12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Job reference REQ000324

Closing date 15/12/2024

Salary: £43,693 per annum rising to £47,754 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to help us manage and deliver projects that align with our strategic aims and objectives.

You will report to the Programme and Project Management Office (PMO) Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the corporate portfolio. In this role, you will be assigned multiple concurrent projects, which may involve implementing new systems, technology, and/or business process changes. All assigned projects must be delivered within set tolerances for time, budget, and quality.

You will have:

• In-depth project Management experience of managing multiple IT and Business projects simultaneously with a proven track record of bringing projects to successful completion on time and within budget.
• A recognised Project Management qualification e.g. Prince II Practitioner Level, Agile PM etc. or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication and active listening skills with the ability to liaise with, influence, negotiate and manage a variety of stakeholders, including senior management, suppliers and other departments.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively, managing shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Strong planning, tracking and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  Competent use of project management and planning tools, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• For more details about the key responsibilities and essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

• Hybrid working patterns
• 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)
• Free access to onsite gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
• Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
   

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://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 Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Petia Asparouhova Petia.Asparouhova@bedsfire.gov.uk

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.

VACANCY

Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer

Location:        Eyre Street, Sheffield (with some agile working)

Salary:           £82,942 per annum

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at senior strategic level, to the new position of Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer.

We are well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business and the Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to delivering its aspiration of “Making South Yorkshire safer and stronger”.

We offer a unique opportunity for a high calibre individual with drive, demonstrable strategic governance and legal skills and significant political awareness.  This will require an open, transparent and inclusive style and the ability to develop positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a confident and respected leader, strategic legal and governance advisor and be proactive in meeting the challenges of the fire reform agenda. You must be a qualified solicitor and hold a current practicing certificate or an experienced legal professional and hold the CILEX Professional Diploma in Legal Practice. You will have a good understanding of public sector statutory/regulatory frameworks and of democratic processes and the role of elected members.

You will role-model our behaviours of honesty, integrity and respect in all that you do. You will provide drive to deliver continuous improvement to ensure that the level of service to the communities we serve remains effective, efficient and provides robust governance and assurance. 

An open and engaging style of leadership, significant experience of providing professional strategic direction, and a commitment to all aspects of diversity and inclusion, will be essential in building effective relationships with all stakeholders.

For a confidential conversation regarding this position contact Angela Twigg, Executive Assistant, on 07341046522 to arrange to speak to the Chief Fire Officer or Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

Information regarding the Service and the Authority can be found at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/

Application packs are available to download via our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/ and should be returned electronically to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Within both our Service and Authority 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.

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.

Recruitment Process Timeline
Closing Date for Applications:  0900 hours Friday 6th December 2024
Notification of Shortlist:  Tuesday 10th December 2024
Executive Team information session (for shortlisted candidates)
 Wednesday 11th December 2024
Assessment process: Interview with Stakeholder Panel
Presentation to and interview with Senior Leadership Team
Media Assessment
Psychometric Testing (online)  Thursday 19th December 2024
Final interview with Fire Authority Appointments Committee (for final shortlisted candidates)  Wednesday 8th January 2025
 

Post: Professional Standards Adviser
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 13 December 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.).

Earlier this year, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) introduced its Professional Standards Unit (PSU), the first of its kind across any Fire and Rescue Service in the UK. Since the Culture Review, the London Fire Brigade introduced a range of actions, including an external reporting line for staff to raise concerns with an independent organisation. LFB is looking to build on the learning from the past year, and ensure that we continue to work hard as an organisation to deliver an environment that supports all staff to be at their best, with zero tolerance for any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination.

The PSU will have an important role in upskilling the organisation and enabling all staff to understand and meet the high standards of behaviour required to represent LFB, and expected by the public we serve. Importantly, it will undertake proactive engagement across LFB and use data and insights to ensure that issues are resolved as early as possible and, in the long-term, prevent inappropriate and un-acceptable behaviour from arising in the first place. The PSU will act as the centre of expertise for queries relating to discipline, bullying, harassment and discrimination within LFB. Colleagues can contact the PSU directly for advice, to raise complaints, or seek guidance. The PSU will manage complaints and concerns, commission and undertake investigations, and support any formal hearing process within the organisation.

An opportunity has arisen to join the PSU as a Professional Standards Adviser. A strong knowledge of discipline (conduct), grievance, and harassment procedures, alongside good working knowledge of HR best practice is essential, as is providing advice on HR matters to staff at all levels. Maintaining positive relationships, data analysis and clear communication skills will be of vital importance.

Most importantly, we are seeking candidates who will ensure complete confidentiality to maintain the trust and confidence of LFB staff, and will demonstrate the highest levels of integrity. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

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.

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

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. CIPD qualified or equivalent comprehensive knowledge of the application of conditions of service, good professional HR practice and current employment legislation, together with significant experience of providing high quality HR services.
2. Experience of producing detailed written work, particularly in relation to the drafting of reports and briefing papers.
3. Good interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels and to demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues.
4. An awareness of the importance of ensuring confidential information and security of sensitive information and an awareness of the principles of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

Please note that we will evaluate 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 attend the 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 week commencing 06th January 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

This will consist of an interview covering the key points within the job description and person specification. Candidates will be required to give a five minute presentation on the topic, which will be followed by five minutes of questions:

“How do you build the confidence of individuals raising concerns and complaints when they feel they have been let down by their employer previously?”

Additional Information
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

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check will be undertaken on the successful person before an appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Information Governance Officer within the Corporate Service Directorate, based at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX. 

The successful applicant will support the Information Governance Manager in providing direction, support and advice to the Authority and the Service in matters relating to Information Governance, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. These include (but are not limited to) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018, The Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Privacy and Electronic Regulations (PECR) and The Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

The post holder will also support the Information Governance Manager in advising the organisation on matters relating to the effective management of information, including (but not limited to) records retention and disposal, information sharing and disclosures of information. 

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

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification.  Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.  Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

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

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.

Station Commander Fire Control Promotion Gateway (N24)

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity in Fire Control, and hold a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities then Bedfordshire could be for you. Join our Control team, to play a vital role building upon our successes to date and striving to deliver on our Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe.

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: £46,151 – £50,907 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

Eligibility to apply:

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 as follows:
• 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.

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).

Full details regarding the Promotion Gateway can be found on the BFRS website, under the https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/promotion-gateways section.   This includes details on how to apply, eligibility, essential criteria candidates will be required to meet, and relevant internal application form.

The closing date for application 16 December 2024.

Job Title: Technical Services Workshop Manager (Breathing Apparatus)

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week                                            

Salary: Grade 8: £40,476 – £43,693 per annum

Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden

Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024

The Role

You will be part of our Technical Services Team reporting to our Head of Technical Services. You will lead our busy Technical Services Workshop Team, responsible for the effective running of the Technical Services Workshop.  You must have a full driving licence as you will be required to attend other sites within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as necessary. This role is based in our Technical Services Workshop and due to the nature of the role does not support remote working.

Please Note: this role is currently based at Lexden with a planned re-location to Service HQ at Kelvedon Park in the future. 

The main duties of the role will include

·       Day to day management, organisation, and prioritisation of the work within the Technical Services Workshop Team, particularly the servicing of Breathing Apparatus (BA) Sets

·       Management and organisation of all necessary training courses for all team members.

·       Manage the efficient and effective use of resources to achieve departmental and ECFRS objectives.

·       To be accountable for undertaking Investigations of circumstances leading to critical equipment.

·       Overseeing of project work in relation to the introduction of new equipment

·       Liaising with other Teams within ECFRS and Suppliers to ensure effective running of the Technical Services Workshop and wider Service.

·       Ensuring work is carried out, to repair, service, test and maintain, according to the appropriate BS-EN and ISO Standards for life dependant and lifesaving equipment including creating and scheduling servicing plans.

·       Managing stock levels of associated equipment pertaining to the upkeep and repair of all equipment of Technical Services Workshop Equipment.  Overseeing ordering, invoicing, and receiving through the relevant budgetary systems. 

What Are We Looking For?

You will have a friendly personality who is keen to work for a busy team playing a pivotal role within Essex County Fire & Rescue Service.  We pride ourselves on working closely together to achieve the best outcomes.  

You will need to be efficient with time management ensuring that servicing of critical equipment and qualifications of team members are maintained within appropriate time frames. Ideally applicants will have a good knowledge of Breathing Apparatus and compressed air systems. 

Eligibility

You will have a Level 3 standard of education (e.g. GCSE or A level) or equivalent experience.  You will have experience of working independently with good analytical skill, analysing and interpreting information to develop solutions and solve problems.  You will have previous supervisory experience working in a managerial role, managing staff and overseeing a team.

How to apply

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal).

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

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 700 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone (recruitment portal). It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

External candidates

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 700 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

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

This statement needs to be your own words and will be subject to scrutiny during the application process. 

Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

Assessment and Selection

Stage 1 Application and shortlisting (assessment will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2 Presentation on subject to be advised – no more than 10 minutes, and role specific interview lasting approximately 45 minutes.

Our Culture and Benefits

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

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

Disability Confident

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

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

Our employee forums and partners include: 

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

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding

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

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

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

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

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

Job title: Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Reporting to: Chief Fire Officer

Salary: £140,000 – £150,000 (depending upon experience)

Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon

Closing date: Monday 9 December 2024

The Role (Recruitment Information Pack)

As our next Deputy Chief Fire Officer, you will bring the best leadership to our organisation – Leadership that encourages new ways of thinking, collaborative working and an inclusive approach to everything we do. As an organisation, we have been on a journey of change, and you will play a leading role in continuing that cultural transformation and doing things differently – whilst understanding our history and the heritage.

The Deputy Chief Fire Officer will play a key role as advisor to the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, and the Chief Fire Officer. This role is pivotal in creating a positive, safe and supportive organisational climate ensuring that the values of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are fully embedded and visible in everything we do.

You will influence the future plan and direction for the organisation and will ensure the continued development of ECFRS. We are looking for a confident individual who can operate successfully in a corporate environment across organisational boundaries, enhancing our close working relationships with councils, other emergency services and wider partners.

The right person

We welcome applications from candidates with substantive experience of organisational transformation, strategic management and operational command.

To be successful you will be forward thinking with proven ability to provide top level coaching and mentoring to senior management team members to ensure their development and success.

With well-developed communication skills, you will establish and maintain effective partnerships with all relevant agencies and our communities, and you will have solid experience of developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders at authority, local, national and international levels.

You will be able to demonstrate an ability to embrace and lead change, to build effective partnerships at a strategic level and to deliver an inclusive leadership style across the service.

You will have previous experience within a Fire and Rescue Service working at Brigade Manager / Assistant Chief Fire Officer level. Operational experience is desirable as is proven experience of commanding operational incidents. You will ideally have relevant accreditation (e.g. MAGIC/ICL4) to be qualified to take responsibility for strategic (gold) command during a major incident or civil emergency.

The Role

Job Purpose:

To protect and save life, property and the environment by providing strategic leadership for our Prevention, Protection, and Response services. Shape and direct the activities of the Service. Proactively collaborate with partners to make sure best outcomes are delivered for the public of Essex.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To deliver activities against organisational policy which support our core mission of making Essex a safer place to work, live and travel:

·     Responsible for effective/ efficient and safe delivery of response services ensuring legal duties are achieved and identified performance measures met.

·     Responsible for effectively discharging responsibilities under the Fire Safety Act 2005 including the discharging of duties under the Building Safety Regulator and subsequent changes arising from the Fire Safety Bill.

·     Responsible for the effective discharging of legal responsibilities to prevent harm to the public through prevention activities inc compliance with Children’s Act and safeguarding

·     To make sure risk information is relevant, accurate and available to crews and effective arrangements are in place for exercising and familiarisation of known risk

·     To make sure effective relationships with other Category 1 responders and the principles of JESIP and Joint Operational Procedures (JOP) and National Operational Guidance are embedded within the Service

·     To act as principal advisor to the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) on matters of operational service delivery

Job purpose

·     In support of the Chief Fire Officer to lead, develop and manage services relating to the Fire and Rescue Service arrangements which deliver the Police Fire and Crime Commissioners priorities that fall within the postholder’s Directorate portfolio and in line with the Community Risk Management Plan – making Essex Safer Together.

·     To deputise for the Chief Fire Officer/ Chief Executive at a corporate, regional and national level as and when required and to represent.

·     Enhance and develop high quality relationships with internal and external partners to improve the value and impact of collaborative programmes and integrated service delivery for the benefit of our residents and communities.

·     This postholder leads on a number of key activities which will ensure that all residents, partners and businesses are safe. This requires the postholder to provide strategic and professional advice to the Chief Fire Officer, colleagues, partners and members on all matters relating to Fire and Rescue policy and strategy ensuring that all relevant strategic plans, policies and legislative requirements are designed, developed and implemented effectively.

·     The postholder will hold responsibility for the performance management and continuous improvement arrangements across the Fire and Rescue Service to enhance compliance with legislative requirements as well as identify best practice to meet Service requirements in delivering its priorities and strategic goals.

·     A number of duties will require activities to take place with local, regional or national partners to maximise joint resources and apply best practice and the post holder will be a participant in shaping and delivering activities which make the best use of the capacity working alongside these partners.

·     This postholder is expected to contribute to the national and regional networks within their remit which may involve leading some specific programmes and activities which enable all Fire and Rescue Services to learn from and apply best practice.

·     As the lead on strategic planning across the service the postholder will ensure that there are robust and effective arrangements in place to develop, implement and review strategic plans, policies and processes.

·     The service is subject to a national HMICFRS inspection regime and the postholder will lead strategic service arrangements to ensure that the service is fully prepared for external assessment and well placed to respond to areas for improvement, making sure that any learning and recommendations are addressed via the services performance and assurance framework. The postholder will also be responsible for the integration of support services and service delivery areas for improvement via the continuous improvement Board.

·     To play a full and positive role as a member of the Service Leadership Team ensuring the delivery of effective strategic direction, leadership and resource management (people, finance and other assets) and use of prioritisation to secure the delivery of public services across Greater Essex and maximise the Service’s role in finding ways of delivering services which provide best value for money.

·     To support the Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive to ensure the Service is able to act proactively in respect of national policy changes to the services covered and advise the Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, Police Fire and Crime Commissioner in order to uphold best practice as a consequence of timely and effective horizon scanning and analysis. This is essential to help the Service review and revise its plans and priorities whilst delivering the overall vision and priorities in keeping people safe.

·     Lead by example and foster a culture across the Service, which engages all staff, stakeholders and partners in the development and delivery of services which meet residents’ needs and expectations.

Application process

To apply for this job please visit faerfield.co.uk/essex-fire-and-rescue and click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page. You will be directed to an application form – please fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4 each). If you would prefer to submit your supporting statement in a video format, please send the video in an mp4 format to

rpowell@faerfield.co.uk, who will be able to confirm receipt and process.

With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.

Your supporting statement should clearly set out your relevant skills, knowledge and experience and what you can offer that will make a difference to our Service and the communities that we serve. Please complete your application by midday on Monday 9 December 2024.

Application timeline

Closing date: Monday 9 December 2024 at midday.

Shortlisting takes place: Monday 9 December 2024.

Expected date for shortlisted candidates to take psychometric assessments: Tuesday 10 – Monday 16 December.

Selection and assessment date: Monday 16 December and Wednesday 18 December.

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace.

A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

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

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc.

We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk including information about all our vacancies, application processes and benefits.

Safeguarding

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

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

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

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any other questions?

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Sean Anderson

Email: sanderson@faerfield.co.uk

Tel: 0121 312 3755

Roger Russell

Email: rrussell@faerfield.co.uk

Tel: 0121 312 3755

Roger and Sean can also arrange an informal discussion with Rick Hylton, Chief Fire Officer, and a site visit if required.

Find out more about our Service at essex-fire.gov.uk