Salary:  £147,453 per annum

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at senior strategic operational level, to the position of Assistant Chief Fire Officer/ Director of Service Improvement.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is well regarded by the communities it serves and the partner agencies with which it does business and the Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to delivering its aspiration of “Making South Yorkshire safer and stronger”.

We offer a unique opportunity for a high calibre individual with drive, demonstrable strategic skills and political and financial awareness, to have a major influence on the future of the service.  This will require an open, transparent and inclusive style and the ability to develop positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a confident and respected leader and be proactive in meeting the challenges of the Home Office Fire Reform Agenda.  You will drive continuous improvement across all directorates to ensure that the level of service to the communities we serve remains effective, efficient and provides robust governance and assurance. 

An open and engaging style of leadership, significant experience of leading positive service improvement and a commitment to all aspects of diversity and inclusion will be essential in building effective relationships with all stakeholders.

The Assistant Chief Fire Officer role also acts as Director of Service Improvement, overseeing activity across the functions of Estates and Facilities Management, Fleet Services, Service improvement and Training and Development.  The successful candidate will be required to perform operational command at Gold/Strategic Command level, working on the Principal Officer Continuous Duty Command rota.

For a confidential conversation regarding this position contact Chris Kirby, Chief Fire Officer on 07787 438 640.

An open information session will be held on Monday 18 March 2024 at 3.30pm.  If you would like to attend this either virtually or in person please contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk   

Information regarding the Service and the Authority can be found at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/

Application packs are available by emailing recruitment@syfire.gov.uk and should be returned electronically to the same email address.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and an Enhanced DBS check.

South Yorkshire Fire and 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.

Within both our Service and Authority we believe diversity in all its forms delivers a better service; for our staff and our communities.  As an equal opportunities employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Recruitment Process Timeline
Closing Date for Applications:
0900 hrs 22 March 2024
Notification of Longlist:
26 March 2024
Assessment Centre:

·         Interview with the Executive Team (inc. operational assessment)

·         Stakeholder Panel

·         Media Assessment

·         Psychometric Testing (online)
3 or 4 April 2024
Notification of Shortlist:
5 April 2024
Presentation and final interview with Fire Authority Appointments Committee
22 April 2024

An opportunity has arisen within our Equipment Management Team for an Equipment Team Manager, based at the Technical Services Workroom, Rotherham.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue are recruiting for an Equipment Team Manager.  The role involves leading a small team dedicated to the management, servicing and repair of all operational equipment used within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. The post holder will be confident working with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally including specialist equipment suppliers to ensure equipment used within the organisation is fit for purpose, maintained to the highest possible standards whilst also providing high levels of equipment availability.

The successful applicant will require a full driving license and will be expected to travel to stations and equipment suppliers as required by the needs of the role, they will also be expected to be conversant with the Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Outlook and Excel, and willing to learn the use of various specialist software packages associated the department & equipment used within the service.

For more information about the role contact David Taylor Technical Services Manager on 07920 536456

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our intranet site at http://syfirecorp01/human-resources-h-r/recruitment/corporate-staff-vacancies/ 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 23:59 Hours on Sunday 24th March 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th April 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.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

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 and 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.

Post: Head of HR Operations
Salary: £77,913 per annum
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £77,913 – £97,682 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 29 March 2024 at 16:00 GMT

We are looking to recruit a person with substantial expertise and experience in delivering a high quality end-to-end employee lifecycle service for all LFB employees The successful candidate must hold a CIPD Qualification (Level 7) or equivalent experience, with an excellent understanding of relevant Human Resources employment law and legislation compliance.

This is an exciting time to join the HR team as a senior leader, as the department is playing a fundamental role in the delivery of the London Fire Commissioner’s ambitious transformation agenda. To enable us to deliver the people priorities associated with such transformation, we have a new strategy for the department, which includes a new operating model for the HR function. The postholder will be responsible for working closely with the HR Director and the department’s senior leadership team to develop and implement the new model, ensuring that customer focus is at the heart of HR delivery and that it effectively responds to changing business needs.

You will be responsible for leading an innovative, efficient and effective HR Operations function and team in a fast paced environment, specifically covering a wide range of customer driven services including HR Services, Recruitment, HR Data and HR Policy and Reward, whilst also focusing on continuous improvement of HR operations to support the delivery of the organisation’s people priorities of leadership, development and talent, wellbeing, employee engagement and diversity and inclusion.

You will provide specialist expertise to the HR Director, to the organisation’s corporate management team and to Heads of Service on all aspects of HR Operations. You will also oversee implementation of a new Resourcing Strategy and HR system, maximising the opportunity for automation, streamlined processes and empowerment of managers and staff.

We are looking for someone who will think and act strategically to develop practical, innovative and creative solutions. Working with both internal and external stakeholders, you will have strong persuading and influencing abilities together with strong analytical and reasoning skills, quickly establishing rapport and credibility with staff at all levels.

Please note that for the first 12-18 months, the postholder will be heavily involved in the transition to a new operating model for the HR function (of which this role is part). As such, the exact responsibilities set out in the job description may change.

You will be a key member of the People Services leadership team, advancing the London Fire Commissioner’s (LFC) plans for transformation, whilst actively promoting and embedding LFB’s Values of Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Equity, Courage and Learning.

This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the London Fire Brigade and hence the experiences of Londoners, through helping the organisation to get the best from its people.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

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 (
max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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 dates for this role are to be confirmed. 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 for stage 2, assessment will take place at LFB headquarters (Union Street, London) or exceptionally via Microsoft Teams. You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place.

Candidates invited to stage 2 will be asked to provide a short, written presentation which will be reviewed and scored against the competencies set out in the Role Competencies section of the job description.

Candidates will be required to undergo a stakeholder panel interview as well as a competency-based interview with the Senior Leadership team and independent panel members.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 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.

Job Role Title: Fire Protection Inspecting Officer
Salary: G (SCP 29-33) £37,336- £41,418 per annum
Contract Type: Full time and 23 months Fixed Term Contracts
Working Pattern: Full time
Number of hours per week: 37 Hours per week
Job Share: No

Opening date: 13th March 2024
Closing date: 27th March 2024

We have a number of exciting opportunities within LFRS’s Fire Protection Department. Our aim is to deliver programmes, such as the Business Engagement and the Risk Based Inspection Programmes. If you are a motivated individual looking to use your knowledge, skills and experience working with our business communities in a specialist area, then the role of Fire Protection Inspecting Officer could be for you.

The successful candidates will be working within the Fire Protection department and will be part of a team wanting to make a difference within the communities we serve ensuring ‘Safer People, Safer Places’

Benefits you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Service Vehicle
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services discount card
• Use of our occupational health unit
• 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.

Key responsibilities:

The Fire Protection Inspecting Officer will be expected to carry out inspections of premises within our diverse communities, to enforce relevant fire safety legislation, provide fire safety advice, guidance and determine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation in the following areas:

• Fire safety in premises
• Fire safety in locations using hazardous materials
• Issues relating to fire protection and safety systems
• Issues relating to building construction, refurbishment, materials and demolition

You will have a good understanding and knowledge of risk management processes and their application. You will also be required to have a high level of written communication skills sufficient to write complex reports.

Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills are essential in this role, due to the varied audiences.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will possess a level 3 or level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent qualification).

Following the successful completion of the probationary period, employees will be given the opportunity to request a remote working arrangement.

Closing date: 27th March 2024

Interview and test date: Week commencing 8th April 2024

If you require further information about the role, please contact Station Managers Sanjay Bulsara or Andy Clarke on 0116 210 5555.

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 (ENEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

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

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

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Community Safety Advocate, based in Lanarkshire on a permanent basis. This is a temporary post opportunity based on funding for the role for a maximum of 20 months, working 35 hours per week.

This is a full-time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The Community Safety Advocate will be part of the LSO Area Community Action Team (CAT) with a requirement to assist in the delivery of the objectives outlined in the Prevention and Protection (P&P) Strategy, Local Fire Plans, Local P&P plans, Local Outcome Improvement Plans, Thematic Action Plans.

Activities to be undertaken include identifying, engaging and educating individuals and communities at an increased risk of fire. Partnership working will be a key element of the role in order to raise fire risk awareness and generate high value HFSV referrals.

Advocates will be required to support thematic areas of work including road safety, working with children and young people, and engaging with older persons and water safety.

Candidates must have experience of working as part of a team, with excellent time management skills and sound communication skills, both written and verbal and must possess organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision. The candidate must be confident when delivering information to a large volume of adults and children as required by the role.

The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and also possess a full driving license. Candidates will require to pass an ICAT basic and will be placed onto a series of courses including British Sign Language, Naloxone, fire skills, FSSE, Safeguarding training and other partnership courses relevant to the role in Lanarkshire.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Various locations across South Yorkshire.

Salary – In line with National Pay.

At South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue we have a clear vision – to make South Yorkshire safer and stronger – and we base everything we do around this core aim. We also have a set of three key aspirations – to be a great place to work, to put people first and to strive to be the best. Having great people in place to enable us to reach these aspirations is key to our strategies and success and we are seeking likeminded, proactive individuals who will form a core part of team and help us further improve the services that we offer our local community and the working experience for all our staff.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) is seeking applications for permanent contract wholetime operational transfers in to the service for the below roles:

·         Wholetime Duty System Firefighter (Competent only)

·         Wholetime Duty System Crew Manager (Development or Competent)

Applications must be from staff currently working a permanent wholetime duty system contract with a UK Fire & Rescue Service.  We will not be accepting applications from those on sole On-Call duty systems, fixed term wholetime contracts or staff working within airport and armed forces fire services.

Opportunities to take up Instructor roles at our Training & Development Centre and within our Community Safety Teams may also be available.

Competent pay will be payable for all joiners on commencement and those in development will be subject to SYFR policy around achievement of competence in role.

Individuals wishing to submit a formal application for consideration for any of the above roles will need to complete the appropriate Application Form and submit this by 23:59 on Sunday 24th March 2024 via email to firefighterrecruitment@syfire.gov.uk 

Candidates should be aware that, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria, the assessment dates for the above roles are likely to take place on the 16th April 2024 (Firefighter) and 23rd April (Crew Manager). Individuals successful within the process may be offered immediate employment with SYFR with commencement in July 2024 (or may be placed within a pool for suitable opportunities which may arise in the future if insufficient opportunities are available immediately).

For full details please visit https://www.syfire.gov.uk/find-a-job/transfer-in-opportunities/

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at firefighterrecruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Department: Finance
Grade/Salary: 12 / £63,712, – £70,715
Hours:  37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kelvedon Park

The right person 
We are seeking to employ a friendly, reliable, and efficient person to join our office team as a Finance Manager – Monitoring.

The role (Role Profile) 

As a Finance Manager – Monitoring, you will be responsible for:

To provide professional support and guidance to department managers and staff in setting, monitoring, managing and financial plans, ensuring compliance with current legislation and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) policy.

Support ad-hoc finance activities regarding business support & analysis & support, statutory compliance & reporting and any process change implementation.

Lead the quarterly reforecasting and expected annual outturn, reporting the movement with supporting reasons and highlight possible solutions to bring budget back in line.

Coach and support the monitoring team members in their continued development and training in order to meet the team and wider service objectives.

Work with the budget holders Interpret and interrogate the financial performance and document reasons for variances, discussing options to remedy the situation where required including financial implications.

You will advise, influence and challenge the budget holders on financial decisions and ensure that such decisions are made in line with the Service’s strategic goals and objectives.

Tracking the earmarked reserve releases and ensuring all decision sheets are being captured and reported.

Assisting in the delivery of the new finance system implementation, working with the Project Senior User (Assistant Director of Finance), third party resources and internal stakeholders on system configuration, testing, implementation and change management.
Maintain and develop the timely accurate reporting of information to various stakeholders and Boards. Consistently looking at process improvement to drive efficiencies within the team and for the wider service.

Ownership of the Medium Term Financial Strategy (“MTFS”), including its timely preparation and presenting to relevant stakeholders and boards, ensuring it meets the needs of the service.

Application and eligibility 

To be eligible for the role, you must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).

In addition, the ideal candidate will have local authority experience in finance business partnering implementation, delivering month end management accounts and year end statutory accounts.

You should submit your application, including a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, detailing how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification by the close of 20th March 2024.

This supporting statement will be used to shortlist your application so you should ensure all essential areas of the person specification are covered in your statement.

Queries 

If you have any queries about the process, please contact us via recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk or if you have any queries about the role, please contact Tom Patterson tom.patterson@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 https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

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.