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Cleaning Assistant 30 hours per week

Salary: £19,054 per annum rising to £19,372 per annum

Job reference: REQ000302

Hours: 30 per week – Monday to Friday (Hours ranging from 07:00 -18:00)

Location: Kempston – travel to sites in Bedfordshire will be required; a service vehicle will be provided

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to assist a small team in providing a comprehensive support service.

In this role you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive cleaning support service which includes; travelling round the county undertaking the cleaning of all sites, replenishing sanitary vending units, carrying out deep cleans in offices, kitchens and on stations, undertaking carpet and bay floor cleaning and reporting site defects using an online reporting system and updating when rectified. You will undertake a variety of tasks and work as part of a team. You will be interacting and building good working relationship with several other departments within the service.

You will have some previous experience in work of a similar nature, with proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently, managing your own time efficiently while maintaining a safe working environment. You will have good standard of numeracy, written and oral communication.

For this role you will need to have a full driving licence with no pending issues. A Service van will be provided for travelling between stations within Bedfordshire.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://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.

The selection process will take place on Monday 30th September and Tuesday 1st October 2024

This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

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.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

COMAH and Resilience Manager

COMAH and Resilience Manager – Risk and Resilience Department

£40221 – £43421 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of COMAH and Resilience Manager.

Reporting directly to the Station Manager for National Resilience and COMAH, you will be responsible for all aspects of COMAH compliance and assurance. The COMAH manager plays a crucial role in ensuring safety within our communities by working effectively with our local COMAH sites (and wider partners) to coordinate multi agency testing and exercising, emergency planning and risk management.

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.

As the COMAH and Resilience Manager you will be responsible for:

· Compliance: Ensuring that all facilities within Tyne and Wear comply with all legal requirements under the COMAH Regulations.

· Risk Management: Assessing the likelihood and potential consequences of major accidents and implementing measures to prevent, control, and mitigate the impact of such accidents.

· Safety Documentation: Preparing and maintaining safety reports, emergency response plans, and other safety documentation required by COMAH regulations.

· Emergency Planning: Cooperating with emergency services, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures to deal with major accidents.

· Training and Communication: Ensuring that all employees and stakeholders are adequately trained and educated in relation to COMAH, including operations and risk management procedures

· Inspections and Audits: Conducting regular site inspections and data audits to assess COMAH site regulatory compliance and identifying areas for improvement, developing improvement plans where necessary.

Liaison with Regulators: Collaborating with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, regulate and inspect the facility, and address potential risks and concerns.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

· Leading and chairing COMAH meetings locally and regionally

· Coordinating and leading multi-agency statutory training and assurance exercises (or similar), including the devising, planning, implementing and objective setting stages of a successful exercise process.

· Undertaking line management responsibilities to staff, including the provision of workplace support to the roles of others

· Producing high quality External Emergency Plans (EEP’s)

· Forging and maintaining successful and productive working relationships with external organisations.

About our Risk and Resilience Team

he Risk and Resilience team within Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is a small, close-knit team who work together in a dynamic but positive environment, within the TWFRS Headquarters building in Washington, Sunderland.

Collectively, the Risk and Resilience team are responsible for all aspects of Operational and Corporate Risk Management, National Resilience, Business Continuity, Operational Assurance and the service’s statutory COMAH provision.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process where all candidates will be notified of their outcome, following their participation at any given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert Closes Friday 27th September 2024, 1200 hrs
Notification of shortlist w/c Monday 30th September 2024
Interview / Professional discussion w/c Monday 7th October 2024
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.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on Friday 27th September

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 SM. Amanda Cregin at amanda.cregin@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

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.

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

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Our facilities

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.

Key employee benefits

ü Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

ü Flexi-time scheme in operation

ü Local government pension scheme

ü Free on-site parking

ü Free on-site gym

ü Blue light discount

ü Car leasing scheme

Executive Services Manager

£37,336 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Executive Services Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Service Improvement, the role has responsibility for providing leadership and management of a team of Executive Assistants to the Principal Officers of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

The role will give direction and support to the Executive Support team members, and form part of the Service Improvement department management team, effectively contributing to the objectives of the wider department, and providing management support where required.

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.

As the Executive Services Manager you will:

· Provide leadership and direction to support the Executive Services Team members, and form part of the Service Improvement Department

· Continuously review working practices to identify and promote ongoing organisational improvement

· To contribute to the preparation and production of management reports for Fire Authority, various Committees, Executive Leadership and other groups

· Work with the Senior Management Group to provide support, guidance and coordination

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

· Liaising with senior managers, to provide advice, guidance and updates on key objectives

· Effective time management skills to work to conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and targets.

· Preparing comprehensive, high quality and accurate reports and briefings.

· Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and experience of developing strong business relationships

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert closes 19 September 2024
Notification of shortlist 20 September 2024
Assessment and Interview w/c 23 September 2024
*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 complete the application and 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.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information please contact Laura Brookes, Head of Service Improvement via laura.brookes@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Our facilities

Key employee benefits

Ø Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

Ø Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø Local government pension scheme

Ø Free on-site parking

Ø Free on-site gym

Ø Blue light discount

Ø Car leasing scheme

Service Information Team Administrator

Job Role Title: Service Information Team Administrator

Salary: C £23893 – £24702

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part Time

Number of hours per week – 31.5

Tuesday to Thursday – 08:30 to 17:00

Friday 08:30 to 16:30

Job Share: NO

Closing date: 23:59 25th September 2024

The Service Information Team is part of our Information Governance Department. We play a vital role in keeping our communities safe by providing professional administration services in support of: multiple departments across Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and managing the Reception at Service Headquarters in Birstall. We are looking to recruit a permanent, part-time Administrator to join our small Team of 4 Administrators and 2 Receptionists.

Benefits you will receive:

• Competitive salary

• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

• Full support for ongoing professional development

• On-site gym facilities

• Free onsite parking

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

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

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

• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date: 23:59 25 September 2024

Interview and test date: w/c Monday 7th October 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.

Job Objectives

You will be responsible for various administration tasks including, processing Information Requests, allocating Home Safety Checks, recording Complaints and supplying Fire reports. You will produce ID Cards, Parking Permits and issue Driver Fobs for our colleagues throughout the Service and receive incoming mail and deliveries. Where required you will also provide a note taking service for corporate meetings, support to other departments when necessary and cover Reception to ensure continuous service during office hours.

Skills Required

We are looking for someone with at least 6 months experience in an office based administrative role. You will be team focused and have excellent customer service skills, be a confident communicator who is able to engage with colleagues and members of the public to deliver advice in a clear concise way. You will be confident in processing sensitive and confidential information, have a good understanding of Data Protection requirements and how they apply in the workplace. You will have the ability to develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of systems and processes in a frequently changing environment, being confident using various types of software and prioritising tasks to manage your own workload and accommodate Team deadlines.

Wholetime Group Commander – Transferee

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from motivated and positive leaders to help build on our achievements through continuous improvement. Are you that forward thinking leader who upholds our Service values and seeks to lead a positive culture? Can you bring innovation, self, and people performance as well as excellent community service to the Group Commander role?

We are seeking to fill a number of current and future Group Commander vacancies, as they arise. Applicants must be prepared to serve in any Group Commander post across the Service. Successful applicants must provide an agreed response base whilst providing operational cover on the flexi duty system.

Due to the base location of some posts in buildings shared with Police colleagues, any offer of contract will be subject to satisfactory enhanced Police vetting.

Applications are invited from competent Group Commanders. All applicants will be required to complete an application, references will also be requested from your current service.

The deadline for completion of the application pack will be midday 30th September 2024.

Project Manager

Post: Project Manager
Salary: £43,736 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736 – £52,242 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 23 September 2024

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

About the team

The Central admin team play a key role in ensuring that LFB protect its community. They provide support to out protection teams in a range of activities including assisting with our statutory requirements as an enforcing Authority.

About the role

They will have responsibility for leading on a specific project to work with the Central Administration Team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Protection administration functions. The post holder will use structured project and programme management methodologies to ensure the completion of work packages to deliver the desired project outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints. They may be required to lead a number of small projects within a defined programme.

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, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

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

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience managing multi-disciplinary, projects of limited complexity to deliver on time and within budget using recognised project management methodologies.

2. Experience of managing projects from the initiation stage through to completion and close, taking account of all risks, constraints and interdependencies with other projects and activities.

3. Knowledge of project management tools and methodology and an understanding of how to apply them appropriately.

4. Knowledge of budgetary management and control processes.

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

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

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

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 10 October 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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

Chief Fire Officer

Chief Fire Officer

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Service Headquarters – Salisbury

The Role:

Our Service is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities and staff. As aforward-looking organisation having the right leader to set and drive our strategic direction and cultural vision is critical to our future success and sustainability.

We are seeking a leader with exceptional judgement, high levels of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and independence of mind who can provide and receive constructive challenge and fresh thinking. You will have a successful track record of leading transformative change with the ability to inspire and encourage others combined with resilience and integrity.Your leadership will be crucial in nurturing an inclusive and progressive organisational culture, where staff feel safe and supported and behaviours align with our core values set out in our code of ethics.

As the Chief Fire Officer, you will be responsible to the Fire and Rescue Authority for the strategic delivery of our Community Safety Plan, overseeing operations, and ensuring financial sustainability. You will work within the scheme of delegation, maintaining a working relationship with the Chair and the Authority. You will be required to provide strategic operational cover and live within the Service Area.

Key Responsibilities:

Visible Leader: Support, engage, empower and motivate others both within the organisation and externally.
Strategic thinker: Develop and oversee the implementation of strategic plans to ensure organisational learning, development and growth.
Financial management: Lead efforts to achieve value for money and financial savings while identifying opportunities that will deliver long-term benefits and stability.
Cultural development: Inspire and lead cultural change initiatives, role modelling and promoting behaviours that reflect our commitment to public service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Operational excellence: Ensure high standards of operational effectiveness, safety, and responsiveness across all levels of the organisation.
Stakeholder engagement: Foster positive and trusting relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders, including local and national government bodies, community groups, and emergency services partners.
Innovation and development: Champion new technologies and ways of working that enhance service delivery and workforce capability.

Eligibility criteria

Competent Chief Fire Officer, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, or Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
An accomplished incident commander, qualified at level 4- strategic command.
Able to meet required fitness and medical standards.

If you are a charismatic and driven leader with the skills and passion to make a significant impact, and are excited about shaping our organisation to give the best possible services to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply

To receive the recruitment information pack, please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages), setting out your work history, role responsibilities and confirmation of the eligibility criteria to ExecutiveSupport@dwfire.org.uk. You will then be sent the Recruitment Information Pack following which you can apply and submit your application form through our E Recruitment system.

Operational Learning Officer – NFCC

Department: Guidance & Learning
Contract type: Secondment
Salary: Watch Manager Level
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Organisational Learning Lead

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) works with all fire and rescue services and the fire and rescue community across the UK to provide best practice, share resource and ensure continuous improvement to deliver our charitable aim. We are currently looking for two Organisational Learning Officers to help us achieve more together.

Organisational Learning (OL) is an integral part of ensuring continuous improvement of the UK fire and rescue service. It enables the identification of new trends and emerging risks, allowing lessons identified by fire and rescue services to be shared nationally and internationally where appropriate. The process is also a key component to ensure NFCC guidance, toolkits and position statements remain current and up to date.

The role:

The team analyse learning submissions and follow up on learning to ensure lessons are learned and changes implemented in the fire sector. The role will be responsible for reviewing submissions from fire and rescue services and other member organisations, making recommendations, publishing learning and ensuring learning is shared with key stakeholders such as JESIP.

To support Organisational Learning, and ensure we achieve excellence, we are looking for a team member to provide expertise in fire service operational effectiveness, review learning and encourage submissions into the OL process.

The successful candidate will have:

You are an acting operational Watch Manager in a fire and rescue service

Experience of working in prevention or protection environments (desirable)

Experience investigating incidents, analysing trends and evaluating outcomes

Experience of organising, planning and prioritising work, with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines and standards

Experience of hazard and control measure approach and an awareness of risk management systems such as HAZop, functional failure analysis, or barrier-based risk management systems such as bowties

Experience of using a wide range of information technology applications together with good keyboard skills and an understanding of how IT systems can be used in relation to the duties of this post

Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels

Experience writing and presenting reports to committees and boards

Experience working with sensitive information and data

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please have a look at the Job Description on our website and apply.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk.

Closing Date – 26th September 2024 with interviews taking place week commencing 7th October 2024.

Selection will include an interview process held on Microsoft Teams and may include written tests and a presentation to senior officers. 

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

Service Delivery Hub Manager – Group Manager

Benefits

Role: Service Delivery Hub Manager – Group Manager

Salary and Grade:

Group Manager B: £55,953 – £62,028 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance.

Location – Various Stations

Lease Car Scheme

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

Excellent health care support through Benenden and additional support through our Occupational Health provider, Movement Specialist and Fitness and Health Adviser

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.

We are seeking dynamic, adaptable and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Hub Manager leading one of our Service Delivery Hubs with responsibility for the delivery of frontline services across Prevention, Protection and Response. This is a critical role and a great opportunity to work for a public service provider with a progressive culture that invests in the training, development and wellbeing of its employees.

About you:

You will be motivated, forward-thinking and looking for an opportunity to lead and develop within RBFRS. You will be able to maintain effective working relationships by acting with integrity and operating with credibility. You will seek opportunities to lead continuous improvement and change initiatives within your areas of responsibility. You’ll be:

· People focused, with proven ability to lead teams inspiring high performance

· Able to drive forward change in a complex and dynamic organisation

· Passionate in improving and delivering services to our communities

· Have a good understanding of local and national issues affecting the sector.

Key role requirements for a Group Manager:

· Confident, inspiring and effective team leader

· Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

· Innovative thinking and openness to change

· Excellent communication skills across a range of stakeholders

· Evidence of continual professional development

For details of the key role specific requirements please see the Job Profile

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance and provide evidence of this qualification.

You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.

You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass may be acceptable – subject to checks).

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now

Stage One:

Please submit a CV and a supporting statement (restricted to 2000 words) detailing how your behaviours, knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile / person specification for the role.

Closing date for Applications is 10:00am on Friday, 27 September 2024

Stage Two:

Applicants will be assessed for suitability for the role by means of a role specific selection process including but not limited to a behavioural and competency based interview.

Please note, you will only be shortlisted on information you provide in the supporting statement and CV. If we receive more interest than interviews we can facilitate, we will look to take the top scoring candidates through to the interview stage.

Please see the task instruction and presentation template (optional use) for the process. Task details have been provided ahead of time to facilitate preparation. If shortlisted, you will be required to present prior to your interview.

You must submit any documentation by 10:00am on Monday, 7 October. If you are shortlisted this should be sent via email to Recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk.

For further details about the role, please contact Tom Brandon, Head of Response and Resilience brandont@rbfrs.co.uk or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Advisor at otte@rbfrs.co.uk

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run from the 7 to 18 October 2024.

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

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.

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

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

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

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

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

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

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

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Health & Safety Manager

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) are looking for a dedicated and experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our risk management team.

You will have a NEBOSH diploma (or equivalent) and your expertise in health and safety will contribute to protecting the public and ensuring the wellbeing of our workforce.

he Health and Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all staff within the service. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.

You will also investigate accidents and incidents thoroughly, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Additionally, you will provide comprehensive health and safety training and education to staff at all levels, fostering a culture of safety and awareness.

You will collaborate with operational colleagues to ensure that risk assessments are suitable and sufficient for activities during training and at incidents. You will also advise and support senior management on health and safety matters, providing expert guidance and recommendations to enhance the overall safety performance of the service.