HYDRANTS AND EXTINGUISHERS QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

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.

HR Business Insight Advisor

Post: HR Business Insight Advisor
Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 5 August 2024 at 16:00 GMT

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.).

LFB has been on a journey of transformation and improvement over the last few years and this includes improving the culture of the organisation and modernising our ways of working. Our journey is clearly laid out in our Community Risk Management Plan, ‘Your London Fire Brigade’, demonstrating our commitment to evolve and meet future challenges.

This is an exciting time to join the Brigade and be part of the change we are creating. The HR Business Insight Advisor is a new role to the organisation and, working closely with HR Business Partners, is integral to supporting departmental heads through the use of data to identify and target potential areas of concern and understand risks and issues. This role will also deliver line manager up-skilling on key people management topics and provide second-line support for the HR Helpdesk in resolving complex casework queries.

As part of the HR Business Partnering Team, and working closely with the HR Business Partner for your business area, you will support the development and delivery of the People Strategy for that business area, using insights gained through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to flag risks and opportunities. You will have experience in identifying trends and working collaboratively to explore solutions to complex problems.

You will have excellent interpersonal and people skills to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with senior leaders in the business and subject matter experts across HR and other enabling functions.

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.

Education Team Deputy Manager

Post: Education Team Deputy Manager
Salary: £34,215.00 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215.00 – £41,075.00 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term to 30/07/2027
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 5th August 2024 at 16:00 GMT

A 3 year fixed-term opportunity has arisen for the role of Education Team Deputy Manager in the London Fire Brigade’s Prevention and Protection Department.

As one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, the London Fire Brigade, responds to emergencies, keeping our capital’s diverse community safe from fires. Education plays a critical role within our Prevention and Protection department, and fire safety education needs to start early. Our ‘Education Team’ works hard to deliver quality, memorable fire safety workshops in primary and secondary schools, and to the general public at local events. By teaching children and young people potentially life-saving information that will stay with them into adulthood.

Are you the person that can assist in the management of a team of Education Officers delivering these vital safety messages to diverse communities across London?

Are you able to build effective working relationships with other LFB teams and with our external partners and Blue Light Collaboration partners?

The successful candidate will be required to organise, plan and prioritise work with minimal supervision to ensure the scheduled school visits allocated to Education Officers are completed. You will be required to implement a scheduled evaluation process to monitor in-person the delivery of our key fire safety messages, and provide regular statistics and performance updates to management.

Experience of working with children and young people, delivering education and presenting to groups is essential. The role relies on your ability to communicate, organise, empower others, be passionate and be inclusive. We are a team who work together to create the best possible safety messaging that we can.

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.

Finance Business Partner

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Job Share

Job Function: Finance

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

Closing Date: 11th August 2024

Salary: £36,648 – £39,186 per annum

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. 

Your role

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for providing accurate, understandable and timely financial information on the Authority’s capital programme and revenue budget. This involves monthly monitoring and advising budget holders on a range of financial issues as well as maintaining key account records. You will be analysing complex financial information and developing and updating comprehensive working papers to support budget setting, forecasting and the submission of statutory returns.

What you will need

We are looking for a fully qualified accounting technician with experience of providing financial information and training to a range of users. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of accounting and budgeting systems and be able to deliver on a wide and varied area of financial work to tight deadlines. 

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 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.  

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. 

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

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

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 11 August 2024.

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 and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

999 Assistant Control Commander

Post: 999 Assistant Control Commander
Salary: £43,550.66 per annum
Salary range: £43,550.66 – £54,878.94 per annum, inclusive of a 20% shift allowance.
Contract type: Permanent / Full Time
Working pattern: Day/Shift Based
Application closing date: Friday 2nd August at 16:00.

The London Fire Brigade are recruiting for the role of Assistant Control Commander based in our 999 Control Room in Merton, South West London.

Assistant Control Commanders supervise and support the call handling and mobilising function of the London Fire Brigade, they are part of the team that leads the team, supporting the Control Commander in delivering our service to the people of London.

You will manage large and complex incidents and maintain fire cover across our 102 fire stations.

You will support our Fire Fighters by ensuring they have the most up to date and relevant information when responding to incidents.

You will make important decisions, drawing on your experience and training to safely resolve some of the 200,000 999 calls we receive a year.

You will demonstrate our values, Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Equity, Courage and Learning. Supporting your colleagues, promoting a culture of operational excellence.

You will be solution focused and understand the importance of supporting callers, 999 Control Officers and colleagues through challenging situations.

You will understand the importance of working with partner agencies such as the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service, amongst many others.

You will develop yourself and others, training and preparing to deal with the challenges that a global city presents.

At the London Fire Brigade, we believe Every Contact Counts, that starts with Control and it could start with you.

Is this the career for you?

• Would you like a role that is fulfilling which helps saves lives?
• Could you work flexibly on a day and night shift pattern, including some holidays and celebrations?
• Could you support a 999 Control Officer in their role and development?
• Are you able to communicate clearly and make decisions under pressure?
• Are you able to lead a team?

If you think you have what it takes then we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants may be offered the opportunity to work in our Operations Support Team, Change Management Team or our Business Support Team.

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.

Business Planning Officer – NFCC

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

Contract details: Permanent

Salary: £27,200 – £32,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Directorate:​ Portfolio and Planning 

Reporting to: Head of Portfolio and Planning 

About the role:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Portfolio and Planning team as a Business Planning Officer.  

As a Business Planning Officer, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of strategic business plans, ensuring the smooth operation of annual planning cycles, team-specific business plans, and effective coordination of various business activities. 

The post holder will provide support to the annual business planning cycle, monitoring and tracking the plans, horizon scanning and undertaking ad-hoc duties within the PMO. 

To work in partnership with Head of Portfolio and Planning and Team leads to help provide support, direction and guidance in the development of the NFCC annual business plans ensuring that objectives are set with measurable activity. 

To provide support and lead on aspects of the co-ordination of the corporate planning and reporting activities of the NFCC, monitoring of progress against Key Performance Indicators. 

Monitor and report the delivery and performance against the set objectives; ensuring that content is well evidenced, and is reported on quarterly basis. 

Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement business plans that align with the strategic direction of the NFCC.

To support the Head of Portfolio and Planning to continually develop and implement the annual planning cycle. 

To work closely with individuals

Contribute to the development of the NFCC’s annual planning cycle by leading the co-ordination and forward planning of submissions of business cases and project proposals throughout the year. 

To develop and co-ordinate an external horizon scanning capability within the team. 

Drafting agendas and producing accurate minutes and records at Board. 

Maintaining accurate records of all Board reports. 

Maintain records of responses and actions taken against recommendations from meetings. 

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC website.  

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 plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.  

How to apply 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please apply. Visit the NFCC website and click on the apply now button at the bottom of the page.

Where to send queries 

Please do contact Recruitment@nfcc.org.uk should you have any questions prior to applying for the role. 

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.

ICT Infrastructure Engineer – Security Specialist

ICT Infrastructure Engineer – Security Specialist.

Full-time/Job Share, Permanent.

Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw BD11 2DY/Hybrid.

£36,648 to £39,186 per annum.

[National Pay Award pending usually from 1 April 2024]

Are you an experienced ICT security specialist with great communication skills able to provide a positive customer experience? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly infrastructure team. We are recruiting for an ICT Infrastructure Engineer Security Specialist to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

You will work as part of the infrastructure team to ensure that ICT Service delivery meets agreed cybersecurity guidelines. You will support colleagues in the use of ICT systems and services including technical support, user assistance and regular ongoing maintenance.

You should have demonstrable experience working within a technical infrastructure team with significant experience in cybersecurity and be educated to a degree level in a computer-related subject or have equivalent experience and/or training.

You will be required to work 37 hours flexibly as part of the team to cover Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. You will be required to work from our offices for part of your initial training. After this, you will work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model and therefore must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving license.

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

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

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

Job share applicants welcome.

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

The closing date for all applications is Sunday 4 August 2024.

Interviews will be held on 12th August 2024.

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, 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 and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Head of Fire & Medical Services

Head of Airport Fire Service
•    Based at Manchester Airport
•    Permanent role
•    Competitive salary & bonus scheme
•    We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

About MAG:

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

•    Bonus scheme
•    11% company contribution pension
•    Car allowance
•    Private medical scheme
•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•    Free parking
•    Subsidised public transport
•    Huge range of company discounts
•    Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•    Care Concierge service
•    Two volunteering days per year

About the role:

The Head of Airport Fire Service is responsible for maintaining a fully effective Emergency Fire & Rescue Service to save lives and protect property in line with company standards and aerodrome licensing requirements. They work as a key part of the airport management team to ensure the Airport Fire Service is fully integrated into the airport business. The Head of Airport Fire Service works with the airport leadership team to ensure the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Airport Fire Service, its operational policies and procedures, and people plans. They direct and manage all aspects of the Airport Fire Service, including recruitment, colleague engagement, financial management, asset renewal plans, training and competence, performance management, and regulatory compliance. In the event of a major incident, the Head of Fire Service makes strategic judgments and provides SME advice to the incident management team to ensure business continuity is maintained and business recovery is prioritised, through role-specific involvement or as a member of the airport Incident Management Team.

What will make you successful in this role:

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of leading and developing a large and diverse operational team, including the development of long term strategic workforce plans. They should have excellent forward planning and analytical skills to maintain operational plans and mitigate risks. They should be able to use data to make and support key operational decisions. They should also have experience in effectively communicating and influencing individuals at all levels, from Director level to front-line colleagues. The candidate should be highly self-motivated, creative, and proactive, with the ability to organise and coordinate a team to deliver overall objectives. Demonstrable experience operating within an airport environment or other complex operational or emergency services environment is required.

For this role you must also hold the below:

•    NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent as a minimum
•    Minimum intermediate level of IT literacy
•    Valid UK Full Driving Licence – essential
•    Meets and maintains MAG medical standards, physical assessment standards.

​​​​​​​Due to the nature of this role you must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years .

Station Manager (Operational)

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) is committed to supporting the development and progression of all staff and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to performance and promotion. At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities.

We are welcoming applications from anyone who meets the criteria as detailed below, including both internal and external candidates. It is for Station Managers wishing to transfer and Watch Managers looking for promotion.

About you:

Eligibility Criteria

·       In date Incident Command Level 2 qualification (SM) or equivalent, e.g. SFJ Level 4 in Intermediate Incident Command ICL2). (Currency of assessment demonstrated though evidence of continued assessments, e.g. LRF AHIC Level 2. For any external candidates, IC assessments must have been carried out within 2 years, if not, an assessment will be required

·       Substantive and fully competent Watch or Station Manager

·       No active or pending disciplinary action/live sanctions

·       No current or pending capability plans including documented informal management action outside the formal meetings covered in LCC policy

·       In date Fitness Test – a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 36.8mls/02/kg/min is the minimum required.

·       IFE Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (old L4C Unit 5)  or  ILM Level 4 Leadership and Management, or equivalent

·       IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (old L4C Unit 3)

Please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how you meet the eligibility criteria.

About the process:

The station manager selection process involves the following elements:

A written report: topic and instructions provided following successful application. To be completed and submitted prior to the assessment day.

A presentation: The instructions for the presentation element will be provided on the assessment day. The delivery of the presentation element will be on the assessment day.

An interview with a panel: Conducted on the assessment day.

Further details on these elements will be provided to those individuals who’s application is successful. All applicants invited into the selection process will be required to complete all elements – evidence from prior processes will not be accepted.

Safety Event Monitoring and Corporate Reporting Officer

Post: Safety Event Monitoring and Corporate Reporting Officer
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 – £46,550.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 2 August 2024 at 16:00 GMT

A vacancy has arisen within the London Fire Brigade for the role of Safety Event Monitoring and Corporate Reporting Officer in the Health and Safety department based at Headquarters.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting the Principle Health and Safety Adviser in undertaking a range of monitoring and reporting duties. This includes carrying out quality control checks on the incidents reported in our accident database and identifying issues and opportunities for development.The post holder is also responsible for the producing health and safety performance reports including the development of live reports to enhance visualisation of data with the business intelligence solutions available. Other duties include reviewing near misses and allocating them for investigations when required, as well as taking an active role in the delivery of our various audit and inspections programmes.

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.