£33,024 per annum rising to £35,745 per annum

Job reference: REQ000280

Closing date: 17.06.2024

BASED AT THE NORTHERN OR SOUTHERN AREA OFFICES (DEPENDENT ON THE SERVICE NEEDS)

We are looking for a Fire Safety Advisor to join our Protection Team.  In this role, you will be required to undertake audits and inspections of simple, lower-risk premises.

You will be providing fire safety advice and guidance in accordance with current fire legislation and Service policy and procedures. This includes offering advice and responding to enquiries from businesses/responsible persons regarding Fire Safety in regulated premises.

You will also work and build relationships with partner agencies, identifying and disseminating information and knowledge relating to Fire Safety risks and businesses’ regulatory responsibilities.

As part of this role, you will plan and participate in fire safety seminars, workshops, business networking meetings, and events, engaging with local business stakeholders to promote understanding of statutory responsibilities, business resilience, and community safety.

You must have a full driving licence with no pending issues and have a minimum of English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at level 4 or above (or equivalent).

You will also have some experience of working in a customer contact role and environment. Together with the ability and confidence in communicating effectively (orally and in writing), you should be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills, taking into account the target audience, the message to be conveyed, and the desired outcomes.

Interview date: Friday 28 June 2024

How to apply

To apply, please complete our online application form via our website: www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search. You must include your full career history and demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

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

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

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

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

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children, and Young People, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Post Title: Supplies Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 (£24,294 – £25,979) *Pay award pending
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time within opening hours)
Stores Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 7.30am to 3.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm
Location: Rotherham Stores

An opportunity has arisen within our Procurement Department for a Supplies Officer, based at Central Stores in Rotherham.

The overall purpose of the role will be to purchase goods and services to provide an efficient supplies support service to the organisation and to assist in the efficient delivery of goods to stations and departments.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of working in a stores or warehousing environment, including stores administrative work and use of computers and IT Systems.

You must possess an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Administration, hold a current driving licence and a Fork Lift Licence.

The key duties will include the picking and packing of goods to supply stations and departments, and supplies duties to reorder products from suppliers including the sourcing of new goods. All standard goods in and goods out routines form part of the role to provide an efficient supplies service to the organisation.

Full details of all duties and a person specification are contained in the Job Description.

For more information about the role contact Mark Lloyd on 07867 234397.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is 12:00 hours on Monday 24th June 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 1st July 2024.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

About the role:

Planning and Assessment: Assess all planning applications received by the Service, considering the risk and resource implications. Provide technical guidance and feedback to ensure compliance with planning legislation and Fire Safety Approved Document B.
Legislative Knowledge: Demonstrate strong knowledge of planning legislation, road working legislation, and industry standards. Offer direction and guidance to the Service regarding these areas.
Technical Skills: Utilise spreadsheets, word processing, and database systems efficiently. Read, understand, and explain technical drawings and plans.
Communication and Numeracy: Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong numerical abilities.
Line Management: Manage and set targets for three staff members, ensuring compliance with service delivery standards.
Engagement and Advisory Role: Engage with developers and applicants, offering technical guidance and feedback. Advise LFR’s representative on Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) development groups, including the Service Impact of Growth Group.
Water Supply Management: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of water supplies for firefighting, including new schemes and abandonments. Manage the maintenance programme to ensure reliable water supply.
 

About you:

Independence and Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise your own work programme with minimal supervision.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of planning legislation and Fire Safety Approved Document B, along with relevant road working legislation.
Security Checks: Willingness to undergo Level 3 Police vetting and a Standard DBS check.
 

Join us in making a difference in our community by ensuring the efficient planning and management of water supplies for firefighting. Apply now to become a vital part of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue’s purpose: working together to keep communities safer. 

What we offer

 Along with a competitive salary of £33,024 – £36,648 we are offering;

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies including options for hybrid working
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Post: Assessment Centre Administrative Assistant
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 20 June 2024 at 16:00 GMT

Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to education and fire prevention, enforcing regulations to answering 999 calls, we’re a diverse, welcoming community – will you join our dynamic Recruitment & Resourcing team?

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.

Are you proactive, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference? We invite you to become a key player in driving our assessment processes forward. At the LFB, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that facilitates all recruitment activities across the Brigade.

Why Join Us?

*Varied role: from managing a bustling reception to participating in assessment centre role plays (with full training provided), no two days are the same.

*Key responsibilities: be a crucial part of promotion rounds for all levels, up to senior posts. Your confidence and organisational skills will shine as you handle important administrative tasks and paperwork.

*End-to-end involvement: provide high levels of customer service to candidates through their entire journey, from application to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience.

*Prime location: our office is based in Hammersmith, conveniently located near all transport links. You’ll also have the opportunity to work at the LFB Headquarters in Central London and other locations across London.

What we’re looking for:

*Confidence and enthusiasm: engage with candidates and senior staff alike with assurance and positivity.

*Organisational skills: manage administrative functions efficiently and stay on top of paperwork.

*Resilience and flexibility: thrive in a demanding environment and adapt to the needs of the team.

*Team player: collaborate with an established team to deliver outstanding recruitment processes.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within one of London’s most vital services, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help shape the future of the LFB.

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

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 evidence to address the selection criteria (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide evidence to address the selection criteria below. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Selection criteria:

1. Experience of working flexibly as part of a team.

2. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising work and ensuring that deadlines are met.

3. The ability to liaise effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels and to ensure good customer care practice.

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 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 in 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.

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.

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  ICT Systems Manager

Salary:  G £37,336 – £41,418

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of hours per week: 37

Job Share: No

Closing date: 23:59 19 June 2024

Further Information

Are you ready to step into a dynamic new role? We are excited to announce the opening of the ICT Systems Manager position, focused on our Infrastructure portfolio. We are looking for individuals with relevant experience such as infrastructure management, or product ownership. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our ICT function, working alongside our existing infrastructure team. We are committed to fostering growth, offering support for skill development, and providing avenues for progression. If you are eager to take on increased responsibilities and build upon your existing knowledge, we are here to help you thrive. 

Benefits you will receive: 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
  Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

About ICT Systems Manager role:

As an ICT Systems Manager, you will be responsible for managing a suite of related systems, applications, and portals.

Your tasks will include helping our Users, managing Supplier contracts, and providing data to report against our service KPIs.

Key responsibilities as an ICT Systems Manager:

·         Providing prompt and professional support to users at all levels across the organisation

·         Responding to incident support requests, service requests and change requests using our Service Desk Application

·         Ensuring that our systems are correctly configured, by understanding our requirements, explaining choices and undertaking (or advising on) configuration work.

·         Maintain a good awareness of suppliers – understand how suppliers plan to meet the evolving requirement of their Fire Sector customers.

·         Working with Project and Procurement teams to deliver major changes in systems.

·         Providing support for procurement and project processes.

·         Advising on solution options and make recommendations.

·         Ensuring that our system portfolio aligns with our ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture requirements.

·         Providing support for the data and reporting team.

·         Carrying out all tasks associated with this post in accordance with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s Equality and Diversity Policies.

Skills and experience required as our ICT Systems Manager:

·         Degree or equivalent professional experience.

·         Experience of customer relationship management.

·         Experience of helping maximise the benefits of change.

·         Knowledge of Planning future system requirements and designing configurations.

·         Ability to analyse numeric information to support reporting requirements.

·         Demonstrate experience of maximising value around system selection and system configuration choices.

·         Able to demonstrate handling of commercial and personally sensitive data in a professional and confidential way.

Closing date:  23:59 19 June 2024

Interview date: w/c 1 July 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association

Pension Considerations

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

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

The Head of Category – ICT is a key member of the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting into the Head of Commercial – Corporate. The role is responsible for leading the ICT Category team in procurement and commercial contract management activity that maximises value for money and minimises risk.

This includes creating and developing multi-year category plans in pursuit of the team’s transformation plan and ensuing that these are delivered by the team. Resource management will be a key aspect of the role to ensure the right capacity and capability of up to five procurement professionals and specialists to meet the demands of the category in a fast faced market and internal environment with conflicting priorities. Experience of proactive stakeholder management to foster timely decision making based on procurement data and MI analysis, and actioning and resolving risks and issues to meet the function’s performance targets is key.

Applicants should have a high working knowledge of procurement legislation, be commercially astute with the capability to demonstrate compliant, value adding procurement, contract management and category management activities. They will be proactive, self-sufficient and resilient individuals who can manage the category team capacity to maximise efficiencies against objectives through robust prioritisation.

They will also have experience of leading teams and inspiring others to be resilient in the face of busy project demands and changing priorities.

We are looking for someone with hands-on and leadership experience in this field. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in order to manage multiple stakeholders, ensuring resources are commercially focused on delivering proportionate, sustainable, and innovative commercial solutions that effectively manage commercial risks are essential. They will have a working knowledge of common procurement tools and databases (including ERP tools, 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.

Job Title: Watch Manager – Community Safety Lead

Grade: Watch Manager B

Directorate :  Operations Service Delivery

Reporting to :  Station Manager

Closing Date: 17/06/2024

About us

Our Mission is simple, we want to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our county constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too.

To help us deliver our mission and our Prevention Strategy, we are looking for a new team member who is a highly motivated individual with a passion for partnership working and prevention activity.

About the opportunity (Role Profile)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Community Safety Team act as a vital link between our central Prevention Team, Response Teams and our external Partners. Leading the Community Safety Officers, you will be responsible for planning and delivery of engagement activity with our Communities, Stations, and Partner Agencies, exploring new risks, monitoring existing risk and delivering appropriate interventions.
This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside a wide range of other departments and agencies both internally and externally on a day-to-day basis. All of this provides an unapparelled depth of exposure, knowledge and understanding of the Fire and Rescue Service and the wider environment in which it operates.

Job Title. Procurement Assistant

Job Base Location. Hybrid with base location FSHQ, Birkenshaw, Bradford

Salary. £30,296 – £31,364 per annum [National Pay Award pending usually from 1 April 2024] 

Are you looking for a career in Procurement?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by joining the very busy Procurement Team, delivering service support to frontline crews by facilitating compliant procurement in the public sector.

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37-hour week, flexible hybrid working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports, and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and a car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose: To take ownership for the day-to-day administrative and support requirements associated with a wide range of procurement activity including stakeholder management, advice on efficient sourcing and procurement of goods and services, increasing compliance with internal procurement rules and legislative requirements and facilitation of the complex end-to-end tendering process, maintaining the necessary relevant records and systems to ensure transparency and a clear audit trail of procurement activity.

Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Team and its customers across the full range of procurement activities including (but not limited to) meetings (arranging and minute taking), benchmarking, market intelligence, drafting contract specifications, spend analysis and other commercial support as required (refer to the Job Description) maintaining the necessary relevant records and systems to ensure transparency and a clear audit trail of procurement activity.

Essential requirements: You will:

·       Have demonstrable workplace experience of working with Information Technology applications at an advanced user level.

·       Have experience of providing comprehensive administerial support, using your ability to analyse, interpret and present data.

·       Exhibit and maintain personal and professional honesty and integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion, tact, and sensitivity.

·       Be able to effectively develop and manage many relationships, ensuring that all communications with stakeholders, customers and suppliers are appropriate and prompt.

·       Hold GCSE Grade ‘C’ Maths and English or an equivalent level 2 numeracy and literacy qualification or are able to demonstrate an equivalent level of literacy and numeracy gained through life experience.

·       Be able to demonstrable workplace experience of planning and prioritising workload and output, working independently and as a team player, working to tight deadlines.

·       Be able to demonstrate commitment to good data quality and attention to detail within all areas of work.

·       Possess an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity.

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 have a reliable home internet connection.

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 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.

We offer an excellent package as outlined above.

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 12.00pm 21st June 2024. 

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, ethnically or racially 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.

An opportunity has arisen within our Technical Services Section for a Hydrant Technician, based at Sheffield Headquarters. Reporting to the Water Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring water supplies for firefighting purposes are accessible and operating effectively by carrying out day-to-day planned inspections, testing and maintenance of all fire hydrants, fire tanks and suction outlets in the South Yorkshire area.

Working mainly outdoors, the role will involve a significant amount of driving and physical work including removing hydrant lids, clearing and tidying hydrant sites and the maintenance and repair of hydrant fittings. You will also be required to complete and maintain accurate manual and computer records relating to all inspections, repairs and maintenance work and to report and monitor progress for major repairs via the relevant channels.

To be considered for this role you must hold a current and valid driving license and be able to read and interpret maps, particularly street directories, confidently. You will also have an awareness and strong commitment to safe working practices, particularly in relation to manual handling and be able to organise and prioritise your work effectively, safely and without supervision.

Due to the nature of the work, this post requires a flexible and co-operative attitude to working hours.

For more information about the role, please contact Susan Dunk on 07798 628715 or David Taylor on 07920 536456.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 23rd June 2024.

To apply for the post, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk. Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification. If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria. Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

If you would prefer to submit an application form, please download a copy from our website or contact recruitment at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a Cycle 2 Work Scheme, a Free on Site Gym, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. Asylum and Immigration Check, References, Medical Screening, Substance Misuse testing and Standard Criminal Records Check.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.