Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

Grade 7, £28,371 per annum

37 hours per week – flexible working arrangements

12 month fixed term contract

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work as part of our dynamic team to help provide a full range of Human Resources services to employees of SFRS. As the HR assistant you will support the HR Officers and the team providing advice and support to managers, employees and key stakeholders within the Service maintaining our fast-paced HR function.

Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and possess 3 GCSE passes or equivalent including English Language. The individual must hold or be working towards a Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate. Excellent Microsoft office skills are essential as is experience in a busy office environment. An understanding of current employment legislation and previous experience with payroll would be beneficial.

The post is located at Brigade Headquarters, Shrewsbury providing 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 23 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.

For an informal discussion please contact the HR Department on 01743 260200.

Administrative Assistant – Technical

12 Months Fixed Term Contract (with potential to go permanent)

Salary: Starting salary £25,545 to £27,334 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Package: 37 hours per week, Flexitime scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: Administration
Closing date: 20/03/2024
Job reference: REQ000263

We are looking for an experienced administrator to support the Technical department with maintaining all servicing schedules and records relating to operational equipment and plant.

In this role you will maintain and order stock, spare parts, and equipment. You will be required to raise purchase orders, process invoices, engage and negotiate with suppliers regarding equipment. You will be utilising the equipment management system and other databases, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.

You will have in-depth administrative office experience, including filing, ordering goods, invoice processing and costing procedures. As well as excellent communication and organisational skills, extensive experience in using a range of computer packages, systems and databases including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

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.

We are 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.

Business Support Officer

Up to 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £27,803 per annum rising to £29,777 per annum
Contractual hours: 37

Package:37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: Administration

Closing Date: 3/03/2024

Job reference: REQ000264

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to join our Service.

The Bedfordshire Local Resilience Forum (BLRF) Business Support Team provides the full business support function for the partnership and its work programme. The Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a multi-agency partnership made up of representatives from local public services, including the emergency services, local authorities, the NHS, the Environment Agency and others.

About the role

In this role, you will coordinate and attend a range of LRF meetings, arranging appointments and meetings as instructed and at the request of others, including forward planning, prioritising appointments, arranging meetings, organising venues and domestics.  To support these meetings by producing, preparing, proofreading and distributing agendas, meeting outcome action plans, collate information in relation to reports, meeting papers, draft and complete minutes to a high standard, with appropriate security classification assigned, as applicable.

The role requires a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity due to the matters discussed in the working environment.

About you

You will have expertise in administration including diary management, arranging and minuting meetings. You are proactive and able to use your own initiative, solve problems and prioritise your work to meet deadlines.

Requirements:

In depth experience in an administration background, including diary management, arranging and minuting meetings, and monitoring outcomes and actions.
In depth experience in using Microsoft 365 applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, MS Teams)
Excellent organisational skills with high level of attention to detail.
Ability to use own initiative, identifies issues and problem solving, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and manage a number of tasks simultaneously.
Some experience in arranging events.
Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in the handling of all issues of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with people across all levels and services.
Ability to work with others (including peers and senior staff) and be an effective team member.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The selection process will take place on Tuesday 26 March 2024

The post holder will be expected to travel around Bedfordshire, with the potential requirement for travel to other locations within the UK.

We are 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.

Station Manager, Operational Training, Competency Management & Group Trainer

Contract:                    Permanent
Working Hours:     42 hours, 9-day fortnight day duty*
Salary:                         £51,525 per annum
Location:                    Kelvedon Park
Closing Date:            Monday, 18th March 2024 at 23:00pm

*The role can be undertaken by individuals who are on either on the day duty or the flexi duty system, depending on the successful applicant.

As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.

The Role (Role Profile)

Our Station Managers are absolutely vital to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) delivering on our key objectives. As the leaders of our stations, departments, and teams, they are responsible for delivery of departmental (or station) plans, whilst ensuring the wellbeing and development of their people, as well as being points of contact and subject matter specialists for the various areas of focus across the Service.

We currently have a substantive opportunity for a Station Manager in the Operational Training Department managing our competency management system and Group Trainer team.

The role helps us deliver our mission and to make a real difference to the lives of the people of Essex and we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Operational Training Department.  

What You Will Be Working On
As a Station Manager in the Operational Training Department responsible for our competency management system and Group Trainer Team, you will:

  • Lead and manage all elements of our competency management system and Group Trainer Team on a day-to-day basis. You will have direct line management of the Group Trainers and Competency Management & Assurance Manager.
  • Support the Head of Operational Training in designing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidance to support the delivery of high-quality operational training and ensure delivery against the Operational Training Strategy.
  • Support continuous improvement with the competency management system.
  • Continually develop, plan and implement our core skills assurance programme.
  • Have management of our trauma care provisions.

What Are We Looking For?
As a role model to their teams, our Station Managers will be accountable, credible, authentic, and inclusive, able to demonstrate they live the Service Values and the Fire Service Code of Ethics.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate outstanding leadership and will use their personal impact as a line manager to support organisational change.

You will be essential as we continue to develop cultural values and behaviours that make the fire and rescue service a great place to work for all our people, as well as develop ways of working that enhance our ability to be able to respond to service needs.

You will have a commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our people, and will lead on developing others, with a commitment to the continuous improvement of services to the public by strengthening our ability to provide a good service by diversifying our workforce and developing new approaches and creating a fair and equal place to work.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must:

  • have held a substantive role as a Watch Manager (wholetime or day duty) or a Station Manager (flexi or day duty) for a minimum of twelve months within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
  • have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role.
  • hold Incident Command Level 1* qualification and be able to attain Level 2 within six months of the offer of the role (The requirement to hold Level 2 as a Station Manager within ECFRS is because successful candidates may be required to work on the Flexi Duty Shift system, either in a temporary or a permanent capacity, subject to the operational and organisational needs of the flexi rota).
  • either already hold a valid Officer ERD qualification or successfully achieve this within six months of appointment to the role (for the reasons detailed immediately above.
  • be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites
  • not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
  • have a valid and current FiTech, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness agreed under the Fitness policy

*Should candidates who are successful in being offered a role subsequently not be able to attain Incident Command Level 2, and/or the Officer ERD qualification within six months (where courses have been reasonably available), the Service’s Performance Management policies will be applied, which could result in redeployment.

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

How to apply

Internal candidates (Station Manager, or Watch Manager in either the development or resource pool) –
Once you have discussed your interest in applying with your line manager, all you need to do is apply through the recruitment portal. If you are in the development pool or were shortlisted at the recent Station Manager within the South-West Command Group process, you will join this process at Stage 2. If you are unsuccessful at Stage 2 of the recent Station Manager within the South-West Command Group process, you are not eligible to apply for this role.

If you are an existing Station Manager, or a Watch Manager in the Resource pool, you will join at Stage 3.

Internal candidates (currently Watch Manager who are not in either the development or resource pool) – 
Once you have discussed your interest in applying with your line manager, you will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 1000 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach a separate document (such as a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

External candidates (currently Station Manager and Watch Manager, or equivalent)
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 1000 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1 – Application & Shortlisting

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

Stage 2 – Assessment & Development Centre (ADC)

The ADC will comprise of a range of activities that will collect evidence in line with indicators taken from the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading the Function), ECFRS’ Service Values, and the Code of Ethics.

The ADC will last approximately three hours, and will include:

  •  a presentation,
  • focused discussions with employee groups, and a potential peer group,
  • an operational assessment,
  • a media exercise

Further details and the topics of the ADC activities will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates at the time.

The ADC is expected to take place weeks commencing 15th April 2024.

You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here:

 NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  

Guidance around the Code of Ethics here:

Core Code of Ethics England FRS May 21 V0

Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0

 If recent ADC pass stage 3 if not pass ADC, then not eligible to apply.  

Stage 3 – Role Specific Interview

The final stage will be a panel interview chaired by the Group Manager for the vacancy.

It is anticipated that the panel interviews will take place in the week commencing 22nd April 2024.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Marc Diggory on 07785 722417 or marc.diggory@essex-fire.gov.uk   

Additional:

Lateral moves (External candidates)
If you are a Station Manager (or equivalent) in a UK Fire and Rescue Service looking to transfer into ECFRS as a Station Manager, we would very much welcome your application. We would be happy to establish a point of contact for you from within ECFRS and you will be required to undergo all three stages of the recruitment process.

Lateral moves (Internal candidates)
The internal Transfer List was reviewed at the point of confirming the current vacancies and, to the best of our knowledge, there are no individuals with an eligible transfer request for any of the current Station Manager vacancies. If you are an existing Station Manager within ECFRS who has been in their role for a minimum of twelve months and are interested in being considered for any of the current vacancies, please discuss with your current line manager (verification of this will be sought) and then apply through the recruitment portal to submit an expression of interest.

You will join at Stage 3 of the assessment and selection process.

No T1’s will be accepted whilst the recruitment process is in progress.

Flexi-rota
Please note that the role being recruited to is not automatically aligned to the flexi-rota. Flexi status is not applied as a result of any promotion, irrespective of the role. Any invitation to join the flexi-rota is entirely at the discretion and authorisation of the Operations department and is based on organisational and operational requirements. It is the expectation that all newly appointed Station Managers will commence their new role on a day-duty basis.

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 opportunity, 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://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment

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.

Occupational Health Nurse

Are you an experienced Occupational Health Nurse looking for a rewarding job at an exciting Fire Rescue Service?  Do you enjoy working with people and have great people skills?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by joining our Occupational Health Unit helping us to maintain staffing by ensuring that the people who save lives are healthy and fit to do their roles.

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

Job Purpose: to assist the Senior Occupational Health Nurse in providing a comprehensive Occupational Health service to both prospective and existing employees.

Key Responsibilities: you will carry out health surveillance and medicals, undertake pre-employment assessments/medical screening and assist with sickness absence management, both physical and mental health for operational fire fighters and support staff.  You will also provide health and wellbeing advice to all employees and undertake health promotion campaigns.

Essential requirements:

·         We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a current Registered General Nurse qualification; a recognised Occupational Health Nursing qualification who is also a member of the Nursing & Midwifery Council.

·         You will have experience of performing medicals, sickness absence management and health screening within an Occupational Health team.  You will work with a wide range of people across the organisation so good interpersonal skills are a must as is the need to abide by confidentiality.   

·         You will need to plan and prioritise your workload so good organisational skills are essential, as is the ability work on your own initiative. 

·         We are committed to good quality data and you will need to maintain accurate records and be proficient in the use of IT applications.

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

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 such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.

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 31st March 2024.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer – Director of Service Delivery

Contract: Permanent  
Salary: c.£124,000 per annum 
Location: Service HQ, Kelvedon Park 
Closing date: Monday, 25th March 2024 (11pm) 
 
Responsible for leading our Prevention, Protection, Response and Operations functions, this is a vital and rewarding opportunity to join the Service Leadership Team (SLT) of one of the country’s biggest, dynamic and most progressive Fire and Rescue Services.   

What you will be working on 

We’re looking for a Director of Service Delivery to provide leadership and strategic direction to our Prevention, Protection, and Response functions as well as leading on national initiatives. Alongside this you’ll lead the implementation of our upcoming Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and support our journey to being the best fire and rescue service in the country.  
 
As the Director of Service Delivery, you will work proactively and collaboratively to lead our people and efficiently manage our resources, striving to deliver and achieve the best outcomes. You’ll achieve this by shaping and directing our Service’s activities and, with the support of an extended leadership team of Assistant Directors, you will develop, implement and deliver strategy, operational policy and continuous improvement. 
 
What are we looking for? 
 
Transformation-orientated, inclusive, and a positive contributor to change, you will be able to build strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders and be truly committed to a collaborative approach with our partners.  
 
You will be skilled at influencing and able to recognise the contribution of all, valuing the people that deliver for our Service. You will also be able to demonstrate experience of managing resources and budgets at a senior level as well as delivering strategic programmes of work, including sponsoring and influencing major programmes of change.  
 
You will have a keen understanding of social, economic and political environments together with a track record of encouraging and developing innovative solutions to complex issues while maintaining your own personal confidence and resilience as well as that of others.  
 
We are strong believers in recruiting people with a positive and inclusive attitude, committed to continuous improvement. These attributes are essential in our Director of Service Delivery, as you will act as a role model to all within our Service. 
 
The role is employed on the continuous duty system (Gold level officer) and you will be required to respond at all times. 
 
We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location (including during periods of cover), though you will be required to travel regularly around the county of Essex, as well as some national travel for the purpose of delivering the role. 
 
Support with travel can be discussed for the successful candidate, and the successful candidate will be eligible to a relocation package, if required. 
 
Eligibility  
 
To be eligible to apply you must:

  • be a substantive Brigade Manager (or equivalent), or Area Manager / Assistant Director (or equivalent) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
  • hold Incident Command Level 4 and Emergency Response Driver qualifications, and have successfully completed all other relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role
  • be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites
  • not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
  • have a valid and current FiTech of 36.8 VO2 max, or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness agreed under the Fitness policy

If you are an internal candidate, you are expected to have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 
 
Application and process 
 
Please complete the short online application form confirming your personal details, and upload your CV. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, PowerPoint, mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video). 
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or an additional statement) should you wish. 
 
On receipt of your application, we will arrange a short telephone conversation to discuss eligibility and your career history.  
 
Stage 1  
 
Shortlisting: 
Review of CVs and eligibility conversations 
 
Stage 2  
 
Leading the Service – Assessment Centre: 
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) at Service HQ, with activities to be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading the Service), the Core Code of Ethics, and ECFRS’ values. 
 
We expect the ADC will take place in the week’s commencing 15 and / or 22 April 2024. You can claim travel reimbursement. 
 
You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  
 
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here: 
Core Code of Ethics
 
Stage 3  
 
Presentation and panel interview.  
 
We expect the panel interview will take place late April and will be chaired by Rick Hylton, Chief Fire Officer. 
 
Informal discussion 
 
If you’d like to have an informal discussion about the role with Rick Hylton, Chief Fire Officer, or have any questions about the role or process, please contact Steve Tovey, Head of Resourcing via steve.tovey@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance.   
 
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process via this confidential form https://forms.office.com/r/yDc5kvm0AU, or by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  
 
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits    
 
Disability Confident 
 
We are an equal opportunity, 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.  
 
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.  
 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk including information about all our vacancies, application processes and benefits. 
 
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.  

Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities (Section 151 Officer)

Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities

(Section 151 Officer)

£78,777 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities, and enhance our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with an experienced, inspiring, forward thinking leader.

This is an exciting and varied opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the Service and play a leading role in our long term financial sustainability. The successful candidate will be able to provide strategic financial advice and guidance, whilst ensuring robust financial systems are in place to provide appropriate governance and assurance.

Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive you will be responsible for providing effective leadership and guidance to the Finance, Estates and Facilities teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities you will:

  • Act as the Treasurer (Section 151 officer) to the Fire Authority in accordance with Section 73 of the Local Government Act 1985, ensuring appropriate control and financial governance within the Service.
  • Provide assured leadership and strategic advice, guidance and support to ensure effective financial management and the long-term financial sustainability of our Service.
  • Ensure value for money, economy and effectiveness in the operation of the Service.
  • Deliver an effective Estates and Facilities management service for all departments.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

  • Providing statutory finance functions in a public sector organisation, preferably within Local Government and/or Fire or comparative role in the private sector.
  • Providing strategic financial advice and guidance, including management of complex budgets within tight financial limits to enhance effectiveness of the Service.
  • Leading a Financial Services function which includes Finance, Procurement, Payroll and Pensions teams.
  • Leading an Estates and Facilities function which includes building development, property maintenance, facilities management and acquisition/ disposal of assets.

About our Finance, Estates and Facilities teams

Our Financial Services function is a centralised resource that leads and promotes sound financial management, ensuring that public money is safeguarded and used economically, efficiently and in line with governance requirements. The Estates and Facilities Department is committed to providing high-quality services that support the effective functioning of TWFRS.

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 March 2024
Notification of shortlist – W/C 18 March 2024
I3 Profile online assessment – W/C 18 March 2024
First stage – Presentation and technical interview with a panel. *Please note the presentation topic will be provided in advance – W/C 25 March 2024
Second stage – Employee Panel and interview with members of the Executive Leadership Team – W/C 01 April 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 submit your CV and 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 CV, supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk by no later than 12 noon on Friday 15 March 2024.

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

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the current post holder before the advert closes please contact Zoe Brett, Executive Assistant via Zoe.Brett@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

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

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

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

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

  • Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus
  • Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
  • Flexi-time scheme in operation
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free on-site gym
  • Blue light discount
  • Car leasing scheme

Crew Manager Promotional Pathway – Mar 24

Crew Manager External Promotion Pathway

Salary: CM Dev (£34,269) – CM Comp (£35,747) per annum

Location: Various roles and locations across the GMFRS boundary

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on 5th April 2024

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) are pleased to confirm that the Crew Manager application window is now live and seeking talented & passionate high performing individuals who can bring diverse ideas into an evolving and improving UK FRS. We welcome applications external candidates who have a proven track record of success as a competent Wholetime Firefighter within their current service.

For Competent Crew managers looking to transfer to GMFRS, please refer to our Crew Manager Inter-Service Transfer application form.

ABOUT US

GMFRS has seen a positive shift over the last year in terms of the leadership and culture and our vision is to be a modern, flexible, resilient fire and rescue service. It is a large service which offers staff development opportunities in a busy, vibrant, diverse & dynamic metropolitan area with an international airport serving over 200 destinations, a major motorway network plus over 200 train and tram stations, Greater Manchester County presents some of the most operationally varied challenges you will find. From modern inner-city developments to traditional mill towns, Greater Manchester is made up of ten very different districts – Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals for a Crew Manager role, with potential who have:

Essential

– Demonstrable competence as a permanent Wholetime Firefighter within a UK Fire and Rescue Service throughout the last two years (proof of contract and up to date training records)
– Operational awareness or competence as a Wholetime Firefighter
– Currently not under any live sanctions, capability, performance, or disciplinary procedures
– Willingness and ability to be posted to and work from any location within the Greater Manchester boundary
– Driving license with access to own vehicle

Desirable

– IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations, Incident Command & Fire Safety
– SFJ L3 Incident Command Qualification
– Any Technical Rescue Unit specific qualification or training
Protection experience or additional qualifications such as NFCC

– Fire regulators Competency Framework for Fire Safety – L4 Diploma
– Started a development portfolio / can evidence development for promotion
– Already accessed a coach or mentor to support you throughout your promotional process

Please Note: We are not currently accepting any On-Call Firefighter applications for our external Crew Manager Promotions Pathway.

PROCESS

All applicants will be required to complete an application fulfilling the relevant personal details and attaching any relevant qualifications. Applicants will then be invited to attend a leadership potential assessment day (these are scheduled July – August 2024). Further information will be provided upon invitation, including anything you may be asked to pre-prepare.

If successful in your leadership assessment day, in score placement order, you will be invited to attend and complete your SFJ L3 qualification and frontline leaders’ course (due to run from late September 2024). Following successful completion, work placements for development and acting up on the rota to cover short term absence will be offered. Please note, whilst undertaking a CM posting, development rate of pay will be paid until such time the individual is deemed to be competent.

To achieve competence in role and pay, all competent essential criteria will need to be met, please see the framework for more details.

Please Note: Successful external applicants whose outcome is promotable through this process will initially be offered a substantive Firefighter position with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service. A Crew Manager promotion will only be secure on successful completion of all essential promotion pathway criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As an organisation we have many benefits including:

·               Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 5 active staff networks for; LGBT+, Black and Racially Diverse, Disability and Women’s

·               Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)

·               Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship

·               Corporate travel loans

·               Cycle scheme

·               Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands

·               Health and wellbeing offer – Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme

·               On-site gyms at our Fire Service HQ and Stations across GM

·               Sports and welfare club

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT:

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Failure to disclose information when asked within this application could result in dismissal but will not necessarily be a bar to employment with us. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The role holder will be subject to a National and Police Vetting through a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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If you would like any further information or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact GMCApeople@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk and include ‘CM External Promotional Pathway’ in the email subject heading.

We wish you the best of luck with your application.

Health and Safety Manager

Benefits:

Salary:  £49,498 – £54,706 per annum, Grade 7, (pay award pending)

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week 

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 30 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work for an emergency service who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring that RBFRS is compliant in all aspects of health and safety law and guidance. 

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who is passionate about health and safety. You enjoy working with others, have a can-do approach to work and are a great communicator who is able to influence others.  

The key focus of this role is to:

  • Act as lead advisor on health and safety matters to the Senior Leadership Team and Fire Authority
  • Develop and implement Health and Safety Strategy and associated action plans 
  • Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the health and safety management system 
  • Lead and manage the Health and Safety Team
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders   

  Key role requirements: (knowledge, skills and experience)

  • Experience in a similar role 
  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or working towards) and Membership of IOSH or other relevant professional body.
  • A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation.
  • An enthusiastic and positive approach to health and safety, with excellent communication skills.
  • Able to plan and prioritise
  • Calm and resilient under pressure

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 a Standard 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 Maisie Head, Business Support Officer on 0118 9384614 at headm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion with Nikki Richards, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Corporate Services.

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 25 March 2024.  

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will begin week commencing 2 April 2024.  

Anticipated start date:  April 2024 (depending on notice period)

Assessment 

If you are invited for interview, you will be required to prepare and deliver a 10-minute presentation on the following: 

‘An overview of health and safety challenges facing a modern UK Fire Service.  You will also be required to complete a desk top exercise’.   

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

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 Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Human Resources Advisor (EDI)

The Brigade is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual who can innovate, help drive and shape future improvements and increase awareness regarding equality,  diversity, and inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading, forward thinking and high performing Fire and Rescue Service. Cleveland Fire Brigade is one of the top performing Fire and Rescue
Services in England.

In addition to the delivery of generalist Human Resource services applicants must be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion with a proven track record of being proactive in the delivery of Equalities agendas.

A key aspect of the role will be to lead a range of positive action initiatives with the aim of increasing the diversity of the workforce and to identify opportunities and devise ways of engaging with a range of stakeholders and partners to promote Cleveland Fire Brigade as an Employer of Choice.

The successful applicant must also be able to help embed a culture of inclusion and cohesion across the organisation through the provision of advice, guidance and support to all staff, which includes Networks and Allies representative across all of the protected characteristics.