Fire Safety Advisor – Apprenticeship

Fire Safety Advisor 

£26,421 – £28,770 per annum – Scale 5
37 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract (two years)

The Role

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity has arisen to join the team at Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service (HWFRS) within the Fire Protection department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to join the Fire Protection industry, gaining invaluable workplace experience as well as a fully supported training and development programme. 

Once trained, the role of Fire Safety Advisor will be to support the Fire Protection team with discharging its fire safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with Article 26 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

The training element of this role will be completed through a two-year apprenticeship programme – Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector – starting in September 2024. As part of your working week, six hours each week will be spent on your apprenticeship (referred to as off-the-job training). 

Whilst the job description states Fire Protection specific experience and qualifications are required, please note that applications are still encouraged from individuals without this industry specific experience, as full training is provided.   The following criteria / experience are more important for this role

Able to use IT effectively in the collation, analysis and presentation of information including Microsoft Word and Outlook
Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
Work effectively as part of a team
Can demonstrate flexibility in working hours to meet objectives
Are self-motivated and able to prioritise work directed to achieve targets within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
Have a current driving licence
 

The location of this role is yet to be confirmed, as it will be dependent on where you live. Our current Protection offices are in Worcester, Hereford, Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. There will be an expectation to travel throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire in this role, but a Service vehicle will be provided. 

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Scale 6

£29,269 – £31,364 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed Term (maternity cover)

Based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip Park, WR3 8SP

The Role

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a talented individual to join Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service as a Graphic Designer.  This contract is anticipated to last for approximately fifteen months to cover the maternity leave of the existing postholder.

With excellent communication skills and plenty of creative ideas, you will join the fast-paced Corporate Communications Department who deal with all external and internal communication for the organisation and are based at Service Headquarters in the historic and picturesque grounds of Hindlip Park.

As the Graphic Designer, you will design and create a wide variety of materials in support of our Service. You will be responsible for projects from creative concept, design to implementation. Projects will be wide and varied and include corporate projects, artwork to print and other production methods (including video), web-based and new media (Intranet, Internet and social media promotions) and a variety of other regular and bespoke products.

A full job description and person specification for the role can be found attached to the advert.

About Us

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires.  Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

Reasons to Join Us

  • 27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 32 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
  • Access to a local government pension scheme.
  • Flexi-time and homeworking scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
  • Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations
  • Access to restaurant facilities and an on-site gym
  • Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 7th July 2024. Interviews will be held on 15th and 16th July 2024.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check. The successful applicant will also be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

For any further queries regarding the role or an informal discussion, please contact Helen Holmes, Head of Corporate and Digital Communications hholmes@hwfire.org.uk.

Transport Technical Development Officer

Post: Transport Technical Development Officer
Salary: £40,657 per annum (full time)
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 – £46,550 per annum (full time)
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/01/2026
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 04 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen within Prevention and Protection Department – Transport Liaison and Alternative Group for a Transport Technical Development Officer.

The postholder will be responsible for developing partner agency relationships, policies, procedures, driving best practice and working with Transport providers on building safety matters across the London Transport Network. This would include key areas of Network Rail, Transport for London, Heathrow/City airports and other key transport hubs. The individual would develop and support continuous personal development (CPD) expanding staff’s knowledge, skills, and abilities within the Protection environment to work in the rapidly evolving Transport and Energy sector.

The ability to understand and decipher technical/operational information and strong organisational skills are required for this role. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are required to cultivate and maintain relationships within the Brigade and with outside organisations.

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 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

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, upload your CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of developing transport policies, procedures and partnerships.
2. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and meeting deadlines and targets with minimal supervision.
3. Effective written communication skills in order to prepare written reports/letters in plain English as well as documents of a legal/technical nature.
4. A working knowledge of the broad aims and provisions of transport infrastructure providers and projects.

Please note that we will evaluate and 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 mid/late-July 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 LFB
• 26 days’ holiday (full time) plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave (full time) 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.

Administrative Assistant (Community Safety) SW Area

Post: Administrative Assistant (Community Safety) SW Area
Salary: £ 29,007 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £ 29,007 – £34,215 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 04 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant (FRS B) in the Community Safety Team based in Hammersmith.

Duties will include liaison with members of the public, other agencies and operational personnel on a daily basis; maintaining detailed administrative systems. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in office administrative duties, including writing correspondence, using computerised office systems, checking work for errors, producing statistics and dealing with customers. The ability to communicate professionally and work as part of a team in a helpful and co-operative manner.

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

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

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.

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

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description. 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 mid/late-July 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
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.

Marketing and Communications Officer

About the role: 
We are seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Officer to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies that engage our members and attract future ones, as directed by the Administration Manager. 

Responsibilities include maintaining social media, producing marketing collateral, ensuring internal and external stakeholders are kept up to date, updating the website to align with our strategies and maintaining good working relations with FRS Press and Communications teams. 

The role will be office based in Downham Market, Norfolk, for the first 3 months. Following this period, consideration given to agile working in agreement with your line manager.
  
Purpose of Job: 
· Raise awareness of WFS in Fire Service/Sector 
· Generate compelling written and visual content to create curiosity, develop and maintain interest in WFS 
· Creation of a Marketing and Communications strategy designed to inform, educate and support increase in membership base
· To assist the Directors and NEC in developing and promoting the organisation to achieve its objectives
· To ensure that equality of opportunity and fairness is embedded throughout all WFS activities, external and internal relationships, in accordance with legislation
  
Main duties and responsibilities: 
· Developing and implementing our marketing and communications strategy to push the organisation forward 
· Create, design and publish newsletter on quarterly basis
· Producing marketing materials including printed collateral as required 
· Researching and repurposing content for on and offline communications 
· Create content and oversee all social media activities (Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn), including updating & responding to queries 
· Measure, monitor and evaluate traffic on social media and website 
· Ensuring all content is on brand, with an appropriate tone of voice 
· Update and amend the WFS website to ensure timely and relevant information 
· Create press features and media stories for the website 
· Manage all press enquiries in conjunction with relevant member of WFS team 
· Seek and build relationships with business sponsors 
· Ensure Directors and NEC are informed in a timely manner of relevant matters 
· Create engaging internal communications, to keep staff, Directors and NEC updated 
· Attend the annual training and development event and ensure it is publicised, in real time across social media platforms 
· Assist the Administration Team in preparing for the Annual Training and Development Event 
· Organisation of the annual “Women in the Fire Service Awards” 
· Plan, organise and attend trade shows 
· To carry out such duties as are appropriate to the role
  
Health and Safety: All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others while undertaking their duties and a general duty to assist the Company in complying with its health and safety obligations. 
  
Values and Culture: 
Our values 
· Working together Future focused Sharing strengths 

Our aims 
· To enable women to reach their full potential 
· To be a recognised resource in every UK Fire and Rescue Service 
· To support gender equality in the UK and overseas 
· To nurture and encourage role models – ‘if she can see it, she can be it’ 
· To improve recruitment, retention and progression of women in the fire service 
  
PERSON SPECIFICATION  
Essential 
· Experience of using multiple social media platforms 
· Experience with Microsoft 365, Canva, Mailchimp and WordPress 
· Able to work with minimal supervision and self-starter 
· Ability to liaise with WFS members remotely 
· Excellent communications skills – verbal, visual and written 
· Ability to build relationships 
· Creative thinking and an eye for detail 
· Ability to work on various projects at once 
· Able to travel to WFS events as and when required 
· Team player 
· Enthusiasm 
· Think outside the box 
· Bring new ideas to the table 
  
Desirable 
· Relevant Marketing/Communications qualification 
· Knowledge of a blue light service 
· Knowledge of Not for Profit Sector 
· Experience with project management 
  
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent 
  
Pay: £23,114.00-£23,144.00 per year pro rata 
  
Expected hours: 22.5 hours per week 
Benefits: Company events 
Schedule: Day shift 
Work Location: In person 
  
Application deadline: 28th June 2024 

Water Section Schemes Administrator

Job Title: Water Section Schemes Administrator
Contract: Fixed Term – 6 months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 4: £25,979 – £28,282
Location: Hybrid Working – Kelvedon Park / *Remote working
Closing Date: 01/07/2024

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role (Role Profile)

Water Section are currently recruiting for a fixed term contract Schemes Administrator to join our current team of 3 support staff and 6 field-based technicians to ensure our fire hydrant assets database is up to date and accurate.
The role involves assisting with all new schemes that come in from the water authorities, working on the backlog of historical fire hydrant installations on new water main design schemes we currently have on the system and general administration duties.

What You Will Be Working On

Receiving new scheme emails from the water companies, marking up and returning maps as appropriate, creating new assets and uploading all details on to our in-house system.
Collating historical information to generate inspection forms and maps to produce a workable job pack to distribute to technicians.
Liaising electronically & verbally with our technicians and external parties & water companies.
Receipt and processing of returned completed paperwork
Updating of in-house system (CRM) and mapping system
General administration support as necessary

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an extremely well organised individual who is confident working on their own initiative. They will be confident dealing with a high volume of paperwork and data entry and will be fully computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Excel and all other associated Microsoft products. Experience of Customer Relationship Management software and GIS mapping software would be highly beneficial but not essential. Excellent communication skills are vital for this role.

How to apply

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, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2
Role specific panel interview and role specific task that will be explained to you if shortlisted.

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework).

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact 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.

Incident Communications Adviser

Post: Incident Communications Adviser
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 – £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 01/07/2026
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 03 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT

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

This role requires you to provide technical advice for the development of an incident communications strategy that provides suitable levels of communications resilience to cope with the range of foreseeable incident types the Brigade could face.

You will be required to support the collaborative communications project between LFB and TfL to ensure effective communication systems are in place for operational incidents on the TfL estate. This includes the attendance of internal and external meetings (in person and virtual).

You will be required to support the development and implementation systematic and evidenced testing procedures for incident communications to identify and assess communications issues in the operational environment. This includes the evaluation of communications equipment provisions against the incident communications strategy and appropriate risk assessments, to ensure appropriate communications equipment is available for incident types.

You should be able to conduct research in relation to incident communications to improve understanding of factors that can affect the effectiveness of communications system, provide technical advice to support the identification of sites that may present communications challenges through building design or consultation phases and liaise with external providers of infrastructure and premises to evaluate and review arrangements for effective incident communications.

The role will involve effective liaison with external stakeholders, including other Fire and Rescue Services and the Home Office to ensure the Brigade is able to leverage the benefits of future national communications systems. This includes the Emergency Services Network (ESN) usage along with support the review of organisational policy, procedure, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training specifications to ensure relevant staff are able to pre-empt or identify communications issues, implement required systems and minimise potential for human factors to affect communications.

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 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 postholder in this job would be required to have knowledge equivalent to a professional qualification from one of the Chartered Institutes. In addition, the job requires a general understanding of Local Government structure.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description. 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 early/mid-July 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 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.

Procurement and Contracts Officer

Post: Procurement and Contracts Officer
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 – £46,550 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Hybrid working
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 03 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is in the early stages of a multi-year transformation journey. This aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

As part of this, the Commercial and Procurement team is likewise transforming to introduce a robust end-to-end category management. We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Procurement Professionals to join our team for this exciting journey!

The Procurement and Contracts Officer will support the Professional Services Category team in developing and managing the sourcing strategy and contracting process for routine and lower complexity, value and or risk requirements on behalf of the Brigade This includes the support and contribution to compliant sourcing plans and contract awards based on the category strategy and proportionate market and data analysis ensuring timely escalation of risks and issues to meet the function’s performance targets.

Applicants should have a working knowledge of public contracts regulations (and be aware of the upcoming regulatory change to the new Procurement Act 2024) and will have to demonstrate an understanding procurement and contract management. They will also have experience of working flexibly in a team and responding effectively to changing priorities to meet deadlines or targets.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in this field, with good interpersonal skills and communication skills. They will have experience of common procurement tools and databases (including Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint sites).

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 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

Online application, CV and cover letter (see instructions below). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (as listed below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Cover letter requirements (Max 350 words total):

Within your cover letter please answer the following questions:

1. Experience: provide an example of a procurement or contract management activity you have led involving the need for balancing priorities.
2. Skill: provide an example of your analytical skills and how these were used in guiding a stakeholder in creating evaluation criteria for a recent tender.
3. Knowledge: describe a time that you used the public contracts regulation in a competitive award.

Please note that we will evaluate and score your answers to the above questions. 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 in July 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 be aware that candidates invited to this stage will be asked to complete a short, written task which will be reviewed and scored against the competencies highlighted in the Selection Criteria section of the job description.

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 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)
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office – subject to meeting project demands)
• 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.

Fundraising Co-ordinator

The Role
Post: Fundraising Co-ordinator
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 – £46,550.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 3rd July at 16:00 GMT

We are looking for a passionate and imaginative Fundraising Coordinator who will drive our Fundraising strategy forward. Working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, this role has a major part to play at an exciting time for the London Fire Brigade. The role will focus on developing new fundraising initiatives, managing existing fundraising programmes as well as identifying new funding opportunities. You will need to have excellent communication skills, which will be key to implementing new and exciting fundraising campaigns as well as motivating and generating interest amongst our staff. As a self-starter you will be able to manage several campaigns at once nurturing and managing successful partnerships along the way as well as achieving fundraising targets and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators). Working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manger you will be developing a portfolio of opportunities that will be of interest to a range of organisations and charities in particular:

High level philanthropic opportunities
Fundraising opportunities
Grant Applications
Donors and Sponsors

Budget management will be a key part of the role so financial experience managing fundraising budgets, raising purchase orders and driving income is vital as well as having some experience of writing compelling applications for small bids. As a relatively new team for the London Fire Brigade this role will be at the heart of raising the profile of the organisation and all the essential work that it does with mental health, our staff and our communities being central to our strategy moving forward

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

Operational Resilience Vetting Administrator

Post: Operational Resilience Vetting Administrator
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 02 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT

An opportunity has arisen in Operational Resilience for an experienced vetting administrator. The post will be responsible for providing a comprehensive effective and efficient administrative process for the vetting programme. Reporting to the Head of Governance in Operational Resilience, the successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research into vetting processes and prepare vetting reports as and when required.

The successful candidate should have experience in understanding and applying data protection regulations to work processes. A comprehensive understanding of security clearance is essential to this role, as well as an understanding of the legal vetting requirements and procedures.

The successful post holder will be security checked and will be expected to deal with sensitive issues relating to security vetting and to exercise discretion as to when strict confidentiality should be maintained, as per data management regulations.

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 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

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, upload your CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of use of security vetting systems to provide a service in the gathering, collection, evaluation and analysis of relevant information relating to individual security information

2. Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information within the guidelines of the data protection regulations

3. Good written and oral communication skills in order to draft both routine and more complex correspondence, and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.

4. The ability to undertake research using a variety of sources and to provide written summaries of findings.

Please note that we will evaluate and 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 mid/late-July 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 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 criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check will be undertaken on the successful person before an appointment is confirmed.