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

Salary: £42,500 – £45,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours / week

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 18 months

Directorate: Corporate Services

Responsible for: Administration and Secretariat team

We are seeking an experienced Administration and Secretariat Manager to lead and develop administrative processes across our organisation. This pivotal role oversees the Administration and Secretariat (A&S) function, ensuring the delivery of a professional, customer-focused service that reflects our values of trust, transparency, and service excellence.

You will play a key role in supporting governance structures, managing secretariat services, and driving continuous improvement in administrative systems. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how we operate and support our internal and external stakeholders.

What you will be doing:

As the Administration and Secretariat Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality administrative and secretariat services across the organisation. You’ll manage a team responsible for supporting key governance meetings, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth operational processes.

Your work will include:

Governance Support: Overseeing, and providing, secretariat services for NFCC’s Board of Trustees, Chiefs Council, a wide range of committees, and internal meetings—ensuring accurate minutes, timely actions, and professional coordination.

Team Leadership: Managing and developing the A&S team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement: Reviewing and enhancing administrative systems to ensure they are efficient, user-friendly, and aligned with organisational needs.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with senior leaders, committee chairs, trustees, and external partners to ensure effective communication and governance.

Who we are looking for:

Someone who enjoys working across a range of areas to provide high quality, professional administrative support to enable the charity to function efficiently and effectively. This role will suit someone who thrives on building and maintaining positive working relationships and developing strong processes. Attention to detail is key for this role.

What you can expect:

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a national organisation, working alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about; we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), healthcare cash plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible working.

Please see the Job Description on the NFCC Website.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you, please complete our online application form linked on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the NFCC website. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted for this position.

If you have any difficulties in completing the form, or would like any further information prior to applying, please email – recruitment@nfcc.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd October and Friday 3rd October 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Nightingale, Director of Professional Services – Helen.Nightingale@nfcc.org.uk

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.  

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.  

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment . 

CREW MANAGER

PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Crew Manager: £41,322 (development) per annum

Crew Manager: £43,104 (competent) per annum

(exclusive of allowances that may be applicable dependent on role)

Open to internal and external candidates

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

Applications are invited from substantive wholetime Crew Managers (external) and substantive and competent wholetime Firefighters. (Existing internal Crew Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process).

Posts are available across the Service and candidates should indicate those posts that they would be willing to accept on the associated location preference form.

Candidates should read the application guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all of the essential criteria in their Application Form. Only those who meet all of the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification will be shortlisted for interview.

Candidates will be required to deliver a 15 minute presentation (the presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting) and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered and the requirements of the role.

A simulated Incident Command assessment will be undertaken for those candidates who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory evidence of operational assurance or formal assessment within the last 12 months.

Welsh Language skills at level 2 are a requirement of this post; existing employees will need to demonstrate prior achievement of this level upon application, for external candidates that cannot demonstrate this at application, this must be achieved within the probation period, with support provided as appropriate.

Interviews will be held over two weeks commencing from 6th October 2025.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements within this two-week timeframe only.

Please note that this post is subject to pre-employment checks including a Satisfactory Medical Clearance, DBS Check, Drug and Alcohol test and satisfactory references. If a positive disclosure (spent or unspent) is received on the DBS, a risk based approach on managing the information will be adopted by the Service and a reasonable and proportionate decision is then made regarding the current or prospective employee.  Further information can be found here.

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager Steve Houghton, Operational Response Manager on 07787 578 408 or by emailing steve.houghton@northwalesfire.gov.wales

To apply, please complete and submit your Manager Endorsement for Promotion Form (Internal candidates only), Location Preference Form and a full application form all together by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales prior to the closing date.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on Monday 22nd September 2025

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

WATCH MANAGER

PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Watch Manager: £44,038 (development) per annum

Watch Manager: A £45,260 (competent) per annum

Watch Manager: B £48,202 (competent) per annum

(exclusive of allowances that may be applicable dependent on role)

Open to internal and external candidates

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

Applications are invited from substantive wholetime Watch Managers (external) and substantive and competent wholetime Crew Managers. (Existing internal Watch Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process).

Posts are available across the Service and candidates should indicate those posts that they would be willing to accept on the associated location preference form.

Candidates should read the application guidance notes carefully in relation to providing current evidence against all of the essential criteria in their Application Form. Only those who meet all of the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification will be shortlisted for interview.

Candidates will be required to deliver a 15 minute presentation (the presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting) and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered and the requirements of the role.

A simulated Incident Command assessment will be undertaken for those candidates who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory evidence of operational assurance or formal assessment within the last 12 months.

Welsh Language skills at level 2 are a requirement of this post; existing employees will need to demonstrate prior achievement of this level upon application, for external candidates that cannot demonstrate this at application, this must be achieved within the probation period, with support provided as appropriate.

Interviews will be held over two weeks commencing from 6th October 2025.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements within this two-week timeframe only.

Please note that this post is subject to pre-employment checks including a Satisfactory Medical Clearance, DBS Check, Drug and Alcohol test and satisfactory references. If a positive disclosure (spent or unspent) is received on the DBS, a risk based approach on managing the information will be adopted by the Service and a reasonable and proportionate decision is then made regarding the current or prospective employee.  Further information can be found here.

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager Steve Houghton, Operational Response Manager on 07787 578 408 or by emailing steve.houghton@northwalesfire.gov.wales

To apply, please complete and submit your Manager Endorsement for Promotion Form (Internal Only), Location Preference Form and a full application form all together by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales prior to the closing date.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on Monday 22nd September 2025

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

WATCH MANAGER CONTROL

PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Joint Communication Centre, St Asaph

Watch Manager:  £41,836 (development) per annum

Watch Manager: A £42,997 (competent) per annum

Watch Manager: B £45,792 (competent) per annum

Open to internal and external candidates

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

Applications are invited from substantive Control Watch Managers (external) and substantive and competent Firefighter Control Operators.

Candidates should read the application guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all of the essential criteria in their Application Form. Only those who meet all of the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification will be shortlisted for interview.

Candidates will be required to deliver a 15 minute presentation (the presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting) and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered and the requirements of the role.

Welsh Language skills at level 4 are a requirement of this post; candidates will need to demonstrate prior achievement of this level upon application.

Interviews will be held over two weeks commencing from 6th October 2025.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements within this two-week timeframe only.

Please note that this post is subject to achieving a Non-Police Personnel Vetting NPPV Level 2 (full), a pre-employment medical clearance including a satisfactory Drug and Alcohol test and satisfactory references.

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager Ros Thomas, Head of Control at ros.thomas@northwalesfire.gov.wales or 07787578365.

To apply, please complete and submit your Manager Endorsement for Promotion Form and a full application form all together by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales prior to the closing date.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on Monday 22nd September 2025

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

The above vacancy has arisen within South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters based at Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant. We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced person to work within our Business Support Unit. The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties, commensurate with the role of PA to the Executive Leadership & Senior Leadership Team. 

A Welsh Government Security Clearance will be required before commencement of the role. This role may involve some occasional travelling between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post. 

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. All appointments are subject to a driving licence check, drug and alcohol test and medical assessment. Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all of the essential criteria on the Person Specification will go forward to the selection process

Governance Manager

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service

Salary Scale PM1 £41,771 – £46,142 per annum

Location – Sadler Road, Winsford Cheshire

Permanent

Full time, 37 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen within the Democratic Services department for a professional and enthusiastic Governance Manager to lead the Service’s Governance and Corporate Planning functions.

You will work closely with the Monitoring Officer to ensure that the Authority operates within the law and its Constitution, manage the Members’ Allowance Scheme and ensure that the Authority operates an effective complaints procedure.

Additionally, you will lead on the Service’s Corporate Planning activities and work in conjunction with the Head of Governance (Monitoring Officer) to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

You will have strong verbal and written communications skills, be able to demonstrate political sensitivity and be confident in providing advice to Fire Authority Members and senior Officers. This is a fast paced environment requiring flexibility, a strong focus on team work, support and prioritisation in order to meet tight deadlines.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01606 868820.

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 33/25/GM on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 22nd September 2025 at 9.am

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

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all 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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

DDaT Business Analyst.

Permanent

Fire Service Headquarters / Hybrid Working.

£34,434 to £41,771 per annum (dependant on experience)

Are you passionate about digital transformation and ready to make a real impact? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a dynamic and analytical DDaT Business Analyst to join our Digital and Data team. You’ll work across the organisation to understand business needs, define requirements, and support the delivery of innovative, user-centred digital solutions that improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.

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

Job Purpose: To deliver high-quality business analysis that supports digital transformation across the Service. The postholder will work with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, and support the design and implementation of innovative, user-centred digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead stakeholder engagement to gather and document business requirements.
Develop As-Is and To-Be process maps aligned with strategic goals.
Define KPIs and support benefits realisation.
Produce business cases, project briefs, and analytical reports.
Support solution design, testing, implementation, and training.
Promote continuous improvement and innovation in digital delivery.
Ability to work autonomously managing competing priorities and work under pressure.
 

Essential requirements:

Understanding of business analysis, including requirements gathering and process mapping.
Experience working in digital transformation or ICT project environments.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g. BPMN, SWOT, MoSCoW).
Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
Professional qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS/ISEB) or willingness to work towards.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of data protection and governance.
Full valid UK driving licence.
 

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and have a reliable home internet connection.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

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

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

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

For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 21 September (midnight).

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

ICT Data Systems Engineer
 
Salary – £34,434 to £36,363 per annum + benefits
 
About the role
 
We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of ICT Data Systems Engineer to work within our outstanding ICT Team and assist Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service on their Digital and Data transformation across a range of exciting projects.
 
Reporting directly to the Software Development Officer you will be responsible for supporting the ICT team with the transformational change projects and maintaining/enhancing existing ICT investments in Software, Services and Security of systems.
 
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
 
We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.
 
About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
 
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
 
As an ICT Data Systems Engineer you will:
 
•   Providing technical advice, support and guidance to users, primarily with the Data and Information team and ICT development team.
•   Representing ICT and participating in working groups where technical input is required.
•   Supporting, querying and maintaining specialist information and data management systems such as CFRMIS, GIS, IRS etc.
 
We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:
 
•   Experience in creating/managing/optimising database systems including data warehouse solutions.
•   Experience involving data processing, transmission, storage and retrieval along with advanced report writing, Microsoft Analysis Services and analytics.
•   Experience of Microsoft SQL server, PowerBI, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure and Microsoft 365.
•   To be able to configure and maintain database servers/databases and associated systems/processes.
 
The Selection Process
 
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
 
Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 26th September 2025 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist -2nd October 2025
Interview – 9th October 2025
 
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
 
Interested in applying?
 
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description. The supporting statement must not be generated or enhanced with assistive AI and will be checked for this during processing.
Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
 
For further information about the role, please contact Wayne Longton-Worley, Head of ICT on 0191 444 1500.
 
Reasonable Adjustments
 
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace.  If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request. All requests must be sent to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk
 
Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an Enhanced DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
 
Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on Friday 26th September 2025.