Are you looking for fulfilment, opportunities and community?

Whether you’ve always wanted to be a firefighter, or you simply want to find out more, we have plenty of information to help you.

We are looking for enthusiastic members who will reflect all voices within our diverse communities. There are huge benefits to having firefighters with different ways of thinking and different experiences in life.

Not only does it help make sure our work reflects the communities we serve, but we find better solutions and increase innovation and creativity.

That’s why we are keen to hear from as many people as possible, whatever your background, age and skills.

Job reference: REQ000345

Closing date: 09/04/2025

Salary: £49,764-£53,862 per annum

Job description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to shape, lead, and deliver multiple concurrent projects within set tolerances for time, cost, and quality.

About the Role

You will directly manage a selection of complex projects, including the Emergency Services Network (ESN) Project. You will establish and maintain communication with other Fire and Rescue Services, Police, and Ambulance partners in the Eastern Region, as well as the National programme, acting as a liaison between the regional, national, and local implementation teams. You will also matrix-manage a wide range of teams and colleagues within the service.

You will be responsible for producing accurate and precise project documentation to define goals, objectives, requirements, and scope. This includes identifying solutions and recommendations and presenting them to managers and project boards to inform actions and wider decision-making processes.

You will be required to produce data to inform and support budget setting and manage the drawdown of project grants by producing and submitting Business Cases to cover infrastructure and local team resource spending. You will also monitor actual spending and provide regular updates.

You will be responsible for preparing for the commencement of any ESN transition phases and the establishment of project management teams and necessary resources.

As the Mobile Communications Service Project Manager, you will also be required to attend meetings locally, regionally, or nationally and work flexibly, autonomously, and without supervision, as well as within a team.

About you

You will have experience of effective co-ordination and management and of complex programmes and multiple projects, preferably within an Emergency Services organisation within ES Control environment. As well as a recognised qualification in Project/Programme Management.

It is important that you have a good understanding of communications equipment, infrastructure, and basic IT networks.

You will also have significant experience of using project management and planning tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

You will have experience of influencing, negotiating, advising and managing internal and external stakeholders in large organisations including senior management, to achieve the most effective course of action.

You will also have experience in setting, monitoring, and managing budgets across multiple projects.

Your excellent organisational and time management skills will allow you to multitask and prioritise effectively.

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

How to apply

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.

The selection process will take place on Thursday 17 April 2025

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. To promote a positive work/life balance, we provide the following benefits:

Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks, and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part-time or irregular working pattern)
Paid training and development opportunities
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to the ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform, which includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up for the ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

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 is 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.

Salary: £37,938- £41,511 per annum

Hours: 37

Job ref: REQ000344

Job description

We are looking for an experienced specialist to join our Estates and Facilities team.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the Service in ensuring the efficient, effective, and economic use of all land and buildings. This includes the management of planned and responsive maintenance, attending sites to inspect progress, report property defects, and provide detailed recommendations for action. Your role will also involve continuous monitoring and review of properties to ensure they meet Service requirements and comply with environmental regulations, energy conservation, and legionella testing.

You will support the Estates and Facilities Manager (EFM) in meeting maintenance and statutory compliance requirements, coordinating estate records, and contributing to strategic planning. You will manage project work, financial assessments, and procurement of cost-effective contracts, ensuring contractors meet professional standards.

You will also manage, motivate and develop staff by co-ordinating and planning their workloads, monitoring progress to ensure that work complies with expected organisational standards policies/procedures. 

About You

You will have:

Significant Construction/Civils experience of the maintenance and service contracts relating to commercial properties.
Level 4 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, (or at an advanced stage of working towards this qualification with a demonstrable projected pass grade) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Experience in traditional and modern construction techniques, drainage/civil engineering, grounds works, roofing, entry gates and barriers and M&E
In depth experience in promotion of property policies and best practice for the optimum use of buildings.
In depth experience of implementing health and safety policies and requirements relating to the provision and use of buildings.
In depth management experience of managing support teams in a large organisation with ability to manage, lead and develop the team.
Detailed knowledge of estates and facilities issues.
Some experience of monitoring and controlling budgets including Capital Projects. 

You will also hold a current full driving licence with no pending issues and be able to travel frequently to all sites as required.

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

How to apply

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.

The selection process will take place on Monday 14 April 2025

Post: Senior Building Surveyor
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 14 April 2025.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. There are 103 Fire Stations across the London Boroughs along with a call centre and headquarters building. LFB also forms part of the Greater London Authority (GLA) organisations which includes Transport for London (TfL) and London Metropolitan Police Service.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious senior building surveyor to join our team and take your career to the next level. The postholder will be based in our workplace team leading projects and works that enhance the workplace experience supporting our diverse workforce. We are looking for someone who is customer focused helping us to continue to find innovative solutions and deliver services of the highest quality.

The postholder will deliver workplace property projects such that they are on time, within budget and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies. The postholder will manage appointed suppliers (consultants/contractors) and will lead the delivery of ongoing programmes such as redecorations alongside strategic and adhoc improvement projects. We offer excellent experience and first-class mentoring support to help you achieve your ambitions beyond professional status, with a pathway to senior level.

We are looking for an individual with extensive building surveying experience, able to investigate and offer technical advice, designs and solutions. The postholder will prepare designs using computer aided design software and obtain tenders for construction work. They will need a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge.

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.

Eligibility
The candidate should have a background in building surveying and a nationally recognised degree and post graduate qualification in a construction related discipline and / or post-related qualification i.e. RIBA, RICS and/or relevant extensive experience at a senior level.

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 of managing professional services in respect of building maintenance works and services and/or property projects in a multi-disciplined environment, including small works, major refurbishments and new build to a nominal value in excess of £500,000.

2. Practical experience in the preparation of specifications, drawings and schedules for improvements, building maintenance and services works.

3. Effective oral communication skills in order to liaise negotiate with staff at all levels as well as external contractors, consultants, representatives of external organisations and members of the public.

4. Good analytical skills in order to identify solutions to complex problems.

Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at the LFB Headquarters. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work 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.

Salary:£40,097 – £43,610 (including two hours contractual overtime per week) Potential earnings: £42,391 – £45,905 (including estimated call-out allowance)
Package: Permanent contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Onsite gym facilities, Full time, Occasional casual overtime, Working pattern – 39 hours per week: Monday – Thursday 08.00 – 17.00 and Friday 08.00 – 16.00, 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days with five years’ service + bank holidays, Fantastic culture of training and development with onsite and residential training courses, qualifications and internal progression

Ready to be part of a dynamic team servicing, repairing and maintaining our emergency fleet? Let’s make a difference together and ensure the fire service can respond swiftly and effectively.

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? Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/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:

Key responsibilities:

Servicing, repairing and maintaining the fleet of emergency vehicles, plant, equipment and support vehicles that support the fire service.
Take part in the emergency on-call rota (one week out of seven), where you will initially be mentored by another team member, usually for the duration of the six-month probation period.
About you:

We are looking for someone who has:

NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualified (or equivalent e.g. City and Guilds)
Extensive skills of servicing and repairing light and heavy vehicles
Experience of welding and associated equipment
Experience of vehicle and tool hydraulics
A full valid UK driving licence, ideally with category C entitlement (LGV)
Self-motivation and high standards
Ability to be in Aylesbury within 30 minutes

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 and 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. 

The main purpose of this job roles is to:

Support the Head of Finance and Treasurer in advising the Authority, Principal Officers and Senior Officers on strategic and tactical financial issues; to manage the provision of a wide range of financial services to the Authority; to deputise for the Head of Finance and Treasurer, where necessary, on financial matters; and to act as a Senior Corporate Manager within the organisation.

Duties will cover/ include:

Ø  Managing and developing the Finance Team to provide high-quality financial services, including management accounting, statutory accounts production, budget preparation, treasury management, and ensuring timely and accurate financial returns.

Ø  advising the Head of Finance and Service Managers, on strategic financial issues, ensuring finance aligns with corporate plans and performance management.

Ø  managing the effectiveness of the Authority’s financial systems, ensuring strong control mechanisms and reliable management information for decision-making.

Ø  evaluating new initiatives to inform financial decisions, investigating inefficiencies and budget variances, and providing training to non-financial managers on financial systems and policies.

Ø  representing the Finance Department in multi-disciplinary projects and meetings, ensuring financial implications are considered.

Ø  Supporting the Head of Finance and Treasurer in managing relationships with auditors and other partners is also key.

Ø  you may deputize for the Head of Finance and Treasurer and act as a Senior Corporate Manager as needed.

Requirements of the role include:

Ø  Professional accounting qualification

Ø  Logical thinker who pays attention to detail

Ø  Proven track record in financial and staff management at a senior level

Ø  Ability to interpret and present financial data, statistics / and trends in a meaningful way

Ø  sound working knowledge of public sector accounting practice

Ø  Analytical, ability to research and appraise and evaluate/ financial and strategic issues and options

Ø  Demonstrable problem-solving skills

Ø  Self-motivated and able to influence and motivate others.

Contract Type: Permanent 

Salary: £42,500 – £50,000 per annum

Department: People Culture & Leadership 

Directorate: Continuous Improvement 

Location: Working from home, with occasional UK travel 

Reports to: Head of the People Culture & Leadership Hub 

As part of the NFCC People Culture and Leadership (PCL) Hub this post plays a key role in supporting and enabling fire and rescue services (FRS’s) to drive organisational and culture change, with a specific focus on People/HR practices, and workforce health and wellbeing. This is an exciting time to join NFCC as we embark on publishing and embedding the next phase of our strategic approach to supporting FRS’s across the UK with their cultural and people/workforce priorities. 

Through expert knowledge, experience, understanding and practical application, you will develop and embed effective approaches to a wide range of People/HR practices and health and wellbeing which support FRS’s to achieve positive and sustained culture change. 

Evaluating the effectiveness of the NFCC’s PCL products and their benefits to FRS’s will be a key aspect of this approach and you will be responsible for embedding the necessary arrangements to achieve this. Using the outputs of this evaluation and stakeholder feedback, the postholder will oversee the ongoing maintenance of PCL products, ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose and meet end user requirements. 

Stakeholder engagement is a key element of the role by building effective relationships and establishing networks, including members of the Health and Wellbeing and People Practices Boards (or equivalent), to support and embed change. 

Key responsibilities: 

Provide subject matter expertise in relation to NFCC People/HR and health-wellbeing products. Provide FRSs with expert support and advice, helping them to embed these products locally. Take responsibility for designing and delivering associated activity. 

Provide insight, support and positive challenge on current and emerging issues in the fields of People/HR and health-wellbeing, that can be fed into the NFCC. 

Work in partnership with colleagues to develop NFCC’s strategic approach in supporting FRS’s to achieve the following Fire Standards as part of positive cultural change: ‘Code of Ethics’, ‘Leading the Service’ and ‘Leading and Developing People’. 

In collaboration with colleagues across the NFCC, its membership and other stakeholders, design, develop, implement, and evaluate high quality People/HR and health-wellbeing products which support FRSs to enable organisational change.  

Use your knowledge and understanding of People/HR and health-wellbeing practices and legislation, along with PCL related evidence/data, to inform the design and content of PCL products.  

Using a range of evidence and data sources, you will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of PCL tools, products and guidance, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and take appropriate action, so they continue to meet user needs.  

Develop and build successful working relationships with relevant stakeholders, establishing new subject matter groups where required. 

Contribute to maintaining the NFCCs reputation as sector leaders in People/HR and health-wellbeing through representation at external events, external publications, and contributing to external communications. 

Prepare and deliver comprehensive written and oral briefs, presentations, reports, responses to questions and correspondence from external organisations and support the development of consultation responses, in relation to People/HR and health-wellbeing matters, for a variety of audiences. 

Support the Head of PCL hub to develop an annual business plan and take responsibility for the delivery of objectives and deliverables that relate to your area of activity.

The successful candidate will have: 

Qualifications: 

Proven professional qualifications, knowledge and experience in the fields of People/Human Resources and Health & Wellbeing 

Level 5 qualification or experience relevant to the role 

Chartered membership status with the CIPD (desirable), or equivalent experience 

Relevant level 7 qualification (desirable) 

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience: 

Relevant experience and expertise of translating strategies, plans and policies into practice 

Proven experience in delivering initiatives, including the development and embedding of People-HR/health-wellbeing products, policies and guidance, to bring about cultural change 

Demonstrable experience of designing, delivering and facilitating learning activities on People/HR/health-wellbeing topics 

Proven experience of leading, managing and motivating teams and improving performance 

Track record of influencing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Knowledge and skills: 

Excellent communication skills – presentation, oral and written 

Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to acquire and interpret information independently and with accuracy; research complex matters and produce concise and accurate reports 

Good organisational skills and the ability to identify and address changing and conflicting priorities and ability to use own initiative in a diverse range of situations 

Proven knowledge and application of relevant employment and equality, diversity and human rights legislation in the UK 

Knowledge of budget management and control processes 

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 – particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook 

Understanding of the UK fire and rescue service environment including policy, governance and service delivery (desirable) 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the detailed Job Description on the NFCC website and apply. 

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. 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 – 13 April 2025 with interviews being conducted w/c 22 April 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. 

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.