Post: Sustainability Officer
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 14 October 2024

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

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

An opportunity has arisen within the LFB in the role of Sustainability Officer.

In this role you will be supporting the Sustainable Development team to deliver on key policies covering sustainability, including Responsible Procurement and the management of environmental compliance. This includes undertaking environmental audits at fire stations and other premises across London, reviewing legislation changes and maintaining compliance registers., producing/collating and analysing information to inform policy and procedure development, performance management and drafting of reports on these areas. Supporting procurers to include Responsible Procurement within contracts to improve the social value gained through our spend and to monitor supplier performance.

You will require experience of collecting and analysing data for inclusion in papers and reports and will need to possess an environmental degree in a relevant environmental subject. Good oral and written communications skills are required to liaise with all levels of a multi- disciplined staff and representatives from outside bodies. You will also require an awareness of responsible procurement application within the public sector and environmental management systems.

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.

Eligibility
Possess an environmental degree in a relevant environmental subject and gained relevant work experience.

Evidence of membership of or studying towards associate level of IEMA is desirable.

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. Demonstrate an awareness of environmental management systems and environmental tools.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of responsible procurement and relevant and proportionate application within the public sector.
3. Experience of collecting data, maintaining and analysing data for inclusion in papers, reports and projects or presentations.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation and best practice in environmental management.

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 in early November 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

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

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

Post: Technical Assurance Manager
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 11 October 2024

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

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade for a Technical Assurance Manager to work in the small friendly Technical Service and Support team within the wider Property/TSS department managing the implementation of professional standards and leading the performance management of associated contracts, specifically around respiratory protective equipment.

All vehicles and 50% of equipment are serviced and repaired by Babcock who are an external contractor with a long-term contract with LFB, and the remaining 50% of equipment is managed by our internal operational support centre (OSC), as such the successful candidate will be required to liaise and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maximise and monitor performance.

As the Technical Assurance Manager, you will be the strategic lead, manage and implement performance mechanisms and processes to ensure LFB get best value from operational assets and equipment. You will lead the implementation of professional standards across the team and align LFB to meet them.

In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on contractor / supplier performance and compliance against contractual requirements, legislated obligations, and good industry practice.

Applicants will need to be able to work flexibly and work well as part of a team being adaptable to changing demands.

This role is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations, Ruislip Workshops and strategic partner locations.

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. Possession of an HNC or equivalent or extensive relevant experience in compliance management preferably within ISO accreditation or any other relevant professional standard.
2. Experience of managing professional services in a multi-discipline environment with a good knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and services maintenance projects.
3. Very good oral and written communication skills to produce technical correspondence and reports and the ability to establish good working relations with officers, clients, and outside organisations at all levels in a multi-disciplinary environment.
4. Good analytical skills to undertake research, analysis information and provide solutions to complex problems.

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 in early November 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

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

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Salary:  H £42,403 – £46,464

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Closing date:  23:59hrs on 10 October 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead based at our service Headquarters in Birstall, Leicestershire.

This brings with it a fantastic opportunity to be innovative, drive improvement and increase awareness across the organisation and within our communities.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the Service is an inclusive employer and delivers services tailored to the needs of the diverse communities it serves, whilst working in partnership with teams across the Service and with external partners to effectively remove barriers for those from under-represented groups.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead will report into the HR Manager and will be part of the overarching People and Organisational Development Department.

The role will require the successful applicant to work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. You will also be required on occasions to work outside of the usual working hours and have the ability to travel to venues within the service area or across the United Kingdom to facilitate the role. This will include evenings and weekends. Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

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.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date:  23:59 10 October 2024

Interview and test date: 18 October 2024

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

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

Pension Considerations

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

Sponsorship

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

Job Objectives

·   To promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging, raising awareness of the benefits of equality, diversity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in service delivery.

·   To advise and support all managers and key stakeholders including network groups both internally and externally, on relevant legislation and best practice on improving equality, diversity and inclusion.

·  To ensure the Service meets its legislative duties and the expectations outlined within the Fire Service National Framework and Public Sector Equality Duty.

·   To promote and raise awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in service delivery through research, development and the production of relevant policies and procedures.

·  Have responsibility for EDI action plans and ensuring that we are delivering against our commitments.

Skills Required

·  You will have experience of leading, managing and motivating diverse multi-skilled teams delivering effective and accurate materials across a range of communication channels.

·  Be highly organised, with the ability to effectively manage competing and changing demands, with proven experience of working within a fast paced, results orientated organisation, with strong focus on outputs to a high standard to tight timescales, without compromising accuracy

Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to build healthy relationships with people, able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, as well as being flexible and adaptable.

Post: Administrative Officer (TSS)
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Sunday 13 October 2024

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

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for an Administrative Officer to work in the small friendly Technical Service and Support (TSS) team within the wider Property/TSS department which manages Fleet and Equipment for the LFB.

TSS incorporates Contract and Performance, Fleet and the Operational Support Group (OSG).

The Administrative Officer role is varied and you will undertake administrative support for the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for TSS and also for the wider Contract and Performance team, Fleet and OSG.

As the Administrative Officer you will support the Deputy Assistant Commissioner with the day to day management of the wider TSS team supporting on a variety of daily, weekly and monthly tasks/activities. This includes, but is not limited to, email and calendar management, the production of business documents, contract and project support as required and monitoring the TSS department plan.

You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and be forward thinking. Good communication skills are essential as you will be required to liaise and work closely with a number of internal and external stakeholders. You will have experience in providing administrative support to other officers and/or senior members of staff and experience of using a range of IT applications together with good keyboard skills and an awareness of how IT applications can be utilised in the context of the role.

Applicants will need to be able to work flexibly and work well as part of a team, whilst being adaptable to changing priorities/demands.

This role is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to the Operational Support Centre at Croydon, LFB’s Fire Stations and Ruislip Workshops.

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 in providing administrative support to other officers and/or senior members of staff.
2. Experience of using a range of IT applications together with good keyboard skills and an awareness of how IT applications can be utilised in the context of the role.
3. Good organisational skills with a methodical approach in order to undertake a range of duties together with an ability to address changing priorities whilst still meeting deadlines.
4. Good oral and written communication skills in order to provide clear, concise and accurate information and to liaise effectively with other staff and representatives of external organisations.

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 in early November 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

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

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

Inter Service Firefighter (Competent) Transfers

£37,675 per annum

About the role

Applications are now invited for competent Firefighters to apply for an inter service transfer as we have several vacancies across Service Delivery.

We are seeking high calibre candidates, therefore if you champion original thinking, are able to promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change and demonstrate strong values in regard to equality and inclusion, then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidates 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 competent Firefighter you will:

·         Be a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service

·         Have been deemed competent in role

·         Have no current/outstanding development action plans, or performance improvement action

·         Be free of current formal disciplinary investigations or action throughout the entire process

·         Have no current fitness restrictions

·         Have a full UK driving licence

·         Be willing to undertake training to support station specialisms, including EFAD driving

·         Be prepared to be based in any of the Wholetime stations across Tyne and Wear

·         Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline

·         Prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check and at least 3 years employment referencing.

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 via email following participation in a given assessment stage.

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 31st October 2024 at 12:00 noon

Notification of shortlist – 8th November 2024
Practical Assessments – W/C 18th November 2024
Interviews – W/C 18th November 2024
Medicals – December 2024
Appointment & Contract Issue – January 2025
Two Week Familiarisation Course – February 2025
Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Firefighter Eligibility Criteria

You will be a substantive and competent Wholetime Firefighter in a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.

Competence will be evidenced against the UKFRS National Occupational Standards (NOS).

We are particularly interested in Firefighters who hold a Class C Driving Licence (LGV) and EFAD; however, this is not essential.

Please note that all applicants will be required to provide evidence of being competent in role. Copies of your training records will be requested from your current FRS.

About the Selection Process

The submission of an application form and 500 word supporting statement detailing skills, attributes and why you are interested in joining TWFRS will form the first stage of the selection process. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email throughout the process.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 31st October 2024

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

For further information about the role, please contact a member of the recruitment team via email at recruitment@twfire.gov.uk or Group Manager Ian Irving via email at ian.irving@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 (TWFRS) 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. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As a Service we strive for excellence by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success. Our Service values are:

·         We value Service to the community

·         We value all of our employees by practising and promoting

·         We value improvement at all levels of the service

·         We value diversity in the Service and community

As part of your ongoing development with the Service you will engage in a continuous programme based around practical and theoretical training to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and understanding to perform your role safely and effectively. Our Service Training Centre offers an exceptionally high level of training and development using state of the art equipment and facilities.  We also offer a range of staff benefits and run an active sports and welfare section.

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 is located in a 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.

Inter Service Firefighter (Competent) Transfers

£37,675 per annum

About the role

Applications are now invited for competent Firefighters to apply for an inter service transfer as we have several vacancies across Service Delivery.

We are seeking high calibre candidates, therefore if you champion original thinking, are able to promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change and demonstrate strong values in regard to equality and inclusion, then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidates 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 competent Firefighter you will:

·         Be a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service

·         Have been deemed competent in role

·         Have no current/outstanding development action plans, or performance improvement action

·         Be free of current formal disciplinary investigations or action throughout the entire process

·         Have no current fitness restrictions

·         Have a full UK driving licence

·         Be willing to undertake training to support station specialisms, including EFAD driving

·         Be prepared to be based in any of the Wholetime stations across Tyne and Wear

·         Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline

·         Prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check and at least 3 years employment referencing.

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 via email following participation in a given assessment stage.

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

Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 31st October 2024 at 12:00 noon
Notification of shortlist – 8th November 2024
Practical Assessments – W/C 18th November 2024
Interviews – W/C 18th November 2024
Medicals – December 2024
Appointment & Contract Issue – January 2025
Two Week Familiarisation Course –  February 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Firefighter Eligibility Criteria

You will be a substantive and competent Wholetime Firefighter in a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.

Competence will be evidenced against the UKFRS National Occupational Standards (NOS).

We are particularly interested in Firefighters who hold a Class C Driving Licence (LGV) and EFAD; however, this is not essential.

Please note that all applicants will be required to provide evidence of being competent in role. Copies of your training records will be requested from your current FRS.

About the Selection Process

The submission of an application form and 500 word supporting statement detailing skills, attributes and why you are interested in joining TWFRS will form the first stage of the selection process. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email throughout the process.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 31st October 2024

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

For further information about the role, please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on recruitment@twfire.gov.uk  or Group Manager Ian Irving via email on ian.irving@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 (TWFRS) 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. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As a Service we strive for excellence by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success. Our Service values are:

·         We value Service to the community

·         We value all of our employees by practising and promoting

·         We value improvement at all levels of the service

·         We value diversity in the Service and community

As part of your ongoing development with the Service you will engage in a continuous programme based around practical and theoretical training to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and understanding to perform your role safely and effectively. Our Service Training Centre offers an exceptionally high level of training and development using state of the art equipment and facilities.  We also offer a range of staff benefits and run an active sports and welfare section.

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 is located in a 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.

£15,215 – £15,876 (Pro-rata) a year.

Closing Date: 13 October 2024 at Midnight.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at West Ashland Fire Station for a Station Cook to join Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

We are a busy and dedicated Fire Station, located not far from the town centre. Our team of Firefighters work tirelessly to protect and serve the community, and we are now seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Station Cook to join our team. As a vital part of our operations, you will be responsible for providing nutritious meals to our brave Firefighters.

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. Our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes one of the safest areas in England in which to live, work, and travel. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Click here to read more about our vision and values.

About the Role
Prepare and cook meals for the Fire Station crew, ensuring high-quality and nutritious food.

Plan weekly menus with the watch-based Mess Managers, taking into account dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences of the crews.

Maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies, placing orders as necessary to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.

Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen area.

Maintain accurate records and accounts for all purchases.

Collaborate with the Station Commander and crews to address any kitchen issues, specific dietary needs or meal preferences.

Occasionally assist with food preparation for special events or functions.

About You
We are looking for someone who is:

Flexible, reliable, and conscientious.
Comfortable working on their own initiative.
Able to plan and execute menus based on dietary requirements and preferences.

Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience as a cook or chef.
Good knowledge and understanding of Food Standard Agency guidelines.

Package:

Permanent contract, 25 hours a week, part time, Local Government Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Limited onsite parking, Onsite gym facilities.

Anything else you need to know…
This role would be perfect for someone who needs flexible hours to fit around family and home life, or are looking to down-scale hours due to retirement. The wellbeing of our people is really important.

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

For further information about the role, please review the job description, which can be downloaded via the link to the left.

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We are an equal opportunity employer
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.

Station Manager B

(Talent Pool Application Process)

LFRS is looking for talented individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Station Manager within our Service.

Station Managers in LFRS are key to embedding our values of being Professional, Honest and Positive and delivering our purpose of creating Safer People, Safer Places. LFRS is a great place to develop your management skills and knowledge whilst placing our community at the heart of all we do.

Applicants for our 2024 Station Manager Talent Pool process must be committed to developing themselves as managers and will be looking to prepare for future opportunities. We will be recruiting for permanent Station Manager posts throughout a range of departments via a role specific process. Applications will only be accepted from those already within the Station Manager Talent Pool and as such we are now inviting applications to enter our Talent Pool process.

Successful candidates will work the Flexible Duty System (FDS). Officers conditioned to the FDS system must provide a cover base from within the Leicester, Leicestershire, or Rutland area.

Successful candidates will be required to serve at any location in the Service.

Application process

Entry to our Talent Pool is via a two-stage process. Stage one involves a written application form via our recruitment portal. This application is your opportunity to tell us why you would be suitable for a Station Manager role within LFRS. Applications will be scored and if you are successful, you will be invited to progress to stage two which will require attendance for a panel interview and job related tests which includes a presentation and group discussion.

In order to apply for the Station Manager Talent Pool process, you will need to be working within an existing fire authority and be:

·  Working already as a Station Manager and looking to transfer

·  A substantive Watch Manager

·  Incident Command Level 2 qualified or willing to work towards

·  Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent practical experience at Watch Manager.

·  Hold a UK full driving licence.

·  Able to show how you meet the competencies required of a Station Manager and how your actions meet the values and behaviours of LFRS

If you are successful at both stages, you will be entered into our Station Manager Talent Pool. Future vacancies at Station Manager level within our Service will be advertised and recruited from this Talent Pool. Individual vacancies across a wide range of operational and support departments will be recruited via a role specific process for which details will be confirmed at the time of advertisement.

Further information is available via our FAQs document covering this process which is available within the supporting documentation on our external website.

To begin your application for our Station Manager Talent Pool process, please visit the recruitment pages of our website by clicking the link below or scrolling down should you be reading this on our career’s portal.

Jobs | Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (leics-fire.gov.uk)

Key Dates

·  Opening date for Talent Pool applications: 2nd October 2024

·  Closing date for Talent Pool applications: 16th October 2024

·  Application Sifting: 17th – 31st October  2024

·  Interviews and job-related tests: W/C 11th – 15th November                2024

·  Results provided within 7 days of final applicants Interview.

LFRS wish you every success with your application.  You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with our Values and Behaviours Competency Framework, which is available to download from our recruitment portal.

LFRS 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 (ENEI)

·         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.

Closing Date: 7 October 2024, at Midnight

Scale G: £31,864– £32,322 Per Annum

Are you organised, a great team player, know your way around respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and associated ancillary equipment? If yes, join our team and be part of the Technical department!

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 primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all respiratory protective equipment (RPE), associated ancillary equipment, and other related equipment is tested, repaired, maintained, recorded, and replaced as necessary.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Carrying out the required acceptance tests and quality assurance on all new RPE and any equipment repaired tested or serviced outside the Service
• Maintaining stock levels of spares
• Ensuring all compressed breathing air cylinders in the Service are tested by an approved contractor
• Monitoring the purity of air delivered by breathing air compressors in the Service
• Investigating and reporting on the malfunction of equipment 

About You

We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and knows their way around respiratory protective and associated ancillary equipment.

You must be able to:

• Work on your own initiative
• Confidently manage your own work schedule
• Determine solutions to issues and risks identified, and report accordingly
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Maintain strong computer literacy

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements –

Experience:

• Experience working in the maintenance environment related to safety critical equipment
• Proven record of managing maintenance schedules and recording results
• Working with RPE (respiratory protective equipment) in an operational or maintenance environment (desirable)
• Experience working with Breathing Apparatus (desirable)

Knowledge:

• An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation as it relates to RPE (desirable)

Qualifications:

• A good general level of educational achievement, as a minimum, GCSE qualifications at C or above / levels 4 -9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• A full, valid, UK driving license – as the role will involve travelling across BFRS Service Area
• NVQ L3 Mechanical Engineering (desirable)
• Ability to Portacount test (desirable)

The Package

• Full Time 
• Permanent Contract 
• 37-Hour Week 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Good Annual Leave Entitlement 
• Employee Benefits 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Occupational Health 
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Limited On-Site Parking

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)

Apply for the role using the following link: Job profile (webitrent.com)

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.