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Community Safety Adviser

Community Safety Adviser (CSA) – Fixed Term 12 months

Benefits:

Salary: £31,364 – £35,745 – Grade 4

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location – Central Hub, Wokingham Fire Station

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus public holidays and flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available.

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has a reputation of excellence. We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Central Hub Prevention team.

This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider that invests in the training, development, and wellbeing of its employees. Our team operate within a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment and offers flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work-life balance.

RBFRS provides prevention, protection, and response across the county of Berkshire. It serves a diverse cultural population of 911,400 residents, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Together, we are committed to providing excellence in the prevention from fire, protection from fire, and response to fire and other emergencies for the people of Royal Berkshire.

About you:

We are seeking someone enthusiastic with a passion for community safety. The job involves admin and community engagement therefore the ideal candidate will be organised and able to handle a busy environment. Good communication skills and the ability to network well with a range of external and internal stakeholder.

The key focus of this role is:

To provide direct support to the Station Managers within your allocated station hub area advising on all areas of community safety activity.
To attend unitary, partner or stakeholder meetings in support to the service requirements and hub objective.
To ensure that organisational activity and localised risk based activity is embedded and monitored in station delivery plans.
To support the Safe and Well and Adult Referral Programme developing adult at risk awareness, information sharing and training through liaison with key agencies and organisations working with the vulnerable in our communities.
To play a key role in ensuring the effective allocation of referrals and coordinating the delivery of home safe and well visits in your area.
To maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR requirements and Safeguarding best practice as determined by Service policy and procedures.
To work with key partner agencies to ensure the opportunities for reducing accidental and deliberate fires, road traffic collisions and water incidents are maximised through the development, co-ordination and delivery of effectively targeted Prevention initiatives and programmes.
Establish, improve, and maintain effective productive relationships with a network of community organisations e.g. minority groups, faith groups informing such groups of the Fire and Rescue Service agendas and any key prevention strategies.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

Able to cultivate effective relationships with a wide range of people based on trust and mutual respect.
Ability to deal with problems that arise and manage through to resolution.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively and efficiently.
Enthusiastic and energetic with a positive ‘can do’ outlook.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to liaise at all levels.
Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to effective cope with conflicting and complex demands and prioritise to ensure timely delivery of quality outcomes/projects.
Excellent analytical, organisational and research skills.
Knowledge of Safeguarding.
Holds and maintains a current EU driving licence.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

For further details about the role please contact Paul Scott (Prevention Manager Central) at scottp@rbfrs.co.uk or Nicola Smith (Prevention Manager East) at smithn@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 6 September 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 16 September 2024.

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Please note that 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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

On-call Firefighter

HELP PROTECT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

As an on-call firefighter you will work within Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service keeping your local community safe from harm. On-call firefighters make up a large percentage of the fire service and when on duty will react to a pager when an emergency 999 call is made within the local area.

Job Purpose

To save life, protect property from damage by fire and from firefighting measures, contribute to the reduction in number and severity of fires.

On-call firefighters come from every walk of life. You could be a teacher, mechanic, business director, a gardener, farmer, a stay-at-home mum or dad, you could be working from home or currently unemployed.

Previous experience is not required due to the comprehensive training you will receive. But what is important is that you are enthusiastic and can meet certain essential requirements.

One such requirement is that you must be able to reach your local fire station quickly and safely within eight minutes when driving within legal speed limits. You will be alerted by a Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service pager, which will be provided by the Service.

The role of a firefighter can be physically demanding and therefore a certain level of fitness is importance.

On -call firefighters do not just put out fires, they also get involved in a wide range of incidents and activities including, delivering community fire safety advice at local events, flooding, road collisions, chemical spills, or rescuing animals from awkward situations. Firefighters might also be the first person on scene at a medical emergency. On average you may be called out a couple of times a week and most callouts last around an hour.

The service is particularly keen to hear from people that are available during the day or can be flexible around their work and family life. You will be required to attend an evening training session each week for a couple of hours at your local fire station.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is welcoming and inclusive. Whatever your background, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation you will be treated with respect. This is one of the many reasons that makes Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service such an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.

Safe & Well Technician (East Hub)

Benefits:

Salary: £25,979- £29,777 per annum, Grade 3, pay award pending

Hours: Full Time 37 hours

Location – East Hub, Maidenhead Fire Station

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here

Our Commitments:

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence and investment in their employees, to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working hours that offer great work life balance.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection and response services across the county of Berkshire. It serves a diverse cultural population of 911,400 residents, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Together, we are committed to providing excellence in prevention of fire, protection from fire, and response to fire and other emergencies for the people of Royal Berkshire.

Are you interested in supporting communities within the Berkshire area, prevent fires and ultimately help save lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Service Delivery team as one of our ‘Safe and Well Technicians’.

Successful applicants will be required to uphold standards of safety, by undertaking safe and well home visits, which help enable vulnerable members of our communities to live safe and fulfilling lives.

Successful applicants will also be responsible for liaison with managers and staff at all levels, working effectively with colleagues across the three Service Delivery Hubs and those at our Service Headquarters, to ensure safety interventions are delivered promptly. Post holders will also be required to liaise with partner agencies.

About you:

The successful candidate will be community focused and enjoy making a difference to the people they visit. They may come from a Fire Safety background or another background with transferable skills.

The key focus of this role is:

To make appointments with members of the public efficiently and professionally and carry out safe and well home visits, install smoke detectors and provide advice and guidance on preventing fires in the home.
Assessment, provision, and installation of a range of assistive technologies allowing individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes.
To understand and implement the referral pathway processes and signpost to partner agencies, where need has been identified.
To support the Service Delivery Hub and Adult Referral Programme (ARP) in the delivery of campaigns and events and to undertake specialist safe and well activities with partner agencies in support of individuals deemed most vulnerable.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an exceptional telephone manner due to the high engagement aspect of this role.
Good time management when working to deadlines.
Good interpersonal and organisational skills – for example planning own workloads, be trustworthy and aware of responsibilities in regard to the confidential nature of the work. Reliable, resilient and self motivated with a friendly and approachable manner and be computer literate using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook.
You must be able to work at heights off a small ladder and able to work to install smoke alarms and other small items using hand tools.
Have a flexible approach to working hours, which may encompass occasional evenings and weekend work.
Holds and maintains a current manual driving licence (van provided for business use).

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check,

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Nicola Smith, East Hub Prevention Manager at smithn@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hrs hours 6 September 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 16 September 2024

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement

Vehicle Technician (LGV Mechanic)

Vehicle Technician (LGV Mechanic)
37 hours per week – Permanent
Grade 8 – £33,024 per annum
Plus, approximately 15% in standby earnings (following training period), overtime, tool and phone allowances

An LGV Technician is required to join a small team in the Brigades workshop at Shrewsbury Headquarters. Normal working hours are a 37 hour working week 8.00am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am to 16.00pm on Fridays. There is a requirement to provide out of hours standby cover on a 1 in 5 rota basis when sufficient skills and experience have been gained.

In addition to fire appliances the post holder will be responsible for the servicing, repair and general maintenance of a wide variety of other vehicles and equipment, including 4×4 firefighting vehicles, ladders, rescue equipment, generators, fixed and portable water pumps.

Candidates must hold a UK ordinary B driving licence and a LGV class C licence, or the willingness to undertake this within the first six months of employment. Candidates must also possess a City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Diploma or equivalent and IRTEC accreditation.

Detailed knowledge and experience of LGV maintenance and diagnostics is essential and must be demonstrated in a job application. Experience of hydraulics, air systems are desirable. Candidates should have at least 5 years LGV repair and maintenance experience preferably in a main or franchised dealer.

Brigade Headquarters, Shrewsbury has free car parking. A flexi time scheme is in operation to support work life balance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday entitlement of 24 days plus public holidays and a concessionary day. Training & Development opportunities also offered along with employee discount benefits for various high street shopping and entertainment.

Due to the out of hours requirement applicants must live in Shropshire.

The closing date for applications is 23 August 2024.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service.

Operational Equipment Technician

£29,777 – £31,364 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

TSSU, Ripley Fire Station

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Operational Equipment Technician within Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. As a member of a highly effective team of technicians, you will be responsible for undertaking repairs, testing and maintenance of operational equipment to support the Services’ response capability; the equipment includes breathing apparatus sets, air compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment and general firefighting equipment. The role also involves the inspection and maintenance of hydrants across the county’s road network.

It is also a requirement to work with a computerised asset management system, information technology and associated systems.

You will be required to work from various DFRS locations as necessary for which a pool vehicle will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours, 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 to 16:00 on Fridays. However, you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer;

· Flexible working hours.

· Family friendly policies.

· Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service.

· Free, secure on-site car parking.

· Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

· Employee discount scheme (Boost).

· Employee support networks.

· Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

· Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.

· Ongoing training and development opportunities.

· Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

· Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. (Support only)

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated. (Support only)

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Please note if the role will be based at Ripley Fire Station with a requirement to visit locations across Derbyshire. The successful applicants will need to undertake Police Security Vetting procedures at the appropriate level. All other non-HQ roles will be required complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level. Some roles require both Police Security Vetting and a DBS check.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 26 August 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 23 September 2024.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Energy Officer

Post: Energy Officer
Salary: £40,657 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 – £46,550 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (2 years)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 30 August 2024

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

LFB has an interesting role available to assist with the delivery of the strategic carbon reduction plan.

This post will provide support to the carbon reduction team which is delivering the LFB strategic carbon reduction programme.

Duties will include arranging and managing meetings which support the carbon reduction program, including reporting project progress to external organisations.

The role within the carbon reduction team requires good organisation skills and an understanding of carbon emission calculating, carbon reduction measures and carbon literacy.

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

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

1. Experience managing complex and important data sets. Good interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to learn new areas of technical knowledge.

2. Experience of financial procedures including monitoring budgets and expenditure, providing cost estimates, maintaining accurate financial records and providing financial information.

3. Well developed organisational skills in order to manage own workloads, respond to priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.

4. Interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels and representatives of external organisations ensuring high levels of customer care at all times.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 20th/23rd September 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.

Senior Accountant

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

CAN YOU MAKE OUR SERVICE STRONGER?

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Grade 17

Permanent

Salary: £48,474– £49,498

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest, most successful Fire and Rescue Services in the UK serving over 1.5 million people across 10 Constituent Unitary Authorities stretching from Bridgend to Monmouth and from Cardiff Bay to Brecon Beacons National Park.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service seeks to appoint a Senior Accountant that will uphold the Service’s values of being professional, caring, respectful, dedicated, trustworthy, dynamic, disciplined and resilient. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an enthusiastic and innovative approach to the leadership of the Services’, high performing finance team and will report directly to the Head of Finance, Procurement & Property.

This will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the culture and values of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service by providing leadership at senior middle management level and develop next level insights and expertise as a deputy Treasurer.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong technical knowledge, planning and people skills. Excellent communication and networking skills will be key to supporting the senior leadership team and Commissioners of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and to work in collaboration with other Fire and Rescue Services, Welsh Government and partner organisations.

We are looking for an individual with a range of experience in the field of finance who can lead optimistically, in a challenging and changing environment.

The hours of work will generally be 37 hours per week and the Service offers a range of benefits as part of its employment package;

· Flexible working arrangements

· Free gym and wellbeing facilities

· Free parking

· Family friendly policies

The successful candidate is expected to be a professional member of one of the recognised Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) and possess comprehensive expertise in the areas of;

· Accounting closure process and preparation of financial statements

· Management accounting techniques and reporting

· Capital accounting and treasury management

A job description and person specification are available and provide the detailed requirements of the role and candidate profile.

The post is based at Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8LX or any other of the Service’s locations.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Lisa Mullan, the Head of Finance, Procurement & Property, via email to arrange a discussion l-mullan@southwales-fire.gov.uk

To apply please follow this link: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/ Submissions are to reach the Recruitment team by 26th August 2024

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/ If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk Please be aware the e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application; please ensure you check all mail folders regularly.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions and interview questions).

Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and proactively encourage applicants from all sectors of the FRS community to apply.

Station Manager (Day Duty)

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. We are seeking likeminded, proactive individuals who will form a core part of our middle manager cohort to help us further improve the services that we offer and the working experience for all our staff.

Employee Benefits

You will be joining a passionate, professional and inclusive team and will receive a range of benefits including:

· Opportunities for further promotion and career development

· Extensive health and wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance line plus access to our in house Occupational Health Services, free gym access, cycle to work scheme etc

· Fully funded professional development with opportunity for specialist development in areas including Fire Investigation, Accident Investigation and Hazardous Materials.

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay schemes, as well as a range of family friendly policies to help manage your home and work life balance.

· Flexible working

· Support if required from the Firefighters Charity

· Potential to apply for Flexi Duty in the future

Eligibility Criteria

· Currently hold a permanent employment contract as a wholetime Watch Manager in a UK Fire & Rescue Service (excluding airport and defence services)

· Be substantive and competent in the Watch Manager role having completed in full your required development

· You will hold an IFE Level 4 Certificate – Unit 3: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command

· You will hold a Level 3 Assessor Qualification or be willing to achieve this qualification within 12 months. (Please note that this will be a requirement of continued employment).

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

Applicants should submit their completed application form to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk by Tuesday 27th August at 1200.

Assessment Process

Stage 1 – Operational Assessment – Deane Fire Station, Manvers Way Rotherham S63 5DN

The Operational assessment is a Level 2 assessment based around the Effective Command Behavioural Framework (Katherine Lamb) and linked to the Skills for Justice Framework. The outcome of the operational assessment will be either a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Those unsuccessful will not be eligible to progress to the next stages of the process.

Stage 2 – Leadership & Management Interview and Presentation – Training & Development Centre (TDC), Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9QA

This assessment will be in the form of an interview based around the NFCC Leadership Framework, specifically the Fire Standards in Leadership. You will also deliver a 10 minute presentation, the topic will be issued in advance to anyone invited to this stage of this process.

Key dates

Application closing date: Tuesday 27th August at 1200

Online candidate briefing: 3rd September – 1000 – 1200

Stage 1: Operational Assessment: 13th – 19th September – Dearne Fire Station

Stage 2: Management Interview & Presentation: 9th – 11th October – TDC

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process or if you require any document in larger print / alternative font or colour, please contact our recruitment team.

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.

Please note that any final offer of appointment is subject to confirmation of competence and training records from your current service and an endorsement reference from your current Line Manager will be requested. In addition, applicants must not have any live disciplinary sanctions or formal performance plans. References will be sought prior to final offer.

People Systems & Cultural Transformation Manager

People Systems and Transformation Manager

£43,421 – £46,464 per annum + benefits

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services. We pride ourselves in striving to “Create the Safest Community” and our dedicated and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

We are currently rated as good by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation that is well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

The Department

The People & Culture Department is currently going through a significant period of change and we have a number of new and exciting opportunities available

The Department is made up of three clearly defined teams that work closely together to provide a comprehensive people offer. These teams include 1). People Systems and Transformation, 2). Employee Relations and Compliance and 3). Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Our aim is to provide an environment where people are aware of what is expected of them, and are supported to achieve the required standards and fulfil their potential. We truly value our employees and ensure they have a voice which positively contributes to our cultural growth and supports our aspirations of being an “Employer of Choice”

The Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to join us as our People Systems and Transformation Manager. Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, this role will drive all people systems development activity (starting with the implementation of a new HR system), and will manage the day-to-day maintenance of such systems, becoming our subject matter expert / super-user.

The post holder will also oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of strategic people projects and cultural transformation initiatives. Experience within a heavily unionised public sector organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and will champion these in their day to day work.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 12 noon on 15 August 2024
Notification of shortlist – 16 August 2024
I3 Profile online assessment – 16 August 2024
Interview – 22 August 2024
Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to complete our on line application form and submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 15th August 2024.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact the Director of People Services via email at Ken.Corbett@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a standard DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Key employee benefits

Ø Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

Ø Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø Local government pension scheme

Ø Free on-site parking

Ø Free on-site gym

Ø Blue light discount

Ø Car leasing scheme

Employee Relations & Compliance Manager

Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

£46,464 per annum (starting salary) + benefits

About Us

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

The Department

The People & Culture Department is currently going through a significant period of change and we have a number of new and exciting opportunities available

The Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to join us as Employee Relations (ER) and Compliance Manager. Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, this role will ensure the ER team provide a high quality, customer focused service, ensuring compliance and addressing people management issues promptly and consistently.

The post holder will need vast knowledge and experience across multiple HR specialisms to provide advice and guidance at both a strategic and operational level, and they will provide hands-on support in the management of complex and escalated ER cases. Experience within a heavily unionised public sector organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and will champion these in their day to day work.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 12 noon on 15 August 2024
Notification of shortlist – 16 August 2024
I3 Profile online assessment – 16 August 2024
Interview – 21 August 2024
Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 15th August 2024.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact the Director of People Services via email at Ken.Corbett@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

Our facilities

Key employee benefits

Ø Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

Ø Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø Local government pension scheme

Ø Free on-site parking

Ø Free on-site gym

Ø Blue light discount

Ø Car leasing scheme