NIFRS wish to appoint substantive Regional Control Centre (RCC) Crew Commanders. Following initial appointment/s, a 12 month reserve list will be created to fill any additional vacancies should they arise.

Crew Commanders perform a vital role within NIFRS Regional Control Centre, leading others to deliver excellent performance and supporting Watch Commanders to enable Middle Management to deliver against a demanding agenda. Successful candidates will role model the values of the Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring a fair and ethical approach to service delivery and ensuring the effective implementation of organisational policy and procedures.

All candidates must possess an operational assessment at Crew Commander (Control) level prior to appointment.  

Applicants should note that the duties, responsibilities and base locations of these posts may be subject to change. 

If you require any assistance/reasonable adjustments during any stage of the selection process due to a disability, please contact the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Team at NIFRS Headquarters by emailing adjustments@nifrs.org in the first instance or, alternatively, please contact a member of the Resourcing Team directly.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 06 June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Job title:                         Compliance and Investigations Manager

Grade:                             G            

Salary:                             £42,708 per annum

(rising by annual increments to £45,718 per annum). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                             Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury 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 approximately 3 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Robbie MacPherson, Station Manager – Area Leadership Team on 07770 813988 or email at Robbie.MacPherson@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 June 2025 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 3 July 2025 at Salisbury Fire Station.  Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

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

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

As a Compliance and Investigations Manager in our Compliance and Investigations team you will:

·       Support the Compliance and Investigations team in delivering the Service’s Discipline procedure, providing objective, pragmatic expertise, ensuring all cases and people related complaints are dealt with comprehensively and fairly.

·       Implement and monitor compliance with reporting schedules to provide assurance to the Senior Leadership Team.

·       Provide a quality assurance process to complaints and discipline investigations to ensure an impartial and consistent approach across the service.

What makes you our ideal Compliance and Investigations Manager?

·       You will be able to meet all essential criteria as detailed on the person specification.

·       You will have a good understanding of employment law and good practice.

·       You will have experience of managing and leading a diverse team.

·       You will have previous experience of case management of discipline, grievance and bullying and harassment cases.

·       You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal/external customer care.

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. Travel requirements are occasional meetings throughout the service area.

·     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, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.

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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.

ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER

(2 positions)

NWFRS Headquarters, St Asaph

Permanent, £114,800 – £117,294 per annum

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join North Wales Fire and Rescue Service as an Assistant Chief Fire Officer on a permanent basis. This is a key leadership position within our organisation, and we are seeking exceptional individuals who are passionate about delivering meaningful change, high-performing public services, and strong, values-led leadership.

Following a significant period of change and a recent independent culture review, the Service is embarking on a vital journey of improvement, focused on protecting our communities and prioritising our people. As a member of our Service Leadership Team, you will help shape a new chapter in the organisation’s future, bringing vision, integrity and drive to a time of renewal and transformation.

You will report directly to the Chief Fire Officer and work closely with the Fire Authority to ensure strategic objectives are translated into outstanding service delivery. With a workforce of approximately 950 operational staff, corporate services and support teams operating across 44 fire stations, your leadership will be instrumental in meeting the needs of a diverse and evolving region.

In return, you will join an organisation committed to your professional growth and well-being, with access to strong support networks, leadership development, and opportunities to make a tangible and lasting impact.

You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and ensure our work aligns with the National Framework for Fire and Rescue Services in Wales, as well as the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act—ensuring that our services remain sustainable, inclusive, and fit for the future.

This post is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act (1989). The successful applicant will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, police vetting, and security clearance. Strategic command training will be provided for those who do not already hold this experience.

You will also be required to provide strategic cover as part of the Principal Officer rota and be based at our Headquarters in St Asaph. Candidates will need to live in, or be willing to relocate to, North Wales—and we are happy to support relocation where required.

This is more than a senior role, it’s a rare opportunity to shape the future of a service, influence cultural change, and help make North Wales a safer and stronger place to live, work and visit.

To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: christine@novelushrandrecruitment.co.uk

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 09:00 on 09/06/2025
The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

Post Title: People Partner – People Relations & Professional Standards
Contract: Permanent x 2 roles
Salary: Grade 8 (38,626 – £41,511) Pay award pending
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday – Friday (flexi time)
Location: Post 1 – Barnsley Fire Station.  With agile working

Post 2 – Rotherham Fire Station.  With agile working

An opportunity has arisen within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue for 2 People Partners to join our People Relations & Professional Standards team.

Your role is to contribute to the delivery of the service’s People Strategy and be a positive and proactive member of the People function.  Working with our team of People Partners, you will support the people management team by providing customer-focused, timely, comprehensive and pragmatic advice and guidance to employees and managers within your district and service areas, in line with service policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Collating and presenting people metrics for your service areas, you will identify trends and forecasts to managers, working together to then formulate appropriate actions and measures for ongoing improvements where required.

You will support the resolution of complex and ongoing people relations issues, providing advice and guidance on people-related matters – partnering managers in grievance, performance and staff wellbeing investigations, ensuring actions are taken forward and monitored to completion.  You will fully participate in disciplinary investigations, providing governance and assurance on case progression and participate in the formulation and presentation of cases at formal hearings.

CIPD qualified, you will be an experienced People professional having worked within a generalist/business partnering role, with a particular emphasis on ER casework and advice.  Working closely alongside Service officers and managers you will develop collaborative and productive working relationships with colleagues, service areas, representative bodies and other stakeholders, establishing and maintaining professional credibility.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and people practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

For more information about the role contact Liz Stones, People Relations & Professional Standards Manager on 07920 536445.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply please download a copy of the application form and the Job Description / Person Specification.

Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.

Closing date for applications is 0900 hours on Wednesday 11 June 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 23 June 2025.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’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.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.