Stores Manager

Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, BIrkenshaw

£36,648 to £39,186 per annum

Are you an experienced manager and an innovative problem solver? Can you turn ideas and plans into action?

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer. You will lead our Stores team, encouraging and supporting a positive workplace culture and promoting our ethical principles of Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Leadership, Equality Diversity& Inclusion, and Putting our Communities First.

You will contribute to our long-term planning of resources, and our effective reaction to short notice operational need. You will ensure to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our team, completing risk assessments and creating safe systems of work for our processes and managing the disposal of hazardous waste.

You will control significant budgets and ensure compliance with financial standing orders, financial regulations, working closely with operational colleagues and our Procurement Team in delivering developments in clothing and equipment standards.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that vehicles and equipment subject to the Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 are maintained to a written scheme of examination, keeping our firefighters and members of the public safe.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in leadership or a technical buying role and will be capable of problem solving in a high-pressure environment. A working knowledge of Contract Procurement Regulations (CPR) would be advantageous, as would an understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and their introduction into our ways of working.

Applicants must be qualified to (or demonstrate that they are working towards) a level 5 qualification in Supply Chain Management or Leadership / Operations Management and will be expected to complete a level 4 (NEBOSH) health & safety qualification upon joining our organisation.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

The post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and the possession of current valid driving licence.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

We are a caring organisation, and 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.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

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 12 May 2024.

Operations Department Support Officer (12 Month FTC) 
Working Hours: 37 hours per week 
Grade: 5  
Salary: £28,770 – £31,364 per annum

Location: Kelvedon Park

The Role 

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Would you like to join a friendly and inclusive team in a fast-paced environment where every day is different? An opportunity has arisen within our Operations Department at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. 

The Main Responsibilities 

You will be working with various ICT applications and oversee the administration and dissemination of operational risk information. 
You will be supporting with the alignment of our policies and procedures to the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G). 
You could be asked to support the Critical Incident Team (CIT) as a loggist. 

You will be expected to plan, attend and participate in internal, external and multi-agency meetings, and provide updates to line management.  

You will be actively contributing to the strategic development and delivery of successful change programmes and service wide project activities and initiatives. 

You will support the department by planning scheduled events and taking minutes from the meetings where required. 

You will support the creation and production of policy and guidance including; proof reading documents.  

You will maintain effective document management. 

You will work collaboratively with other departments, agencies and Trade Unions. 

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who is organised, loves working as part of a team, has great communication skills and a fantastic work ethic.  

The post will be based at our Service headquarters (Kelvedon Park) but will be open to flexible/hybrid working where deemed appropriate. 

How to apply 

You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 700 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. 

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  

Closing Date – 05/05/2024

Our Culture and Benefits 

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
Disability Confident 

We are an equal 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 
 
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. 

Job reference: REQ000272

Closing date: 06/05/2024

Salary: £42,403 per annum rising to £46,464 per annum

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Project Management Office to help deliver our ambitious change portfolio.

About the role

You will manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple business and ICT projects and programmes within agreed budgets, timescales, and quality standards to support BFRS business strategy and objectives. This includes assessing and estimating new projects, creating business cases, documenting requirements, and obtaining approvals. You will oversee supplier delivery, ensuring requirements are met.

Your responsibilities include defining project scope, goals, objectives, and deliverables, and ensuring their successful delivery from discovery to closure. You will collaborate with teams to define, agree, and track benefits realisation. Thorough project planning and support arrangements will be essential to avoid adverse impacts on business areas.

Working closely with colleagues, you will build strong delivery teams, motivate participants and suppliers, and ensure accountability. You will provide regular progress reports to Programme and PMO Managers, Project Boards, and other stakeholders.

Additionally, you will support the development and implementation of the organisation’s project management methodology.

About You

You should possess significant project management experience, managing complex projects across business and IT, along with an appropriate project management qualification. Additionally, you must demonstrate extensive experience in managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful completion within allocated timeframes and budgets.

Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills are essential, enabling effective multitasking and prioritisation. Previous experience within the Emergency Services environment would be advantageous.

If you enjoy managing various projects, have a proven track record of successful project delivery, and possess strong planning, tracking and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, apply now!

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

How to apply

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

The selection process will take place on Thursday 16 May 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Job reference: REQ000273

Closing date: 06/05/2024

Salary: Starting salary £48,474 per annum rising to £52,548 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Service Project Manager to shape, lead, and deliver multiple concurrent projects within set tolerances for time, cost, and quality.

About the Role

As the ESMCP Service Project Manager, you will directly manage a selection of complex BFRS projects, including the ESN Project, once work resumes in earnest at a national level. You will establish and maintain communication with other Fire and Rescue Services, Police, and Ambulance partners in the Eastern Region, as well as the National programme, and act as a liaison between the regional, national, and local implementation teams. In your role, you will matrix-manage a wider range of teams and colleagues within the service.

You will be responsible for producing accurate and precise project documentation to define goals, objectives, requirements, and scope. This includes identifying solutions and recommendations and presenting them to managers and project boards to inform actions and wider decision-making processes.

In this role, you will produce data to inform and support budget setting and manage the drawdown of project grants by producing and submitting Business Cases to cover infrastructure and local team resource spending. You will also monitor actual spend and provide regular updates.

You will be responsible for preparing for the commencement of any transition phases and the establishment of project management teams and necessary resources.

As the ESMP Service Project Manager, you will also be required to attend meetings locally, regionally, or nationally and work flexibly, autonomously, and without supervision, as well as within a team.

About you

You will have experience of effective leadership, day-to-day management and co-ordination of complex programmes / multiple projects (preferably within an Emergency Services organisation), as well as a recognised qualification in Project/Programme Management.

It is important that you have an understanding of communications equipment, infrastructure and basic IT networks.

You will have experience of influencing, negotiating, advising and managing internal and external stakeholders in large organisations including senior management, to achieve the most effective course of action.

You will also have experience of budgets setting, monitoring and managing budgets across multiple projects.

Your excellent organisational and time management skills will allow you to multitask and prioritise effectively.

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

How to apply

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

The selection process will take place on Thursday 16 May 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Job reference: REQ000271

Closing date: 06/05/2024

Salary: Starting salary £25,545 per annum rising to £27,334 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced project management office administrator to join our central project management function.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide administrative support to the project managers, perform spot checks against established project governance, maintain project libraries and the PMO SharePoint site, collate and file project management documentation, extract management information (MI), review project information received in line with governance procedures, and update and maintain key databases and records. You will also monitor regular project reporting and assist with the production of reports to senior management.

The primary purpose of this role is to support project delivery across the organisation. This includes controlling the utilisation of proven governance practice, tools, and techniques by Project Managers and their teams to ensure the rigorous and timely delivery of benefits across the organisation.

The role requires excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to use own initiative, prioritise workload to meet deadlines, and manage several tasks simultaneously.

About You

You will have:

• Significant experience in an administrative role within a project environment.
• Excellent administrative, organisation, and time management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• In-depth experience using a range of computer packages, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines, with the ability to work with limited supervision, being proactive in achieving objectives and supporting others.

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

How to apply

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

The selection process will take place on Thursday 16 May 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Opportunities have arisen for substantive, competent wholetime Firefighters who hold an Emergency Response Driving qualification (ERD), to join one of the country’s leading metropolitan fire and rescue services, serving more than two million people spread over almost 800 square miles. 

We have vacancies across the organisation, conditioned to the Duty Shift and Day Crewing Systems.

We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted, and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision of making West Yorkshire safer and who demonstrate the values of team, responsibility, integrity, communication and learn.

We offer an excellent package including:

·       Access to an employee assistance programme

·       Training and development opportunities

·       Sports and social clubs

·       Free use of gym.

·       Pay in line with National Terms and conditions (Day Crewing staff receive an average 12% total extra pensionable pay, training roles receive an 8% enhancement)

·       Relocation assistance (Day Crewing Vacancies only)

Those eligible to apply must: 

·       Be a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.

·       Have been deemed competent in role.

·       Hold current ERD (Emergency Response Driver) qualification.

·       Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action. 

·       No development plans or capability issues related to competency.

·       Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.

·       Have a full UK driving licence.

·       For Day Crewing roles, must, or be willing to reside within a 5 minute “turn in” area of the designated station. (Unless WYFRS accommodation is provided)

·       Be willing to undertake training to support station specialisms. 

WYFRS are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities.

The selection process will comprise of:

Stage 1 – Application Form

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. 

Stage2 – Shortlisting

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration.

To be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the following person specification criteria listed in the job description, on the personal statement in your application form.

You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria. Please see guidance notes attached.

Any incomplete applications received, or applications received after the deadline date will be discounted.

All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether they have been successfully shortlisted or not.

Stage 3 – Operational Skills and Knowledge assessment and Fitness Testing

Applicant will be required to undertake a combination of practical skills and knowledge assessment aligned with national teaching/guidance.

The fitness test will consist of the full 12-minute Chester walk test.

Stage 4 –Interview

The interview will be approximately 60 minutes and involve a number of behavioural style questions.

Stage 5 – Pre-Employment Checks

All offers of employment will be subject to a skills gap analysis, references, medical, Disclosure and Barring and pre-employment checks.

Timeline

Closing date for applications – 0900 Monday 13th May 2024
Shortlisting of applications – Week Commencing 13th May 2024
Skill and Knowledge assessments and Fitness Testing – 24th May 2024
Interview – Week Commencing 10th June 2024
Pre – Employment Checks – Week commencing 17th June 2024
For further information please contact SM Dan Howorth at: Daniel.howorth@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance – Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

***this figure is not guaranteed and may drop below the minimum stated. Any additional allowances, such as specialisms, will not be pensionable. 

We are delighted to advise that Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) is open to Wholetime Watch Manager transfers.

We are welcoming applications from anyone who meets the criteria as detailed below. It is for Watch Managers wishing to transfer to LFR.

The following eligibility criteria must be satisfied for any individual to be considered for entry into the selection process.
Essential:

• LFR All Hazard Command Level 1 (WM) (Candidates will be invited to carry out before selection day)
• Substantive and competent in operational Watch Manager role
• Able to demonstrate / evidence significant leadership experience.
• 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 (where applicable).
• In date Fitness Test – a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 42mls/02/kg/min is the minimum required.
• IFE Level 3 certificate in Leadership and Management (Old L3D Unit 5) or ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management or equivalent
• IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (old L3D Unit 6)Applicants are responsible for the submission of their own applications and supporting documents by the closing date.  The Service regrets that any application received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will be unable to be considered.

Selection Process
The WM selection process will involve the following elements:

• A written report
• A presentation
• Interview with a panel

Further details on these elements will be provided to those individuals who’s application was successful. All applicants invited into the selection process will be required to complete all elements.
Successful candidates will be committed to working as part of a strong team to deliver services across Lincolnshire.  They will also be able to demonstrate resilience, be able to develop and implement business change and demonstrate a values-based approach to leadership.

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

The dates for the selection process including practical assessment, presentation and interviews are detailed below.
Timeline:
Advert Close: 17th May 2024
Written Assessment (after initial sift): 28th May – 10th June
Interview and Presentation: W/C 17th June
Further details on the selection process can be found in the ‘Initial Info’ document within the advert.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently underrepresented at LFR.

Please be advised that this position is be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are delighted to advise that Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) is open to Wholetime Crew Manager transfers.

We are welcoming applications from anyone who meets the criteria as detailed below.  It is for Crew Managers wishing to transfer to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

The following eligibility criteria must be satisfied for any individual to be considered for entry into the selection process.  
Essential: 

• LFR All Hazard Command Level 1 (CM) (Candidates will be invited to carry out before selection day)
• Substantive and competent in Crew Manager role
• Able to demonstrate / evidence appropriate leadership behaviours as detailed in the NFCC Leadership Framework
• 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 (where applicable).
• In date Fitness Test – a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 42mls/02/kg/min is the minimum required.
• IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management (includes the four mandatory units):  Unit 1: Fire Engineering Science 
  Unit 2: Fire Operations 
  Unit 3: Fire Safety*  
  Unit 4: Management and Administration 
  *Or equivalent e.g. Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety.
  Applicants are responsible for the submission of their own applications and supporting documents by the closing date.  The Service regrets that any application received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will be unable to be considered.

Selection Process 

Please upload a current CV along with certificates showing all relevant qualification to demonstrate competence.
The CM selection process will involve the following elements: 

• A written report
• A presentation
• Interview with a panel
• Delivering a practical training session
   

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

Further details on these elements will be provided to those individuals who’s application was successful. All applicants invited into the selection process will be required to complete all elements. 
Successful candidates will be committed to working as part of a strong team to deliver services across Lincolnshire.  They will also be able to demonstrate resilience, be able to develop and implement business change and demonstrate a values-based approach to leadership.  

The dates for the selection process including practical assessment, presentation and interviews are detailed below. 
Timeline: 
Advert Close 
17th May 2024
Written Assessment (after initial sift)
28th May – 10th June
Interview, Presentation and practical training session 
 W/C 17th June
Further details on the selection process can be found in the ‘Initial Info’ document within the advert.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently underrepresented at LFR. 

Please be advised that this position is be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking a permanent part-time Learning & Development Officer to join the Learning and Development Team. This will be a job-share role to deliver effective training and support to internal staff in the areas of assessment, quality assurance, centre management activities and to deliver a range of other non-operational training input within the organisation. We are seeking individuals with a background in learning and development and experience in working as part of a qualifications centre. Successful applicants will have assisted in the development and delivery or training frameworks and have delivered effective face to face and digital training solutions. Part of the role will be the design and implementation of new development programmes and the monitoring and development support of apprentices within the organisation. 

To enable you to carry out this role, you will have an Award in Education & Training (or equivalent) and have an appropriate learning and development related qualification. CIPD Associate membership and Qualified Assessor accreditation are both desirable.

The role will be agile. You will work be based at Headquarters and attend other SYFR sites and stations as well as home working.

SYFR offers the opportunity to join a friendly and adaptive workforce with home life balance at the forefront of our Flexi Time, Flexible Working and Agile Working Policies. Employees have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (which includes employer contributions), have access to a range of in house and app based personal and financial support via our Health and Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health department, and offers personal and professional learning and development support and a range of organisational benefits, discounts and memberships available as part of the service or wider fire sector.

For more information about the role contact us via email on recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Tuesday 7th May 2024.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Job Title: Innovation & Change Project Support Officer
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term 
Working Hours: Up to 37 hours* 
Salary: £32,076 – £34,834 per annum 
Location: While the role will primarily be based flexibly from Service HQ (Kelvedon) and from home, there may be a requirement to travel around the county and attend Service premises 
Closing Date: 01/05/2024 
 
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location 
 
This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended, the extension may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process. 
 
The Role
 
Are you a change professional looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy making a difference and adding new value? Do you want to play an essential role in making the County of Essex a safer place and the best Fire and Rescue Service in the Country? If so, we want to hear from you. 
 
The successful candidate will be part of a team of experienced Change Professionals who are a dedicated team that deliver all our Service Change. The team are a high performing, supportive and inclusive team, working on technology and business projects across all areas of the Service. 
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
You will be working to support Programme and Project Managers as well as members of the project leadership team. 
You will provide high quality project support, offering advice, support, and tools to enable a high standard of planning and delivery, whilst ensuring best practice. 
You will be responsible for generating reports to monitor progress of projects and programmes and will maintain and collect data to evaluate performance. 
You will support the implementation of risk, issue, project planning and change control processes and documentation and support delivery as required. 
You will be involved in facilitating workshops, project planning, risk and lessons learned. 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
 
We are looking for a team player who is energetic, highly organised and able to support the delivery of projects by providing coordination and support to programme and project managers as well as the wider project teams, therefore enabling effective delivery of projects and workstreams. 
 
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be methodical and extremely organised and be confident communicating at all levels. 
 
Experience and knowledge of supporting a programme or project office is essential as well as project management principles which includes understanding methodologies, such as Prince2, AgilePM, MSP©. 
 
Please see the attached role profile and person specification for full information about the role and what we are looking for in the candidate. 
 
Eligibility  
 
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must:  
 
be able to travel around the County as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites.  
 
How to apply  
 
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification.  
 
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. 
 
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 of the person specification). 
 
Stage 2 
Role specific panel interview. 
 
If you have any questions about the process, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk   
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
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 firefighter’s 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 because 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 because of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk   
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.