You answer the call –

“Help me! My house is on fire and me and my kids can’t get out. We were asleep and the fire alarm woke us up. I don’t know what to do. There’s smoke everywhere and my feet are burning, and my kids can’t stop coughing. We’re going to die. I can’t remember if I blew out the candles in the living room. It’s getting really hot, and I can’t breathe.”

If you feel you have, or could have the skills to answer this call, you could be what we’re looking for.

As a Fire Service Emergency Response Controller, you are the first point of contact when receiving 999 calls from members of the public and other agencies relating to requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance.

Your role is to gather information, to decide the best course of action, mobilise operational crews and inform other agencies of need for support services. Consider all factors which influence an efficient and effective response, provide fire safety advice to callers, including determining risks to their safety and advising on immediate action until Firefighters arrive, including ongoing support through to conclusion of the incident.

You will need to be a highly effective communicator, whilst remaining calm and focused under emotionally challenging situations. You will have the ability to make decisions based on the assessment of risk and be an effective team player in a dynamic environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

·         Incident management.

·         Maintaining information on Emergency Fire Service operational resources.

·         Maintain reliability and readiness of control operations equipment.

·         Enter and integrate data and present information using a computer system.

This role is based around a shift system which operates a rolling 8 day pattern of: day, day, night, night, 4 days off.

About you:

·         Ideally you will have experience in a similar role or be a confident and effective telephone communicator.

·         Be empathetic and have good listening skills

·         You must possess a GCSE grade C English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 numeracy and literacy qualification) or have obtained an NVQ level 3 emergency fire services control operations qualification. 

·         An aptitude and motivation to undertake an initial training course which will be Monday to Friday 0800-1700.

·         Commit to continuous professional development.

·         Undertake audio tests and a touch-typing assessment at a minimum of 30 words, per minute.

There is a medical required for this role which must be passed prior to a contract being offered.

Further information about the role and the person specification can be found in the Job Description.

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 22nd September 2024.

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

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have great communication skills and attention to detail?

This is an amazing opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic organisation, where you will be responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities and tendering to achieve the best value outcomes.

We are looking for a proactive individual to ensure the successful and timely delivery of purchased supplies and services. You will also be responsible for checking contracts and framework agreements, placing orders and identifying sourcing and supply chain problems to develop solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of general sourcing and buying of goods and services in a business setting, be organised and IT literate.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model.

Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, hybrid working, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

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.

If you have a passion for procurement and are looking for an exciting new challenge we would love to hear from you!

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 22 September 2024, midnight.     

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, 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.

Are you an experienced Administrator and passionate about fire safety? Are you looking for an opportunity to join West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS)?

We could have the role for you!

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support for the Fire Protection Training Support and Performance team.

You will have proven administrative experience, including knowledge of financial/ administration systems and experience of data capture to produce accurate statistical information. The successful applicant must be flexible and adaptable, with an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and databases to produce reports/ interrogate information.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of a metropolitan fire and rescue service and supporting our Fire Protection Team to help make West Yorkshire Safer.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Dependant on the needs of the team you will work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model.

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.

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

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life. You will also share our commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

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

Closing date for all applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 1st October 2024. 

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

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

Department: Finance and Pay
Grade/Salary: 10 (£47,420 – £52,468 per annum) subject to pay award
Hours: 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kelvedon Park

The right person
Are you an experienced Finance Manager with a background in the public sector?

Would you like to work for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country?

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the Finance team incorporating management of purchase and sales ledgers, cash and cash flow control.

The role 
As a Finance Process Manager, you will be responsible for:

Daily cash management including cashflow forecast, investment of surplus cash and transfers between operating bank accounts in accordance with bank facilities.

Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams of ECFRS, supporting the team with queries and actively improving KPI’s.

Line management of four individuals, including annual appraisals and providing regular feedback.

Maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, including the reconciliation of payroll journals to HR records.

Ownership of the month end process, including posting all prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income entries. Managing and processing the weekly payment runs of supplier invoices to the value of up to £1m and above.

Manage the petty cash for all stations and act as a super user and key contact for the Service’s expenses system.

To advise on VAT issues, manage the production of monthly VAT returns and perform the annual partial exemption calculation.

Manage and maintain the Finance Process sections of the financial procedures manual and ensure compliance, as well as the Processing Team’s Day to day finance procedures.
Assist in the delivery of the year end financial statements, including preparation of audit deliverables and responding to audit queries.

Application and eligibility 

To be eligible for the role, you must be a fully/part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA), studying towards full qualification. You will have experience of sales ledger, purchase ledger and managing a finance team.

In addition, you will have strong excel skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

How to apply 

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal).

Internal candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone (recruitment portal). It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

External candidates 

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 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. Your 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 and CV will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)

Stage 2:  
An informal interview with the Assistant Director of Finance talking through your relevant experience and the role.

Stage 3:  

Panel interview with Assistant Director of Finance and one other to be confirmed to include a 10 min presentation (details to be shared separately if successful at stage 2)
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01376 576578 or recruitment@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 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

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.

Post: Breathable Air & Data Analysis Manager (OSG)
Salary: £40,657 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 – £46,550 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on 16 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.).

The post holder will be responsible for the direct line management of a team of staff that possesses varying specialisms for different functions within the department. The post holder will be leading a team to work efficiently and to exacting standards, whilst innovating and collaborating with colleagues to ensure the brigade’s best interests remain at the heart of everything that we do within the Operations Support Group (OSG).

The post holder will assist in the day to day management of the human and physical resources of the OSG Workshop(s) with specific responsibility for Breathable Air Equipment along with the collation, management and analysis of Respiratory Protection data.

Applicants should be aware that the post of Breathable Air & Data Analysis Manager will involve a degree of physical activity in terms of lifting and carrying items of equipment (e.g. 6Kg compressed air cylinders).

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
Applicants must have a full UK driving licence.

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 organising, planning and prioritising own work and meeting deadlines whilst working flexibly within a team and with minimal supervision.
2. Experience of developing and/or maintaining administrative systems both manual and computerised.
3. A technical understanding of the methods of data collation and analysis for risk critical equipment maintained by the OSG.
4. An understanding of good health and safety practice in a workshop environment together with an awareness of the regulations governing the use of display screen equipment.

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 week commencing 14 October 2024 at the Operations Support Centre in Croydon. 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.

Post: Business Continuity Manager
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 16 September 2024

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833 and employing almost 6,000 staff who work in more than 400 teams at over 100 locations.

Resilience department. The successful candidate will lead on the development, maintenance and management of LFB’s business continuity framework, including the implementation of business continuity processes and procedures. They will provide best practice advice to educate and enable the organisation to fulfil its strategic business continuity responsibilities at all levels. The role includes line management responsibility for two Business Assurance Officers.

The Business Resilience department comprises specialist risk, business assurance, and business continuity functions, that work together to help departments across LFB manage their key risks and processes, and plan for disruptions. The Business Continuity Manager will be required to work with other functional leads to raise the profile of business continuity management, and the work of the Business Resilience department more widely.

Applicants must hold a recognised professional or academic business continuity qualification (and/or equivalent experience). We are happy to consider qualifications in related disciplines if they included a specific module on business continuity.

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. Details of professional or academic business continuity qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience.
2. A summary of your previous experience in a Business Continuity Manager (or equivalent) role.
3. Experience of leading, collaborating and working with others from across a large, complex organisation in order to promote, improve and drive ownership of business continuity.
4. Strong written communication skills with the ability to write reports, complex correspondence and briefing notes to senior managers in relation to business continuity.
5. Excellent organisational skills in order to plan and manage own and team workloads, conflicting priorities, and ensure targets are met.

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 Tuesday 24th September 2024, in person at the Brigade’s Union Street HQ. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

The Stage 2 assessment will consist of the following:

• Preparation of an unseen task (45 minutes)
• Interview panel (45 minutes)

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.