£36,648 per annum rising to £40,221 per annum

Job reference: REQ000297

Closing date: 06.08.2024

6-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

We are looking for an experienced specialist to join our Estates and Facilities team.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the Service in ensuring the efficient, effective, and economic use of all land and buildings. This includes overseeing planned and responsive maintenance, attending sites to inspect progress, report property defects, and provide detailed recommendations for action. Your role will also involve continuous monitoring and review of properties to ensure they meet Service requirements and comply with environmental regulations, energy conservation, and legionella testing.

You will support the Estates and Facilities Manager (EFM) in meeting maintenance and statutory compliance requirements, coordinating estate records, and contributing to strategic planning. You will manage project work, financial assessments, and procurement of cost-effective contracts, ensuring contractors meet professional standards.

About You

You will have:

Significant Construction/Civils experience of the maintenance and service contracts relating to commercial properties.
Experience in traditional and modern construction techniques, drainage/civil engineering, grounds works, roofing, entry gates and barriers and M&E
In depth experience in promotion of property policies and best practice for the optimum use of buildings.
In depth experience of implementing health and safety policies and requirements relating to the provision and use of buildings.
Detailed knowledge of estates and facilities issues
Some experience of monitoring and controlling budgets including Capital Projects.

You will also hold a current full driving licence with no pending issues and be able to travel frequently to all sites as required.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

How to apply

If this role is of interest, please visit our website www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The selection process will take place on Thursday 15 August 2024

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. To promote a positive work/life balance, we provide the following benefits:

Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks, and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part-time or irregular working pattern)
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to the ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform, which includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up for the ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Post: Area Administrative Assistant (Area Support)
Salary: £29,007 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £29,007 – £34,215 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 08 August 2024.

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

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant (FRS B) in the North West Area Admin Support Team based in Wembley.

Duties will include liaison with members of the public, other agencies and operational personnel on a daily basis; maintaining detailed administrative systems and minute taking. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in office administrative duties, including writing correspondence, using computerised office systems, checking work for errors, producing statistics, taking notes, and dealing with customers. The ability to communicate professionally and work as part of a team in a helpful and co-operative manner.

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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and evidence to address the selection criteria (sift).

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. Experience of writing correspondence, minutes and short reports in plain English, using correct grammar, spelling and appropriate vocabulary.

2. Experience of using standard computerised office systems and specialised computer databases together with an understanding of their role in an office environment;

3. The ability to use interpersonal skills that contribute to a team-working environment where colleagues demonstrate mutual respect, care and consideration;

4. An understanding of the reasons for the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of data and other sensitive material, and how this can be achieved in an office environment.

Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to 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

Assessment for this role is due to take place late-August 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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

Content Creator

Scale 6

£29,269 – £31,364 per annum

37 hours per week (2 years, fixed term contract)

Currently based at Pershore Fire Station. The team is in the process of relocating to Droitwich Fire Station. The applicant must be willing to work from both locations.

The Role

At Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS), every member of our staff helps to make a difference to our local communities.  We are looking for a creative Content Creator for our exciting training project.  As part of our project team, you will be passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of eLearning content.  In return you will get a varied and interesting range of projects to work on, including the opportunity to produce videos of fire and rescue training scenarios.

The content creator will provide high quality creative content, to visually communicate the message, including video, sound, photography and motion graphics.  You will edit video, sound and imagery to specification, to enable creation of eLearning training packages.

Key Requirements

Experience of producing content from creation to production.

Experience of working in a commercial or studio-based environment.

Applicants Must

• Hold a degree (level 6).  Experience or qualification in Digital Media Production, Creative and Digital Media, or Design for Digital Media.
• Have full and detailed knowledge of using professional design software (Adobe Creative Suite and associated software).
• Be able to present a portfolio of own work which demonstrates creative digital content design from concept creation to end product.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to communicate with team members and staff about their requirements. 
•  Ability to present creative ideas and completed work for approval.
• Ability to manage own workload, with minimal supervision.
• Have excellent IT skills, able to use a range of IT systems e.g. Microsoft 365.

Reasons to Join Us

• 27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 32 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• 26 weeks maternity leave at full pay.
• Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

Apply online through our WMJobs application page.  Please do not include links to portfolios in your application.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Friday 16th August 2024.  Interviews will take place at Pershore Fire Station (WR10 1HZ) on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th September 2024.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Vicky Elliott, Learning & Compliance Manager: VElliott@hwfire.org.uk

Fire Safety Primary Authority Officer

£43,421 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Primary Authority Officer.

Reporting directly to the Fire Safety Station Manager, you will be responsible for providing Primary Authority services to our existing and new partners under the scheme, in accordance with regulations and approved partnership agreements.

As a minimum you must be working towards or hold a Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent i.e. NEBOSH), and be required to undertake additional qualifications and training.

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

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

As a Primary Authority Officer you will:

§  Lead on our partners Primary Authority agreements to ensure that the obligations falling on Tyne and Wear Fire are fulfilled.

§  Ensure all Primary Authority responsibilities are fulfilled by liaising with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) where necessary and appropriate.

§  Assist Protection colleagues from across the UK in answering queries about our Primary Authority partners, referring information to the business and providing proactive and reactive advice.

§  Be responsible for updating and maintaining information on the Primary Authority Register where necessary, including information on new partners.

§  Work closely with our partners to develop Primary Authority advice and general information on existing areas/activities or new business areas, exploring the development of inspection plans where necessary.

§  Review the partners’ fire safety policies and processes, in line with relevant safety legislation, providing feedback and highlighting areas for improvement as appropriate.

§  Liaise between our partners and other relevant regulators, including working with enforcing authorities in respect of our partners in order to providing advice and guidance to resolve regulatory problems, whilst minimising the burden on those businesses.

§  Develop in-depth knowledge of the partners business and their processes, in order to provide high quality support to that business and minimise regulatory burdens.

§  Ensure that all obligations that fall on Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service under the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act, in respect of designated Primary Authority agreements are met, including the need to deal with enforcement notifications and determinations under the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act (RESA) 2008.

§  Support Primary Authority businesses to develop processes, procedures and systems to meet regulatory requirements, develop inspection plans under RESA 2008 and to publish information to the wider enforcement community.

§  Lead in the planning, implementation and review of Primary Authority arrangements, including supporting formal reviews when required.

§  Be responsible for ensuring that all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.

§  You may also be required to work outside normal office hours, including weekends, and will be required to travel across the country to support our partners where necessary.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

§  Ensuring that legislative requirements are met under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, delivery of protection priorities, and supporting businesses through Better Regulation.

§  Being flexible and adaptable, responding to emerging opportunities in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation.

§  Remaining calm in high-pressure situations, and making confident decisions essential for such a role.

§  Excellent written and oral communication skills and have the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads.

§  Excellent IT skills using Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.

About our Primary Authority team

The team is currently managed by the Station Manager responsible for Fire Safety, Policy and Standards.

The purpose of the Primary Authority team is to help businesses comply with Fire Safety regulations through a single point of contact. It allows businesses to receive assured and tailored advice on meeting regulatory requirements concerning Fire Safety in England. This helps improve compliance, build better relationships between businesses and regulators, and supports local economic growth. 

The scheme, underpinned by statutory guidance, covers a wide range of regulatory areas and is available to any type of business, whether established or newly launched.

The Primary Authority team at TWFRS provide advice, support and guidance for many high profile organisations across England such as Morrison’s and Hugo Boss.

The Selection Process

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

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

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 06 August 2024  – 1200 noon
Notification of shortlist – w/c 09 August 2024
Interview panel – w/c 29 August 2024

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

Interested in applying?

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

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the current post holder before the advert closes please contact Graeme MacDonald Station Manager Fire Safety Policy and Standards via Graeme.MacDonald@twfire.gov.uk.

Pre-employment checks

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

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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

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

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

Our facilities

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

Key employee benefits

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

Ø  Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø  Local government pension scheme

Ø  Free on-site parking

Ø  Free on-site gym

Ø  Blue light discount

Ø  Car leasing scheme

Benefits:

Salary:  £31,364 – £35,745 per annum, Grade 4

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

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

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Our Commitments:

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

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

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

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

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

About the role:

​​​​​​​Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is seeking a proactive, flexible and forward-thinking individual to join our Response & Resilience Support team, who keep our crews safe by developing and maintaining operational risk information.

We have a reputation for excellence, and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. We offer flexible working arrangements so our staff can achieve a good work life balance.

About you:

If you are a motivated individual with a strong eye for detail, we would be keen to hear from you. You’ll work well as part of a small team and take responsibility for producing accurate and high-quality risk information which keeps crews and the communities of Royal Berkshire safe in the event of fire and other emergencies.

The key focus of this role is:

• Maintain and develop operational risk information consistent with best practice.
• Gather, analyse, interpret and validate operational risk information from a variety of sources, in liaison with site operators and owners, partner agencies and operational personnel within RBFRS and the Thames Valley.
• Update and manage the operational risk information database, ensuring that information is relevant, timely, fit for purpose and accurate.
• Liaise with over the border fire and rescue services, and in particular the two other Thames Valley services to ensure that site specific operational risk information is shared in a timely, secure and efficient manner.
• Support station-based staff with the re-inspection/re-validation process through a range of activities e.g. the production of effective control documentation, attendance and guidance at site visits, site specific exercise attendance and station visits.
• Attend and support the Thames Valley Local Resilience Forum to advise on work streams related to operational risk.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Ability to make sound decisions, recognising their wider impact.
• Ability to identify causes of problems and implement solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Ability to prioritise and ensure timely delivery of quality outcomes and projects.
• Ability to communicate to a high standard, through multiple means, producing information in a range of formats to suit a diverse audience.
• Awareness of potential political/security sensitivities and their impacts.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and enquiries from a range of internal and external customers.
• High level of IT literacy.
• Ability to work with a range of customers and colleagues.
• Ability to arrange and host meetings at a local and regional level, including multi agency forums.
• Ability to develop, maintain and assure information databases.
• Knowledge of emergency/contingency arrangements in relation to the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004).
• Knowledge and understanding of Fire & Rescue Service role within the CCA 2004.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork delivering work streams with competing priorities.
• Experience of system and database management, including data entry, interrogation and assurance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, adopting a fair and ethical approach to others.

Application and selection process

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

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

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

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

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

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

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact the following persons to arrange an informal discussion:

Group Manager Lee Brathwaite, at brathwaitel@rbfrs.co.uk

Or

Alison Hazleton, Risk Information and Emergency Planning Officer, at hazletona@rbfrs.co.uk .

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

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Thursday 8 August 2024.  

It is anticipated that the interview process will run on Friday 16 August 2024.  

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

The role of Hydrants & Extinguishers Quality Assurance Officer involves assisting with the general co-ordination of all aspects of water supplies for firefighting within the SWFRS area.  This includes quality assurance and administrative duties for the department such as: –

·         Liaising with developers and contractors.

·         Raising and monitoring repair and maintenance orders with 3rd party suppliers.

·         Quality assuring repairs and testing of hydrants and extinguishers.

·         Carry out assessments on proposed hydrants to determine if they can be adopted on to the hydrant inspection programme.

·         Carry out annual extinguisher maintenance in accordance with the BSI quality system and BAFE Guide to Servicing.

Applicants are required to have: –

·         A full UK driving license for travelling between sites.

·         A valid Street Works Chapter 8 & BAFE Extinguisher Mechanics Qualification

·         A minimum of five years’ experience as a hydrant technician.

·         Experience of quality assuring works completed by external contractors.

·         GCSE Grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics and ICT OR Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication, Application of Number and Digital Literacy.

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website:

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions).  Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.