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Information Governance Officer

Information Governance Officer

Benefits:

Salary: £14,934 – £16,961 – (FTE £37,336 – £42,403) per annum (pay award pending), Grade 5

Hours: Part Time – 14.8 hrs (2 or 3 days) 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:

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.

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).

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Information Governance Officer to join the Information Governance Department within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The post holder will be responsible for Data Protection enquiries, Subject Access requests, Data Subject rights requests and complaints, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained in highly sensitive situations within the legal framework, timescales and in line with guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

About you:

We are seeking a highly motivated and engaging individual for the position of Information Governance Officer. You enjoy working with others, have a solution focussed approach to work and have excellent organisation and communication skills. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, communicate effectively and be able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

We are looking for candidates with experience of working within the statutory requirements of Data Protection, and UKGDPR legislation, and able to apply that knowledge to the staff and departments of RBFRS.

You will be an excellent communicator, allowing RBFRs to meet its information governance obligations in respect of data protection, freedom of information, confidentiality code of practice, information sharing, information privacy, data quality, record keeping, corporate records and information systems best practice.

The key focus of this role is:

Engages with Heads of Service and their delegates to influence and guide departmental compliance to information governance legislation, monitor and audit standards and promote efficient, effective and secure information management practice across RBFRS.
Promote, maintain, develop and deliver staff awareness of Information Governance policies, developing training and awareness programmes to support and implement all aspects of Information Governance within RBFRS.
The post-holder will work within the statutory framework set by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR), the Data Protection Act (DPA 2018), and the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015.
The post-holder will need to work autonomously to tight deadlines and in challenging situations, e.g. when investigating data security incidents.
Responsibility for the management and development of electronic document publication and control systems, ensuring controlled documentation is available and easily accessible across the Service to reduce associated risks and improve efficiency within RBFRS, including the management and preservation of archives.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

Able to work to tight deadlines, effectively organise own workload and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Able to use IT software products to develop and maintain projects, carry out in depth data analysis, develop presentation and policy documentation, and produce high quality reports.

· Excellent analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skills.

Able to communicate effectively at all levels establishing personal credibility based on demonstrated abilities, influencing others and being assertive when required.
Able to setup new, robust policies and processes and supporting technology and to successfully manage their implementation.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Information Rights Legislation and best practice.

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.

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.

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 31 August 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 2 September 2024.

Anticipated start date: September/October 2024

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

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement

Stores Assistant

£23,500 – £23,893 per annum pro rata (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

Location Ripley Fire Station, Derby Road, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3HR.

Permanent Part Time Role, 18.5 hours per week

This exciting and varied role will support the work of the Central Stores Supervisor ensuring effective Service Delivery and performance. You will also work closely with both Operational Crews and Support Staff.

You will be responsible for the receipt, issues and delivery of stores inventory, undertaking periodic stock takes and maintaining the Inventory Management System. You will be expected to deputise for the Stores Supervisor in their absence.

Ideally you should have experience of working within a stores environment together with knowledge of stock holding processes and procedures.

You should have basic numeracy, literacy, administrative and IT skills. You should be a good communicator (written and oral) and administrator and can work on your own initiative within designated timescales.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 18.5 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

· Flexible working hours.

· Family friendly policies.

· Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service.

· Free, secure on-site car parking.

· Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

· Employee discount scheme (Boost).

· Employee support networks.

· Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

· Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.

· Ongoing training and development opportunities.

· Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

· Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Derbyshire 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 are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is 25 August 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 2 September 2024.

For further information regarding the role please contact Group Manager Kevin Page on 07825 196345.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Training & Development Coordinator

Job Summary

Job Role Title: Training and Development Coordinator

Salary: E, scp 17 -23 (£28,770 – £32,076)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date: 23:59 14 August 2024

Job Advert Text

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service proudly serves Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland attending over 8,000 emergency incidents each year.

Our Training and Development department plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe. We do this by supporting the knowledge, skill and behavioral development of our firefighters and providing a high-quality training service to members of the Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service team.

We are looking to recruit a permanent Training and Development Co-Coordinator to join our Operational Training and Development team.

Benefits you will receive:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working

• Use of a Service Vehicle when visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

• Full support for ongoing professional development

• On-site gym facilities

• Free onsite parking

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

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

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

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

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date: 23:59 14 August 2024

Interview date: w/c 26 August 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

You will be responsible for supporting the forecasting, costing, planning, and resourcing of operational training activities and ensuring that instructors and resource allocations are correct and in line with safety and assurance. Where required, you will also support the sourcing and agreement of contractual terms and conditions of externally provided training and/or services. You will also provide Line Management for the Training and Development Business Support Team.

Skills Required

We are looking for someone who has experience of coordinating activities in order to accomplish multiple tasks; setting priorities and managing their own time effectively; someone who has the ability to apply maintain accuracy under pressure and work to tight deadlines.

All applicants must have experience of working within a Learning and Development environment as well as ability to work at a variety of locations within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Job Title: Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months with potential to permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours
Salary: Grade 10 £47,420 – £52,468 plus on call allowance
Location: Kelvedon Park HQ
Closing Date: 27/08/2024

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

This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is made permanent), permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.

The Role

Are you looking for the next step in your Health and Safety career? The dedicated Health and Safety department are looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join their team looking to continually promote positive safety culture. You will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function across the Service. Working closely with Station and Service Managers.

What You Will Be Working On

Day to day management of accident/safety event reporting systems. Highlighting risk critical incidents and accident investigation lead.
Oversee the production of H&S performance data and draft reports for the Head of Health and Safety.

Management of the H&S Team and deputising for the Head of Health and Safety as required, including appraisal objective setting, work allocation and prioritisation.

Provides technical health & safety advice to Service managers relating to safety events, risk assessments and implementation of safe systems of work.

Provides technical advice related to H&S. Advising on new H&S legislation in respect to its implementation.
Participate in the 24/7 H&S advisory Support rota service being on call out of hours in order to provide advice and guidance to Service Managers and respond to incidents to carry out accident investigations and produce reports for action and implementation.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone with a passion for Health and Safety and who is driven to create a positive Health and Safety Culture within the Service. You will be skilled in developing relationships and working with the team to achieve this. You will also need to have up to date knowledge of Health and Safety policies and practices and a track record of creating and maintaining a positive work environment in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site complex organisation.

Eligibility

You will need an IOSH degree (or equivalent qualification) and you must be able to attain IOSH Chartered status within 24 months of commencing in the role. If you do not already have either the qualification to degree level or IOSH Chartered you will need to demonstrate you are working towards this and have substantial, demonstrable experience within a Senior Health and Safety role, as well as experience of working with a diverse portfolio of risk activities and environments.

How to apply

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –
If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal).

Internal candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone (recruitment portal). It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

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.

External candidates

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

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

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

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

Stage 2

Role specific panel interview
Role specific 10-minute presentation (title to be given on shortlisting)
Evidence – report written by yourself (Accident investigation report/statistical report e.g. Annual report, management report.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Joanne

Hellen on 07500102558 or joanne.hellen@essex-fire.gov.uk) .

Our Culture and Benefits

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

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

Disability Confident

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary Area Manager – (up to 12 months) Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Contract Type: Temporary, Secondment up to 12 months

Location: Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Kingston-Upon-Hull

Salary: £96,609 – Gold Book Terms and Conditions

Closing Date: 17:00 Monday 19th August 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service for up to 12 months on a secondment basis (to be reviewed at regular intervals). We are an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire.

We are seeking individuals who have extensive experience as a Group Manager and hold both a relevant leadership and Incident Command Level 3 qualification. The successful candidate will also be required to attain an Incident Command Level 4 qualification whilst in post. You will motivate your teams through your supportive and inclusive leadership style and have high levels of emotional intelligence. You will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate will also have proven experience in working on large scale projects and managing change in a highly unionised environment.

Forming part of the operational command rota which operates as a continual duty system, you will be required to be able to respond to a defined location within the Service area within 1 hour for the weeks when on immediate call.

Benefits package:

Attractive salary
Service provided vehicle
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym

Applications will be via the submission of an application form (maximum 3000 words), outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification. An application form and person specification can be obtained by emailing HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date – 1700 on August 19th 2024. The Service regrets that applications received after this date, or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will not be considered.
Shortlisting Date – August 21st 2024
Online Psychometric Assessments – August 22nd to August 27th 2024
Executive Board Panel Interview and Community Interview Panel Date – August 29th 2024

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which includes completion of the Non-Police Personal Vetting (NPPV) Level 2 clearance and Security Clearance (SC) vetting, references, fitness and medical.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Niall McKiniry, Deputy Chief Fire Officer (nmckiniry@humbersidefire.gov.uk) or 01482 567509 (PA) or Matt Sutcliffe, Assistant Chief Fire Officer (msutcliffe@humbersidefire.gov.uk) or 01482 567174 (PA).

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact: talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced

PAYROLL AND PENSIONS SERVICES MANAGER

£46,464 to £49,498 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Payroll and Pensions Services Manager

You will effectively lead and manage the Payroll and Pensions activities of the Authority, drafting policies, providing specialist technical support and guidance and managing the Payroll and Pension Team within the Financial Services Department, in line with the Authority’s requirements, and ensuring that the Authority observes and fully complies with government legislation and all other related payroll and pension regulations and standards.

Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Services you will be responsible for the provision of payroll and pensions services.

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

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

As the Payroll and Pensions Manager you will:

§ Manage the Payroll and Pensions Team

§ Provide specialist technical support and advice on payroll and pension matters

§ Ensure all legislation is complied with

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

§ Managing a Payroll and Pensions Team

§ Experience of LGPS and Firefighter pension schemes

About our Financial Services department

The Financial Services Department has three teams including finance, procurement and payroll and pensions.

The Selection Process

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

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

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 13 August 2024 12 Noon
Notification of shortlist – W/C 19 August 2024
Presentation and technical interview with a panel – W/C 02 September 2024

*Please note the presentation topic will be provided in advance.

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

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

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on Friday 9 August.

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 michelle.ronan@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

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

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

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

Our facilities

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

Key employee benefits

Ø Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

Ø Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø Local government pension scheme

Ø Free on-site parking

Ø Free on-site gym

Ø Blue light discount

Ø Car leasing scheme

Watch Manager (External Transfer-in)

Job Title: Watch Manager (External Transfer-in)
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off working pattern in Response; 9-day fortnight Day-duty working pattern in our departmental roles)
Salary: Watch Manager B (Competent)
Location: Various stations and locations across Essex
Closing Date: 31 December 2024

We are currently looking for expressions of interest from Watch Managers looking to transfer into Essex County Fire & Rescue Service ahead of anticipated retirements and Watch Manager opportunities across the Service. These opportunities are both in our Response function (on stations) and in our various Day-duty departments.

Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 can be claimed if you relocate to Essex as part of this application (terms and conditions apply).

All Watch Managers transferring in, including into Day-duty roles, will be required to attend a Transfer-in course at our Service Training Centre, the next cohort of which is scheduled for January 2025. All our Watch Managers are required to maintain operational competence and provide operational cover in line with our Day-duty Officers Riding (DDOR) programme.

Depending on the awarding body of your qualifications, you may also be required to attend further operational courses on joining our Service.

The role 
 
We are looking for existing Wholetime Watch Managers (or equivalent) who share our values and ethics and are looking to transfer into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to further their careers with a Service with aspirations to the best in the country.
  
About us  
  
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Watch Manager in Essex. 
  
About you  
  
The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Watch Manager.  
  
If you are excited by the opportunities to lead and support firefighters in Essex, in a county with one of the most diverse risk profiles in England and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply. 

Eligibility

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

hold a substantive role as a Watch Manager, or equivalent, (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service 
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role 
hold Incident Command Level 1
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites 
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance 
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, and be able to evidence this, including undertaking a pre-fit fitness examination.

How to apply 

You will be required to complete an online application form, and upload a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.   
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:
 
The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1  

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

Stage 2  

Operational assessment and Skills-scan
Ethics, Values & Leadership presentation & discussion
Role specific interview

Assessments for the interview will be made against positive indicators taken from the 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)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please email recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance, indicating which station(s) or departments you would most be interested in, and we will arrange for the appropriate Station Manager to contact you.

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

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

Crew Manager (External Transfer-in)

Job Title: Crew Manager (External Transfer-in)
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off working pattern)
Salary: Crew Manager B (Competent)
Location: Various across Essex
Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Whilst we currently have vacancies for Crew Managers at Grays, Southend and Harlow, we are open to people transferring in who are looking to be posted to other locations around the County.

Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 can be claimed if you relocate to Essex as part of this application (terms and conditions apply).

All Crew Managers transferring in will be required to attend a Transfer-in course at our Service Training Centre, the next cohort of which is scheduled for January 2025.

Depending on the awarding body of your qualifications, you may also be required to attend further operational courses on joining our Service.

The role 
 
We are looking for existing Wholetime Crew Managers (or equivalent) who share our values and ethics and are looking to transfer into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to further their careers with a Service with aspirations to the best in the country.
  
About us  
  
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Crew Manager on a station in Essex. 
  
About you  
  
The right person for the role will be a role model to others on their station, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Crew Manager.  
  
If you are excited by the opportunities to lead and support firefighters in Essex, in a county with one of the most diverse risk profiles in England, and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply. 

Eligibility

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

hold a substantive role as a Crew Manager, or equivalent, (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service 
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role 
hold Incident Command Level 1
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites 
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance 
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, and be able to evidence this, including undertaking a pre-fit fitness examination.

How to apply 

You will be required to complete an online application form, and upload a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.   
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:
 
The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1  

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

Stage 2  

Operational assessment and Skills-scan
Ethics, Values & Leadership based interview

Assessments for the interview will be made against positive indicators taken from the 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)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please email recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance, indicating which station(s) you would most be interested in, and we will arrange for the appropriate Station or Watch Manager to contact you.

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

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

Governance and Reporting Officer – NFCC

Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion

Contract details: Fixed term contract – 2 years

Salary: £32,300 – £34,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Directorate: Strategy, Insight and Portfolio

Reporting to: Governance Manager

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail and who is happy to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to learn, get on with the job, to question and to challenge were appropriate will be essential.

About the role:

As the Governance and Reporting Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in the relationship with a key stakeholder and our largest funder (the Home Office), ensuring the good governance and excellent reporting of progress against the HO Grant. You’ll be a great communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve.

You’ll provide overall coordination of Home Office grant governance and reporting, ensuring all areas delivering under the terms of the grant are aware of reporting deadlines, providing them with the necessary support and advice in preparing progress reports.

Supporting the production of concise, relevant and timely updates and responses for our Senior Leadership Team.

Delivering high quality reports by ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is applied.

Supporting the Governance Team in ensuring high standards of governance and reporting in all activities.

Providing general administrative support to the overall grant governance process and to the Governance Manager including but not limited to checking stakeholder and key personnel availability for meetings, producing accurate minutes, records and action logs arising, coordinating company reporting to meet deadlines and reviewing documents for tone of voice, uniformity, conformity and completeness.  

Building and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders.

Supporting continuous improvement of the reporting across the organisation by working with all areas of the organisation to improve the presentation, accuracy and consistency of data and reporting.

Undertaking such other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Governance Manager.

Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC Website.

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

What you can expect:

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

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

How to apply:

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

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

Closing Date: 18th August 2024

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.

Firefighter Transfers – East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve.

We are seeking applicants for our Firefighter Transfer Pool. To be eligible to apply you must be a substantive and competent Firefighter.

You will need to apply through this process, if you wish to transfer to a different Duty System within the Service or if you wish to transfer into ESFRS from a different Fire Service.

If you entered the ESFRS Firefighter Transfer pool in 2022, you will need to re-apply through this process. If you entered the pool in 2023, you do not need to re-apply.

The pool process will start with the submission of an online application and Line Manager report via Jobtrain. Please read the application guidance carefully.

If successfully shortlisted through this process applicants will be required to have an interview and, if successful, their place in the pool will be valid for approximately 2 years.

Applicants who are successful in obtaining a place in the pool will be required to provide evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Firefighter Operational Competency Framework (FOCF) at a relevant time and definitely prior to being offered a role. It is therefore the responsibility of the individual to ensure competency is being maintained at all times.

The intended timeline is as follows:

Shortlisting outcomes sent: week commencing 26 August 2024
Interviews: from 09 September 2024