Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum
Department: Commerce & Events
Directorate: Professional Services
Location: Working from home, with UK travel to attend events
Reports to: Head of Commercial & Events

The National Fire Chiefs Council is a charity and membership organisation, representing all Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. We are the professional voice of fire and rescue services.  

We are looking to recruit a highly organised, process driven individual to lead a small events team in the delivery of our events programme and associated products.   

You will be an integral lead member of the team delivering key products on behalf of NFCC aligning with the charitable objectives whilst also providing a sustainable income.   

These products include a comprehensive annual events programme and developing and delivering sponsorship for the supply sector aligned to the events programme.    

This role requires an individual who is able to cope with high levels of demand and provide guidance to the team in delivering the products mentioned previously.    

The role reports directly to the Head of Commercial and Events and there is a requirement to work some unsociable hours attending events at various locations across the UK.    

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is process driven, able to effectively lead a small team, is an excellent communicator across a number of platforms and shows an attention to detail, amongst other essential person specification criteria.   

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC Website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC Website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk

Closing Date – 20th July 2025 with interviews taking place the week commencing w/c 28th July 2025.  

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

Where to send queries:

Please do contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk should you have any questions prior to applying for the role.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment .

Job Title: Stores & Logistics Driving Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £24,404 – £25,183
Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden
Closing Date: 13th July 2025

The Role

Are you looking for a new driving role that’s a little bit different? This role is key to helping keep Essex safe, and will no doubt provide you with plenty of job satisfaction knowing you are supporting our firefighters and support staff across Essex. A typical day could consist of delivering water to stations in the morning, then in the afternoon taking vital equipment to active incidents.
The successful applicant for this role will be required to hold a full, current driving licence and experience driving a 3.5T vehicle would be beneficial.
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Specific duties for this role shall include, but are not limited to: –
Maintaining the vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition.
Collection of all internal mail for onward delivery to multiple sites across Essex.
Checking and sorting for safe stowage of all consignments ensuring goods are secure in transit.
Delivering and collecting operational equipment from fire stations.
Maintaining an inventory of Breathing Apparatus equipment across fire stations.
Exchanging deficient or defective equipment whilst maintaining operational effectiveness across the Service.
Responding as required to major incidents to ensure adequate provisions are in place for front line operational services.
To assist in checking deliveries and using our stock control system to pick deliveries.
To assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment

What Are We Looking For? 

We are looking for someone with great attention for detail who is keen to work for a well-established, friendly and inclusive team playing a pivotal role in Essex County Fire & Rescue Service. We pride ourselves on working closely together to achieve the best outcomes.
Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must have;
Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE) or equivalent experience demonstrating basic numeracy and literacy.
Valid driving license.

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  
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in 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 of your supporting statement should not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

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

Assessment and selection:  

The assessment and selection approach will be:

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

Stage 2  

Role Specific Interview – If successfully shortlisted you will be invited in for an interview with questions relevant to the role advertised.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Steven Sebborn on steven.sebborn@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

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.  

Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.
Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Business Support Administrator

Location- Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Sadler Road, Winsford

Cheshire, CW7 2FQ

Starting Salary of £25,584 within the Salary Scale 4 range £25,584 – £27,269 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

The main purpose of this job roles is to provide administrative support for teams within Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (CFRS) Operational Policy and Assurance (OPA) department.

Duties will cover/ include:

• Reviewing current administrative processes and tasks to suggest and implement digital improvements.
• Providing administrative support for the Policy and Planning team.
• Managing and updating a section of the intranet with accurate information about the OPA department.
• Planning and co-ordinating arrangements for meetings and providing administrative support for Crisis Management and Business Continuity exercises. Attending the meetings to take minutes and actions when needed.
• Updating a system with high-risk data flagging, which provides information to fire crews when they respond to emergencies.
• Providing occasional cover for the administrator within the Fleet Services team.
• Providing occasional cover for the Receptionist

Essential requirements of the role include:

• Strong IT skills, with a desire to automate processes to save time.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Educated to BTEC Higher, NVQ in Business Administration (or other relevant subject or qualification) or equivalent experience.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links to the right, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 17/25/BSA on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 16th July 2025- 6pm

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

Job Title: Team Administrator
Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £23,000 – £25,000
Department: Administration & Secretariat
Directorate: Professional Services
Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel
Reports to: Administration & Secretariat Support Team Leader

The NFCC is currently seeking a conscientious Team Administrator to join our busy Administration & Secretariat Team.

The postholder will provide professional and high-quality administrative support to the NFCC Admin & Secretariat function, the wider NFCC and it’s stakeholders as required.

Acting as a first point of contact for general administrative tasks, including supporting the 

Admin & Secretariat team on projects as required.

Booking of staff travel and accommodation.

Assisting with meeting scheduling; booking venues, catering and refreshments for external meetings.

Assisting with mailbox management, escalating queries to the relevant member(s) of the Admin & Secretariat team as well as other NFCC colleagues.

Supporting staff across the NFCC with the formatting, standardisation, proof-reading and distribution of documents in-line with NFCC guidelines.

Aiding the Admin & Secretariat team in their management of various platforms and databases including our community’s platform and membership database. Creating new user accounts and subject matter groups as well as handling queries, handling membership forms and handling requests.

Assisting with the maintenance of distribution lists and contact sheets.

Maintaining and updating trackers, distributing to the relevant contacts where required.

Ad-hoc secretariat support where required.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC Website .

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC Website . CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

Closing Date – 13th July 2025 with interviews taking place the week commencing 21st July 2025.  

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment .

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is seeking a dynamic and forward thinking Portfolio Manager to lead the development and management of our Portfolio Management Office (PMO). This is a unique opportunity to oversee a wide range of transformation and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and delivering real value to the communities we serve. You will design and embed best practice frameworks, provide senior-level governance and reporting, and support delivery teams across the Service—all while championing continuous improvement and ethical, inclusive leadership.

Leading a skilled team of programme and project professionals, you will drive portfolio-level planning, prioritisation and assurance. Your role will involve close collaboration with performance, planning and risk colleagues to ensure a data-informed, integrated approach to change. We’re looking for a proven leader with a strong background in PMO or portfolio governance in a complex organisation, experience delivering large-scale transformation, and a passion for innovation and public service. A recognised qualification in programme, project or portfolio management is desirable, along with the ability to communicate effectively and inclusively. Join us to make a meaningful impact in one of Wales’ most vital public services.

Data Quality Administrator.

Permanent.

FSHQ/Hybrid Working.

£29,572.00 to £30,559.00 per annum

Are you passionate about data accuracy and integrity? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are seeking a meticulous and proactive Data Quality Administrator to help ensure the reliability of our organisation’s data. In this vital role, you’ll monitor and improve data quality across systems, develop dashboards and reports and collaborate with teams to resolve data issues. If you have a sharp eye for detail, strong technical skills and a commitment to high standards, we want to hear from you!

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

Job Purpose: To support the organisation’s data management initiatives by ensuring the accuracy, integrity and reliability of data across systems. The role involves developing and implementing data quality standards, conducting audits and collaborating with departments to address data issues. You’ll also support training and promote best practices in data handling.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor, assess and improve data quality across multiple systems and databases.

Develop and maintain data quality dashboards and generate reports from data systems as required.

Collaborate with data owners to ensure accuracy and compliance with data quality standards.

Support data cleansing activities, resolve inconsistencies or gaps, and work with relevant teams to address issues.

Provide training and support to users on data quality practices.

Promote adherence to the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and WYFRS values, and support organisational policies including GDPR, safeguarding, and business continuity.

Essential requirements:

Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of data regulations (e.g. GDPR).

Experience using data within systems and databases.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel.

Literacy and numeracy at Level 2 / GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or equivalent, or equivalent experience.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve data issues.

High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy.

Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
 

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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 up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who 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 midnight on Sunday 20th July 2025.        

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees share the same commitment.

Professional Standards Officer
Salary: £60,294 plus 20% Flexi-duty allowance.

Station Commanders (substantive and competent) are invited to apply for the role of Professional Standards Officer in the Professional Standards Unit (PSU).

SC’s will remain on the flexi-duty rota and receive the Flexi-duty allowance.

Successful applicants will be required to commit to a minimum of 2 years in this role.

Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 18th July 2025.

The PSU is a team which provides a comprehensive Professional Standards advisory and support service on all matters relating to discipline, bullying, harassment and discrimination (BHD)-related grievance, and complex investigations. Undertaking engagement with operational and corporate leaders across the LFB to identify trends, risks and opportunities relating to discipline and grievances, and working with leaders and HR colleagues to address them. Providing advice and support to a range of customers, ensuring that this is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Brigade and in line with best practice. To encourage a culture of continuous improvement and modernisation, and to provide appropriate leadership and challenge to customers on all HR issues. The postholder must demonstrate high levels of integrity to build and retain trust in the PSU service.

The role of the SC within the PSU will be both varied and demanding calling upon a range of skills and experience building on the changes we have already seen following the Cultural Review. You will play a pivotal role in leading PSU engagement with the broader organisation, helping to educate and collate feedback which will shape the way the unit operates. You will also conduct investigations and provide advice and guidance on conduct matters. We are looking for officers with high levels of integrity and resilience as you will be exposed to highly sensitive information. This is the perfect opportunity for officers who want to broaden their organisational knowledge and will provide the successful candidate a high-profile role that ensures professional standards are maintained across all areas of the organisation. Please note that applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with Social Media screening.

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

For more information or for an informal discussion with the hiring manager, please contact the Recruitment team via recruitment@london-fire.gov.uk

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

Be a competent and substantive Station Commander who has demonstrated competence against the requirements of the Station Commander role map in an operational post.

Be serving as a wholetime officer in a UK local government brigade.

Have a Level 4 Skills for Justice Incident Command qualification and in ticket.

Hold a full UK driving licence.

Be free of any current formal disciplinary sanctions.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1 – online application and a personal statement

To apply, please upload a copy of your up to date CV, a copy of your Skills for Justice qualification and if applicable, a copy of your Incident Command revalidation, submit an online application and provide a personal statement of no more than 4,000 characters outlining how your skills and experience would best suit the role.

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 applicants will be required to take part in a formal panel interview, at which they will:

• be given an unseen presentation to prepare and deliver to the panel, who will ask questions; prior to
• an interview based on the LFB Values.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements. Please state in your on-line application form all your unavailable dates.

1x Permanent

1x 12 month FTC

As part of the Planning, Performance and Risk Team, the role is broadly responsible for the development and continuous improvement of our organisational processes and strategies relating to Business Planning, Performance Management, Risk, Audit and Project Management.

·       One successful candidate will work closely with the Statistics and Risk Team to focus on devising a Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for the organisation – the project will involve working with external consultants to build a risk-based model for South Wales and undertaking a review of future risks to the communities of South Wales. They will draft the finalised CRMP report and work to ensure that the Service’s ongoing progress against all identified priorities can be monitored.

·       The other successful candidate will lead a Service priority which is to introduce a more robust system for identifying, assessing and mitigating risk to the organisation – the Service is looking to implement a Risk Management System and a method of recording and documenting risks and how they are being managed within areas of responsibility. A Risk Management System will enable the Service to clearly identify risk ownership, mitigation, tempo and escalation/de-escalation routes.

You will be proactive and motivated, able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to provide advice and support. You will have experience of strategic planning and project/change management to deliver measurable service improvement, working with the Planning Performance and Risk Manager to identify and implement solutions. You will help to develop our frameworks and systems to ensure we deliver against our statutory priorities and the Service’s plans