Business Support Manager

Salary:  £43,421- £48,474 per annum, Grade 6

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

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) provides prevention, protection and response services across the county of Berkshire. 12 wholetime and six on-call fire stations cover 486 square miles, from Langley in the East to Lambourn in the West. It serves a diverse cultural population of 911,400, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

About you:

Are you an individual with passion and drive to deliver activity contributing to improving services to the public? Do you enjoy working for a fast paced and dynamic organisation? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and proactive individual for the position of Business Support Manager.

The key focus of this role is:

• To lead and manage the Business Support Team ensuring the appropriate allocation of team resources according to priorities.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Team in accordance with RBFRS people management processes.
• Define, agree, and monitor service levels with customers and monitor delivery against service level agreements ensuring delivery within available resources.
• Develop customer service standards and KPIs and manage the business support function against agreed indicators and standards.
• Ensure appropriate quality control processes are in place and monitor the quality-of-service provision
• Manage the organisation and successful delivery of specific events and visits
• Undertake project management and budget monitoring
• Prepare management and Committee reports

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills, and experience):

• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic skills
• Ability to confidently use persuasion, influencing or negotiating techniques to influence others in a range of situation.
• Have experience of planning and organising team work or co-ordinating complex activities to meet demand
• Ability to effectively cope with conflicting and complex demands and be able to prioritise to ensure timely delivery of quality outcomes/projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with a high level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to coach, teach and develop others and have experience of managing all aspects of a large, high-performing multi-disciplinary team
• Have experience of managing and improving complex business processes

Application and 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 Paul Bremble, Head of Corporate Services at bremblep@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 17:00 hours 15 March 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing

25 March 2024

Anticipated start date:  ASAP following recruitment process

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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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).

Power App Developer – WYFRS – Headquarters, Birkenshaw & Hybrid Working

£36,648 to £39,186 per annum – Permanent contract. Onsite parking.

Are you a skilled Power App Developer? Enjoy working as part of a team? Feel you can make a difference in supporting West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Developer to join our existing team who are currently working on a number of projects to build, develop and improve systems that will support both our front-line operational crews and other functions that all work closely together to make West Yorkshire a safer place.

Do you have the skills to hit the ground running, use your own initiative and work closely as a team? You will be expected to contribute your existing experience and knowledge to help drive critical projects forward.

You should have demonstrable skills and experience in Microsoft Power Application development and possess Microsoft Power Platform App Maker (PL-100) qualification (possession of PL-200 and PL-400 is an advantage but you must be at least willing to work towards these qualifications).  Experience of other Development languages e.g. JavaScript, JSON, TypeScript, C# is also required. You will need a reliable internet connection if working from home.

We offer an excellent package, including flexi time, opportunity for home working, Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. Job share applicants welcome.

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

For an informal chat about the position please contact Adrian Spencer via adrian.spencer@westyorksfire.gov.uk or call 07766 202118. 

Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 3 March 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, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic 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.

An exciting opportunity has come available for an Area Commander/Manager to join Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue (CFRS).

As part of our leadership team, you will play a vital role in helping to develop and translate the Service’s strategic direction into efficient, effective actions that produce clear and measurable outcomes.

You will be responsible for advancing and supporting the Service to deliver our vision of a safe community, where there are no preventable deaths or injuries in fires or other emergencies.  You will strive for operational and community safety excellence, demonstrate value for money, and put people, in the communities we serve and our staff, at the centre of everything we do.

The role of Area Commander has broad reach and scope. You will be required to display exceptional leadership skills and actively participate in building an organisation that is inclusive and representative of the communities we serve.

Our values of Welcome, Respect and Dignity will act as your guiding principles in every interaction with the people you work with and the community we serve.

Base salary: £69,283 per annum plus: 

A Pensionable Flexible Duty supplement of 20% of basic salary
Area Commanders’ Rota supplement of 9%
Performance related supplement
A non-pensionable performance related supplement of up to 4% of total pay (including flexible duty supplement, weekend resilience supplement and additional hours supplement) may be awarded
Contract type: Substantive

Closing date for applications: Friday March 1

Selection process

Applications will open on Tuesday February 13. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria (listed below) will be required to complete an application along with supporting documentation, details of which can be found in the application form. Please be aware that the closing date for all applications is Friday March 1 at 1pm. Please note: A copy of the application form and further information will be made available here on the Tuesday February 13. 
All applications received will be anonymised and submitted for shortlisting, which will be completed by Wednesday Mach 6.
Candidates who have successfully completed the shortlisting process will be invited to attend an assessment event scheduled for Thursday March 14. Full details of the assessment event will be shared with the selected candidates.
Successful candidates will be invited to the final stage assessment taking place on Wednesday March 20.
Outcome of the process will be shared and announced on Thursday March 21.
All interested candidates are requested to make a note of these dates, and while every effort will be made to be flexible, we aim to complete the process within the timelines outlined above.

Eligibility
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, but this role has the following eligibility criteria:

Substantive and fully competent Area Commanders/Managers with experience in role, serving with a UK Fire Authority fire and rescue service.
Substantive and fully competent Group Commanders, who are looking to progress their career.
Be Incident Command Level Three (Advanced Award in Incident Command level 6) qualified.
Not be subject to a current capability action plan concerning performance.
Not be subject to current disciplinary proceedings or a live formal disciplinary sanction.
Able to work and live in the UK free from any restrictions.
Have a residential base within one hour travel time from CFRS HQ in Huntingdon and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) HQ in Kempston. (Please note a relocation package would be available should the appointable candidate chose to move their home base into county of £8,000 tax free but up to £30,000)
How to apply:
Complete an application form and return to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk by 1pm on Friday March 1.

We believe in the dignity of all people and their right to respect and equality of opportunity. Our recruitment team are available if you’d like to confidentially tell us about any conditions you have, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, to be taken into consideration during the recruitment process. This may be physical, mental health related or neurodiversity. Please be assured that anything you tell us will not be taken into consideration in determining your suitability for the role, it is only to help us make any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for you.

If you have any questions our recruitment team are here to help and can be contacted by emailing recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk. 

Learning and Organisational Development Manager

£47,723 – £50,658 pa

37 hrs per week

Permanent

Location: SHQ, Huntingdon – On-site at CFRS locations around the county, with the ability to also do some work from home.

ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS)

CFRS is a modern, progressive service that provides exceptional service to the population of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.  Made up of more than 600 dedicated, talented people who all play a role in reducing risk and saving lives and are united in our vision of safe communities where there is no preventable deaths or injuries from fire or other emergencies.

We are willing to do things differently and constantly seek to improve, one of the many reasons that we are one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK. – but don’t take our word for it.

Our recent His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture and our dedication to developing our people.

We are currently looking for an L&OD Manager to join our People Group and work with colleagues and stakeholders across the Service, our partners, providers and the wider fire and rescue sector networks.

THE ROLE:

Do you have L&OD and management knowledge and experience and are looking for something different? Would you like to go on the journey from L&D to L&OD with us? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, evolving L&OD team in a fun, forward-thinking Fire and Rescue Service.

If you like every day being different and want to work with our dynamic front line colleagues, professional support teams, partners, training providers and sector networks then this role would be great for you! There are so many opportunities to help us build on our current offering and have some adventures along the way, working for a Service that’s truly lives its values of welcome, dignity and respect.

You will play a key role in evolving, managing and delivering the L&OD offering within CFRS. One of our strategic objectives is to develop our people and encourage them to reach their potential – people are at the centre of everything we do. You will be responsible for a small team who look after all things L&OD, for example leadership development, development frameworks, skills development, 360s, individual and team self-awareness tools, induction, and apprenticeships. As we are on a journey from L&D to L&OD the role will also lead on our talent and performance project and on bringing all initiatives together into one comprehensive story that aligns to our culture and frameworks in a way that our colleagues understand.

With the ability to build strong collaborative relationships throughout the Service you will play a key role in promoting and role-modelling the values and culture that the Service seeks to embed, whilst delivering our action plan for L&OD initiatives.

We have an operational Training Centre team that you will work alongside, who are responsible for technical skills development for our operational colleagues and digital learning.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have a clear passion for everything L&OD and bring that with you into CFRS.  The Service is a fantastic, fun and unique organisation to be part of and your drive, experience and knowledge will help us on our journey to L&OD. You will be a people person who will thrive on meeting both our operational and professional support colleagues at our many different locations throughout Cambridgeshire. Your ability to build positive relationships will allow you to really understand the Service and how best to tailor the delivery of initiatives, whilst your management experience will allow you to successfully guide the team forward.

If you do not fully meet the requirements but believe that you can clearly demonstrate in other ways the range of valuable skills, experience and knowledge recognised as relevant and important to this role, we would welcome hearing from you.

WORKING LIFE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:

You don’t have to wear a firefighter’s uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our People Group at CFRS offers the chance of build a rewarding career and the motivation of giving something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote our values and build a welcoming culture by:

• Ensuring transparency and fairness, people are at the centre of everything we do.
• We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.
• We have inclusion ambassadors and established networks and working groups for protected characteristics.

ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Health Cash Plan
• A competitive pension scheme
• Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
• Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
• Family friendly policies – including flexible working
• Great learning and development opportunities
• 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
• Parking (site specific)

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this opportunity please read the Recruitment Pack and complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role based on the person specification within the Recruitment Pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter based on the person specification will not be considered.

We have the right to close this advert at any time.

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Estates and Facilities Officer

Salary:  G

Contract Type:  Temporary 23 months

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  23:59 28 February 2024

Further Information

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Estates and Facilities Officer to join our team and take charge of ensuring the optimal functionality and efficiency of our organisation’s estate.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and integrity of our infrastructure, playing a crucial role in supporting the core business operations.

Your key responsibilities will include making sure that our estate remains a well-maintained, safe and pleasant environment for our staff and stakeholders. You will be experienced at contract management, management of third party contactors, overseeing building alterations, and refurbishment

If you have a strong focus on operational excellence and possess the ability to balance day-to-day facility management with long-term planning, we invite you to apply and play a key role in enhancing the estates and facilities management.

Closing date:  23:59 28 February 2024

Interview and test date: w/c 11 March 2024

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Support for ongoing professional development

•    On-site gym facilities

•    Free onsite parking

•    Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•    Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•    Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

•    Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

We are delighted to advise that Inter-Service Transfers for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) for Junior Officer Opportunities are now open again.

Interest is invited from Wholetime and On Call Crew Commander and Watch Commanders and has been extended to invite interest from those in development and competent.

Both opportunities will lead and support people to resolve all types of operational incidents swiftly and safely. This includes planning to meet the needs of the incident, implementing action to meet planned objectives, closing down the operational phase of incidents and debriefing people following incidents.

The role of Crew Commander continues to be a staple and integral role in our organisation. Working seamlessly with Watch Commander and providing support in the management and administration of the watch or team and in the absence of the Watch Manager, deputise on their behalf.

The role of the Watch Commander is no less vital in the delivery of station targets and borough plans. Providing leadership, management and development to support the team providing clear direction and expectations in order that they are able to perform competently in their roles against their role profiles.

Both the Crew and Watch Commander continue to be key in the delivery of our service objectives.

If you want to identify and belong to a progressive and welcoming service, who values team work and puts the needs of the community first at all times, SFRS are the service for you.

Salary is in line with NJC Pay Scales and attract a Surrey Allowance, currently £1575 per annum

The Service are seeking to create a pool of candidates ahead of future vacancies that may arise.

All candidates must be accepting and willing to service from any station across the county of Surrey.

The course will be held at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate and will be for 5* weeks running Monday – Friday.

*The course may be extended to meet service need

This opportunity will mean that those that are successful and invited on to a course will be placed at any location across the County of Surrey.

Right Person, Right Role

We are proud to operate a multitude of shift patterns across our Wholetime Fire Stations which supports our Making Surrey Safer Plan 2020-2024 Making Surrey Safer – Our Plan for 2020 – 2024 – Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) – 9am – 6pm / 6pm – 9am
Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) 7am – 7pm / 7pm-7am – every third working pattern, you will be expected to work 4 days, this means no night cover 7am -7pm
Day Crewed – 7am – 7pm (no night cover needed) – this shift pattern operates with every other weekend off.
At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we believe it is essential to embed our commitment to the Core Code of Ethics and particularly equality, diversity and inclusion, into every aspect of our work. This is a dual responsibility applying both to our outward facing, community-focussed activities, and to our internal responsibilities to people and volunteers.

Our vision is that everyone representing Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will be community role model.

These include:

Putting our communities first
Integrity
Dignity and respect
Leadership
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Process for Application
Please upload a current CV along with certificates showing all relevant qualification to demonstrate competence.

Our Process after shortlisting

Stage 1 Interviews and assessments to take place

Stage 2 Fitness assessment (Bleep test)

Appointment subject to competency being confirmed through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as appropriate

Prior to offer of employment candidates will be asked to undertake a full medical examination and reaching the required fitness standards.

A Enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB)  will be required for this role and social media vetting checks will be undertaken.

Additional Information
For further information about these roles please contact  the Recruitment Hub sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk

Please note that the closing date for this opportunity may be paused or closed depending on the amount of interest we receive.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and confident team player to join our busy and friendly Training Centre team. The Training Centre Technician will be responsible for the equipment, vehicles, station tests/maintenance and associated administration at all Training Centre premises and to provide logistical support, as required, in support of Training Centre activities. The Training Centre Technician will be working a 4 days on 4 days off system.

£50,512 – £55,238 per annum

Headquarters  

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) provides a wide range of services to the people who live, work and visit our county.  Covering over 1,000 square miles, including both urban and rural communities with a population of approximately 1,060,000, including parts of the National Forest and the Peak District National Park. We employ over 900 people and with 31 strategically placed fire stations located across the county, we’re always ready to respond, protect, and educate.

The Head of Assets and Sustainability is a newly created role within DFRS and presents an exciting opportunity to work directly to the Area Manager Service Delivery Support and the Services Strategic Leadership Team.  The postholder will lead the Services approach to asset management and sustainability, including the design and delivery of strategies and improvement programmes. Ensuring the Service maintains compliance against legislation will also be a priority for the postholder. 

Key Responsibilities

·         To show a commitment to sustainability and responsible asset management. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment while delivering exceptional value for money.

·         To lead on the design and delivery of the Service’s Asset Management and Environmental Strategies.

·         Lead and plan the delivery of the Services major improvements programme including oversight of project budgets and the specification, design, tendering and negotiation of a wide range of contracts and managing the maintenance and improvement of the Service’s assets.

·         Take a lead role in ensuring contractual scrutiny and by acting as the duty holder to ensure compliance against legislation whilst supporting the delivery of ongoing health and safety related compliance.

·         To support the development of and champion the Service’s Environmental Strategy and help identify and secure external funding opportunities.

Qualifications

·         Appropriate professional qualification (at fully qualified level) in property management, e.g. Degree and membership of professional body, i.e. Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institute of British Architects or equivalent.

·         Evidence of continuing management and personal development.

Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.  

In return we offer;

·         Flexible working hours.

·         Family friendly policies.

·         Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service.

·         Free, secure on-site car parking.

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

·         Employee discount scheme (Boost).

·         Employee support networks.

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

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

·         Ongoing training and development opportunities.

·         Salary sacrifice AVCs offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

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

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

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme, as a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

Guidance on the Pension implications of taking a promotion are attached, ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

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

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

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

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 3 March 2024.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Area Manager Lee Smith on 07879 668394 or lsmith@derbys-fire.gov.uk.  

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