BSR Learning Solutions Developer – NFCC

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

Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours/week

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract / Secondment – 6 months

Department: Guidance and Learning

Reporting to: Organisational Learning Lead

Design learning that makes a difference

We’re looking for a creative digital learning developer who wants to make an impact.

As part of the NFCC’s Building Safety Regulator (BSR) training programme, you’ll transform complex technical content into clear, effective and engaging eLearning. Your work will directly help raise building safety standards and build the competence of professionals across the UK — a chance to use your design talent to create something that really matters.

What you’ll be doing:

Turning instructional design briefs into interactive, high-quality eLearning using Articulate Rise and Storyline

Weaving together video, graphics, audio and animation to craft impactful learning experiences

Capturing and editing your own photography and video from on-site sessions

Ensuring all learning is accessible, user-friendly and visually consistent with NFCC branding

Managing your own creative workflow across multiple live projects
Collaborating with BSR Technical Officers to bring their content to life in engaging ways

This is a hands-on creative role where you’ll have the space to shape the look, feel and learner experience of each module.

Who we are looking for:

A creative thinker with solid technical skills — someone who can take a blank canvas and build an effective learning experience. You will have:

Proven experience developing eLearning with Articulate Rise and Storyline

A strong eye for design and experience integrating multimedia (graphics, video, audio)

Skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and editing photography/video content

Experience working in technical or regulatory training contexts (desirable)

The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work independently while collaborating well with others

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accessibility and quality.

What you can expect:

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

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), healthcare cash plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible working.

How to apply: 

If this sounds like the role for you, please complete the online application form linked on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the NFCC Website. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted for this position.

If you have any difficulties in completing the form, or would like any further information prior to applying, please email recruitment@nfcc.org.uk.

Closing date: 2nd October 2025. Interviews are due to take place week commencing 13th October 2025.

Notes:

If you are applying for a secondment on release from a FRS, we ask that you seek agreement from your manager or relevant CFO before applying.  

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 .

Financial Accountant

Please apply by: 01/10/2025 by 12 midday 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property department based at Fire Service Headquarters. We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our vibrant team and play a key role in developing our financial strategy and maintaining financial control. 

The successful candidate will be a qualified CCAB member e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and be responsible for monitoring and reporting the annual capital budget, i.e. £19 million for 2024/25, and a key player in the preparation of the annual statement of accounts. Expertise in the areas of budget management and financial control are essential in the provision of information and advice to support decision making. The postholder will also play a key part in the continuous development and improvement of accountancy processes and systems required to adapt to an ever-changing public sector environment. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential in addition to a keen team ethic to support the work of the finance team, stakeholders and senior leaders. 

In recognition of the competitive job market, an additional market supplement of up to £5,307 may be available for exceptional candidates, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This will be discussed as part of the selection process. 

This role may require travel between sites throughout the South Wales area and so the successful candidate must be able to travel independently, and a driving license check will be required.

Contract: Permanent 

• Grade: 14 

• Salary: £45,091 – £46,142 per annum 

Potential Market Supplement: Up to £5,307 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications) 

• Hours of Work: 37 

• Job Ref: NU124 

• Location: Fire Service HQ

Operational Wholetime Watch Manager B

Permanent Vacancies

£48,202 per annum

Day Duty and Shift System (42 hours per week)

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward thinking organisation. We are looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

Due to our workforce planning profile, we will appoint successful candidates on an organisational needs basis.  Appointable candidates may be appointed as appropriate up until the start of the next Watch Manager promotion process, normally undertaken annually.

These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Crew Manager looking for promotion, or existing Watch Managers looking to transfer.

All applicants must demonstrate the following:

Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service.
Operational Effectiveness
Personal Impact
Outstanding Leadership
Service Delivery
Organisational Effectiveness
Provide examples of your successful performance when working at Supervisory Manager level.
Evidence of personal development at Supervisory Manager level.
Provide examples of successfully managing people at Supervisory Manager level.
Competency in current role which includes completion of all development/training and currency in all core skills.
Be competent at Level 1 Incident Command.
For all posts – provide evidence of having achieved two IFE level 3 certificate papers at Diploma level which must include;
L3D6 Fire Operations and Incident Command (mandatory)
And either:

L3D1 Fire Engineering Science or L3D2 Fire Safety

Candidates who do not hold the appropriate IFE papers will not be able to enter the process.

Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – The Leadership Programme which can be found in the links at the end of the page.

In return we offer;

Flexible working hours.
Family friendly policies.
Free, secure on-site car parking.
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
Employee support networks.
Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

Please note guidance on pension implications can be found below.

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Wholetime role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 72 hours per week.  For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts – Local Collective Agreement.

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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.

For roles based at Headquarters, Ripley or Joint Training Centre, Ripley 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.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

As part of the selection process line managers are required to sign a line manger endorsement form. This is to ensure line managers are aware of the candidates’ intentions and support their application.

Line Manager Endorsement form

Portfolio

All candidates must complete a Portfolio as part of the application process. Please see below Portfolio template for further information. This must be submitted to Service_Centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk by midnight Sunday 12th October 2025.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 12th October 2025.

Interviews will commence on Monday 3rd November 2025.

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

Fire Care Advisor

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a Fire Care Advisor to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role. You will be a key member of the Safeguarding Team.

The Safeguarding Team receives referrals to work with children and young people involved in fire-setting behaviours, aiming to prevent deliberate fire-setting. We offer education on fire safety, equipping children, young people, and their families with the necessary skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate will work zero hours contact primarily Monday – Friday but may include some weekends when needed depending on the incoming referrals. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked once training is completed. The Fire Care Advisor will receive an annual retainer of £500.00 paid in 12 equal monthly payments.

You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The successful candidate must be able to attend online training course in March 2025. The course will run from 0930hrs to 1630hrs.

Benefits you will receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working
  • Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
  • Full support for ongoing professional development
  • On-site gym facilities
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
  • Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
  • Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Closing date: 23:59 24th September 2025

Interview and test date: W/C – 6th October 2025

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is detailed in the person specification, and you may be required to demonstrate competence at any level up to and including that. The interview will include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability for the position. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Job Objectives

The role will involve working with children and young people in a variety of settings where you will be able to provide one to one support and education about fire prevention. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan and deliver Fire care sessions. You will be required to write clear and concise reports and liaise with other agencies such as Social Services and the Youth Offending Team.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and young people in a confident and patient manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners. This is a rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life. No two referrals will be the same.

Full Fire Care training will be provided, and the successful candidate will need to commit to 5 days of training. Dates to be confirmed.

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

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

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.

Category Lead – ICT Procurement

Post: Category Lead – ICT Procurement
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Tuesday 23 September 2025

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

The LFB is currently in the middle of a multi-year transformation journey. The aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

As part of this, the Commercial and Procurement team is likewise transforming to introduce a robust end-to-end category management capability. We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Procurement Professionals to join our team for this exciting journey!

The Category Lead – ICT Procurement is a key member of the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting into the Head of Procurement – Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions. The role is responsible for leading the ICT Category team in procurement and commercial contract management activity that maximises value for money and minimises risk.

About the role

The Category Lead – ICT Procurement will lead on complex ICT procurements and contract management activities, developing strategies that ensure compliance, manage risk, and maximise value for money. You will provide expert commercial advice on high-value, multi-million-pound transactions, lead negotiations, and manage supplier relationships across critical ICT contracts. You will also be empowered to reshape and strengthen the ICT category to deliver the highest standards of performance and impact.

Resource management will be a key aspect of the role, ensuring the right capacity and capability of up to four procurement professionals and specialists to meet the demands of a fast-paced market and an internal environment with conflicting priorities. You will be expected to manage competing demands through robust prioritisation and to foster timely decision making through proactive stakeholder engagement, supported by procurement data and management information analysis. A core part of the role will involve identifying, escalating and resolving risks and issues in order to meet functional performance targets.

The successful candidate will also deputise for the Head of Procurement – Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions in project boards and collaboration meetings, representing LFB in external forums when required.

What we offer

• The opportunity to play a lead role in reshaping ICT procurement within a nationally significant organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your expertise will make a visible impact.
• Autonomy and responsibility to drive category strategies that directly support frontline operations and organisational transformation.

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

Eligibility
We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual with the following profile:

• Proven hands-on experience in ICT procurement within the UK public sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and its practical implications.
• Demonstrable expertise in category management (spend analysis, pipeline planning, supplier relationship management, risk assessment) and the development of category strategy.
• Skilled in leading complex commercial negotiations and securing value-for-money outcomes.
• Extensive commercial contracts management experience, ensuring robust delivery and compliance.
• ICT-specific commercial knowledge, IT vendor management and hands on knowledge in public sector procurement frameworks.
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP S4/HANA, Ariba and In-tend is desirable.
• Strong leadership ability, capable of managing and motivating a team of 4–5 procurement professionals, inspiring resilience during busy project periods, and driving performance through change.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective engagement with multiple stakeholders and the delivery of innovative, proportionate and sustainable procurement solutions.
• A strategic thinker with analytical ability and the growth mindset to drive continuous improvement and contribute to LFB’s wider transformation journey.
• MCIPS (or working towards) is desirable.

Please note LFB doesn’t sponsor candidates who may need Skilled worker visa.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

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

1. Category Management – Demonstrates experience in developing and delivering category strategies, including spend analysis, pipeline planning, supplier relationship management and risk assessment.
2. ICT Strategic Sourcing & Complex Procurement – Proven track record of leading complex ICT procurements in the public sector to secure best outcomes.
3. Commercial Contracts Management – Extensive experience in negotiating, managing and delivering value-for-money outcomes through complex ICT contracts.
4. Leadership & Team Development – Strong ability to lead, motivate and develop a small procurement team, ensuring resilience, performance and capability in a fast-paced environment.
5. Stakeholder & Collaboration Skills – Skilled in building effective relationships, influencing senior stakeholders, and representing the organisation in cross-sector collaboration forums.
6. Strategic Thinking & Innovation – Demonstrates analytical ability and creativity in providing innovative procurement solutions that contribute to organisational transformation.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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

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

Stage 2

This may include: A short informal call (on Teams) focusing on cultural fit, leadership approach, and alignment with LFB’s transformation journey. An opportunity for candidates to demonstrate how they would bring energy, innovation and resilience to the role.

Stage 3

Assessment date for these roles is to be confirmed. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

The assessment process will involve a structured competency-based panel interview and a case study presentation.

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

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

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

Criminal records check

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

Graduate Financial Systems Accountant Apprentice

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract.

Job Function: Finance.

Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY / working remotely.

Closing Date: 25th September 2025.

Salary: £34,434 – £41,771 (with pay progression dependent on performance and progress in the CIPFA examinations)

What you will need as prerequisites for applying for this role.

Finance, Accounting or Business Related Degree (minimum 2:1)

Please note your degree must include one of the three prerequisites’ subjects as a main element.  A pure economics or maths based degree is not sufficient.

and

5 GCSE grades 4-9 or A-C and 2 A Level grades A-C (subjects must include Maths and English at either level)

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading Fire and Rescue Services, to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

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 five metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting circa. 900 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We are continuously changing the way our Finance Department works so that we can achieve the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities and we are looking for a Financial Systems Accountant Apprentice to help us achieve our ambitions. This is a new role within the department and it’s an exciting opportunity to shape our future and your own career. You will join a supportive team that has a collaborative ethos and clear direction.

Your role

You will have the opportunity to support all areas of the finance function and wider business giving you a broad experience of the Authority and Local Authority Accounting whilst also having defined responsibilities and projects to complete. We will support you to study for the CIPFA professional qualification, with the payment of course fees, day release to attend college and leave to study for exams. More information on the qualification is available at the CIPFA web site. We plan to access the CIPFA Level 7 Professional Accountancy qualification through the Apprenticeship route. You will be instrumental in the development of our MS Teams Platform and processes.

What we offer

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of the gym.

Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices during your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

For further details and to apply online, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. The closing date for all applications is Thursday 25 September (midnight).

For in informal discussion about this role, please contact Pam Jackson, Financial Accountant at pam.jackson@westyorksfire.gov.uk.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Organisational Learning Officer

Organisational Learning Officer.

FSHQ/Hybrid Working.

£34,434 to £37,280 per annum.

Are you passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Organisational Learning Officer to join our Service Improvement and Assurance Team.

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by a playing a key role in identifying and implementing service improvements, supporting organisational learning, and embedding national frameworks such as HMICFRS, Fire Standards and Fit for Future. You’ll work collaboratively across the organisation and with internal and external stakeholders to ensure WYFRS continues to deliver outstanding service through innovation and learning.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 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 and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose: To drive change and learning in line with guidelines and frameworks, supporting WYFRS to build and maintain a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to recognise and support learning opportunities; Identify improvement opportunities; Undertake data analysis and reporting: Develop improvement plans; Use technology to collate data from a wide range of sources; Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to create a culture of continuous learning.

You will have:

·         Experience and involvement with internal and external quality assurance processes within a large organisation.

·         Experience of collating data and producing dashboards for scrutiny and analysis.

·         Experience in supporting a large organisation to identify learning and improvement.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

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 must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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 around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we 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.

For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 28th September 2025 (midnight).

Middle Manager Gateway (S25)

The service is seeking to expand our Middle Manager talent pools for potential operational vacancies arising. This is an exciting time to be joining our teams, to help deliver our ambitious plans for the future. As part of our succession planning, the Service is opening a gateway process.  This invites applications to create talent pools eligible for consideration for temporary or substantive appointment to Station Manager or Group Manager vacancies arising over the next 6-12 months.

There has never been a better time to join us.

Salary
Station Manager Dev: £50,135 – £55,301 Station Manager Competent plus 20% flexible duty system allowance where applicable

Group Manager Dev: £57,743 – £64,013 Group Manager Competent plus 20% flexible duty system allowance where applicable

Retained Duty System in line with national payscales

Location:  Various roles and locations across Bedfordshire
 
Eligibility
We welcome gateway applications from those currently serving within a UK Fire authority as:

Substantive and competent Station Managers, holding a recognised Incident Command Level 2 qualification (for entry to the GM Talent Pool)
Competent Wholetime Duty System or Retained Station Commanders, serving in a temporary SM role, or recently completed a temporary SM role (internal applicants only), holding a recognised Incident Command Level 2 qualification, a valid pass at SM gateway and IFE L4C3 and L4C5 papers (for entry to the GM Talent Pool)

Substantive and competent Wholetime Duty System Watch Commanders, holding a recognised Incident Command Level 1 qualification (for entry to the SM Talent Pool)

Substantive and competent Retained Duty System Watch Commanders (internal applicants only), holding a recognised Incident Command Level 1 qualification (for entry to the SM Talent Pool)
Competent Wholetime Duty System or Retained Watch Commanders that are serving in a temporary WM role, or recently completed a temporary WM role (internal applicants only), holding a recognised Incident Command Level 1 qualification, a valid pass at WM gateway and IFE L3D5 and L3D6 papers (for entry to the SM Talent Pool).

The IFE paper requirements for Station Manager roles are as follows:

IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations & Incident Command (L4C3)
IFE Level 4 Certificate in Leadership & Management (L4C5)
Candidates are not required to hold the above IFE papers at the point of application for the gateway, however attainment of these IFE papers is essential for the Station Manager post, and there is a requirement to hold or attain these within 2 years of appointment to an SM post.

Applicants seeking consideration for Retained Duty System positions must be capable of meeting the response times and availability requirements of the particular station and post.

Internal applicants must be deemed ready for progression at their last appraisal.   Internal applicants with non station based Watch Manager experience only may be considered, and subject to success at the gateway may be offered WM operational experience in charge of a Fire Station Watch as part of their development outcome.

Subject to success at all stages of the gateway process, candidates will be able to progress to the applicable talent pool this cycle.  

Candidates who have a live disciplinary sanction for either Attendance or Conduct at the time of the application closing date will not normally be eligible to engage in the selection process.  Candidates pending the outcome of a disciplinary matter will not normally be eligible to enter the talent pool until the outcome is known.  (Exceptions may be made in instances where extenuating circumstances apply).

When submitting an application it is the individual’s responsibility to declare the need for any reasonable adjustments in respect of the process. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be accommodated where possible upon receipt of a report outlining the specific nature of the requirements.

Relocation assistance may be available to successful candidates (details available on request). 

About the Role
You will support the Service in delivering on its Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities that align with the NFCC Leadership Framework, and our Service Professional Behaviours and Values:

We are Accountable
We’ve got your Back
Every Contact counts
We Dare to be Different.

 
The Service is seeking dynamic individuals, with excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills.   They will have the ability to motivate and empower others to understand and deliver on our objectives.  

Whilst this is a generic gateway process based on the essential criteria details provided and the National Group Manager and Station Manager role maps, the departmental responsibilities will vary depending on the vacancies that may ultimately arise.  However the purpose of the posts is to lead and assist in the development and implementation of Service and departmental objectives to ensure they are effectively executed.

Substantive Group Manager B and Station Manager posts are conditioned to the Flexible Duty System (FDS) and are required to provide a response base, in an area approved by the Chief Fire Officer, which will enable them to undertake their operational command duties when on-call.

Successful applicants will have the ability to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and build a positive inclusive culture for a forward thinking Service.

Chief Digital Officer

The best part about working in this team:

This role is part of Enabling Services, working across Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Enabling services are committed to delivering exceptional public services, providing the very best support to our frontlines to do so.  Working across the services provides variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others. If you want an opportunity with public service at its heart, in organisations that are on a journey to be outstanding, then join us.

The purpose of this role:

This critical role will develop and lead the strategic digital, data and technology direction of the two organisations, as well as the OPFCC, and by directing the related resources required to plan, develop, deliver and support

Job description:

The Chief Digital Officer will deliver innovation to meet the joint needs and strategic direction of Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service going forward, identifying and maximising opportunities for  advancing technology,  enabling Police and Fire to deliver a more effective and efficient service to its communities, and achieving operational goals innovatively.

 

Station Commander Fire Control Promotion Gateway (S25)

The service is seeking to expand our Station Commander Fire Control talent pool for potential vacancies arising. This is an exciting time to be joining our Control team, who will help deliver our ambitious plans for the future. As part of our succession planning, the Service is opening a gateway process for Station Commander Fire Control, and are inviting applications to create a talent pool eligible for temporary or substantive appointment to Station Commander Fire Control vacancies anticipated to arise over the next 6-12 months.

There has never been a better time to join us.
Salary: Station Commander Fire Control Dev: £47,628 – £52,536 Station Commander Fire Control Competent plus 20% flexible duty allowance subject to role requirements.

Location:  Fire Control, Head Quarters, Kempston  and other locations across Bedfordshire

About the Role
You will support the Service in delivering on its Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities that align with the NFCC Leadership Framework, and our Service Professional Behaviours and Values:

We are Accountable
We’ve got your Back
Every Contact counts
We Dare to be Different. 
The Service is seeking dynamic individuals, with excellent leadership skills and sound knowledge and experience in Fire Control. 

As Station Commander Fire Control, you will be responsible for overall management of Service Control, providing leadership to the fire control department.  The postholder will lead the  coordination of fire control personnel and fire control resources to ensure the effective provision of emergency call management, mobilising, communications, operational availability and associated information support functions.  They will provide intermediate fire control command and support of fire control operations on a rotational basis, so as to save and protect life, property and the environment.

You will have the ability to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and build a positive culture for a forward thinking Service.

Relocation assistance may be available to successful candidates (details available on request). 

Eligbility 

We welcome gateway applications from

Substantive Competent Watch Commanders (Control) – for entry to the Station Commander Fire Control Talent pool (external applicants)
Competent Watch Commanders (Control) within the WC Control  Talent Pool or in a substantive WC (Control) post, and deemed ready for progression at last appraisal – for entry to Station Commander Fire Control Talent Pool (internal applicants).
The IFE paper requirement for Station Commander Fire Control role is IFE Level 4 Certificate Leadership & Management.  Candidates are required to hold or achieve within 2 years of appointment to post.

External applicants will be expected to hold an IFE Level 3 in Leadership and Management, or equivalent, at point of application to the gateway process. 

Applicants will also be required to complete a Control Technical exercise as part of the gateway process, which is a practical exercise that assesses decision making and fire control command skills.

Candidates who have a live disciplinary sanction for either Attendance or Conduct at the time of the application closing date will not normally be eligible to engage in the selection process.  Candidates pending the outcome of a disciplinary matter will not normally be eligible to enter the talent pool until the outcome is known.  (Exceptions may be made in instances where extenuating circumstances apply).

When submitting an application it is the individual’s responsibility to declare the need for any reasonable adjustments in respect of the process. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be accommodated where possible upon receipt of a report outlining the specific nature of the requirements.