An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property Department based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant for the role of Accounts Payable Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Service has robust procurement and payment processes in place, providing advice and assisting with procurement practices to officers of the organisation. The candidate will also have responsibility for supervising the Procure2Pay (P2P) team acting as first point of contact for staff, providing advice, guidance and system administration of the EProcurement system and the provision of training.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

This role may involve travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently, and a driving licence check will be required

Post: Building Safety National Coordination Hub Assistant
Salary: £30,167 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £30,167 – £35,584 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 17 July 2025

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.).

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant to join the Building Safety National Coordination Hub, a team which oversees the national assistance programme for the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-organised individual with proven experience in administration, such as monitoring a shared mailbox and data inputting. This role requires proficiency in the full Microsoft suite (such as Word, Excel and Teams), as well as the ability to quickly learn and navigate our internal IT systems. You should be capable of managing your workload independently with minimal supervision whilst being a strong team player and remaining flexible to shifting priorities.

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 of writing correspondence, minutes and short reports in plain English, using correct grammar, spelling and appropriate vocabulary.

2. Experience of using standard computerised office systems and specialised computer databases together with an understanding of their role in an office environment.

3. The ability to use interpersonal skills that contribute to a team-working environment where colleagues demonstrate mutual respect, care and consideration.

4. An understanding of the reasons for the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of data and other sensitive material, and how this can be achieved in an office environment.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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 at the LFB Headquarters in August 2025. 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 the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• 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 including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• 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.

PROCUREMENT APPRENTICE

(leading to Procurement Assistant)

Finance and Procurement Department

Permanent, 37 hours per week
Pathway – NWFRS Grade 3 (£25,584 – £26,409) – rising to Grade 5 (£28,163 – £30,060)

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in procurement with North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. As a Procurement Apprentice, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and formal training, developing a solid understanding of how procurement supports frontline emergency services. This role is designed to offer you real responsibility from the outset, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while working towards the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification — a globally recognised standard in procurement and supply chain management.

We are looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You’ll be detail-oriented, able to follow procedures, and confident in working with data, suppliers, and colleagues from across the organisation. Above all, you’ll be enthusiastic about a professional career in procurement and supply, making a real difference to your community.

The role is based at our Headquarters in St Asaph Business Park, but we also offer the ability to undertake agile working, where you can work remotely from home, subject to availability, as well as being available to work from other North Wales Fire and Rescue Service locations. This can be further discussed during interview.

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

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

To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon, 30th July 2025

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

Posts: Team Leader (Fire Safety Delivery Team) Prevention and Protection based in North Area and South Area.
Grade: FRS E

Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum plus a market rate supplement of either; 5% for holding a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or 10% market rate supplement for holding the Level 4 Diploma. Both incentives will be reviewed annually.

Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 16 July 2025.

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, London Fire Brigade proudly acknowledges the impact Fire Safety Regulation has in ensuring London is a safe place to live, work and play.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join Prevention and Protection as Fire Safety Team Leaders which will be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. We have various Team Leader Service Delivery roles which include Fire Safety Team Leaders/Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Team Leaders. The post-holders will provide effective day to day management and co-ordination of human and physical resources within Prevention and Protection and support Fire Safety personnel to provide effective service delivery. As part of a multi-disciplined team, the post holder will assist the Brigade in the discharge of its statutory fire safety functions.

Duties include:

• Plan and organise personal and team workload to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed promptly.
• Provide advice and support on Fire Safety regulations and guidance documents to Senior Officers, Borough Teams, Inspecting Officers, external organisations and members of the public.
• Prepare and deliver to Prevention and Protection staff training materials relating to new or revised standards, policies and procedures.
• Undertake research into policy matters and provide technical input for reports, briefing documents for Senior Officers and replies to correspondence which will be primarily of a technical or legal nature.

To apply for this role, we require you to have good verbal and written communication skills in order to develop and maintain relationships within the team, brigade and outside organisations. You will also need to have attained the level 4 certificate in fire safety.

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
You will need to have attained the level 4 certificate in fire safety (please upload this under the other attachments section).

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV, Fire Safety qualification and evidence to address the selection criteria (sift).

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

1. Experience of dealing with, and providing advice on technical fire safety issues and audit and enforcement practices under current legislation.

2. Experience of working within a fire safety function and the practical application of risk based fire safety principles.

3. Well developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels internally and externally ensuring high levels of customer care.

4. Detailed knowledge of regulatory fire safety legislation, procedures and policies.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

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 late-July 2025. 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 the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• 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 including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• 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.

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum
Department: Commerce & Events
Directorate: Professional Services
Location: Working from home, with UK travel to attend events
Reports to: Head of Commercial & Events

The National Fire Chiefs Council is a charity and membership organisation, representing all Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. We are the professional voice of fire and rescue services.  

We are looking to recruit a highly organised, process driven individual to lead a small events team in the delivery of our events programme and associated products.   

You will be an integral lead member of the team delivering key products on behalf of NFCC aligning with the charitable objectives whilst also providing a sustainable income.   

These products include a comprehensive annual events programme and developing and delivering sponsorship for the supply sector aligned to the events programme.    

This role requires an individual who is able to cope with high levels of demand and provide guidance to the team in delivering the products mentioned previously.    

The role reports directly to the Head of Commercial and Events and there is a requirement to work some unsociable hours attending events at various locations across the UK.    

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is process driven, able to effectively lead a small team, is an excellent communicator across a number of platforms and shows an attention to detail, amongst other essential person specification criteria.   

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC Website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.

What you can expect:

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

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

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 – 20th July 2025 with interviews taking place the week commencing w/c 28th July 2025.  

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

Where to send queries:

Please do contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk should you have any questions prior to applying for the role.

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 .

Job Title: Stores & Logistics Driving Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £24,404 – £25,183
Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden
Closing Date: 13th July 2025

The Role

Are you looking for a new driving role that’s a little bit different? This role is key to helping keep Essex safe, and will no doubt provide you with plenty of job satisfaction knowing you are supporting our firefighters and support staff across Essex. A typical day could consist of delivering water to stations in the morning, then in the afternoon taking vital equipment to active incidents.
The successful applicant for this role will be required to hold a full, current driving licence and experience driving a 3.5T vehicle would be beneficial.
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Specific duties for this role shall include, but are not limited to: –
Maintaining the vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition.
Collection of all internal mail for onward delivery to multiple sites across Essex.
Checking and sorting for safe stowage of all consignments ensuring goods are secure in transit.
Delivering and collecting operational equipment from fire stations.
Maintaining an inventory of Breathing Apparatus equipment across fire stations.
Exchanging deficient or defective equipment whilst maintaining operational effectiveness across the Service.
Responding as required to major incidents to ensure adequate provisions are in place for front line operational services.
To assist in checking deliveries and using our stock control system to pick deliveries.
To assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment

What Are We Looking For? 

We are looking for someone with great attention for detail who is keen to work for a well-established, friendly and inclusive team playing a pivotal role in Essex County Fire & Rescue Service. We pride ourselves on working closely together to achieve the best outcomes.
Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must have;
Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE) or equivalent experience demonstrating basic numeracy and literacy.
Valid driving license.

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  
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in 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 of your supporting statement should not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will 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  
 
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)

Stage 2  

Role Specific Interview – If successfully shortlisted you will be invited in for an interview with questions relevant to the role advertised.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Steven Sebborn on steven.sebborn@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

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.  

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 www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire