Post Title: Financial Services Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade B (£58,086 – £61,517) (Pay award pending)
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week
Work Pattern: Mon – Fri (Flexi time)
Location: Headquarters, Eyre Street, Sheffield

An opportunity has arisen within our Finance section for a Financial Services Manager, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to effectively lead and manage the Financial Services function (Financial and Management Accountancy, Treasury Management, Payroll and Pensions, Payments and Revenues and Financial Management systems) in proactively contributing towards the efficient and effective delivery of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s strategic objectives and priorities and in doing so adhere to extant professional and regulatory practices.

To provide both strategic and operational leadership for all finance related matters and in doing so giving high quality and timely advice and guidance to the Director of Finance and Procurement and the Executive Team.

To be considered for this role you will have significant experience of working in a finance environment at a senior level, including financial management and accounting experience and you must possess a CCAB qualification.

The key duties will include creating and implementing a vision and strategy for financial services (including key performance metrics) to achieve and maintain best practice and ensure SYFR services are value for money.

Leading on the Service’s Medium Term Financial Plans and the Efficiency and Productivity Plan and reporting to the Executive, Treasurer, Corporate Management Board and Members on progress against these.

Leading, motivating and developing a team of 20 colleagues in Financial Services to ensure an effective working environment, employee commitment and consistently high performance.

For more information about the role contact Linda Haigh Director of Finance and Procurement on 07971 608875.

To apply please download a copy the application form and the Job Description / Person Specification.

Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 12.00 hours on 4th June 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th June 2025

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Job Title: Watch Manager – Operational Command Assessment & Training 
Contract: Permanent 
Working Hours: 42 hours (Day-Duty working pattern) 
Salary: WM B (£46,707.00 per annum) 
Closing Date: 8th June 2025 
 
This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Watch Manager opportunities within OCAT that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 6 months). These may be permanent or fixed term opportunities.  
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.  
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 becoming one of the best in the country. 
 
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 leading others as a Watch Manager in our Operational Command Assessment and Training (OCAT) department.  
 
What You Will Be Working On 
Assisting in the delivery and design of courses  
You will be committed to the development of yourself and others 
Supporting your colleagues in a professional and constructive manor, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Watch Manager.  
Ensuring all training complies with Departments Quality Assurance Framework  
You will complete Risk Assessments to ensure that training is delivered to our high standards 
 
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. 
 
If you are excited by the opportunity to train, assess and support the development of firefighters, and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply. 
 
Eligibility  
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:  
Hold substantive role as a Firefighter, Crew Manager or Watch 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 
Have an in-date Service Medical (if you do not have a current in-date medical this must be completed this during the recruitment process) 
 
In order, we will review applications from Watch Managers and Crew Managers first, then Firefighters in LRS resource pool, and then applications from competent Firefighters. If people who are currently substantive Firefighters are successful in achieving the role, they will be temporarily promoted to Watch Manager. Substantive promotion to Crew/Watch Manager will be dependent on successful completion of a development plan (anticipated development journey is approximately two years), and demonstration of competence in the role, and operationally. 
 
How to apply  
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)   
  
Stage 2 
Operational exam 
Operational practical scenario assessment 
Leadership and Ethics Presentation and Assessment* 
*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) 
 
Stage 3 
Role Specific panel interview and Presentation 
  
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Justin Mackerness at Justin.Mackerness@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.  

Permanent Vacancies

Group Manager B – Operational Flexi Duty

£62,028 per annum plus 20% Flexi-Duty System allowance

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and progressive organisation. As part of this recruitment process the Service is looking for forward thinking and talented leaders. Applicants should understand key drivers for the Sector and possess the vision and passion to help shape and lead the organisation through the opportunities and challenges ahead. DFRS is seeking the right individuals to ensure that the level of service offered to the communities of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard and represents best value.

This opportunity is open to substantive Station Managers and existing Group Managers.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an Assistant HR Officer (Systems and Reporting) to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

You’ll join us on a full time (37 hours per week), 12 month fixed term contract, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £28624.00 – £31067.00 (gross) per annum.

Key responsibilities of the Assistant HR Officer (Systems and Reporting):

-To maintain and update the current HR system (iTrent) as necessary, including but not limited to post details and organisational structure and annual leave enquiries and adjustments.
-To manage and monitor the iTrent inbox, triaging queries and responding where appropriate.
-To sign post to available training, provide training for system users and to act as a first point of contact for user queries.
-To be responsible for both the security and maintenance of the current HR database including the creation of user accounts and access permissions, in accordance with GDPR requirements.
-To liaise effectively with colleagues across the HR Function and other departments within the service, as well as external agencies and other third party contacts, as and when directed, or when required.
-To create and produce people metrics reports in relation to the content of the HR system, ensuring that the data is presented accurately and in a user friendly format, including look up functions, pivots, slicers and graphs where appropriate.
-To participate in collaborative work that enables current and future HR system development and transformation.
-To assist with the provision of data for additional reporting requirements on an ad-hoc basis as required, such as Subject Access Requests, FOIs and contribute to organisational data returns (including ONS and HMI) as needed.
-To support the departments goals and objectives, as well as actively engaging with your own continuous professional development, in accordance with DSFRS policies and procedures and to participate in a collaborative team based environment.

As our Assistant HR Officer (Systems and Reporting), you will assist with the overall administration of the current HR Database (iTrent), including user accounts and post structure, and to triage and respond to systems queries received via the iTrent mailbox. You will also undertake work to support People Systems Reporting.

Salary:  £38,626 – £43,693 per annum, (pay award pending) Grade 5

Hours:   37 hours per week – Monday to Friday  

Location – Protection offices located in Reading, Newbury,

Wokingham, and Maidenhead – travel may be required across

Berkshire

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

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting experienced and qualified Fire Safety Inspectors. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

As a member of the Protection Team, the post holder will contribute to the Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing locations, planned structures and events.  The work is also crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and protecting healthy business growth, which will be affected by building fire losses.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual with a passion and drive to deliver Protection Fire Safety activities to enhance the safety and support to the public of Berkshire.

Exciting opportunities have arisen for competent and qualified Fire Safety Inspecting Officers to join our dynamic organisation.

Specifically, we are seeking individuals who have attained all the relevant Fire Safety Qualifications aligned to the Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators and have regulatory experience within the sector.

The key focus of this role is:

• To improve public and business safety and reduce risk through targeted education and enforcement of fire safety legislation. To protect people, property and the environment by advising on the management of risks associated with actual or potential fire.
• To promote and support business and economic growth by providing guidance and advice to comply with the Fire Safety Order 2005 in line with the government better for business for all agenda.
• To receive, process, allocate, complete and issue documents, standard letters and relevant communications in respect of all the work areas within the non-uniformed fire safety inspecting officer’s role whether statutory (required to meet legal compliance deadlines) or non-statutory.
• As and when required, to initiate, support and engage in legal proceedings including witness interviews and court proceedings.

  Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Successfully completed the QCF Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, QCF Level 4 Certificate in fire safety, QCF Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety
• Ability to deliver safety information to a diverse range of audiences and be able to convey complex information in a clear and logical manner.
• Be able to define the legislative framework and the mechanisms of enforcement of fire protection in new, altered and existing buildings.
• Competent at carrying out fire protection “audits” for simple/complex premises.
• Involvement in the issue of Deficiency, Alterations, Enforcement and/or Prohibition Notices.
• Proven practical experience in undertaking statutory Building Regulation consultations.

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 on application.

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 on application.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

For further details about the role please contact David Crease, Area Manager Prevention and Protection at creased@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin – gavina@rbfrs.co.uk, Recruitment Assistant.

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

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Friday 20 June 2025. 

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing Monday 28 July 2025.

Anticipated start date:  ASAP

*Please note – no pre-existing leave or holidays will be honoured*.

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

Our Commitments:

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

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

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

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

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

To find out more: 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 on application.

Accountant
Location: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
Salary: £40,476 – £44,771 (Dependent on Experience)
Contract Type: Full Time | Permanent
Closing Date: 8th June 2025

Your Finance Expertise. Our Community Impact.

Join one of the UK’s leading fire and rescue services and play a key role in managing public funds that help protect and serve the people of Cheshire. At Cheshire Fire and Rescue Ser-vice, we are a progressive, forward-thinking organisation where your finance career can thrive while making a genuine difference to our communities.

We are currently seeking a highly capable and motivated Accountant to support the delivery of financial services across the organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering you exposure to all aspects of financial management, statutory accounting, and budget planning.
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Why You Should Join Us:

✅ Diverse Financial Experience
From budget preparation and final accounts to treasury management and audit liaison, this role provides a broad platform for financial growth and development.
✅ Career Development in a Progressive Setting
You’ll gain experience across key functions, be involved in high-impact projects, and bene-fit from a supportive environment that promotes continuous professional development.
✅ Purposeful Work
Your financial expertise will directly support frontline emergency services, enabling us to invest effectively in people, equipment, and community safety initiatives.
✅ Supportive, Inclusive Culture
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion and promote flexible working, wellbeing, and a strong sense of belonging across the organisation.
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Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets in partnership with operational managers.
• Contribute to the production of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
• Supervise and produce statutory and non-statutory financial returns, including VAT and FOI responses.
• Support treasury management activities including cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain the Authority’s asset register and assist in managing financial systems and pro-cesses.
• Represent the Finance team in cross-departmental projects and meetings.
• Provide advice, training, and support to budget holders and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support team members to ensure consistent delivery of financial services.
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Essential Skills and Experience:

✔ Professionally qualified accountant (CCAB bodies – e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW).
✔ Experience working with operational managers to prepare and manage budgets.
✔ Recent experience in the production of final accounts (local authority experience desirable).
✔ Experience of working with large financial ledger systems.
✔ Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
✔ Experience in cash flow forecasting and treasury processes.
✔ Management experience in a financial setting.
✔ Strong understanding of tax-related matters.
✔ Proficiency with complex spreadsheets and Microsoft Office tools.
✔ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
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Important Note:

Any successful applicant will be subject to a standard DBS check. This is a key requirement for all roles within Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, as we are committed to safe-guarding vulnerable individuals in the communities we serve.
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Be Part of a Team That Delivers Real Value

If you’re looking for a varied finance role where you can broaden your experience, grow professionally, and make a meaningful contribution to the community—this is the opportunity for you.

📅 Closing Date: 8th June 2025
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Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children, and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children, and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

Wholetime Crew Manager Transfers – South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Various locations across South Yorkshire.

Salary – In line with National Pay.

At South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue we have a clear vision – to make South Yorkshire safer and stronger – and we base everything we do around this core aim. We also have a set of three key aspirations – to be a great place to work, to put people first and to strive to be the best. Having great people in place to enable us to reach these aspirations is key to our strategies and success and we are seeking likeminded, proactive individuals who will form a core part of team and help us further improve the services that we offer our local community and the working experience for all our staff.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) is seeking applications for permanent contract wholetime operational transfers in to the service for the below role:

·         Wholetime Duty System Crew Manager (Development or Competent)

Please note, transferees may be placed on a contract to cover any SYFR Duty System (please see details below).

Applications must be from staff currently working a permanent wholetime duty system contract with a UK Fire & Rescue Service.  We will not be accepting applications from those on sole On-Call duty systems, fixed term wholetime contracts or staff working within airport and armed forces fire services.

Competent pay will be payable for all joiners on commencement and those in development will be subject to SYFR policy around achievement of competence in role.

Individuals wishing to submit a formal application for consideration for the above role will need to complete an Application Form and submit this by 23:59 on Thursday 5th June 2025.

To complete an application form, please use this link https://forms.office.com/e/FYe7xa5b10

Candidates should be aware that, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria, the assessment dates for the above roles are scheduled to take place on the 23rd & 24th June 2025. Individuals who are successful within the process may be offered immediate employment with SYFR with commencement in September 2025 (or may be placed within a pool for suitable opportunities which may arise in the future if insufficient opportunities are available immediately).

Eligibility and Process Details:

Crew Manager – Transfer Process (For substantive Crew Managers – competent or development)

Eligibility:

·         You will need to hold the following units of the IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management.

o   Unit 2: Fire Operations (L3C2)

o   Unit 4: Management and Administration in Fire and Rescue Services(L3C4)

·         If not already held you will also need to commit to achieve the following IFE Exam within 24 months of joining SYFR:

o   Level 3 Certificate – Unit 3: Fire Safety (L3C3)

·         Be on a substantive/permanent Crew Manager contract on a Wholetime Duty System within a UK Fire & Rescue Service.  (Please note that applications from individuals from airport or defence fire services or those from individuals on an On Call system will not be accepted).

Be ‘in ticket’/up to date with all operational training in line with your current service training policy
Have a satisfactory Personal Review, Appraisal or equivalent for the last year
Not be in possession of any formal disciplinary sanctions at the point of application
Not be subject to any informal or formal development plans within current role at point of application
Have acceptable references provided by current UK Fire & Rescue Service
Be medically fit to undertake the role applied for. (Please note medical sign off by our Medical Officer will be required).  This will include being at the required level of Fitness in line with the SYFR Fitness Policy (42.3 vo2 Max level).

Please note:

SYFR CM Candidates are expected to have completed a CMI Level 3 Leadership and Management Qualification, IOSH Managing Safely and an externally accredited Incident Command Level 3 qualification.  Candidates who are competent in role, but have not achieved these (or equivalent qualifications) will be required to do so as a condition of their employment.

Process:

·         Completion of Application Form

·         Interview (Operational/Technical & Managerial Questions) & Presentation

·         XVR Incident Command Assessment at Level 1

·         Fitness Test – Bleep or Chester Walk Test

·         Please note that references, confirmation of competence/development status, qualifications and training records will all be sought from your current FRS prior to any final offer of employment with SYFR.

·         All offers will be subject to the above and being signed as medically fit to undertake the role.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) Duty and Staffing Systems

SYFR offer two different duty systems and applicants can express preference for these within their Application Form. Preferences will be considered but allocation will be based on workforce requirements and planning.

Wholetime 2-2-4 Duty System

This duty system consists of crews working 2 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts followed by 4 rota days.

Wholetime Day Staffing Duty System

The Day Staffing Duty System consists of individuals working a set pattern of Day Shifts only.

Post Application Process:

Pre-employment Checks:

A provisional offer of employment will be made to the successful candidates, this is subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including provision of evidence from your current service that you meet all of the eligibility requirements for the role, as well as an Identity Check, Right to Work in UK (Immigration Check), Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, substance misuse test and a fitness test.

Medical Assessment:

All candidates successful within the process will progress through to a medical check with our Medical Officer.  Individuals will need to be deemed fit for operational duties in order to receive a formal offer of employment.

If you have any questions in relation to your application, please contact us via email firefighterrecruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Job Summary

Job Role Title: Chief Accountant

Salary: I £48,710 – £52,805 + 10% market rate supplement

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date: 23:59 4 June 2025

Job Advert Text

Join Our Team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service!

Are you a finance professional looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic and community-focused organisation? Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking talented individuals.

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) provides a wide range of services covering more than 979 square miles, including both urban and rural communities with a population of approximately 1.1 million. With 20 strategically placed fire stations, our purpose is Safer People, Safer Places in both our communities and our workplaces.

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Full support for ongoing professional development

•    On-site gym facilities

•    Free onsite parking

•    Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•    Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•    Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

•    Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). 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.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 4 June 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 12 June 2025 over a 3-week period

A market rate supplement of 10% has been awarded for this role and will remain subject to periodic review.

Job Objectives

Reporting to the S112 Officer/Treasurer, your role will be to provide technical leadership and expertise in local government finance for your three teams, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance and Exchequer Services.

Your key responsibilities will include providing high quality financial services and advice to senior stakeholders and leading the financial operations of the Service, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

You will lead key activity in the service including final accounts, budget setting, budget monitoring, capital accounting, financial systems, treasury management, pensions and exchequer services.

Skills Required

You will be CCAB qualified and a confident communicator who is able to foster great working relationships with a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

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
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

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

Sponsorship

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.