Programme Office Coordinator

£27,334 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Programme Office Coordinator.

We are recruiting a Programme Office Coordinator to support the running of our Programme Office. The role will assist with the day to day management, oversight and governance of Service project documentation and will work alongside the Programme Office Advisor to develop efficient and effective project management processes within the Programme Office

Reporting to the Programme Office Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the coordination of Programme Office activities and managing systems, monitoring and reporting relating to our project management activities within the Service.

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 Programme Office Coordinator you will:

·         Provide support to the Programme Office Advisor in the day to day management of the Programme Office.

·         To assist project managers with the management of project documentation

·         To assist with the preparation of reports and presentation of accurate management information.

·         To assist in all aspects of staff training in relation to project and programme management.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

·         Project management processes

·         Significant administrative and coordination experience

·         Experience of collation and analysis of data/information to produce reports

·         Experience of working with a range of stakeholders

Our Service Improvement team

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 – 30 July 2024 at 12:00 noon
Notification of shortlist – 01 August 2024
Assessment and Interview – w/c 05 Aug 2024

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

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

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

For further information please contact Louise Clarkson, Director of Corporate Services via Louise.clarkson@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

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

Ø  Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø  Local government pension scheme

Ø  Free on-site parking

Ø  Free on-site gym

Ø  Blue light discount

Ø  Car leasing scheme

Breathing Apparatus Maintenance Technician

Closing Date: 4 August 2024, at Midnight

Scale G: £31,864– £32,322 Per Annum

Are you organised, a great team player, know your way around respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and associated ancillary equipment? If yes, join our team and be part of the Technical department!

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us? 

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all respiratory protective equipment (RPE), associated ancillary equipment, and other related equipment is tested, repaired, maintained, recorded, and replaced as necessary.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Carrying out the required acceptance tests and quality assurance on all new RPE and any equipment repaired tested or serviced outside the Service
• Maintaining stock levels of spares
• Ensuring all compressed breathing air cylinders in the Service are tested by an approved contractor
• Monitoring the purity of air delivered by breathing air compressors in the Service
• Investigating and reporting on the malfunction of equipment

About You

We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and knows their way around respiratory protective and associated ancillary equipment.

You must be able to:

•     Work on your own initiative
• Confidently manage your own work schedule
•  Determine solutions to issues and risks identified, and report accordingly
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Maintain strong computer literacy

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

Experience:

• Experience working in the maintenance environment related to safety critical equipment
• Proven record of managing maintenance schedules and recording results
• Working with RPE (respiratory protective equipment) in an operational or maintenance environment (desirable)
• Experience working with Breathing Apparatus (desirable)

Knowledge:

• An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation as it relates to RPE (desirable)

Qualifications:

• A good general level of educational achievement, as a minimum, GCSE qualifications at C or above / levels 4 -9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• A full, valid, UK driving license – as the role will involve travelling across BFRS Service Area
• NVQ L3 Mechanical Engineering (desirable)
• Ability to Portacount test (desirable)

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role, please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Abatement & Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

Strategy and Planning Advisor

£34,834 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to recruit into a new role of Strategy and Planning Advisor, in the Service Improvement Department of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Reporting to the Service Improvement and Strategy Manager, the role will be responsible for developing and monitoring the Services’ strategic planning documentation, and driving planning and improvement processes across the organisation.

The role has responsibility for co-ordinating planning and improvement activities, developing appropriate measuring and reporting tools, preparation and delivery of strategic planning workshops, and liaising senior management on strategic and improvement planning progress.

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.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

·         Effective and confident planning and improvement activities

·         Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective networking and liaison at all levels, internally and externally

·         Liaising with senior managers, to provide advice, guidance and updates on key objectives

·         Effective time management skills to work to conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and targets.

·         Preparing comprehensive, high quality and accurate reports and briefings.

·         Confidence to deliver presentations and facilitate workshops/training at all levels.

Our Service Improvement team

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 – 25 July 2024  12 Noon
Notification of shortlist – 26 July 2024
Assessment and Interview – w/c 29 July 2024

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

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

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

For further information please contact Louise Clarkson, Director of Corporate Services via Louise.clarkson@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

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

Ø  Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø  Local government pension scheme

Ø  Free on-site parking

Ø  Free on-site gym

Ø  Blue light discount

Ø  Car leasing scheme

Cleveland Fire Authority is seeking to recruit ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking individuals to the role of Group Manager. Over the coming months we have several vacancies at this level and therefore we want to establish a talent pool of people eligible for current and future temporary or substantive appointments.

Rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service, we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation – one that is well regarded by our communities and Partners.

We are looking for people who will be committed to the achievement of our vision – people who will make a difference to the safety and quality of life of every local citizen on Teesside.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing the Fire and Rescue Service and offer evidence of delivering transformational change. You will act as an ambassador for equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as being a role model for our values and ethical behaviours.

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities, then Cleveland could be for you.

Applications are invited from competent and substantive Station Managers and existing Group Managers.

For informal discussions, prior to the closing date for applications, contact Area Manager Dave Preston on 01429 874013.

Specialist Vehicle & Driving Instructor

Grade 8, £33,024 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified* Specialist Vehicle & Driving Instructor to fill an essential post within our service.

Based in our small team of trainers at our newly opened Training and Development Centre offices in Telford, the successful candidate will be responsible for training Service personnel in a range of driving skills, on and off road, and using associated equipment to enable them to qualify as Large Goods Vehicle (LGV), Specialist Vehicle, and Emergency Response Drivers (ERD) and operators.

You should possess a minimum of 3 GCSE passes A-C / 4 – 9 or equivalent including English Language.The successful applicant must hold a full United Kingdom driving license with a minimum of Category C entitlement, be a Department of Transport Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and ideally hold a range of other qualifications as detailed in the Job description (e.g., ERDT, Off-Road 4×4 and Police Advanced Driving Instructors Certificates).

(*in the absence of the essential and/or desirable criteria, the right candidate will be provided with the opportunity to upskill to fulfill the role requirements. Therefore, the absence of one or more skills should not be considered a barrier to applying).

The successful applicant must be able to communicate confidently with people at all levels and have excellent written, record keeping and ICT skills.

The work is varied, challenging and can involve weekday, evenings and weekend working therefore a flexible approach is required.

DEPUTY CHIEF OFFICER – Service Delivery

Salary:         £163,645

Term:           Permanent with a preference for minimum 3-year tenure

Location:    Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Cambuslang.

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for the right individual to form part of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) as Deputy Chief Officer (Service Delivery).

The SFRS is the 4th largest Fire and Rescue Service in the World and protects one of the largest geographical areas of any Fire and Rescue Service.  With 356 Community Fire Stations across Scotland, we manage a diverse range of risks, from urban cities to remote and rural island locations.

Suitable applicants will have already demonstrated achievement and leadership at a strategic level within a Fire and Rescue Service and be able to show a clear understanding of the challenges facing the Service over the coming 5 years and beyond. This is a permanent post with a preference for a minimum 3-year tenure.

As Deputy Chief Officer, you will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of Fire and Rescue Services to the Communities of Scotland.  You will have the experience, skills and aptitude to lead, direct and manage the operations of the SFRS to ensure it provides high quality, efficient and flexible services of the highest standard whilst making a positive difference to the outcomes of Community and Firefighter safety.

At a time of ongoing reform of public services and a challenging financial environment, you will work collaboratively with Scottish Government, the Board, SLT and other key national and local stakeholders; making a significant contribution to formulate and drive forward innovation and improvement strategies to meet SFRS strategic aims and objectives.  You will play a strategic role in transforming the SFRS; leading by example and building on our culture of safety, teamwork, respect and innovation.

You will provide an operational emergency response as part of the Principal Officer group (Gold Command) including a national response on a locally agreed continuous duty system.  You may be required to attend incidents as the Incident Commander as dictated by the SFRS Incident Command System or as SFRS Gold Commander at  Multi-Agency Gold level briefings or meetings at any location throughout Scotland.

Applicants must currently operate at competent and substantive Assistant Chief Officer level or above and display strong evidence of operating at a strategic level within a Fire and Rescue Service.  Applicants are also required to evidence academic achievement at SCQF Level 11 e.g. a relevant Master’s degree in a relevant professional discipline, or demonstrable experiential equivalency.  The provision of Incident Command leadership is essential and applicants must currently operate at Gold Commander level or equivalent in order to apply.

The successful candidate will be based at SFRS Headquarters in Cambuslang and must be able to travel extensively across Scotland on a regular basis and the wider UK when required. This post aligns to the Brigade Manager Role Map and the NJC Scheme of Conditions of Service (Gold Book).

SELECTION PROCESS

To arrange an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Greg Wilson, Station Commander – SLT Support, on 07747 835 518 or greg.wilson@firescotland.gov.uk or Elaine Reside, Executive PA to Chief Officer Designate Stuart Stevens, on 07814 639 582 or  elaine.reside@firescotland.gov.uk.

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

To apply, follow the link and submit your CV together with the attached supporting statement proforma.

Selection will be in the form of a psychometric assessment, followed by an invitation to selection centre which will consist of an assessment of incident command, a leadership discussion and a formal interview.  The SFRS reserves the right to run additional selection centres as necessary.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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

Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion

Contract details: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Directorate:​ Professional Services

Reporting to: Administration & Secretariat Support Team Leader

About the role:

The NFCC is currently seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious Administration & Secretariat Support Officer to join our busy Administration & Secretariat Team.

The postholder will provide a complete, professional and high-quality secretariat function including frequent minute-taking, collation and formatting of papers, creation of agendas, arranging and attending meetings as required for a number of stakeholders.

Manage and coordinate regular in-person meetings and conferences, of between 10 and 50 attendees, including virtual with responsibilities to include room bookings, room set-up, catering and refreshments, liaising with speakers, collating presentations and papers etc.

Manage a high volume of correspondence from a number of sources including internal, general public, FRS’ & governmental. Responding where applicable, in a timely fashion, or acting as a “signpost” to other areas of the organisation.

Updating areas of the NFCC website and intranet as required e.g. NFCC affiliate jobs section and committee pages.

Supporting staff across the NFCC with the creation, formatting, standardization, proof-reading and distribution of documents for internal and public use.

Managing staff travel and hotel bookings.

Administrative management of our communities platform, distribution list and contact sheets. This includes creating new user accounts and subject matter groups as well as handling queries.

Administrative management of membership platform, including handling membership forms and acting as the point of contact for approximately 500 individual members.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on our website.

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 Cash Plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

How to apply

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please apply.

Please complete the application form on the website by clicking the ‘apply now’ button . 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 – 28th July 2024

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.

Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion

Contract details: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Salary: £23,000 – £26,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Directorate:​ Professional Services

Reporting to: Administration & Secretariat Support Team Leader

About the role:

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

The postholder will provide a complete, 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. This will include:

• 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 communities 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

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 Cash plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

How to apply

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please apply.

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on our 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 – 28th July 2024

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.