Job Summary

Job Role Title:  ICT Systems Manager

Salary:  G £37,336 – £41,418

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of hours per week: 37

Job Share: No

Closing date: 23:59 19 June 2024

Further Information

Are you ready to step into a dynamic new role? We are excited to announce the opening of the ICT Systems Manager position, focused on our Infrastructure portfolio. We are looking for individuals with relevant experience such as infrastructure management, or product ownership. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our ICT function, working alongside our existing infrastructure team. We are committed to fostering growth, offering support for skill development, and providing avenues for progression. If you are eager to take on increased responsibilities and build upon your existing knowledge, we are here to help you thrive. 

Benefits you will receive: 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)
• 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.

About ICT Systems Manager role:

As an ICT Systems Manager, you will be responsible for managing a suite of related systems, applications, and portals.

Your tasks will include helping our Users, managing Supplier contracts, and providing data to report against our service KPIs.

Key responsibilities as an ICT Systems Manager:

·         Providing prompt and professional support to users at all levels across the organisation

·         Responding to incident support requests, service requests and change requests using our Service Desk Application

·         Ensuring that our systems are correctly configured, by understanding our requirements, explaining choices and undertaking (or advising on) configuration work.

·         Maintain a good awareness of suppliers – understand how suppliers plan to meet the evolving requirement of their Fire Sector customers.

·         Working with Project and Procurement teams to deliver major changes in systems.

·         Providing support for procurement and project processes.

·         Advising on solution options and make recommendations.

·         Ensuring that our system portfolio aligns with our ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture requirements.

·         Providing support for the data and reporting team.

·         Carrying out all tasks associated with this post in accordance with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s Equality and Diversity Policies.

Skills and experience required as our ICT Systems Manager:

·         Degree or equivalent professional experience.

·         Experience of customer relationship management.

·         Experience of helping maximise the benefits of change.

·         Knowledge of Planning future system requirements and designing configurations.

·         Ability to analyse numeric information to support reporting requirements.

·         Demonstrate experience of maximising value around system selection and system configuration choices.

·         Able to demonstrate handling of commercial and personally sensitive data in a professional and confidential way.

Closing date:  23:59 19 June 2024

Interview date: w/c 1 July 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
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association

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.

The Head of Category – ICT is a key member of the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting into the Head of Commercial – Corporate. The role is responsible for leading the ICT Category team in procurement and commercial contract management activity that maximises value for money and minimises risk.

This includes creating and developing multi-year category plans in pursuit of the team’s transformation plan and ensuing that these are delivered by the team. Resource management will be a key aspect of the role to ensure the right capacity and capability of up to five procurement professionals and specialists to meet the demands of the category in a fast faced market and internal environment with conflicting priorities. Experience of proactive stakeholder management to foster timely decision making based on procurement data and MI analysis, and actioning and resolving risks and issues to meet the function’s performance targets is key.

Applicants should have a high working knowledge of procurement legislation, be commercially astute with the capability to demonstrate compliant, value adding procurement, contract management and category management activities. They will be proactive, self-sufficient and resilient individuals who can manage the category team capacity to maximise efficiencies against objectives through robust prioritisation.

They will also have experience of leading teams and inspiring others to be resilient in the face of busy project demands and changing priorities.

We are looking for someone with hands-on and leadership experience in this field. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in order to manage multiple stakeholders, ensuring resources are commercially focused on delivering proportionate, sustainable, and innovative commercial solutions that effectively manage commercial risks are essential. They will have a working knowledge of common procurement tools and databases (including ERP tools, Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint sites)

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.

Job Title: Watch Manager – Community Safety Lead

Grade: Watch Manager B

Directorate :  Operations Service Delivery

Reporting to :  Station Manager

Closing Date: 17/06/2024

About us

Our Mission is simple, we want to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our county constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too.

To help us deliver our mission and our Prevention Strategy, we are looking for a new team member who is a highly motivated individual with a passion for partnership working and prevention activity.

About the opportunity (Role Profile)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Community Safety Team act as a vital link between our central Prevention Team, Response Teams and our external Partners. Leading the Community Safety Officers, you will be responsible for planning and delivery of engagement activity with our Communities, Stations, and Partner Agencies, exploring new risks, monitoring existing risk and delivering appropriate interventions.
This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside a wide range of other departments and agencies both internally and externally on a day-to-day basis. All of this provides an unapparelled depth of exposure, knowledge and understanding of the Fire and Rescue Service and the wider environment in which it operates.

Job Title. Procurement Assistant

Job Base Location. Hybrid with base location FSHQ, Birkenshaw, Bradford

Salary. £30,296 – £31,364 per annum [National Pay Award pending usually from 1 April 2024] 

Are you looking for a career in Procurement?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by joining the very busy Procurement Team, delivering service support to frontline crews by facilitating compliant procurement in the public sector.

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

Job Purpose: To take ownership for the day-to-day administrative and support requirements associated with a wide range of procurement activity including stakeholder management, advice on efficient sourcing and procurement of goods and services, increasing compliance with internal procurement rules and legislative requirements and facilitation of the complex end-to-end tendering process, maintaining the necessary relevant records and systems to ensure transparency and a clear audit trail of procurement activity.

Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Team and its customers across the full range of procurement activities including (but not limited to) meetings (arranging and minute taking), benchmarking, market intelligence, drafting contract specifications, spend analysis and other commercial support as required (refer to the Job Description) maintaining the necessary relevant records and systems to ensure transparency and a clear audit trail of procurement activity.

Essential requirements: You will:

·       Have demonstrable workplace experience of working with Information Technology applications at an advanced user level.

·       Have experience of providing comprehensive administerial support, using your ability to analyse, interpret and present data.

·       Exhibit and maintain personal and professional honesty and integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion, tact, and sensitivity.

·       Be able to effectively develop and manage many relationships, ensuring that all communications with stakeholders, customers and suppliers are appropriate and prompt.

·       Hold GCSE Grade ‘C’ Maths and English or an equivalent level 2 numeracy and literacy qualification or are able to demonstrate an equivalent level of literacy and numeracy gained through life experience.

·       Be able to demonstrable workplace experience of planning and prioritising workload and output, working independently and as a team player, working to tight deadlines.

·       Be able to demonstrate commitment to good data quality and attention to detail within all areas of work.

·       Possess an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity.

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 have a reliable home internet connection.

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 over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

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

We offer an excellent package as outlined above.

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

Closing date for all applications is 12.00pm 21st June 2024. 

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

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

An opportunity has arisen within our Technical Services Section for a Hydrant Technician, based at Sheffield Headquarters. Reporting to the Water Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring water supplies for firefighting purposes are accessible and operating effectively by carrying out day-to-day planned inspections, testing and maintenance of all fire hydrants, fire tanks and suction outlets in the South Yorkshire area.

Working mainly outdoors, the role will involve a significant amount of driving and physical work including removing hydrant lids, clearing and tidying hydrant sites and the maintenance and repair of hydrant fittings. You will also be required to complete and maintain accurate manual and computer records relating to all inspections, repairs and maintenance work and to report and monitor progress for major repairs via the relevant channels.

To be considered for this role you must hold a current and valid driving license and be able to read and interpret maps, particularly street directories, confidently. You will also have an awareness and strong commitment to safe working practices, particularly in relation to manual handling and be able to organise and prioritise your work effectively, safely and without supervision.

Due to the nature of the work, this post requires a flexible and co-operative attitude to working hours.

For more information about the role, please contact Susan Dunk on 07798 628715 or David Taylor on 07920 536456.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 23rd June 2024.

To apply for the post, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk. Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification. If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria. Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

If you would prefer to submit an application form, please download a copy from our website or contact recruitment at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

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.

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.

Other benefits include; a Cycle 2 Work Scheme, a Free on Site Gym, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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 Standard Criminal Records Check.

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.

On-Call Recruitment & Engagement Officer
Scale 5 – £26,421 – £28,770 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within our Response Directorate for an On-Call Recruitment & Engagement Officer based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip, Worcester.

The overall purpose of the role will be to contribute to the delivery of the Response Strategy supporting the Recruitment, Marketing and Retention Team to design, deliver and promote EDI focused recruitment and engagement strategies in line with national and local objectives and frameworks.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of developing and delivering engagement activities to a wide audience and demonstrate knowledge of recruitment and selection processes. You will also have experience of working with and engaging underrepresented groups and an understanding of positive people culture. You will also have evidence of challenging discrimination and promoting and implementing equal opportunities.

Most importantly, we are seeking an individual who is passionate, personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable in this subject area and is driven to make impactful change. This will require the ability to work under pressure to conflicting deadlines, supported by a knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and associated applications.

The key duties will include the design, delivery and evaluation of recruitment and engagement strategy, initiatives, programmes and events across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You will engage and build relationships with stakeholders, community teams and network groups to deliver initiatives and raise awareness of the On-Call Firefighter role and create processes and opportunities to positively impact recruitment and the diversity profile within the service.

The job description, person specification and an application form can be found on the WMJobs application page.

Reasons to Join Us 

HWFRS is proud to offer a range of benefits for this role, including:

·         27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 32 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays)

·         Access to a local government pension scheme

·         Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours

·         Hybrid working opportunities

·         Free car parking

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. 

Apply online through our WMJobs application page. The closing date for applications is Thursday 20th June 2024 at midday.

Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd July 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Administrator within People Services in the Recruitment team. The People function is positioned at the heart of transformation and delivering a culture that encourages flexibility, learning and empowerment.

Based at our Headquarters, you will support the People Officer (Recruitment and Selection) in the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient customer-focused recruitment transaction service for all employees and stakeholders.

With an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent, you will have a good understanding of people processes, particularly in relation to recruitment and selection and proven experience of applying administration procedures and systems to provide a quality transactional people service.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and HR practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

For more information about the role contact Henry Zemah, People Officer (Transactions) on 0792 0097804.

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.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 Hours on Monday 10th June 2024.

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.

Other benefits include; a Cycle 2 Work Scheme, a Free on Site Gym, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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 Standard Criminal Records Check.

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.

Wellbeing Coordinator.

Permanent.

Hybrid working with base at Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw

£30,296 to £31,364 per annum [National Pay Award pending from 1 April 2024]

Are you passionate about improving the wellbeing of colleagues?  Do you enjoy working with people and have great project management skills?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by joining our Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department to develop and deliver projects to improve the wellbeing of our colleagues, ensuring that the people who save lives are healthy and fit to do their roles.

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

Job Purpose:  To assist the Assistant Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager in providing, promoting and developing a comprehensive Wellbeing offer to WYFRS colleagues.
 

Key Responsibilities:

You will raise the profile of wellbeing by producing and delivering promotions and campaigns to our colleagues.  You will also coordinate and administer wellbeing schemes and projects, which will involve robust administration, data capture and evaluating their effectiveness. You will also assist the AOHSWM in the development of the wellbeing offer. 

Essential requirements:

·         We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people, both verbally and in writing.

·         You will possess a good understanding of workplace wellbeing challenges and will have a highly organised approach to planning, developing, communicating and implementing effective campaigns and projects focusing on the wellbeing needs of our colleagues.  You will also be experienced in evaluating outcomes and impact.

·         You will be proficient in using IT systems, have Level 2 (or equivalent) Numeracy and Literacy skills, with evidence of continuous self-development and learning.

·         You will be experienced in project management, with a track record of working with stakeholders and delivering excellent performance against targets and deadlines.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of 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 up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

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

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.

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

Closing date for all applications is 15 June 2024

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

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.