 2.9 million people. Our most recent HMICFRS report found us to be one of England’s best performing Fire and Rescue Services, and its most improved. We were rated ‘Good’ in 10 of the 11 categories, with six areas of positive and innovative practice. We have also been recognised as among the country’s top 100 apprenticeship
employers and top 50 LGBTQ+ inclusive employers.

We are looking for our next Deputy Chief Fire Officer, to play a leading role in continuing our journey to becoming ‘outstanding’.

You will:
• Be an essential member of our organisation’s Executive Leadership Team, encouraging new ways of thinking, collaborative working and an inclusive ‘culture first’ approach.
• Provide top level coaching and mentoring to senior management team members to ensure their development and success.
• Influence our future plans and direction and ensure our continued development, while ensuring our values are fully embedded and visible in everything we do.

This includes working closely with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, Group Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and a wide range of partners from across the city region all playing our part as ‘one public service’ to create good lives for all in a fairer, greener, more prosperous city region.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7 February 2025.
If you have extensive experience working at Principal Officer level in a Fire and Rescue Service and would like to find out more, search ‘Deputy CFO’ online at: www.greater.jobs

To arrange a confidential discussion about the role with Dave Russel, Chief Fire Officer, please contact Sue Ashton at:
AshtonS@manchesterfire.gov.uk

Prevention Co-ordinator – NFCC

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months 

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Department: Prevention Hub 

Reports To: Head of Prevention 

The Prevention Hub works to improve and innovate prevention activities to keep communities safe. We engage at a national, regional and local level to provide support to Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) prevention functions. The Hub works collaboratively to develop and maintain products to enable FRS to respond to emerging risks.

To support this work, we are looking for a professional individual who will provide support across the Prevention workstreams. As a member of the Prevention Hub, the job holder will have a key role in delivering change across the UK. Working with FRS workstream leads and subject matter experts to co-ordinate projects and practitioner engagement opportunities.

This role will nationally support Fire and Rescue Services in the UK to develop, deliver and evaluate its Prevention work. This role will particularly focus on the prevention workstreams across Road Safety, Water Safety, Arson/Deliberate Fire. The role will provide general support to the Head of Prevention and Lead Officers to assist with co-ordination of workstream activities and practitioner network meetings.

Key responsibilities: 

To work closely with Prevention Lead Officers and Subject Matter Experts to co-ordinate the workstream activity to deliver the outputs and benefits.

To support with the co-ordination of workstream engagement activities at a national and regional level.

To co-ordinate the facilitation of workshops, calendar management and logistics. This includes accurate recording of attendance and reports.

To gather, maintain and review stakeholder details for the Prevention workstreams, aligned with NFCC Data Protection policy and associated NFCC policies.

To establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with Fire and Rescue Services, NFCC internal teams, and other key stakeholders.

To work closely with NFCC Business Partners to assist in the co-ordination  and delivery of the prevention workstreams.

To attend national events to support the work of Prevention and network with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have: 

Good understanding of the fire sector

Good written and oral communication skills

Good administrative skills

Good organisational skills in order to manage and prioritise workloads

Experience of using a range of IT applications particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, sharepoint and Teams.

Experience of organising and running meetings

Experience of working with a range of stakeholders

Ability to take personal responsibility for own performance

Positive attitude and willing to get involved.

This is a national role and there will be occasions for UK wide travel.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk.

Closing Date – 2nd February 2025 with interviews being conducted week commencing 10th February 2025.

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. 

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Road & Water Safety Manager

Job Title: Road and Water Safety Manager
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37*
Salary: £48,710 – £53,780
Location: Kelvedon Park*
Closing Date: 28th January 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role 

Our Mission is simple, we want to make Essex a safer place, together.
We know that some people and communities are more at risk than others, of being very seriously injured through fire and other incidents.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has adopted a Vision Zero strategy aiming to eliminate road deaths by 2040 and is a leading voice in the Essex Water Safety Forum, designed to work as a system across Essex to reduce the risk of accidental drowning.   We are looking for someone who shares our ambitious vision to lead the team.
 
What Are We Looking For? 

This role will be perfect for you if you are an inclusive and engaging leader who is driven to create and foster a positive prevention culture both internally for all our colleagues, but externally with partners and the public.  This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside Operational crews, colleagues, the public and agencies, supporting collaborative and multi-agency working.

As the Road and Water Safety Manager, you will lead our work in this area; supporting the Safer Essex Road Partnership, promoting a Safe Systems Approach to Road Safety, developing policy and processes, securing funding for the team and its projects, championing the delivery of road safety measures.
You will be adept at managing relationships with partners and developing steering groups and forums around shared subject matters.  You will be able to demonstrate an evidence-based, data-driven approach, able to produce reports and be able to analyse and utilise our information to drive performance and culture.

What You Will Be Working On 

The successful candidate will be required to protect and save life, property and the environment by delivering a high quality, professional service managing the activities of Road and Water Safety
Up-to-date knowledge of Vision Zero / Safe Systems Approach in Road Safety, and public health water safety practices around accidental drowning is desirable.  This is an exciting time to be part of this team, with new innovative work being developed in all areas.
The successful person will be responsible for the effective delivery of the Road and Water Safety workstream, including budget management, delivering strategies, data and performance management for the purpose of ensuring that the Service is making an impact on those most at risk.

Eligibility  

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must:

Level 6 standard of education (e.g. undergraduate degree) or equivalent qualification or experience in an education environment
Hold a full UK drivers’ licence
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 prior to shortlisting.

How to apply
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

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

Assessment and selection:  

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1   

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

Stage 2  

Role Specific Interview, Presentation and Media Interview

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Andrea MacAlister on andrea.macalister@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits 

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

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.
Our employee forums and partners include:

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

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding 

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

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

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

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

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

Administration Assistant – Protection

Job Title: Protection Administrative Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 15 hours per week

Salary: £27,269 – £29,572 per annum (full time equivalent). £11,055 – £11,988.64 per annum Pro Rata

Location:  South East Group SDP

Closing date: Tuesday 28th January

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Protection Department for an administrative assistant to join the existing team in the Southeast Group SDP working from Rayleigh Weir.

The role will be to assist in the administrative day to day functions within the department which will include booking audit appointments, updating officer’s calendars, formatting and processing letters and documents and responding to queries from members of the public, local businesses and local authorities among other tasks.

You will need experience of working in an administrative role as part of a team and have good ICT skills to include word, excel, outlook and CFRMIS (would be an advantage).

To protect and save life, property, and the environment by being responsible for the administration and quality assurance of Essex County Fire & Rescue Service’s Protection Department. Your role will be to assist in the administration day to day functions within the department which will include liaising with Protections Officers, members of the public, business community, other FRS’s and Local Authorities, managing databases, actioning emails, to ensure a timely response to requests.

What You Will Be Working On

To provide administrative support to all the Protection Department as requested. To accurately maintain the Protection filing systems, the storage of dead records within the Department. To maintain, update and process work on the CFRMIS and other databases.
To administer and process enquiries from members of the public, business community, other FRS’s and Local Authorities in a professional manner.
To assist departmental staff with day to day administrative tasks, including but not limited to, deputising as necessary, the administration of CPD events and updating training records.
To compile basic process and fire safety statistics on issues that fall outside the Team Leaders remit, as required.

Fire Control (Firefighter)

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Fire Control (Firefighter)

Salary:  £26,852 (Trainee) £27,970 (Development) £35,791 (Competent) per annum

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Opening Date: 15th January 2025

Closing date:  23:59 29th January 2025

Job Advert 

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) are welcoming applications for the post of Fire Control (Firefighter) for two permanent positions that have become available.

The post will require the successful candidate to work within a small team, they need to be able to think fast and be confident within the busy working environment of Fire Control.  Along with providing advice and support to members of the community, to aid survival of an emergency event, the individual will also be determining, supporting and maintaining the response of the emergency service.

We’re looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic and proactive individuals, preferably with experience of working in a call taking environment with the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Whilst this can be a very challenging role, it is also an immensely rewarding position.

If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us, to do so: –

· You must complete an online application form outlining how you meet the job requirements for the role.

· You must be prepared to attend a test session and interview.  Details of these two requirements will be provided during the process should you be successful at the shortlisting stage.

· You must be aged at least 18 years and over.

· You must be prepared to undertake a standard disclosure check.

·Initial acquisition training provided will be determined by LFRS and will be an internal course (Expectation will be that there will be no time off during the initial acquisition training)

Once you have completed your initial training, you will begin the development phase.  This will allow you to apply your new knowledge, understanding and skills to real life incidents, with an end point assessment which will deem you eligible to move from the development stage to competent.

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    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.

Recruitment Schedule

Closing date:  23:59 29th January 2025

Point of Entry Selection Tests – w/c 10th of February 2025 (part day attendance)

Interviews will take place – w/c 24th of February 2025

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
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

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.

Team Administrator – NFCC

Job Title: Team Administrator

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract 

Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum

Department: Administration & Secretariat 

Directorate: Professional Services 

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel 

Reports to: Administration & Secretariat Support Team Leader 

The NFCC is currently seeking a conscientious Team Administrator to join our busy Administration & Secretariat Team.

The postholder will provide a complete, professional and high-quality administrative support to the NFCC Admin & Secretariat function, the wider NFCC and it’s stakeholders as required.

Acting as a first point of contact for general administrative tasks, including supporting the Admin & Secretariat team on projects as required.

Booking of staff travel and accommodation.

Assisting with meeting scheduling; booking venues, catering and refreshments for external meetings.

Assisting with mailbox management, escalating queries to the relevant member(s) of the Admin & Secretariat team as well as other NFCC colleagues.

Supporting staff across the NFCC with the formatting, standardisation, proof-reading and distribution of documents in-line with NFCC guidelines.

Aiding the Admin & Secretariat team in their management of various platforms and databases including our communities platform and membership database. Creating new user accounts and subject matter groups as well as handling queries, handling membership forms and handling requests.

Assisting with the maintenance of distribution lists and contact sheets.

Maintaining and updating trackers, distributing to the relevant contacts where required.

Ad-hoc secretariat support where required.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC Website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.

What you can expect: 

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC Website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk.

Closing Date – 24th January 2025

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. 

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.