ICT Infrastructure Engineer – Security Specialist.

Full-time/Job Share, Permanent.

Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw BD11 2DY/Hybrid.

£36,648 to £39,186 per annum.

[National Pay Award pending usually from 1 April 2024]

Are you an experienced ICT security specialist with great communication skills able to provide a positive customer experience? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly infrastructure team. We are recruiting for an ICT Infrastructure Engineer Security Specialist to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

You will work as part of the infrastructure team to ensure that ICT Service delivery meets agreed cybersecurity guidelines. You will support colleagues in the use of ICT systems and services including technical support, user assistance and regular ongoing maintenance.

You should have demonstrable experience working within a technical infrastructure team with significant experience in cybersecurity and be educated to a degree level in a computer-related subject or have equivalent experience and/or training.

You will be required to work 37 hours flexibly as part of the team to cover Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. You will be required to work from our offices for part of your initial training. After this, you will work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model and therefore must have a reliable home internet connection.

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

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day 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.

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 share applicants welcome.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

The closing date for all applications is Sunday 4 August 2024.

Interviews will be held on 12th August 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, 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.

Head of Airport Fire Service
•    Based at Manchester Airport
•    Permanent role
•    Competitive salary & bonus scheme
•    We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

About MAG:

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

•    Bonus scheme
•    11% company contribution pension
•    Car allowance
•    Private medical scheme
•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•    Free parking
•    Subsidised public transport
•    Huge range of company discounts
•    Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•    Care Concierge service
•    Two volunteering days per year

About the role:

The Head of Airport Fire Service is responsible for maintaining a fully effective Emergency Fire & Rescue Service to save lives and protect property in line with company standards and aerodrome licensing requirements. They work as a key part of the airport management team to ensure the Airport Fire Service is fully integrated into the airport business. The Head of Airport Fire Service works with the airport leadership team to ensure the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Airport Fire Service, its operational policies and procedures, and people plans. They direct and manage all aspects of the Airport Fire Service, including recruitment, colleague engagement, financial management, asset renewal plans, training and competence, performance management, and regulatory compliance. In the event of a major incident, the Head of Fire Service makes strategic judgments and provides SME advice to the incident management team to ensure business continuity is maintained and business recovery is prioritised, through role-specific involvement or as a member of the airport Incident Management Team.

What will make you successful in this role:

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of leading and developing a large and diverse operational team, including the development of long term strategic workforce plans. They should have excellent forward planning and analytical skills to maintain operational plans and mitigate risks. They should be able to use data to make and support key operational decisions. They should also have experience in effectively communicating and influencing individuals at all levels, from Director level to front-line colleagues. The candidate should be highly self-motivated, creative, and proactive, with the ability to organise and coordinate a team to deliver overall objectives. Demonstrable experience operating within an airport environment or other complex operational or emergency services environment is required.

For this role you must also hold the below:

•    NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent as a minimum
•    Minimum intermediate level of IT literacy
•    Valid UK Full Driving Licence – essential
•    Meets and maintains MAG medical standards, physical assessment standards.

​​​​​​​Due to the nature of this role you must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years .

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) is committed to supporting the development and progression of all staff and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to performance and promotion. At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities.

We are welcoming applications from anyone who meets the criteria as detailed below, including both internal and external candidates. It is for Station Managers wishing to transfer and Watch Managers looking for promotion.

About you:

Eligibility Criteria

·       In date Incident Command Level 2 qualification (SM) or equivalent, e.g. SFJ Level 4 in Intermediate Incident Command ICL2). (Currency of assessment demonstrated though evidence of continued assessments, e.g. LRF AHIC Level 2. For any external candidates, IC assessments must have been carried out within 2 years, if not, an assessment will be required

·       Substantive and fully competent Watch or Station Manager

·       No active or pending disciplinary action/live sanctions

·       No current or pending capability plans including documented informal management action outside the formal meetings covered in LCC policy

·       In date Fitness Test – a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 36.8mls/02/kg/min is the minimum required.

·       IFE Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (old L4C Unit 5)  or  ILM Level 4 Leadership and Management, or equivalent

·       IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (old L4C Unit 3)

Please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how you meet the eligibility criteria.

About the process:

The station manager selection process involves the following elements:

A written report: topic and instructions provided following successful application. To be completed and submitted prior to the assessment day.

A presentation: The instructions for the presentation element will be provided on the assessment day. The delivery of the presentation element will be on the assessment day.

An interview with a panel: Conducted on the assessment day.

Further details on these elements will be provided to those individuals who’s application is successful. All applicants invited into the selection process will be required to complete all elements – evidence from prior processes will not be accepted.

Post: Safety Event Monitoring and Corporate Reporting Officer
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 – £46,550.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 2 August 2024 at 16:00 GMT

A vacancy has arisen within the London Fire Brigade for the role of Safety Event Monitoring and Corporate Reporting Officer in the Health and Safety department based at Headquarters.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting the Principle Health and Safety Adviser in undertaking a range of monitoring and reporting duties. This includes carrying out quality control checks on the incidents reported in our accident database and identifying issues and opportunities for development.The post holder is also responsible for the producing health and safety performance reports including the development of live reports to enhance visualisation of data with the business intelligence solutions available. Other duties include reviewing near misses and allocating them for investigations when required, as well as taking an active role in the delivery of our various audit and inspections programmes.

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.

Do you have a current, technical understanding of Fire Service Control Systems? We are seeking a dedicated Control Manager to lead our dynamic team. If you want to utilise your expertise in modern control systems to ensure seamless operations and emergency response – we would love to hear from you!

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) is committed to supporting the development and progression of all staff and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to performance and promotion. At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities. 

We are welcoming applications from anyone who meets the criteria as detailed below, including both internal and external candidates. It is for Station Managers (Control) wishing to transfer and Watch Managers (Control) looking for promotion.

About you: 

Eligibility Criteria 

Essential:

·       Substantive and fully competent Control Watch or Station Manager

·       No active or pending disciplinary action/live sanctions  

·       No current or pending capability plans including documented informal management action outside the formal meetings covered in LCC policy  

·       Full driving licence

Desirable:

·       IFE Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (old L4C Unit 5)  or  ILM Level 4 Leadership and Management, or equivalent  

Please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how you meet the eligibility criteria. 

About the process: 

The station manager selection process involves the following elements:  

A written report: topic and instructions provided following successful application. To be completed and submitted prior to the assessment day.  

A presentation: The instructions for the presentation element will be provided on the assessment day. The delivery of the presentation element will be on the assessment day. 

An interview with a panel: Conducted on the assessment day.  

Further details on these elements will be provided to those individuals who’s application is successful. All applicants invited into the selection process will be required to complete all elements – evidence from prior processes will not be accepted.

Post: Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager
Salary: £52,242.00 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242.00 – £67,836.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 2 August 2024 at 16:00 GMT

An exciting vacancy has arisen in the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for a mechanical and electrical project manager within the Property Services Department.

The successful candidate will join the Project Delivery Team based at the LFB Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 0LL. They will be responsible for a package of allocated projects (normally ranging from £100k to £2M) at various fire stations, offices and other ancillary facilities within the Greater London area. The majority of projects are delivered by external consultants who design the works and act as a contract administrator. The successful candidate will oversee the external consultants and is expected to regularly attend site during the duration of their projects.

The project manager will prepare project briefs, liaise with stakeholders, manage project budgets and report on progress throughout the project period.

The project manager will need relevant IT skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

The project manager will need to deliver all projects in accordance with LFB policies and the standard station design brief.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Benefits:

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

Hours: Full time –  37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days (pro-rata), 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/

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a Communications and Engagement Assistant on a Fixed Term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain new skills and experience, working as part of our Communications and Engagement Team. The successful candidate will be working to help to deliver effective communications to the public, press and staff across the Service.

About you:

As part of the Communications and Engagement Team, you will be working with colleagues from different parts of the organisation to produce content for our communications channels.

Specifically, we are seeking someone who is motivated, organised and confident in producing written content, such as articles for newsletters and the website. This role would suit someone that likes working in a fast paced, but supportive environment.

The key focus of this role is:

• Support the RBFRS’ social media presence, including the sourcing and frequent updating of content, monitoring of activity, evaluating impact and dealing with any customer enquiries.
• Liaise with the media dealing with queries and supporting requests for data, pictures and information in a timely manner.
• Monitor incidents and draft media statements.
• Produce content for our newsletters and content management systems.
• Support the planning and content management of the RBFRS website and intranet.
• Event planning support, including our Awards Ceremony.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• High standard of verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of media relations and digital media.
• Experience of working with social media and web- based communication channels for business use.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office suite, other multimedia packages).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

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.

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Please see 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 Mark Antell, Senior Communications and Engagement Officer at antellm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

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

Closing date for applications is 5pm on 31 July 2024.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 5 August 2024.

Anticipated start date: September 2024

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.

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