Job Title:                          Watch Manager – Risk
Contract:                          Permanent, full-time
Working Hours:              42 hours per week (Grey Book, Watch Manager, Day-Duty)
Salary:                              £46,707 per annum (Watch Manager B)
Location:                          Service HQ, Kelvedon Park, with a requirement to travel around the county and work from all Service locations from time to time
Closing Date:                  13th April 2025

The Role Risk Officer 
The purpose of the Risk Team is to protect and save life, property and the environment by enabling Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (“the Service”) to better understand the risk profile of Essex. This enables the Service to implement plans to mitigate these risks. The key areas of focus will be Operational Risk Information, Emerging Risk (including such areas as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), environmental change, etc), Corporate Risk, and Future Infrastructure Risk (such as housing and road developments).

We are looking for someone who:
Is driven to raise the knowledge and understanding within the Service on how to identify, understand, record and mitigate risk in a timely manner.
Is comfortable to work as part of a team and on tasks individually.
Enjoys problem solving, systems and processes.
Is flexible in their approach to prioritise and complete tasks.
Wants to support the Service in protecting communities through it’s understanding of risk.
An individual with excellent attention to detail
If you are interested in exploring a Day-Duty opportunity in a relatively new team, there is an exciting opportunity to work within the Risk Team.

Workstreams will include:
Supporting the current Operational Risk Information (SSRI) process.
Supporting the development and improvement of the Operational Risk Information process.
Working with other departments to understand their risks and to support them in risk awareness that may impact their teams.
Talking to our neighbouring Fire and Rescue Services to understand their risk information.
Supporting the Future Infrastructure Risk (FIR) programme.
Supporting the review and development of Premise Type Risk Information Files (PTRIF).
Supporting the Risk Team in it’s key role in delivering future versions of the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
Representing the Risk Team at meetings with internal and external partners.
The Risk Team has a permanent opportunity for the right person to support such workstreams.

Eligibility
The role is open to all Watch Managers, Crew Managers, and Firefighters employed on the Wholetime or Day-crewed duty-systems with a UK Fire and Rescue Service, who are Competent and have been in their substantive post for a minimum of twelve months, providing all other eligibility requirements are met.

ECFRS reserves the right to consider applicants who are current Watch and Crew Managers first ahead of applications from current Firefighters. Should the role be offered to someone who is a current Firefighter they will be offered a substantive promotion to Crew Manager and a temporary promotion to Watch Manager along with a development plan and pathway to support attaining substantive status as Watch Manager in the future. In this circumstance, the successful candidate will be paid as a Watch Manager and maintain operational competence by riding at their substantive level (e.g., ride as Crew Manager).

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must: 
Hold a valid Incident Command Verification – Level 1
Hold a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max
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 successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses and be competent in your current role.
Be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites.
Have an in-date Service Medical (if you do not have a current in-date medical this must be completed this during the course of the recruitment process)

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in accordance with Day-Duty Officer Ridership (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions. Day-Duty Operational Ridership (DDOR) (sharepoint.com) – if you are from another UK Fire & Rescue Service and would like additional details, please let us know.

This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Watch Manager opportunities within the Risk Team that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 12 months). These maybe permanent or fixed term opportunities in line with the Operational Promotional Policy will be required.

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

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

Assessment and Selection:
Stage 1  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification).

Stage 2  
A leadership and ethics presentation and interview based upon the elements of the NFCC Leadership Framework and Core Code of Ethics
If you are a Crew Manager progressing to Watch Manager, or a Firefighter progressing to Crew Manager, you will need to undertake the relevant operational assessment

Stage 3  
A Role specific panel interview including questions around your understanding of Operational Risk Information, the Strategic Assessment of Risk (SAoR) and the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).

You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Jon Webster on 07767 008953 or at jon.webster@essex-fire.gov.uk, or Lee Perry at lee.perry@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

Adjustments and support
We are a Silver accredited Inclusive and Disability Confident employer. 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you are in an internal candidate and do not have a valid DBS check you will be required to undertake one. All external candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

Job Title:                          Watch Manager – Risk
Contract:                             Permanent, full-time
Working Hours:               42 hours per week (Grey Book, Watch Manager, Day-Duty)
Salary:                              £46,707 per annum (Watch Manager B)
Location:                          Service HQ, Kelvedon Park, with a requirement to travel around the county and work from all Service locations from time to time
Closing Date:                  13th April 2025

The Role 
The purpose of the Risk Team is to protect and save life, property and the environment by enabling Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (“the Service”) to better understand the risk profile of Essex. This enables the Service to implement plans to mitigate these risks. The key areas of focus will be Operational Risk Information, Emerging Risk (including such areas as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), environmental change, etc), Corporate Risk, and Future Infrastructure Risk (such as housing and road developments).

We are looking for someone who:
Is driven to raise the knowledge and understanding within the Service on how to identify, understand, record and mitigate risk in a timely manner.
Is comfortable to work as part of a team and on tasks individually.
Enjoys problem solving, systems and processes.
Is flexible in their approach to prioritise and complete tasks.
Wants to support the Service in protecting communities through it’s understanding of risk.
An individual with excellent attention to detail
If you are interested in exploring a Day-Duty opportunity in a relatively new team, there is an exciting opportunity to work within the Risk Team.

Workstreams will include:
Supporting the current Operational Risk Information (SSRI) process.

Supporting the development and improvement of the Operational Risk Information process.

Working with other departments to understand their risks and to support them in risk awareness that may impact their teams.
Talking to our neighbouring Fire and Rescue Services to understand their risk information.

Supporting the Future Infrastructure Risk (FIR) programme.
Supporting the review and development of Premise Type Risk Information Files (PTRIF).

Supporting the Risk Team in it’s key role in delivering future versions of the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
Representing the Risk Team at meetings with internal and external partners.

The Risk Team has a permanent opportunity for the right person to support such workstreams.

Eligibility
The role is open to all Watch Managers, Crew Managers, and Firefighters employed on the Wholetime or Day-crewed duty-systems with a UK Fire and Rescue Service, who are Competent and have been in their substantive post for a minimum of twelve months, providing all other eligibility requirements are met.

ECFRS reserves the right to consider applicants who are current Watch and Crew Managers first ahead of applications from current Firefighters. Should the role be offered to someone who is a current Firefighter they will be offered a substantive promotion to Crew Manager and a temporary promotion to Watch Manager along with a development plan and pathway to support attaining substantive status as Watch Manager in the future. In this circumstance, the successful candidate will be paid as a Watch Manager and maintain operational competence by riding at their substantive level (e.g., ride as Crew Manager).

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must: 
Hold a valid Incident Command Verification – Level 1
Hold a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max
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 successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses and be competent in your current role.
Be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites.
Have an in-date Service Medical (if you do not have a current in-date medical this must be completed this during the course of the recruitment process)

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in accordance with Day-Duty Officer Ridership (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions. Day-Duty Operational Ridership (DDOR) (sharepoint.com) – if you are from another UK Fire & Rescue Service and would like additional details, please let us know.

This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Watch Manager opportunities within the Risk Team that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 12 months). These maybe permanent or fixed term opportunities in line with the Operational Promotional Policy will be required.

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

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

Assessment and Selection:
Stage 1  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification).

Stage 2  
A leadership and ethics presentation and interview based upon the elements of the NFCC Leadership Framework and Core Code of Ethics

If you are a Crew Manager progressing to Watch Manager, or a Firefighter progressing to Crew Manager, you will need to undertake the relevant operational assessment

Stage 3  
A Role specific panel interview including questions around your understanding of Operational Risk Information, the Strategic Assessment of Risk (SAoR) and the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).

You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Jon Webster on 07767 008953 or at jon.webster@essex-fire.gov.uk, or Lee Perry at lee.perry@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

Adjustments and support
We are a Silver accredited Inclusive and Disability Confident employer. 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you are in an internal candidate and do not have a valid DBS check you will be required to undertake one. All external candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

Do you thrive under pressure? Consider yourself a problem solver? Then we have the job for you!

About Us

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

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

About the Role

You will support the Resource Management Team (RMT) Station Commander by assisting in the management of operational resourcing and provide a link between operational stations, Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS) and our Duty Officers. The role includes:

•   Managing the day-to-day resourcing of the Service

•   Managing data on staff and fleet availability and sharing with internal departments

•  Supporting the Operational Support Room being established. This is a team brought together to support the Service for events such as significant protracted incidents or spate conditions, managing business continuity arrangements for major events or instances where the resilience of the Service may be affected

About You

We are looking for someone with:

•   Excellent attention to detail with a positive approach to problem solving

•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•   Great interpersonal skills

•   Multi-tasking and organisational skills

•   The ability to work on your own and as part of a team in a bustling office

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSEs in Maths and English Language A*–C (9–4)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel and Outlook
• A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) desirable but not essential

Anything Else you Need to Know

12-hour shifts from 07:00 – 19:00. This is on a rotating shift pattern which will include every other weekend, and the successful applicant will be expected to work an average of 42 hours a week.

Successful applicants must be prepared to work flexibly, providing availability out of hours on a retaining system. The option of hybrid and flexible working is available for weekend shifts.

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description. (Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Abatement and Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. 

We are looking for a talented, quality focused, dynamic and experienced Learning & Development Centre Manager to lead quality, design, delivery, and evaluation of our learning projects and programmes.

Are you someone with excellent knowledge, the right attitude and bags of skills to deliver awesome quality L&D interventions supported by a passionate team making a positive difference to our people?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by helping develop our people to deliver our work brilliantly.

The successful candidate will enable a culture of continuous improvement, deliver quality through our Skills for Justice Qualifications Centre and ensure our workforce is skilled, competent and equipped to deliver for the communities of West Yorkshire.

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme

Job Purpose:
• The Learning and Development Centre Manager is responsible for learning, development, and continuous improvement culture at WYFRS. You will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of learning projects and programmes and help ensure our workforce is skilled and equipped to deliver for the communities of West Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities:
• You will lead on Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activity, deliver robust systems, processes and implement effective standardisation to maintain excellent qualification and award standards as Centre Manager and Lead IQA.

• You will manage the learning and development function, including line management of the team, workloads, resource and budget allocation, professional development, and procurement of L&D interventions.

• You will enable a culture of continuous improvement, through project management of key learning and development workstreams, support the delivery of interventions through internal and external provision and evaluate outputs and outcomes.

Essential requirements:
• Significant experience of identifying, developing, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes within an organisation.

• Line management experience, managing budgets, projects, people and performance.

• You will have experience of mapping and implementing occupational standards against qualifications.

• You will be educated to Degree level (Level 6) or have a significant equivalent level of experience. A qualified IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) with experience of embedding quality. You’ll have knowledge of awarding body codes of practice and assessment strategies.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants will need a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence as the role requires travel throughout West Yorkshire.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package as outlined above.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 20 April 2025.

Job Title: Equipment Technician (Fleet)

Grade: Grade D

Salary: £29,093 per annum rising by annual increments to £31,586. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00

Friday 08:00 to 15:30

Location: Dorchester Workshops, Charminster Depot DT2 9RP

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Lyndon Grygiel, Vehicle Workshop Supervisor on 01722 691352 or email lyndon.grygiel@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th April 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at the Dorchester Workshops. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

About the role

We are looking for an Equipment Technician to join our established Fleet and Equipment Team in Dorchester.

This is a great opportunity to join a team where you can make a difference by ensuring operational equipment is maintained and ready for use by operational firefighting crews.

Full training will be provided for the successful postholder on equipment such as ladders, Holmatro equipment, portable water pumps and ventilation fans. If you have a background in engineering or working on plant/gardening machinery, then this may be a great role for you. Some courses may require you to stay away but notice will be provided.

The role offers variety as the postholder will also assist with the delivery and collection service of vehicles across the County including white fleet and fire engines. This requires applicants to have a Category C Licence, however if you do not currently hold this type of licence, we would still encourage you to apply, and we can consider putting the successful postholder through a course as this is ultimately an essential requirement for the job role.

If this role sounds like something that may suit your skill set or a field of work that you think you have transferable skills for then we would encourage you to complete the application form.

As an Equipment Technician in the Fleet Team, you will:

• Be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment, ensuring all work is carried out to the required standard.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to diagnose and rectify defects, ensuring any work performed is completed to the appropriate standard.
• Proactively encourage and assist in the delivery of all vehicle workshop health and safety policies and procedures.

What makes you our ideal Equipment Technician:

• You will be able to fulfil all essential requirements of the role as detailed on the Person Specification.
• You will have experience of undertaking practical tasks such as the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment.
• You will be able to maintain accurate electronic records and update electronic systems / software.
• You will have excellent communication and time management skills.
• You will have the ability to follow processes and interpret technical manuals.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 of 27 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 30 days per annum after five years’ Service.
• A variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to a variety of health & well-being services
• Emergency Service Blue Light Card

Other Information:

• You must have a full current driving licence (Category C) and be able to fulfil the 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, negative drug test and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• Upon appointment you will be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings.
• Please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.

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.

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.

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Grade: F

Salary: £37,938 – £40,476 per annum – starting salary dependent on experience.

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role’s base location will be the Support Offices in Potterne, Wiltshire 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 a monthly team meeting, as well as occasional key activities and project meetings as and when required at other DWFRS locations.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Nick Vaux, Senior Procurement Officer on 01722 691461 or email Nicholas.vaux@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Monday 21 April 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 1 May and/or Friday 2 May 2025 at the Support Offices in Potterne. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join the team.

The Procurement Team consists of a Procurement Administrator, two Procurement Officers, a Senior Procurement Officer and a Procurement Manager.

The successful postholder will provide support with and oversee the Procurement of goods, works and services in an ethical and legally compliant manner.

The successful postholder will be assigned dedicated categories within the Service such as Estates to provide professional procurement advice, support and guidance to for designated procurement projects.

If you have existing experience and knowledge of public sector procurement and are looking for a new role where you can provide a first-class procurement service to a range of teams, then we would encourage you to complete the application form.

As Procurement Officer you will:

• Support Managers with all aspects of procurement and tendering for designated procurement projects providing professional advice and support at all stages, to ensure that an appropriate and legally compliant process is followed throughout.
• Administer procurement systems including the e-tendering system and contracts register for designated procurement projects and contracts.
• Monitor and obtain risk and credit reports on the suppliers, as requested from the Credit and Risk Reporting System.
• Maintain a pipeline for all procurements relating to the designed categories.
• Support Managers with all aspects of contract monitoring and management for designated contracts. Ensuring standards are set, met, and maintained and appropriate processes are followed where this is not the case.

What makes you our ideal Procurement Officer:

• You will have excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• You will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage procurement categories and lead on multiple procurement projects
• You will have excellent attention to detail with the ability to ensure your work is completed to the highest standard, adhering to legislation, best practice and Service procedures.
• You will have good analytical and report writing skills, working frequently on spreadsheets and word documents.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role which are a monthly team meeting in Potterne and occasional meetings as and when required at other DWFRS locations.
  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.
• During the period of training there may be a requirement to attend the office more frequently.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
• Please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.

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 and health & well-being services.

• Generous annual leave of 29 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 31 days per annum after five years’ Service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Members benefit from a generous employer contribution.
• Long Service awards.
• Blue Light Card and local discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A variety of family friendly policies and procedures to support a good work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free gym access.
  Support from the Fire Fighters Charity with your social wellbeing, physical health, mental health, nursing, retirement, and support for families.
• Learning and development pathways and qualifications, allowing employees to cement their knowledge and gain new skills.

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 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.

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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.

Our Learning & Development Officers deliver effective training and support to internal staff in the areas of staff development, assessment, quality assurance, centre management activities and are required to deliver a range of other non-operational training input within the organisation