Finance Manager – Process

Department: Finance and Pay
Grade/Salary: 10 (£47,420 – £52,468 per annum) subject to pay award
Hours: 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kelvedon Park

The right person
Are you an experienced Finance Manager with a background in the public sector?

Would you like to work for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country?

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the Finance team incorporating management of purchase and sales ledgers, cash and cash flow control.

The role 
As a Finance Process Manager, you will be responsible for:

Daily cash management including cashflow forecast, investment of surplus cash and transfers between operating bank accounts in accordance with bank facilities.

Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams of ECFRS, supporting the team with queries and actively improving KPI’s.

Line management of four individuals, including annual appraisals and providing regular feedback.

Maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, including the reconciliation of payroll journals to HR records.

Ownership of the month end process, including posting all prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income entries. Managing and processing the weekly payment runs of supplier invoices to the value of up to £1m and above.

Manage the petty cash for all stations and act as a super user and key contact for the Service’s expenses system.

To advise on VAT issues, manage the production of monthly VAT returns and perform the annual partial exemption calculation.

Manage and maintain the Finance Process sections of the financial procedures manual and ensure compliance, as well as the Processing Team’s Day to day finance procedures.
Assist in the delivery of the year end financial statements, including preparation of audit deliverables and responding to audit queries.

Application and eligibility 

To be eligible for the role, you must be a fully/part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA), studying towards full qualification. You will have experience of sales ledger, purchase ledger and managing a finance team.

In addition, you will have strong excel skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

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 750 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 750 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).

Assessment and selection: 
The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1:  

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement and CV will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)

Stage 2:  
An informal interview with the Assistant Director of Finance talking through your relevant experience and the role.

Stage 3:  

Panel interview with Assistant Director of Finance and one other to be confirmed to include a 10 min presentation (details to be shared separately if successful at stage 2)
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01376 576578 or recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

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.

Watch Manager – Organisational Assurance

Job Title:                            Watch Manager Organisational Assurance

Contract:                          3-month Fixed Term / Secondment.

Working Hours:             42 hours (Day-Duty working pattern)

Salary:                                Watch Manager B (£46,707 per annum)

Location:                           Kelvedon Park

Closing Date:                  10th September 2024

We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours.

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.

This role is a fixed-term opportunity.  If the role is made permanent, a further recruitment process will be required.

The Role

This 3-month temporary role offers a great opportunity for a colleague looking to engage in a multi-functioning team, providing assurance across the Service, developing skills and knowledge of all functions whilst working with colleagues to agree and assure actions leading to the continuous improvement of our Service.

What You Will Be Working On

·         Supporting Service Audit processes, including station audits and development of future audits.

·         Supporting our Service debrief process, including discussing considerations for change with other departments within various meetings.

·         Working together with other departments assuring various aspects of our Service.

·         Attending meetings both internal and external on behalf of Organisational Assurance.

·         Supporting and developing future thematic reviews, when required.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and resilient with a passion to moving our Service forward through assurance and positive change. The individual must be open to learning and familiarising themselves with other departments processes and key performance indicators and creating assurance processes. We will also require the applicant to be familiar with or willing to learn the suite of software packages available with Microsoft 365.

The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support changes in the Service in a positive constructive manner.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must:

·         Hold a substantive role as a Crew Manager (wholetime / day-duty) for a minimum of twelve months, or are Watch Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service

·         Have successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and mandatory courses, and are competent in your current role

·         Hold a valid Level 1 Incident Command

·         Be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites

·         Not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance

·         Have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

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 750 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 750 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).

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting(assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria from the Person Specification)

Stage 2

Role specific panel interview and presentation. (we are aiming for these to take place w/c 30th September)

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.

You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:

Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Lee Hurst at lee.hurst@essex-fire.gov.uk or Ben Stapleton at Ben.stapleton@essex-fire.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the process, then please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk)

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.

Commercial and Procurement Officer

Job Role Title:  Commercial and Procurement Officer

Salary:  F (£33,024 – £36,648)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  23:59 18 September 2024

Job Summary

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Commercial and Procurement Officer. If you have a passion for ensuring value for money, impeccable contract and supplier management skills, and an ability of maintaining strong relationships while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal governance, this is the role for you!

Job Objectives:

·Support all procurement activities across the organisation, from sourcing to contract management.

·Implement best practices to achieve optimal value for money in all procurement processes.

· Drive cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or efficiency.

· Ensure thorough adherence to legislation, regulations, and internal governance in all procurement processes.

· Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers to ensure a continuous and collaborative partnership.

Skills:

·Excellent communication skills, with the ability to converse effectively and provide clear advice.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and colleagues, and promote a positive departmental culture.

· High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a solid foundation in financial and budgetary reporting and high-level numeracy skills.

Benefits you will receive:

·         Competitive salary

·         Flexible working

·         Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

·         Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)

·         Full support for ongoing professional development

·         On-site gym facilities

·         Free onsite parking

·         Access to an emergency services discount card

·         Use of our occupational health unit

·  You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government   Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit  occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your  earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire. 

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date:  23:59 18 September 2024

Interview and test date: w/c 30 September 2024

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

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance- Please note that it 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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Breathable Air & Data Analysis Manager (OSG)

Post: Breathable Air & Data Analysis Manager (OSG)
Salary: £40,657 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 – £46,550 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on 16 September 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.).

The post holder will be responsible for the direct line management of a team of staff that possesses varying specialisms for different functions within the department. The post holder will be leading a team to work efficiently and to exacting standards, whilst innovating and collaborating with colleagues to ensure the brigade’s best interests remain at the heart of everything that we do within the Operations Support Group (OSG).

The post holder will assist in the day to day management of the human and physical resources of the OSG Workshop(s) with specific responsibility for Breathable Air Equipment along with the collation, management and analysis of Respiratory Protection data.

Applicants should be aware that the post of Breathable Air & Data Analysis Manager will involve a degree of physical activity in terms of lifting and carrying items of equipment (e.g. 6Kg compressed air cylinders).

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.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a full UK driving licence.

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. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and meeting deadlines whilst working flexibly within a team and with minimal supervision.
2. Experience of developing and/or maintaining administrative systems both manual and computerised.
3. A technical understanding of the methods of data collation and analysis for risk critical equipment maintained by the OSG.
4. An understanding of good health and safety practice in a workshop environment together with an awareness of the regulations governing the use of display screen equipment.

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.

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 14 October 2024 at the Operations Support Centre in Croydon. 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 the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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
• 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.

Business Continuity Manager

Post: Business Continuity Manager
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 16 September 2024

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833 and employing almost 6,000 staff who work in more than 400 teams at over 100 locations.

Resilience department. The successful candidate will lead on the development, maintenance and management of LFB’s business continuity framework, including the implementation of business continuity processes and procedures. They will provide best practice advice to educate and enable the organisation to fulfil its strategic business continuity responsibilities at all levels. The role includes line management responsibility for two Business Assurance Officers.

The Business Resilience department comprises specialist risk, business assurance, and business continuity functions, that work together to help departments across LFB manage their key risks and processes, and plan for disruptions. The Business Continuity Manager will be required to work with other functional leads to raise the profile of business continuity management, and the work of the Business Resilience department more widely.

Applicants must hold a recognised professional or academic business continuity qualification (and/or equivalent experience). We are happy to consider qualifications in related disciplines if they included a specific module on business continuity.

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. Details of professional or academic business continuity qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience.
2. A summary of your previous experience in a Business Continuity Manager (or equivalent) role.
3. Experience of leading, collaborating and working with others from across a large, complex organisation in order to promote, improve and drive ownership of business continuity.
4. Strong written communication skills with the ability to write reports, complex correspondence and briefing notes to senior managers in relation to business continuity.
5. Excellent organisational skills in order to plan and manage own and team workloads, conflicting priorities, and ensure targets are met.

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.

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 on Tuesday 24th September 2024, in person at the Brigade’s Union Street HQ. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

The Stage 2 assessment will consist of the following:

• Preparation of an unseen task (45 minutes)
• Interview panel (45 minutes)

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 the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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
• 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.

Business Support Apprentice – (18 months)

Benefits:

Salary:  Level 3 Advanced Year 1, £19,280 per annum – Level 3 Advanced Year 2, £20,309 per annum

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days and Flexible Working Hours. Onsite gym and parking facilities

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.

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).

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.

About the role:

Choosing to study for an apprenticeship can be a rewarding way to start or develop your career. Through work experience, studying, coaching, training and development (both practical and vocational) you will complete a course of study and obtain a Level 3: QCF Diploma in Business and Administration qualification.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of its employees so teams can achieve a good work life balance. 

About you:

RBFRS is seeking a motivated individual to kick start their career in a Business Support apprenticeship role.

As the Business Support Apprentice, you will be responsible for providing proactive and customer focused administrative support as part of the Business Support Team. Support will be responsive to the needs of the business support function and the post holder will be assigned specific areas of responsibility. This will include a range of duties including document management, support for events and visits and systems and database management.

You will also undertake an apprenticeship course with the Training provider BPP Education Group, and the course duration is expected to be 18 months. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who are motivated, engaging, enjoy working with others and have a can-do attitude.

The key focus of this role is:

  • To take responsibility for specified areas of administrative business support and develop and maintain an understanding of those areas, and any associated systems.
  • Supporting the organisation and successful delivery of specific projects, events and visits as required.
  • Undertake systems-based work through data entry, data interrogation and data assurance.
  • Deal efficiently and courteously to all queries and correspondence both written and verbal from a wide range of internal and external customers.
  • To promote a strong customer focus within the team and the organisation as a whole.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

  • The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals, organisations and members of the public.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload, achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
  • Strong IT skills with the ability to maintain spreadsheets and databases
  • Ability to co-ordinate and successfully manage a wide range of tasks
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility in approach to tasks

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 as attached.

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 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.  

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

Closing date for applications is 9:00hrs on 20 September 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment / interview process will run week commencing 7 October 2024.

Anticipated start date: October/November 2024 with Apprenticeship Cohort start of February 2025

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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

ICT Engineer (Service Desk)

ICT ENGINEER (SERVICE DESK)

ICT Department

Grade 9,

Post Number: 503264

Permanent Contract

37 hours per week

SALARY: from £32,076 – £33,945

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the ICT Department based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant for the role of ICT Engineer within the Service Desk Team.

Technology is a critical component in how South Wales Fire and Rescue Service support the delivery of its day-to-day activities.

Whether it is mobilising our crews to operational incidents, ensuring they have access to risk critical information, or supporting back-office functions in the management and control of our resources, technology touches every part of our Service

The successful applicant will provide 1st and 2nd line technical support, diagnostics, system support, advice, maintenance, and repairs within the ICT Department.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate experience in Service Desk/Technical Support environment, and use of a ticketing and workflow management system.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. The successful candidate may be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service criminal record check and may be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation.  To see the benefits of working with us, please visit: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/benefits/

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.

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.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

All internal applicants applying should apply via their COREHR portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab. Please note this does not currently apply for RDS vacancies.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 18/09/2024 at 12:00 midday.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 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.

Policy & Strategy Senior Development Officer

Post: Policy & Strategy Senior Development Officer
Salary: £40,657 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 – £46,550 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term until 30/04/2025
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 13 September 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.).

As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities.

Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, LFB proudly acknowledges the impact Prevention and Protection has in ensuring London is a safe place to live, work and travel to.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Policy and Strategy Group as a Senior Development Officer responsible for assisting the Safeguarding Manager with the Safeguarding workstream. An existing knowledge of Safeguarding will be beneficial.

You will have experience of managing staff and will be required to manage two members of staff. You will be working closely with teams within the Prevention and Protection (Fire Safety) department, as well as teams across the organisation and external partners. You will be working to ensure that policies are up to date, as well as helping to develop new strategies and projects to ensure the safety of London and Londoners.

This is a temporary vacancy only to cover a career break for the permanent postholder and is initially until 30 April 2025, with a possible extension until 30 April 2026. There are no rights to assimilation.

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. Experience of leading and managing staff, including their development, training and motivation.
2. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising work, with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines and standards.
3. Experience of providing support to senior managers in order to deliver specified projects that support the Authority’s aims and objectives. This will include undertaking research and producing high quality written material to managers.
4. Effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships both within the Authority and with external groups and organisations, high risk group members, and the general public, ensuring high levels of customer care.

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.

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 in late-September / early-October 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 the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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
• 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.

Driver Training Instructor

Contract: Permanent Job Share 2 x .5 positions or 1 x full time

Working Hours:  37 hours per week flexibility required for start and finish times

Job Share: Two weeks on followed by Two weeks off

Salary: £32,076 to £34,834 (pro rata if part time)

Closing Date: 12 September 2024

This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Driver Training Instructor opportunities within Driver Training that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 6 months). These maybe permanent or fixed term opportunities.  

The Role

We are looking for people with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers and develop and assess others, who share our values and ethics, and are looking to be part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) becoming one of the best Fire and Rescue Services in the country. The Driver Training team are responsible for delivering driver training courses and assessments to ECFRS personnel, so that they can travel and respond safely to incidents using the ECFRS fleet of appliances and vehicles.  

About us 

To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for developing others  in our Driver Training team within the Operational Training department.

About you 

The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support your colleagues. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for the operational training and development of others to demonstrate their expertise, experience and knowledge to effectively develop individuals within the service. This position will focus on the Emergency Response Driver Training and associated training elements of the department’s activities. 

The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop constructive working relationships.  They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support changes in service provision in a positive and constructive manner. 

You will be posted to a nominated base location (Chelmsford training centres) but will also deliver training at any location within the County of Essex.

You will be required to achieve the following within 18 months of appointment: Emergency Response Driver (ERD) Instructor on the National Fire Chiefs Council ERDi Register. Should you not successfully achieve these qualifications, the services Performance Improvement policy may apply.

(There is a learner agreement which will be linked to achieving the above qualification).

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:

·         Hold an LGV valid licence which you have held for a minimum of 3 years.

·         Hold a full manual, clean (no penalties/points) UK Driving Licence for Category B and C vehicles. Which has been held for a minimum of 3 years.

·         Level 2 or above standard of education GCSE or above

·         Experience of operating IT systems including Excel and Share Point

·         Flexibility to drive and travel around the County.

Desirable additional skills

·         Hold an ERD Instructor qualification

·         Hold a place on the ERD Instructor NFCC Register

·         Hold an ERD qualification

·         ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) qualification

How to apply 

All candidates (External candidates and Internal candidates)

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words evidencing how you meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the person specification. It is important you provide as much evidence as possible, as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

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

Closing date for applications is 12 September 2024

Assessment and selection

The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s Recruitment Policy and promotion approach and will involve the following activities:

Stage 1

·         Shortlisting (13th September 2024)

Stage 2

·         Role specific interview and presentation* (we are aiming for these to take place on the w/c 23rd September 2024)

*This will include candidates to prepare and deliver a 15-minute presentation on Driving on Motorways. Details on presentation to be provided and delivered will be available after Stage 1.

Standard presentation facilities will be supplied – as well as role specific interview which will incorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and NFCC leadership framework as required in the role.

It is the intention that offers will be made by the last week in September 2024, subject to the process being concluded in time.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact your line manager or Station Manager Sarah Rapley (sarah.rapley@essex-fire.gov.uk) in the first instance.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

 If you are looking to apply for this opportunity and cannot make this date, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk prior to submitting your application.

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

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.

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 https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk 

ICT Security Specialist

ICT SECURITY SPECIALIST

GRADE 12, Salary: £38,223 – £39,186

Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours/week

Post Number: 505645

The above permanent vacancy has arisen within the ICT Department of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters based at Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant.

Technology is a critical component in how South Wales Fire and Rescue Service support the delivery of its day-to-day activities.

Whether it’s mobilising our crews to operational incidents, ensuring they have access to risk critical information, or supporting back-office functions in the management and control of our resources, technology touches every part of our Service.

The successful applicant will effectively plan and manage all Cyber security functions of the South Wales Fire & Rescue Service.

They will also develop and train the Virtual Cyber Security ICT team and wider organisational staff to create effective Cyber risk prevention, incident detection and response capabilities.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service criminal record check and may be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation.  To see the benefits of working with us, please visit: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/benefits/

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.

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.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

All internal applicants applying should apply via their COREHR portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab. Please note this does not currently apply for RDS vacancies.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 19/09/2024 at 12:00 midday.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 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.