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Fire Cadet Games Event Coordinator

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department

Risk Reduction Post

Fire Cadet Games Event Coordinator 12M FTC
Post No 505684
Grade 12
Location Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
Responsible to Head of Community Safety
Responsible for

N/A

This job description refers to the main purpose and responsibilities of the post. It does not necessarily list in detail all of the tasks required to carry out these responsibilities. This job description will be reviewed as and when necessary to ensure that it meets the Service’s business requirements.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting the National Cadet Firefighter Games 2025. The event coordinator will oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and review of the games. This will include responsibility for ensuring the event runs smoothly, safely, and within budget, while delivering a memorable experience for all participants and attendees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive project plan for the games.

2. Develop and maintain all project documentation including business cases, project initiation documents, project plans, risk and issues logs and progress reports.

3. Coordinate all event logistics, including equipment procurement and transportation arrangements.

4. Oversee the creation and management of event schedules, ensuring all activities and well-timed and executed.

5. Lead and manage a team of volunteers and staff, providing clear direction and support.

6. Facilitate regular team meetings to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with event goals.

7. Develop and manage the event budget.

8. Secure sponsorships and manage relationships with sponsors to support event funding.

9. Track and report on financial performance, providing regular updates to senior management.

10. Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, including participants, other fire & rescue services, sponsors, vendors, and community partners.

11. Organise and facilitate stakeholder meetings as needed.

12. Ensure all activities comply with regulations and safety standards.

13. Make appropriate arrangements to safeguard the participants.

14. Collaborate with SWFRS media team and NFCC to develop and execute promotional strategies to increase event visibility and participation.

15. Manage communications, including social media updates and participation information.

16. Coordinate and lead a comprehensive post event debrief report along with the development of a briefing document for the next cadet games.

17. The successful candidate may also be expected to be involved in other work streams commensurate with the grade.

STANDARD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.

· To implement the principles of the Service’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies and Welsh Language Schemes whilst carrying out the above duties.

· To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies and Procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/omissions.

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

In performing the above role, all employees of the Service are required to observe and promote the Service’s Core Values to be, at all times:

· Professional

· Caring

· Respectful

· Dedicated

· Trustworthy

· Dynamic

· Disciplined

· Resilient

Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) – Team Leader

Post: Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) – Team Leader
Salary: £43,736 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736 – £52,242 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 10 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.).

Your chance to make a difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a team focused on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) is part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment. BDCH is primarily responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests, Planning submissions and work supporting the Building Safety Regulator (Gateway 2); reviewing plans, technical drawings and fire strategies etc. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise and pertinent legislation to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.

We are recruiting for a team leader who, in collaboration with the incumbent team leader, will manage a diverse team of BDCH Technicians, Advisors and Administrative staff, all with the drive to influence the built environment within London for the better.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and organised individual with excellent communication skills, who has a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge and experience in leading a team of fire safety professionals.

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
Ideally the post holder will hold a minimum Level 4 diploma in fire safety but other relevant qualifications may be considered as part of the initial application process.

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. Fire Safety: Qualifications, knowledge and experience to consider and technically review fire safety design proposals for all premises types to assess their risks and the adequacy of their fire safety arrangements, as well as an understanding of current fire safety legislation and associated guidance and regulations.

2. Quality Assurance: Experience in developing and working with established quality assurance systems, i.e. monitoring of work completed by others to ensure consistency and quality of standards are maintained. Providing associated reporting, feedback, etc.

3. Organisation: Experience of organising, planning and prioritising a team’s workload to meet deadlines and targets to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed in detail and promptly.

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

Formal Assessment and Interview.

Assessment for this role is due to take place late 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.

Head of Professional Standards

Job Title: Head of Professional Standards
Contract: Permanent (Green Book national terms and conditions)
Working Hours: 37
Salary: £72,391 – £78,930 per annum
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Essex
Closing Date: 12pm, Monday 14 October 2024

We are open to discuss working arrangements as this will be a hybrid-working role, combining regular attendance at our Headquarters with some home working. Travel around the county of Essex to visit our various sites will be required, and there may be some requirement to visit other organisations outside of Essex from time to time.

The Role

We are committed to our vision of making Essex safer together, for our communities. This newly created role, setting up, establishing, and then leading a Professional Standards function, is critical to that mission.

As our new Head of Professional Standards, your initial focus will be designing and establishing the function as a key part of the service. This will involve working closely with colleagues across the organisation and representative bodies, as well as engaging with the National Fire Chiefs Council, and other services and organisations to ensure that ECFRS learns from others and shares its experience.

You will play a leading, visible role, embedding strong, positive values and behaviours through every level of the Service, and in everything we do. The success of this role will be integral to the maintenance of public confidence in Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS), and to us achieving our ambition to become one of the best Fire & Rescue Services in the country.

The role, which will report into the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, will also be responsible for ensuring that appropriate and robust accountability and assurance mechanisms are established in support of this aim, and to facilitate us achieving the highest standards in all that we do. You will report regularly to the Service Leadership Team (SLT) and the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner (PFCC).

The successful person:

You be a naturally inclusive leader, who role models the values, positive behaviours, and ethics of a credible and respected public servant.

In addition to the demonstrable ability to establish credibility to design, implement and embed professional standards, governance, or compliance functions, you will have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to appropriately hold others to account, engage and influence at all levels.

Eligibility

ILM Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or equivalent gained through in-house programme, or experience in a senior role.
Level 6 standard of education (e.g. undergraduate degree) or equivalent experience.

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 are requested to submit a CV, along with a statement of no more than 1000 words detailing the relevant skills and experience that make you the ideal candidate for the role.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video).

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications or references) should you wish. Your additional documents may be referred to in shortlisting.

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Monday 14 October 2024.

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Application & shortlisting:

Assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria detailed in the person specification. We may also contact you to arrange a short conversation to discuss additional details relating to eligibility and shortlisting for the role at this stage of the process.

Interview & Assessment Centre

Expected activities will include a role specific interview, a presentation, an inclusion discussion and a media activity.

The assessment date is planned to take place in the week commencing 28 October 2024.

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Core Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.  You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk), and guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

If you require any additional support or adjustments with any stage of our process, please let us know confidentially by submitting this form or by emailing recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Alia Abu-Hamdan, Executive Support to Moira Bruin, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, in the first instance, so that Alia can schedule the discussion. You can contact Alia on 07971 180622 or by email to alia.hamdan@essex-fire.gov.uk)

Our Culture and Benefits

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

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

Safeguarding

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

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

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

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

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

Disability Confident

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

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes 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.

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 neurodivergence.

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

Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Salary: £49,498 – £54,706 per annum (pay award pending), Grade 7

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Contract: 18-month fixed term contract

Location: Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 30 days, flexible working,

onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to join the Business Information and Systems team within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).

As the Business Analyst, you will be responsible for driving standardised ways of working, aligned to RBFRS strategy. You will work at an enterprise level, with the ability to analyse processes, data, and technology, mapping current practices and identifying areas for improvement.

Working collaboratively with all parts of the Service and following best practice Business Analysis standards, e.g. BCS, BABOK/International Institute of Business Analysis, or equivalent, you will use your analytical skillset to aid project scoping, planning, design, and delivery.

About you:

You will champion and adapt industry best practice to meet our specific needs, strengthening the approach to change and growing the business analysis capability within the Service, by proactively promoting business analysis techniques and sharing knowledge with key stakeholders. You’ll help the organisation understand complex problems and provide data and analysis to enable robust decision making and process improvement.

More specifically, you will be assigned to the RBFRS Productivity and Efficiency Programme producing and analysing current processes and data flows. You’ll use this information to identify, implement and evaluate improvements and new ways of working, ensuring robust processes and governance are in place, to maintain accurate data. You’ll then document the Requirements Specification for a future technology solution and support the procurement and delivery processes.

You’ll be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.

The key focus of this role is:

Document and analyse current processes and data flows.
Identify, implement and evaluate improvements and new ways of working, ensuring accurate data is maintained with governance in place.
Conduct benefits analysis and drive the benefit management process.
Document the Requirements Specification for the new technology solution.
Support the procurement process and delivery.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

Professional Business Analysis qualification, e.g. International Diploma in Business Analysis.
2+ years’ business analysis experience.
Process mapping and process improvement.
Data analysis/experience of working on projects involving data.
Requirements elicitation techniques.
A team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources.
Ability to work independently.
Has an eye for detail and a natural ability to analyse information.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Application and selection process

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

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position, click here

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 16 October 2024.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will be week commencing 28 October Thursday 5 September 2024

Anticipated start date: Targeting December 2024, but subject to negotiation.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

Prevention Co-ordinator – NFCC

Department: Prevention Hub
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months / Secondment
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
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, you 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 which are cross cutting across Operational Response, Protection and Prevention. This would include areas such as the Business As Usual (BAU) of Community Risk Management Programme (CRMP), Emerging Technology (lithium-ion batteries) and Wildfires. 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 on the NFCC website linked from the ‘apply now’ button. 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 – 16th October 2024 with the view to hold interviews week commencing 21st October 2024.

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.

Digital Learning Manager

Job title: Digital Learning Manager

Grade: G

Salary: £39,186 per annum (rising by annual increments to £42,403) (pay award pending) More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters – Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Salisbury or Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your base location for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Felicity Williams, Organisational and Cultural Development Manager by calling 01722 691124 or emailing felicity.williams@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 20th October 2024 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Friday 8th November 2024. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

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

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Digital Learning Manager in our Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) department you will:

Plan, research, and deliver marketing and digital learning materials to support organisational learning and development, aligning with long-term Learning and Development Strategy.
Create high-quality digital learning materials, communication initiatives, and departmental requirements, transitioning from paper to digital where appropriate to enhance learner journeys in a positive and engaging manner.
Manage the digital learning provision to ensure that all digital learning is accessible and adheres to best practice and L&OD governance arrangements to yield a maximum return on investment.
Efficiently manage multiple projects and stakeholders, both independently and collaboratively, meeting deadlines and objectives.
Manage the Digital Learning Designer(s) to implement effective procedures and administrative systems, supporting talent management, and ensuring effective programme delivery.

What makes you our ideal Digital Learning Manager?

Experience of design/delivery of a variety of digital learning solutions to meet varied learning needs
Creative and innovative approach to the design and delivery of learning and development activities.
Able to build good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to influence and achieve buy in and engagement for learning and development activities.
Ability to recognise and respond to Service and stakeholder needs to deliver Value for Money learning solutions to meet needs.
Experience of project management to plan work to meet project needs and delivery schedules.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the significant travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

Benefits

Salary: £30,272 – £34,380) (FTE £37,336 – £42,403) per annum, Grade 5 (pay award pending)

Hours: Part Time – 30 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

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

Our Commitments:

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.

About the role:

Following an internal restructure an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety Officer. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager this is a varied and challenging role within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.

As a Health and Safety Officer you will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team and focussed on providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels of the organisation and promoting a positive health and safety culture.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service organisation who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

About you:

The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice guidance and have previous advisory experience within an organisation. This background will ensure you can provide competent support, advice and guidance to all levels of the organisation from day one.

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive team player that can prioritise tasks, and manage their own workload. You will need the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation.

The key focus of this role is:

Assists in the development and maintenance of the RBFRS Health and Safety Management System to ensure that RBFRS conforms to current and prospective health and safety legislation.
Undertake and develop risk assessments when required and provide competent advice, guidance and support in the risk assessment process, to all members of the Service,
Support the review of accident investigations and following up on recommendations with other department managers to completion
To represent the department and give competent advice and solutions regarding organisational projects / activities.
Maintain and analyse data and produce monthly and ad hoc reports.
Write and review internal health and safety policies and documentation.
Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
Take part in external South East Region peer review audits and internal audits

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
At least one year’s previous health and safety advisory experience within an organisation (a requirement of Tech IOSH membership)
Excellent written communication skills, including reports and policy
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels
Able to manage workloads to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and needs

Application and selection process

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

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

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

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

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

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Helen Morbin, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at morbinh@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 13 October 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 21 October.

Anticipated start date: Target date December 2024 but subject to negotiation.

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Control Crew Manager

Contract:

Permanent

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

2 x Day shift (0800-1800) 2 x Night shift (1800-0800) 4 x Rota days in a rolling 8-day contract.
Salary: £39,679 per annum
Location: Main Control:
Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex. CM8 3HB
Secondary Control (When required):
Ongar Fire Station, 67 High Street, Ongar, Essex. CM5 9DT
The Role (Role Profile)

As a Crew Manager you will provide Leadership, supervision, and development to support team members in performing their roles competently.
You will support the Watch Manager by Assisting with Coordinating the activities of the watch and managing the day-to-day use of allocated Service Control resources to ensure the effective provision of call receipt, mobilising, communications, operational availability, and associated information support functions.
You will deputise for the Watch Manager where required and you will promote a culture of support, excellence, and continuous improvement in line with our Service values.
What Are We Looking For?

Are you a motivated individual with an enthusiasm for leading others to help ECFRS achieve our operational and organisational objectives?

The right person will be a role model to others and be able to demonstrate all the capabilities of leading others and a diverse group of staff, exemplifying professionalism and maintaining high standards.
You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support the progression, and wellbeing of all personnel within your team, alongside the responsibilities outlined in the UK Fire Service Crew Manager Control Role Map.

About us
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country, serving a county with a wide variety of risks. Essex is home to two airports, Stansted and Southend, as well as Harwich seaport, Lakeside shopping centre, power stations, docks at Tilbury and, along the Thames, several underground stations, and parts of the M25 and M11 motorways and several significant A-roads, and areas of diverse and complex risk.

We have 50 fire stations across the County – 12 of which are wholetime, and we employ wholetime and On-Call firefighters as part of an organisation of over 1400 people across operations, Service Control, and support staff.

Our Service is governed by Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (EPFCC). The EPFCC Fire and Rescue Authority is responsible for fire and rescue services covering an area over 1,400 square miles and a population of over 1.8 million.

What You Will Be Working On
You will assume a vital role supporting the Service in ensuring activities are undertaken professionally as well as taking on the full role map and responsibilities of a Watch Manager.

The successful person will lead and manage the interaction between the department Station Manager to ensure planning, review, implementation and delivery of business plans and organisational and operational priorities.

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

Held a substantive role as a competent Firefighter Control (internal applicants) or held a substantive role as a Crew Manager (external applicants) for a minimum of twelve months within a UK Fire and Rescue Service

Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses and are competent for your current role.

Have no current live disciplinary or performance warnings or be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.

The Application Process
Internal Candidates who are Crew Managers on Control terms and conditions in either the LRS resource or development pools:
If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by applying in Cornerstone.

Internal candidates who are not in the LRS resource or development pool are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words providing evidence on how you meet the NFCC leadership framework for Leading others.

External candidates, and internal Crew Managers on Control terms and conditions who are not in either the LRS resource or development pool:
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words providing evidence on how you meet the NFCC leadership framework for Leading others via our application site Cornerstone.

Person Specification

Assessment and selection

The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s agreed recruitment and operational promotion approaches and will involve the following activities:
Stage 1
Personal statement

Shortlisting will take place during the week commencing- TBC

Stage 2
Role specific interview, including culture, Code of conduct, Code of ethics.
Ethics & leadership presentation and questions (assessment will be made against positive indicators taken from our Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework. NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final-1.pdf

Further detail will be supplied along with the shortlisting outcomes.

This will take place on the week commencing – TBC

Stage 3
Role specific assessment

Further details including any learning materials will be confirmed after Stage 2 has been completed.

This will take place on the week commencing – TBC.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Station Manager Rebecca Sutton at Becky.Sutton@Essex-Fire.gov.uk

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

Our employee forums and partners include:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighter’s operational group.
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles because of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others because of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact equalitydiversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk
Our Culture and Benefits

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

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

Safeguarding

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

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

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

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

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

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Could you be our Assistant Chief Fire Officer?

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) strives to deliver an efficient service to all members of the community both responsively and preventatively. Working closely with our emergency services colleagues on the frontline or in a supporting role, we are invested in delivering change for a safer Northamptonshire for all.

The role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer is crucial to our organisation. This leadership position demands not only a deep understanding of fire service operations, but also a visionary approach to strategic planning and community engagement

Title: Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Organisation: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS)
Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £114,700pa

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
As the Assistant Chief Fire Officer for the Fire and Rescue Service you will provide leadership towards the development of a modern, responsive, partnership focused service which will deliver the objectives of the Police, Fire and Crime Plan and contribute to the wider partnership priorities across the county as a whole.

Under your influence, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) will support the outcomes of the Northamptonshire Public Safety Plan. In driving service delivery, the role will ensure that the Service fully discharges its statutory obligations under the Fire & Rescue Services Act, The Civil Contingencies Act, the Fire and Rescue National Framework and other relevant legislation and guidance.

The generic role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer is contained within the Brigade Manager role map as part of the suite of national occupational standards for the Fire and Rescue Service.

Wholetime Firefighter

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be launching a Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment Process on Monday 30 September 2024.

To be eligible to apply for this process you must:

Be at least 18 years old when you join us (you can apply once you are 17½).
Have a good standard of physical fitness – please click here to view advice and guidance on what is needed.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Not have any unspent criminal convictions – please click here to view information on our pre-employment checks and policy statements on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Hold a full valid UK manual driving licence.
Be confident in water.

For further information, and in order to apply for this process, please click on the following link: https://www.dwfire.org.uk/working-for-us/wholetime-recruitment/ and complete the initial registration form which will be available on this webpage between 10am on Monday 30 September and midnight (23:59 hrs) on Friday 04 October 2024.