HR Assistant (Employee Relations)

Permanent Contract

Part time – 25 hour week

Salary –  Pro-rated: £20,701 to £20,999 per annum (FTE – £30,638 to £31,079 per annum)

Are you organised, great at multi-tasking, and a people person? Then join our Employee Relations Team! 

About us 

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us? 

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. 

About the role 

As our HR Assistant (Employee Relations) you will support the Employee Relations team in developing and providing high quality support arrangements to all employees, which will assist employees staying in work, returning to work, or through difficult personal circumstances.

You will be responsible for:

·Being the first point of contact for the team and for the escalation of employee relations issues

·Supporting the attendance process at all stages.

·Maintaining accurate records of progress and decisions / outcomes

· Acting as a contact and triage point for individuals and line managers seeking access to welfare support, providing advice

· Coordinating the mental health wellbeing champions, to provide a system of welfare / support arrangements

·Delivering workshops / facilitated events for employee relations

·Supporting the team in developing and delivering appropriate health and wellbeing initiatives to enhance engagement, increase productivity levels and reduce sickness absence

About you 

We are looking for someone who will be committed to improving Employee Relations within the Service.

You must:

·  Be able to work on your own initiative and without direct supervision confidentially

· Be able to work confidently within a team and to interact with individuals in a friendly, courteous manner

·  Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Be able to prioritise workloads and have strong organisational skills

Qualifications

  • A good general level of educational achievement
  • CIPD qualification at Level 3 or equivalent or willingness to work towards

Experience

  • Computer literate or ability to use IT applications in a wide range of applications
  • Broad generalist HR experience with a particular understanding of Employee relations matters and casework
  • Experience of working in a trade unionised environment, preferably the Fire Service
  • Experience of supporting ED&I and wellbeing initiatives
     

How to Apply 

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Abatement & Protected Pension 

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. 

Safe & Well Operative

£23,500 – £23,893 per annum (pro rata)

The successful applicant will be required to travel around the County of Derbyshire (Van provided from office base)

Working as part of the Prevention Department, the main purpose of the role is to provide Fire safety advice and fitting smoke alarms to the public, by delivering a high level of targeted intervention to those most at risk living within our communities.

Working to reduce fire deaths, injuries and emergency response across Derbyshire by engaging with households. It will be necessary to work with information technology and associated systems and to ensure accurate and timely recording of activity and reporting.

We are looking for someone with the ability to communicate at all levels, to be able to give guidance to householders on how to reduce the risk of fire and carry out Fire safety checks, which may involve the fitting of smoke alarms where necessary.

There will be occasions where you will be required to work with people who are vulnerable and may be living, for a variety of reasons, in conditions that place them at high risk to their health, safety and wellbeing. A non-judgmental, compassionate and open-minded approach will therefore be a requisite characteristic of the successful candidate.

The normal working week is 18.5 hours, Wednesday pm, Thursday & Friday; however, you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer;

•              Flexible working hours.

•              Family friendly policies.

•              Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days (pro rata), increasing to 30 days (pro rata) after 5 years’ service.

•              Free, secure on-site car parking.

•              Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

•              Employee discount scheme (Boost).

•              Employee support networks.

•              Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

•              Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.

•              Ongoing training and development opportunities.

•              Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

•              Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure.  As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

All applicants must have a full valid UK driving licence.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 4th June 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 10th June 2024.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Technical Officer – Fleet & Equipment

ROLE OF THE JOB

Technical Services – Technical – Fleet & Equipment Officer

Are you a self-motivated person, ready for a challenge and who can adapt to the dynamic needs of an emergency service to ensure our fleet and equipment are the best that we can provide and always available to respond to the needs of the communities we protect? If the answer is YES, then this role may be for you.

The successful applicant will be part of the Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS), Technical Services Team.   This dynamic and diverse team of 14, provides a range of services to ensure the Service is able to deliver its community safety and other functions.  

This is a permanent role, primarily based at our SHQ site at West Hartford, Cramlington.

The current salary band is £33,024 to £36,648.

We are looking to appoint a team player, who can work flexibly to meet the requirements of the Service.  Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has experience of managing the fleet and equipment requirements for a medium sized organization.  This will include the quality assurance of a Service Level Agreement for the service and maintenance of our fleet and risk critical equipment.  On a day-to-day basis you can expect to liaise with suppliers, colleagues and NFRS operational staff to integrate exciting new projects, including vehicles, equipment and new technology into frontline emergency response. You will be an influential and regular contact for suppliers, engaging and overseeing supplier contracts, including developing specifications and service level agreements.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

  • Fleet and vehicle management qualification or equivalent.
  • Valid UK driving licence, including LGV.
  • Professional qualification in Road Transport e.g. member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers.
  • Working knowledge of health and safety at work, preferably supported by a formal qualification eg IOSH/NEBOSH 

Fire Safety Advisor

Job Role Title:  Fire Safety Advisor

Salary: Grade D SCP 9 – 15 (£25,119 – £27,803)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week:  37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  5th June 2024

The successful candidate will be working as part of a team delivering fire safety advice to members of the public for both commercial premises and private dwellings as well as providing support to the fire protection inspecting officers.

As a Fire Safety Advisor, your base will be at Fire Service Headquarters and you will be the initial point of contact for fire safety concerns and as such be able to ensure relevant advice is given in line with national guidance. You will need to demonstrate good verbal communication skills, be able to deal appropriately with confidential matters and ensure appropriate action is taken.

The role will involve liaising with mobile inspecting officers, management of fire safety data, maintaining communications with regulatory partners and ensuring a high standard of work is maintained. At times this role will be challenging and will require the successful applicant to work on their own initiative as well as part of a close knit team. However, the job can also be rewarding knowing you are assisting in providing a vital role to both internal departments and members of the public in ensuring safer places for safer people.

The day to day role will also entail administrative duties and you will therefore need be familiar with Microsoft packages such Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint. Full training will be provided on other internal software systems used.

Ideally you will be Level 3 qualified in fire safety, however Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is willing to fund training for the right candidate if they demonstrate the desired level of ability and commitment to the training. It would be an expectation that this Level 3 certificate is achieved within 2 years and may require you to attend residential courses. There is also the prospect of career progression to the role of Fire Safety Inspecting Officer.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date:  5th June 2024 at 23:59

Interview and test date: Week Commencing 17th June 2024

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, access to an emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further training as required.

You will automatically be enrolled into The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this 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.

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

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)

• Workplace Equality Index (WEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

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

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

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.

ICT Support Analyst

ICT Support Analyst.

Full-time, Permanent.

Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY, plus hybrid working.

£30,296 to £31,364 per annum (pay award pending).

Are you an experienced technical support analyst with great communication skills able to provide a positive customer experience? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Service Desk team. We are recruiting for an ICT Support Analyst to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

You will work as part of the service desk team to ensure that ICT Service delivery meets agreed KPI’s and positive Customer Experience is achieved. You will support colleagues in the use of ICT systems and services including technical support, user assistance and regular ongoing maintenance.

You should have demonstrable experience of working within a technical service desk team and be educated to NVQ level 3 in a computer related subject or have equivalent experience and/or training.

You will be required to work 37 hours flexibly as part of the team to cover Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. You will be required to work from our offices for part of your initial training. After this you will work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model and therefore, must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day 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, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. 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 Sunday 9 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, 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.

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

Finance Assistant

£33,024 per annum rising to £35,745 per annum

Job reference: REQ000274

Closing date: 03.06.2024

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service – an organisation with a purpose. Built on values and driven by our people, we make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, where you can see and feel the difference your contribution makes. Begin your rewarding career today!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join our Health and Safety department.

You will assist in the delivery of Service’s Health and Safety Support function, and you will support the Health and Safety Advisor in providing expert guidance and support in all matters related to health and safety. You will also assist in the design and delivery of health and safety related training for Service personnel.

In this role you will:

Provide informed professional advice and guidance to all levels of management and personnel regarding compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices specific to the fire and rescue service.
Act as the principal ‘competent person’ in the absence of the Health and Safety Advisor, ensuring adherence to the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and assisting in fulfilling statutory duties and best practices.
Assist in delivering effective health and safety information, instruction, and training, including conducting health and safety-based courses and modules for service members.
Support the completion of risk assessments for general work activities and specialised areas such as manual handling, hazardous substances etc.
Lead on assessments for Manual Handling (MH) and noise, conducting initial assessments and reviewing existing ones.
Participate in health and safety inspections, performance monitoring, and auditing, ensuring outcomes are recorded, reported, and recommendations implemented.
 

You will have:

In-depth experience of conducting health and safety audits, inspections and investigations into safety events to a high standard and reporting findings through written reports
In-depth experience of conducting suitable and sufficient health and safety risk assessments on a range of work and specialist activities
In-depth experience in the delivery of training
In-depth experience in using Microsoft Office applications to a high standard to analyses data and produce comprehensive presentations, graphs and reports
Highly skilled at communicating, maintaining professional relationships across an organisation
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and practice, particularly in relation to its application within the fire and rescue service
To hold or attain in post, NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent within 12 months
You will also hold a current full driving licence with no pending issues and must be able to travel to other sites as and when required. 

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th June 2024

Join us in contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our community.

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Senior Administrator

Your role and responsibilities 

Here’s a glimpse into what your typical week will look like:

Managing the team’s calendars, ensuring everyone is aware of upcoming events and deadlines. You’ll also be responsible for managing our busy inbox.
You’ll be the go-to person for planning and organising upcoming training events, including the preparation of supporting materials.
Using your excellent communication skills, you’ll liaise with various internal and external stakeholders.
Supporting the team in assessments, exams and personal development processes for staff across the service.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data. You’ll analyse data and generate reports to support continuous service improvement.

What you will need 

Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Exceptional organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to confidently interact with internal and external stakeholders.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Packages; Planner and Power BI is desirable.
Self-motivated problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Adaptable and willing to continuously learn and expand technical skills as required.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

We are a thriving team of professionals that are experts in our field. We believe in providing quality learning and development for our staff through a variety of innovative solutions to broaden and deepen their knowledge, skills, and behaviours in line with individual and organisational goals. We expect everyone who works in our service to demonstrate our ethos, values, and culture in line with WEASPIRE and work collaboratively with all our partners.  We are a supportive team that work collaboratively to ensure we provide the best possible service for our internal and external partners.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolkjobsdirect.org).

For more information

Please contact Vanessa Osbourn for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07716 048735 or emailing vanessa.osbourn@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).

Describe a situation where you had to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. How did you go about ensuring you met your deadlines?
Describe a time when your communication skills helped you successfully accomplish a project or task.
Describe a situation where you had to learn a new skill or software program. How did you approach the learning process, and what strategies did you use to become proficient?
How do you ensure accuracy and quality in your work, especially when dealing with complex data or training materials? Please provide an example(s).
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 29 May 2024.

Interview date: 6 June 2024.

Head of Employment Policy & Practice

Job Title:             Head of Employment Policy & Practice 

Contract:             Permanent  

Working Hours:  37 

Salary:                 Grade 11  (£53,855 – £60,769 per annum) 

Location:             Kelvedon Park (Service HQ) plus flexibility 

Closing Date:      31st May 2024 

The Role (Role Profile) 

Leading on employment policy and practice to assist the Service in meeting the strategic aims by having lead responsibility for developing policy, guidance and process for pay, people policies and terms and conditions of employment. 

What You Will Be Working On 

As lead, you’ll work proactively and collaboratively with key stakeholder groups to ensure that policies and practices are updated to reflect statutory, legislative or Service driven changes.  This involves developing and managing our ‘Working Well Together’ schedule of change and associated communications. 

You will also provide advice, information and responses on employment and policy matters.  This includes SARs, FOIs or other 3rd party requests in line with GDPR and other protocols.   

The role also supports consultation with representative bodies and engagement with the workforce to ensure that views are considered and included in our decision making.  Sharing the updates on our various communication platforms. 

Working with the People Partnering team, payroll, compliments, and complaints and many more colleagues in the Service and external partners at the NFCC, other Services and external experts.  

You will also be our functional lead for Business Continuity to ensure that our plans are maintained and can be applied if needed. 

What Are We Looking For? 

You’ll be MCIPD qualified or similar with extensive HR knowledge and experience, supporting and delivering organisational change such as restructures, redundancy, TUPE transfers and changes to terms and conditions.  

You’ll have experience of developing new policies as well as reviewing existing policies and their supporting materials. 

You must be able to show an exceptionally good knowledge and understanding of employment law and the ability to interpret legal advice and legislation, as well as being able to work with Trade Unions or Staff Groups.

Eligibility  

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must meet the essential criteria as detailed in the Person Specification. 

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

How to apply  

External candidates 

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 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, though your additional document will only 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   

3rd June 2024 shortlisting of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification. 

Stage 2   

An assessment centre which will include a panel interview and presentation topic (to be confirmed). 

We expect the assessment centre will take place at Service HQ, Kelvedon Park in the week commencing the 10th June. 

Our 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   

If you’re a potentially appointable candidate, you’ll have an opportunity to talk to our Director of People Services to discuss and understand the role in greater detail. 

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Jac Taylor, Assistant Director of HR by email in the first instance: Jaclyn.Taylor@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 firefighter’s operational group.  

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 

Safeguarding 

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 

 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. 

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Watch Manager – 2 Locations

Job Title:                  Watch Manager – Southend and Leigh
Contract:                  Permanent
Working Hours:   42 hours (2 days, 2 nights working pattern)
Salary:                       WM B (£44,911 per annum)
Closing Date:          31st May 2024

We currently have Watch Manager opportunities at Southend and Leigh fire stations.  

As part of the process, applicants will be asked to confirm which stations they wish to be considered for, however expressing a preference is no guarantee of an offer for any of the stations listed. 

This process may also identify candidates to fill future vacancies that may arise around the county within a twelve month period.  

The role

We are looking for Watch Managers with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers, or existing Watch Managers looking to develop others on a busy and vital station, who share our values and ethics, and are looking to progress at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

About us

To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Watch Manager at Southend and Leigh fire stations.

About you

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

If you are excited by the opportunities to lead a Watch 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 a substantive role as a Watch Manager (wholetime / day duty)

•hold a substantive role as a Crew Manager (wholetime / day duty), and have been competent in role for a minimum of twelve months within a UK Fire and Rescue Service

•have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role

•hold Incident Command Level 1

•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, or be on the run and be actively engaged in a programme of fitness agreed under the Fitness policy

How to apply

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

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

Assessment and selection

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

Stage 1

•Shortlisting (w/c Monday 3rd June)

Stage 2

•Leadership presentation (w/c 10th June. This presentation will include an additional discussion about inclusion, values and ethics.

•Operational assessment* – this comprises of a drill, in-tray exercise, test paper (June 18th, 19th or 20th)

Stage 3

•Role specific interview (we are aiming for these to take place on the w/c 24th June)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact your line manager or Station Manager Kerry Taylor (07870998587 or Kerry.taylor@essex-fire.gov.uk)  or Station Manager Mark Elliott (07866895854 or mark.elliott@essex-fire.gov.uk)  in the first instance 

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

Please see our FAQs for this vacancy here: Watch Manager FAQs

*If you have successfully completed the Watch Manager operational assessment in 2023 or 2024, including during On-call promotion processes, you will not need to retake this assessment as part of this process. 

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

You can see 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)

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 https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Group Manager – People Relations

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) is seeking an operational Group Manager to undertake a role within the People Relations team in the People function on a fixed term secondment basis (12 months).

The postholder will report to the People Relations Manager and will be responsible for planning and conducting investigations into complex grievances and disciplinary allegations, preparing reports, presenting at and chairing hearings.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role and the person specification can be found in the job description and person specification (insert link)

Eligibility:

This opportunity is open to substantive competent Group Managers with significant experience of grievance and disciplinary casework.

How to apply:

In order to apply please discuss with your Line Manager to seek their endorsement and then complete the attached Expression of Interest Form and submit this via email to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk. The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is 0900 hours Tuesday 4 June 2024.

If you require any adjustments in order to complete the form please contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Process:

Expressions of Interest will be sifted to identify individuals who will progress through to interview. Those unsuccessful at sift will be provided with feedback from the panel.

Interviews will be held on Friday 14 Jun 2024 at SYFR Central Headquarters, Sheffield.

For any queries relating to the above roles please contact either:

Liz Stones, People Relations Manager, at estones@syfire.gov.uk Tel: 07920536445 or

Sue Kelsey, Director of People & Culture, at skelsey@syfire.gov.uk Tel:  07766781812

SYFR 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.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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.