Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Inter Service Transfer Process for Crew Managers

(Day Crew)

£40,161 + Benefits

About Us

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

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

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

As part of your ongoing development with the Service you will engage in a continuous programme based around practical and theoretical training to ensure you have the right knowledge, skills and understanding to perform your role safely and effectively. Our Service Training Centre offers an exceptionally high level of training and development using state of the art equipment and facilities.  We also offer a range of staff benefits and run an active sports and welfare section.

About the role

Applications are now invited for Service Delivery vacancies for Crew Managers who have the ability to act up to Watch Manager.  The vacancies are available on our day crew shift pattern Stations.

We are seeking high calibre candidates, therefore if you champion original thinking, are able to promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change and demonstrate strong values in regard to equality and inclusion, then we would like to hear from you.

Crew Manager Eligibility Criteria

·         You will be a substantive and competent Wholetime Crew Manager from a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.

·         You will be required to hold an in date accredited Level 1 Incident Command qualification or Skills for Justice Level 3 award in initial incident command in Fire and Rescue Services which will be validated as part of the assessment process.

·         You will have qualifications and experience of acting up to a Watch Manager level.

Competence will be evidenced against the UKFRS National Occupational Standards (NOS).

Please note that all applicants will be required to provide evidence of being competent in their role prior to employment being offered. Copies of your training records will be requested from your current FRS.

About the Selection Process

The submission of an on line application form and 1000 word supporting statement will form the first stage of the selection process. All supporting statements will be shortlisted against the relevant role map. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email when the selection process commences.

The selection process will consist of four stages which will be assessed following each stage:

·         Application form

·         Level 1 Incident Command Assessment 

·         Practical Assessment – Core Skills – Command of a drill session

·         Interview

·         CLOSING DATE for Applications – 21 July 2024 at 16:00 hours

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying role maps. Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

Informal contact can be made to Group Manager Ian Irving – ian.irving@twfire.gov.uk or Station Manager Simon Kirsopp – simon.kirsopp@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Intelligence Analyst within our Business Intelligence Team based at Headquarters in Sheffield. 

As an experienced Analyst, you will provide specialist, professional and technical advice, direction and input across a range of activities and resources delivering business intelligence. You will use a wide range of software tools such as Geographical Information Systems and Business Intelligence Reporting Tools such as Power BI, to enable users to view complex information in an easy to use format. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of SQL & Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

You will be using the principles and concepts of trends and identification of intelligence from data to make decisions, to influence others’ thinking and to negotiate with them to achieve an outcome. 

You will have the ability to speak easily and confidently to management at all levels, advising and directing in data and intelligence.  You will need experience in delivering training and presentations to individuals and groups, ensuring a level of understanding on how the data is collected and how to interpret it. 

With a very good working knowledge of legislation relating to Data protection and GDPR, you will provide data quality oversight ensuring our reports; performance measures and systems meet these requirements.

Post: Building Surveyor
Salary: £43,736 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736 – £52,242 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 11 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade (LFB) are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. There are 103 fire stations across the London Boroughs split into four areas, along with a call centre and headquarters building. LFB also form part of the Greater London Authority organisations which also include Transport for London and London Metropolitan Police Service. LFB are adapting for the future with the Property Department playing a huge part towards this. The team plans, designs and manages projects to conform with the high expectations here, setting an example for all, hence we have a fantastic opportunity for a building surveyor to join the capital delivery team and make their mark.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious building surveyor to join our team and take your career to the next stage. You will be delivering property projects as required such that they are customer focused, on time, within budget and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies (energy efficient). We offer excellent experience and first-class mentoring support to help you achieve your ambitions beyond professional status, with a clear pathway to senior level.

You will be supporting the director, team leader and the wider team in the delivery of building surveying commissions. You will be investigating and offering technical advice on factors that affect building, including user needs, site and building surveys, and regulatory requirements. You will manage others in preparing designs using computer aided design software and obtain tenders for construction work. You will need a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and evidence to address the selection criteria (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, upload your CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Possession of a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge

2. Experience of managing professional services in respect of building project management in a multi-disciplined environment, including small to medium sized projects up to a nominal value up to £250,000.

3. Experience of producing cost estimates, monitoring budgets and providing detailed financial information.

4. Well-developed organisational skills in order to manage own workloads, respond to priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.

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

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 Monday 22 July 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

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

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

Assistant Accountant

Scale SO1 – £32,076 – £33,945 per annum

37 hours Permanent

Hindlip, Worcester

Organisation

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hereford and Worcester Fire Service and play a key role supporting the Organisation and the Communities it serves.

Finance

This post sits in a small but very busy Finance Section based at Service Headquarters (Hindlip Park).  As Assistant Accountant you will be part of a highly skilled team and will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of services supporting the delivery of high-quality financial services.

Individual

We are looking for a motivated individual who is keen to develop their financial skills and is ideally qualified at AAT Level 4 (or qualified at Level 3 with a willingness to complete level 4).  As the Section is small there will be a requirement to cover and support roles within the Section.

The successful candidate will be a team player, who will support and provide cover where necessary within the Section.  This will include control account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable   Alongside this, you would be involved in the annual budget setting and production of the statutory accounts.  You will be working as part of a team in all aspects of council finance giving you a great insight into emergency service finances.

What we offer

Together with the professional opportunities available in this role, we offer the following benefits:

·         A flexi-time scheme and hybrid working arrangements, (although the later has to meet the needs of the Service)

·         Professional membership paid each year

·         Opportunities and support to undertake professional and vocational training

·         Leave entitlement starting at 29 days plus bank holidays, rising to 34 days with 5 years’ service

·         Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

·         Free on-site parking available to all staff

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

Closing Date:  23:59 hrs Sunday 28th July 2024

Proposed Interview Date   Week Commencing 5th August 2024

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Deborah Randall, Assistant Director – Finance by email at  drandall@hwfire.org.uk.

Post: Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 – £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: 12 months fixed term/secondment with ongoing requirement to be reviewed
Working pattern & location: Full-time. Hybrid working
Application closing date: Friday 12 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT

Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to education and fire prevention, enforcing regulations to answering 999 calls, we’re a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is in the early stages of a multi-year transformation journey. This aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

As part of this, the Commercial and Procurement team is likewise transforming to introduce a robust end-to-end category management capability. We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Procurement Professionals to join our team for this exciting journey!

The Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager will support the Professional Services Category team in developing and managing the sourcing strategy and contracting process on behalf of our Professional Services stakeholders. This includes the timely production of compliant public contracts sourcing plans and contract awards; ongoing supplier performance and risk management; development of market analysis and multi-year category plans in pursuit of the team’s transformation plan; use and promotion of procurement data analytics and MI; proactive and reliable stakeholder engagement; and ensuring that actions and issues are dealt with promptly and meet the function’s performance targets.

Applicants should have a good working knowledge of public contracts regulations (and be aware of the upcoming regulatory change to the new Procurement Act 2023) and will have to demonstrate an understanding of sourcing and contract award methodologies within a Professional Services category focusing on training & development. They will also have experience of working flexibly in a team and responding effectively to changing priorities to meet deadlines or targets.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in this field, with strong interpersonal skills and who can communicate both verbally and in writing to a high standard. They will have experience of common procurement tools and databases (including Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint sites).

This role is part of a team and is expected to manage time effectively and be able to deputise to the Contract and Procurement Manager as required.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift).

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (max 400 words) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place W/C 22 July 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 will be invited to an interview at the London Fire Brigade HQ, 169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL or exceptionally via Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office – subject to meeting project demands)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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

Accounting Technician

Scale 5

£26,421 – £28,770 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip Park, WR3 8SP

Organisation

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hereford and Worcester Fire Service and play a key role supporting the organisation and the communities it serves.

Finance

This post sits in a small, but very busy, Finance Section based at Service Headquarters (Hindlip Park).  As the Accounting Technician you will be part of a highly skilled team and will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of services supporting the delivery of high-quality financial services.

Individual

We are looking for a motivated individual who is keen to develop their financial skills and is ideally seeking to undertake study for the Association of Accounting Technicians.  As the Section is small there will be a requirement to cover and support other roles within the Section.

The successful candidate will be a team player, who will support and provide cover where necessary within the Section.  This will include control account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable   Alongside this, you would be involved in the annual budget setting and production of the statutory accounts.  You will be working as part of a team in all aspects of council finance giving you a great insight into emergency service finances.

What we offer

Together with the professional opportunities available in this role, we offer the following benefits:

• A flexi-time scheme and hybrid working arrangements (although the latter has to meet the needs of the Service)
• Professional membership paid each year
• Opportunities and support to undertake professional and vocational training
• Leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days with 5 years’ service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking available to all staff
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

Closing date for applications is Sunday 28th July 2024 at 23:59. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 5th August 2024.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check. The successful applicant will also be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Deborah Randall, Assistant Director – Finance by email: drandall@hwfire.org.uk

Fire Safety Advisor 

£26,421 – £28,770 per annum – Scale 5
37 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract (two years)

The Role

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity has arisen to join the team at Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service (HWFRS) within the Fire Protection department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to join the Fire Protection industry, gaining invaluable workplace experience as well as a fully supported training and development programme. 

Once trained, the role of Fire Safety Advisor will be to support the Fire Protection team with discharging its fire safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with Article 26 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

The training element of this role will be completed through a two-year apprenticeship programme – Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector – starting in September 2024. As part of your working week, six hours each week will be spent on your apprenticeship (referred to as off-the-job training). 

Whilst the job description states Fire Protection specific experience and qualifications are required, please note that applications are still encouraged from individuals without this industry specific experience, as full training is provided.   The following criteria / experience are more important for this role

Able to use IT effectively in the collation, analysis and presentation of information including Microsoft Word and Outlook
Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
Work effectively as part of a team
Can demonstrate flexibility in working hours to meet objectives
Are self-motivated and able to prioritise work directed to achieve targets within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
Have a current driving licence
 

The location of this role is yet to be confirmed, as it will be dependent on where you live. Our current Protection offices are in Worcester, Hereford, Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. There will be an expectation to travel throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire in this role, but a Service vehicle will be provided.