Supply & Logistics Administration Assistant

Job Title: Supply & Logistics Administration Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 4: £25,979 – £28,282
Location: Central Stores, Lexden
Closing Date: 07/04/2024

The Role

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our busy Supply & Logistics Team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the effective administration of the Supply and Logistics Team and must have a full driving licence as they will be required to attend other sites within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as necessary.

The main duties of the role will include (but not limited to):

Raising purchase orders and progressing these through with suppliers through to receipt, using our finance system.
Dealing with internal customer queries and seeking resolutions when required.

Assist in the provision of statistical information and the recording of loss/stolen/damaged equipment throughout the Service.
Accurate administration of the filing and information recording system used by the Team.

Administration of the Teams email mailbox managing requirements such as supplier meetings, bulk issues, liaising with internal/external partners.

Participate in Team meetings.

Driving duties.

What Are We Looking For?

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

The Application Process 

Application – Initially you will apply via our website by attaching supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role. We love it when our applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

Interview – If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited in for an interview with questions relevant to the role advertised. You will also be asked to complete a role specific assessment. Details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

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.

Data Engineer

Data Engineer – Remote / Flexible working 
12 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Job Title: Data Engineer

Contract: 12 month FTC

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, part time hours may be considered 

Salary: £43,421 – £46,464 

Location: Kelvedon Park, Service HQ – Hybrid Working 

Closing Date: 7th April 2024 
 
The Role  

We are committed about getting the right people into our team to ensure that we actively contribute to delivering our Service Priorities. This role does not require you to be in the office 5 days a week, although you can if you want to. We are open to flexible working patterns to ensure that the job fits into your life. 
 
Do you have a passion for data? An opportunity has arisen for a Data Engineer to work as part of Performance and Analytics team within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.  

Working with our Azure environment to deliver accurate, timely and purposeful data models that enables our colleagues to make data and evidence driven decisions, targeting their activities to those areas of our communities most at risk to harm.  

The role involves various aspects of data engineering including creating data models, data warehousing, ingestion, ELT/ETL, ad hoc reporting and re-evaluation of work packages.  You will need strong communication skills and be able to produce clear and legible documentation and code that is logical and reusable. Experience of using of being a Data Engineer is essential. Must be flexible to use multiple technologies and coding languages. 

This is highly rewarding as well as challenging work. Through this recruitment process we will appoint someone who can bring their individual skills and experience to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team. 

How to apply  

You are required to submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words detailing how you meet the following essential criteria. 

Previous experience in a senior analyst/data engineer role with evidence of managing analysis/engineering data and projects. 

Experience of managing changing priorities and situations.

Expert level of interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to communicate professionally and tactfully to build constructive relationships. 

Advanced proficiency presenting to senior audiences of varying technical understanding. 

Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement and your CV before clicking Apply.
 
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 interview.  
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please email Lucy.Clayton@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://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/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, application processes and benefits 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 maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Applicants require the right to work in the UK and ECFRS do not sponsor work VISAS.  

Hydrant Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Hydrant Maintenance Technician

Salary:  £25,119 to £27,803 (Grade D, SCP 9-15)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week. (In addition, you will be asked to work 4 Sunday mornings per year).

Job Share: No

Advert Opens: 27 March 2024

Closing date:  23:59 on 17 April 2024

Further Information

We have two positions available to become a key member of a small hydrant maintenance team, working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland testing and maintaining fire hydrants within the public highway. This equipment (fire hydrants) is a critical part in the delivery of water for firefighting.

You will need to be able to think fast and be confident working in a busy outdoor environment, driving between areas, start early to avoid busy traffic routes, risk assessing fire hydrant locations before any maintenance work is undertaken. Use equipment to ensure the fire hydrant is available to use and report faults as required. Delivery FRS fire hydrant inspection program for existing locations and visit new developments throughout the county.

We’re looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive individual, who can work outdoors preferably with a background in working within the public highway. You’ll need to have a good understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety and the ability to assess the environment you are working in. Excellent communication skills as you need to liaise with contractors, fire service personnel and the public. Good written communication to update and report faults, training will be given on FRS Water Manager System.

This is a challenging but rewarding position. If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us. This is a great opportunity to develop new skills, interact with others at all levels of the organisation. Take pride in the maintenance work, so our staff and communities are safe.

Closing date:  17 April 2024

Interview and test date: 15th,16th and 17th May 2024

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Service Vehicle

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Full 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.

Watch Manager Promotion Process

Applications are invited from competent, experienced, substantive Crew Managers and temporary and substantive Watch Managers for our Fulltime Watch Manager promotion process . The Service is looking for individuals who will put our communities first, act with integrity, dignity and respect and be positive role models whilst actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. 

To be considered for this pipeline, applicants will need to provide or evidence:

  • A completed application form
  • Continuing professional development
  • A current Performance Development Review
  • They hold or are working towards the required qualifications on the WM Employee Specification
  • They have no live disciplinary or performance sanctions, at the point of application*
  • Candidates will be required to pass a medical and fitness test commensurate with the appropriate operational role for HFRS personnel*

*These will form part of the pre-employment screening process undertaken by HR and OH.

Selection process:

  • Application and supporting evidence as set out above
  • Panel interviews

To apply, please submit a completed application form and supporting documentary evidence to talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk by midnight on Sunday 7 April 2024.  The Service regrets that applications received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will not be considered. 

Candidates deemed to be appointable on either a substantive or temporary basis will be offered vacancies in rank order as they arise or in accordance with Service need which will always take priority. The specific position offered will be determined by the available positions across the Service at the time. In applying for the process candidates accept that they will accept any SM post that is offered. Candidates who subsequently decline an offer of a post will be removed from the current process.

For an informal discussion about the role of Watch Manager, please contact Group Manager Pete Allman (pallman@humbersidefire.gov.uk)

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR team, by email (talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk) for a further discussion around the support that is available

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story.  We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging.  We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.

ICT Platform Specialist

Job Title: ICT Platform Specialist 
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours:  37 hours per week 
Salary: Grade 10 – £47,420 – £52,468 
Location: Kelvedon Park  
Closing Date: 07/04/2024 
 
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location 
 
The Role
 
Providing quality effective information technology across our service has never been more important.  Our specialist team delivers ICT to frontline and support staff, across 50 stations, as well as at workshops, training centres and offices. 
 
We are committed to enabling our people and transforming our service with technology.  Essex Fire embarks on an exciting period of change, and with the implementation of the new Digital and data strategy and our Platform is vital to achieving our goals! We are pleased to present a position for a ICT Platform Specialist who will be integral to achieving the objectives we set. 
  
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Evaluates, develops and performs day-to-day tasks associated with the operation of ICT platforms including Server Estate, Azure Landing Zone, Wide Area Network, Local Area Network, Desktop/Laptop/Mobile platforms. 
 
Designing and implementing consistent, resilient and secure builds of ICT platforms.   
 
Operate and develop the ICT platform to support new software deployments in a cost-effective manner. 
 
Performs and automates patching to ensure a maintain and supported operating environment.    
 
Assesses and influences Backup and Recovery solutions to meet service requirements for day-to-day recovery, Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery events. 
 
Evaluate and improve event monitoring tools to provide timely response and accurate information to issues.   
 
Working with the Technical and Network Architect to identify where technology can be migrated to cloud services such as Azure or other PaaS solutions. 
 
Line management of the Platform Analyst. Shares knowledge and good practice across all areas of ICT through documentation and demonstration.
 
What are we looking for?

Working under the Technical Services Manager, alongside our Technical Services Support team you will oversee the implementation, support and ongoing maintenance of our Platforms and oversee the full life cycle of the Platform – from on premise to migration to Azure. The role will challenge your understanding of concepts in Networking, so an understanding of this is deemed essential to the role. 
  
As the Platform Specialist, you will be expected to take a concept or idea and use your extensive skillset to produce a resilient and secure Platform for which our applications and hardware can utilise, whilst actively sharing knowledge and ways of working to the wider team and reports. Your expertise and experience mean you take a proactive role in designing, documenting and delivering these concepts, working collaboratively across project teams and support services.  
  
With evidential experience working with Networks, Servers, Firewalls and Azure services you will possess knowledge and experience of Infrastructure migrations, Azure Platforms, on premises data centres, firewalls, security, pipelines, project release lifecycle, and customer engagement.  You should be able to identify opportunities for development of solutions within the service with an aim to reduce Capital Expenditure and provide efficiency savings.. 
 
The perfect applicant should be responsive and able to act quickly to an ever-changing landscape in technology and thrive on innovation – with a desire to drive change whilst embracing creative ideas. 
 
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 
 
How to apply  
 
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).  
 
Assessment and selection: 
 
The assessment and selection approach will be: 
 
Stage 1  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria on the person specification)  
 
Stage 2 
Role specific panel interview and technical assessment. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact the Recruitment Team at 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 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 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 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.  

ICT Applications Manager

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  ICT Applications Manager

Salary:  G £37,336 – £41,418

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of hours per week: 37

Job Share: No

Closing date: 23:59 10 April 2024

Further Information

Are you ready to step into a dynamic new role? We are excited to announce the opening of the ICT Applications Manager position. This role is tailored for individuals with experience as system administrators, product owners, portfolio managers, and beyond. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our ICT department while expanding your skill set and expertise. We are committed to fostering growth, offering support for skill development, and providing avenues for progression. If you are eager to take on increased responsibilities and build upon your existing knowledge, we are here to help you thrive.

Benefits you will receive: 

Competitive salary
Flexible working
Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
Full support for ongoing professional development
Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)
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.

About ICT Applications Manager role:

As an ICT Applications Manager, you will be responsible for managing a suite of related systems, applications, and portals. Your tasks will include helping our Users, managing Supplier contracts, and providing data to report against our service KPIs.

Key responsibilities as an ICT Applications Manager:

·         Providing prompt and professional support to users at all levels across the organisation

·         Responding to incident support requests, service requests and change requests using our Service Desk Application

·         Ensuring that our applications are correctly configured, by understanding our requirements, explaining choices and undertaking (or advising on) configuration work.

·         Maintain a good awareness of suppliers – understand how suppliers plan to meet the evolving requirement of their Fire Sector customers.

·         Working with Project and Procurement teams to deliver major changes in applications.

·         Providing support for procurement and project processes.

·         Advising on solution options and make recommendations.

·         Ensuring that our application portfolio aligns with our ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture requirements.

·         Providing support for the data and reporting team.

·         Carrying out all tasks associated with this post in accordance with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s Equality and Diversity Policies.

Skills and experience required as our ICT Applications Manager:

·         Degree or equivalent professional experience

·         Experience of customer relationship management

·         Experience of helping maximise the benefits of change.

·         Knowledge of Planning future system requirements and designing configurations

·         Ability to analyse numeric information to support reporting requirements

·         Demonstrate experience of maximising value around system selection and system configuration choices

·         Able to demonstrate handling of commercial and personally sensitive data in a professional and confidential way.

Closing date:  23:59 10 April 2024

Interview and test date: w/c 22 April 2024

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.

ICT Business Partner

Job Title: ICT Business Partner 
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours: 37 hours per week 
Salary: Grade 9 – £43,421 – £46,464 
Location: Kelvedon Park  
Closing Date: 07/04/2024 
 
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location 
 
The Role
 
Providing quality effective information technology across our service has never been more important.  Our specialist team delivers ICT to frontline and support staff, across 50 stations, as well as at workshops, training centres and offices. 
 
We are committed to enabling our people and transforming our service with technology.  It is vital we listen to our colleagues about their needs and inform them about the opportunities.  To assist this collaboration and provide the best outcomes, our Business Partners ensure good communication. 
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Working autonomously with Service Managers to improve ways of working and deliver optimal outcomes with technology  
Managing and maintaining a roadmap of required and aspirational ICT activity 
Advising Heads of Department during the creation of business plans to feed into evolving ICT strategy and programmes 
Managing liaison and communication between ICT, services (as our customers) and suppliers to ensure clear understanding and optimal outcomes 
Maintaining a clear view of ICT requirements and aspirations across the organisation, and monitor progress on delivery of these to time/cost/quality/strategic fit 
Facilitating business analysis, measuring efficiency and effectiveness and technical assurance for ICT processes and projects, confirming technology solutions fit with strategic and organisational expectation 
Participating actively in programme and transformation activities, following established governance and control 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
 
We are looking for an ICT Business Partner to join us, directed by the ICT Relationship Manager and in partnership with the ICT Business Partners already in post.  Working closely with Heads of Department and service managers, you will build strong effective relationships and provide advice, as well as translating business requirements into the ICT team.   
 
Our digital transformation continues at pace, and we need a confident tech-savvy individual who excels at building collaborative relationships and possesses excellent communication skills.  You will play an influential role by explaining technology concepts in plain language, advocating for the organisations’ needs within ICT and presenting a clear view of service requirements, enabling effective capacity management within ICT.  You will also be passionate about helping people improve their understanding and capability with ICT, so they can make the most of the tools available to them. 
 
This exciting role requires somebody with an appetite to make a difference and grasp new opportunities.  Join in with our passion to enable our people with solutions that assist our Prevention, Protection and Response goals and support the Service’s values. 
 
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 
 
How to apply  
 
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional documents will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).  
 
Assessment and selection: 
 
The assessment and selection approach will be: 
 
Stage 1  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria on the person specification)  

Stage 2 
Role specific panel interview and presentation 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact the Recruitment Team at 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 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 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 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.  

Junior Product Owner – NFCC

  • Salary: £32,300 – £38,000 per annum
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Temporary – 12 Months
  • Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
  • Directorate: ​Strategy, Insight and Portfolio
  • Department: ​Implementation, Programmes & Projects​

The Role

The Junior Product Owner (JPO) will play a pivotal role in the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) journey towards achieving a Digital First strategy. Positioned within the Digital Transformation team, the JPO will own and manage the NFCC website on WordPress while working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Business Analyst to deliver innovative digital products that enhance the efficiency, decision-making, and user experience for both internal and external stakeholders of the NFCC.

The role involves contributing to the definition of product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring that development efforts align with the strategic goals of digital transformation. This position is instrumental in facilitating the transition of ideas into actionable project plans, maintaining a seamless user-centric approach across all digital interfaces, and supporting the development and delivery of digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of the NFCC and its stakeholders.

Please see the full Job Description for this role on our website

This full-time position is home-based, however, some national travel may be required where necessary.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking for, please contact us to apply.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 17th April 2024.

Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4.

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.

Information Officer

Candidates should apply online by visiting https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk 

Information Officer
Job Ref N010/03/2024

The Information Officer will work as part of the Information Unit to support the delivery of an effective and efficient day-to-day information management and information security service through the provision of timely information, support and advice in the areas of data protection, freedom of information, information management and customer charter complaints.

Hours of work;
Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.
In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.

There is currently one permanent post for based at NIFRS HQ in Lisburn. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).

Salary
The salary is scale 6. The salary range is currently £29,269 – £31,364 per annum.

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack.  However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org, or telephone 028 9266 4221.

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 29 March 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.

NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome.  Appointment will be made solely on merit.

https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails/2b26eabc-d580-4fc1-b5a3-312abc5862b6

Heritage Outreach and Education Officer

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) would like to invite applications for the post of Heritage Outreach and Education Officer, based at The Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage, McDonald Road, Edinburgh on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to work two Saturdays every four weeks as part of their 35-hour working week and will be required to travel across Scotland to support various events and activities.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has an extremely rich cultural history, the world’s first municipally funded fire service was established in Edinburgh in 1824. We hold a diverse collection of items demonstrating evolution of firefighting in Scotland, through the display and maintenance of this collection we highlight the significant impact firefighting has made to the communities of Scotland.

SFRS have recently invested in the development of our new museum site in Edinburgh, which opened in June 2023. This specially designed space showcases our wonderful collections and shares the stories of the people who make up Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

The newly established Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage is a focal point to engage with our existing audiences and tap into new visitor groups. We have a dedicated community space where we can deliver a range of engagement activities for the public, working in close collaboration with our community safety staff across SFRS. The successful candidate will use the history of the fire service to engage communities across Scotland delivering activities within the museum and as part of an outreach programme.

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

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

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

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.