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Mobilising Control Room Operators, Surrey Fire & Rescue Service

** This opportunity is advertised on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and in collaboration with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service **

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has the responsibility of protecting over one million people who live in the 650 square miles of Surrey. The Service employs just under 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. Comprising both uniformed personnel and support staff, they all share one vision: With you, making Surrey safer. We do this by:

• Serving the needs of our community.
• Flexibly responding to a constantly changing environment.
• Recognising and embedding diversity in everything we do
• Solving challenges through intelligence driven collaboration, innovation and improvement.

Surrey Fire and Rescue 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 want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

The values below will be crucial in delivering our corporate strategy and are what we draw on to make a difference for Surrey residents. We expect all our staff to embody these values.

• Fairness and Respect – We embrace diversity and promote a culture of inclusivity.
• Responsibility – We are answerable for our decisions and actions.
• Professionalism - We will always be the best we can be.
• Honesty and integrity – We are truthful and trustworthy. We do the right

Do you want to make a difference?  Can you work under pressure?  Are you a team player?  If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you!

Surrey and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting for Mobilising Control Room Operators to be in a pool for forthcoming 12 month fixed term contracts for vacancies at either Surrey, based in Salfords, or East Sussex, based in Haywards Heath, covering Surrey, West Sussex and East Sussex. 

The Mobilising Controls operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year providing call receipt, call handling and mobilisation. The Control Room Operators work a rotating shift pattern of 42 hours a week including days, nights and weekends  

The successful applicants will form an integral part of a team whose priority is to receive emergency calls from members of the public, mobilise fire engines and firefighters who respond to a wide range of incidents throughout the two Counties, including assisting other emergency services and partner agencies.

The successful applicants will:

• answer, advise, record and action emergency calls
• assist in the continued management of incidents
• carry out a variety of emergency and non-emergency tasks to support and maintain an effective Fire Service response
• have the ability to work under pressure in a fast changing environment
• have a positive and flexible attitude to all aspects of work
• be able to work as part of a team and act on own initiative
• be able to undertake intensive initial training and study in own time
• have a good level of commitment to own development
• have the opportunity to undertake  an NVQ Level 3

Applicants must have:

• a good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English language
• excellent fast and accurate keyboard skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• a confident telephone manner

 Format of selection process

Once the application is submitted, applicants will be invited to undertake an SHL assessment which will assess your accuracy, speed and attention to detail.

Following the completion of this, successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

In line with current guidance, please be advised that interviews may occur via MS Teams.

Interviews: 12 /13 October 2020 (potential for this to be held over MS Teams)

Appointment is subject to medical clearance following completion of relevant medical questionnaires and basic DBS

Additional Information

Closing Date:   5 October 2020

If you would like to discuss the role please contact either;

Lucinda Baker - Lucinda.baker@surreycc.gov.uk /  07968 834180
Paula Coppinger - Paula.Coppinger@surreycc.gov.uk / 07968834582
Lorraine Coppard – Lorraine.Coppard@surreycc.gov.uk
Carl Young - Carl.Young@esfrs.org / 01323 426880

Group Commander, London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade are currently recruiting to the rank of Group Commander.

To apply please complete the online application form and make sure you give yourself plenty of time to complete and submit it prior to the closing date, as late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.

Please read the Assessment Overview section below to make sure you submit all documents required with your online application form. The closing date for submitting applications is 05 October 2020 at 16.00hrs.

Salary range for the Group Commander rank £63,402 - £70,510.80

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this rank you must be a competent Station Manager/Commander who has demonstrated competence against the requirements of the Station Manager/Commander role map in an operational post.

Applicants are also required to hold a full UK manual driving licence.

External candidates will also need to be serving as a whole time competent Station Manager/Commander in a local government brigade.

Before submission of your application you will be required to undertake a professional development discussion for your line managers to support your application. Please factor this into your timeline.

Assessment Overview

To apply please complete the online application form by 05 October 2020 and upload all the documents you will need to submit with your application form: a CV, a covering letter and an expression of interest form (please follow the application guidance in the attachments below).

Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time to complete and submit your application form prior to the closing date, as late applications will not be accepted. Internal applicants - you also need to factor in time for your line management chain to complete parts 2 & 3 of the expression of interest form.

Your application should include:

1. Your current CV;

2. A covering letter (no more than 1500 words) detailing how your skill set meet all those required as a group commander (covering three specific areas; Takes ownership and responsibility – Demonstrates personal accountability for something in the workplace. Empowers and coaches others – Gives autonomy to others and helps them grow in the workplace. Forward looking – Demonstrates adaptability and anticipates change positively in the workplace.) You can decide how you distribute the words allowed;

3. Your expression of interest form.

Please note that your CV and covering letter should be saved into a single Word or PDF document. You will need to upload your document in the CV section of the application form. Applicants will also need to upload their expression of interest forms (Internal applicants - parts 1, 2 & 3 completed and for external applicants - part 1 completed only) in the Other attachments section of the application form.

Assessment Process

Please note that the assessment process is sequential – you will need to be successful in each stage in order to progress to the next.

Stage 1: The evidence presented with your application will be assessed and those candidates shortlisted will be invited to an initial sift Interview, scheduled to be held in October 2020.

Stage 2: Successful candidates from stage 1 will be invited to an Incident Command Exercise, scheduled to be held in early November 2020. Successful candidates from stage 2 will be held on a panel until vacancies are available.

Stage 3: Expression of interest and final bespoke assessment to skills match the candidate with the role (as and when vacancies become available). Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please state in your on-line application form all your unavailable dates within the next few months and please keep the recruitment team informed of any additional unavailable dates you may have for the duration of the recruitment process.

Assessments are due to take place October to November 2020.

Area Manager, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service 

Closing Date: 5th October 2020, 0900hrs. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection and response services across the two counties of Devon and Somerset. We protect 1.7 million people who live in our rural and urban communities as well as the 400,000 additional visitors each year. 

Our focus is on creating safer communities and improving staff safety. We will also continuously improve the organisation's effectiveness and efficiency. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team to deliver the Service's Fire and Rescue Plan. This is a strategic post and one which will require strong leadership skills and a clear understanding of the issues affecting today's Fire and Rescue Service. 

If you have a broad range of management experience with a proven track record in change and performance management and the ability to develop and deliver strategic goals then we would like to hear from you. 

We welcome applications from Area Managers and also Group Managers that are competent in role. 

Find out more and apply

For more information concerning these positions please contact Wendy Endacott, HR Operations Manager on 01392 872208 or by email on wendacott@dsfire.gov.uk. 

For further information please click on the information pack link, which provides more details on the role, the person we are looking for and salary package. 

Values and Behaviours Framework

As a Service and as individuals we are: 

• Proud to Help
• Honest
• Respectful
• Working Together

Relationship Manager - End Point Assessment Partnership

Secondment to NFCC Fire Central Programme Office.  Equivalent of Station Manager B (green or grey book)

Two year secondment with an option for a one year extension

• Apply with CV and covering letter
• Closing date 7^th OCtober 2020

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within the NFCC Central Programme Office.

The sector-led End Point Assessment Partnership is a collaboration between the NFCC and Cornwall Fire and Rescue service to offer quality end point assessments for fire specific apprenticeships, with a focus on ensuring the apprentice receives a fair and positive assessment experience.

Do you have experience with the apprenticeship process within the Fire and Rescue Service and an understanding of what is required from an End Point Assessment Organisation? We are looking for a high performing, driven and self-motivated individual who has a proven track record and experience within the world of apprenticeships. You will have great networking and stakeholder management skills.

Do you want to be part of a national team that makes a difference? We are seeking applicants equivalent to competent Watch Manager or above with experience of working in apprenticeships for a two year secondment with an option of a one year extension. Based at London Fire Brigade Headquarters in Southwark with flexibility to work from other locations, the role will require travel to other services on a regular basis.

Purpose of the role

To manage client relationships and further develop the business of the NFCC and Cornwall FRS EPA Partnership delivering quality end point assessments across the range of fire and rescue apprenticeships. 

Your role as Relationship Manager

Key requirements

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic individual to help us achieve our drive to provide excellent service in everything that we do.

The End Point Assessment Relationship Manager will be responsible for working with stakeholders, clients, assessors and the service delivery team to evaluate and improve performance. Reporting into the Joint Partnership Board to develop and expand the market offer of the partnership. Build relationships with existing and prospective clients to broaden the client base. You will work with subject matter experts to bring online further fire specific EPAs to the range of assessments offered.

You will represent the NFCC as a part of the Central Programme Office at the Joint Partnership Board, at NFCC user groups and engage with all stakeholders to ensure our products are of the highest quality.

A successful candidate will have experience of:

• Working with apprenticeships schemes
• Building networks within the Fire and Rescue Service
• Writing and delivering against Key Performance Indicators
• Working as part of a cross service team
• Taking responsibility for large and complex pieces of work and delivering to deadlines

A successful candidate will have an understanding of:

• The obligations and responsibilities of fire and rescue services
• The role apprenticeships play within the UK FRS
• The government rules around apprenticeships training and assessment

Desirable qualities include:

• Excellent spoken and written English and communication skills
• Established relationships within apprenticeships
• An ability to work with people from different sectors and different levels
• An ability to work proactively as part of a team and on individual responsibilities
• An ability to deliver high quality work in a fast-paced, time pressured environment
• Confidence to express their own view appropriately and constructively challenge people
• An attention to detail
• Experience in project management
• Experience organising and running meetings                                    

This is a national role and there will be occasions for UK-wide travel.

For further information please see the Job Description or feel free to contact Katie Rollason katie.rollason@fire.cornwall.gov.uk  

Closing Date – 7^th OCtober

Applications should be made by the 7^th October 2020 to nfccpeople@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk

The Brigade’s workforce planning forecast has identified that there will be a number of Wholetime Station Manager opportunities across the organisation over the coming year. In preparation for this we are seeking suitable applicants who wish to be considered for promotion or inter-service transfer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading, forward thinking and high performing Fire and Rescue Service. We are looking for individuals who possess excellent leadership and communication skills, a proven ability to influence and motivate staff whilst also maintaining the highest levels of service delivery to ensure improvement of safety within our communities through the planning, design and delivery of prevention, protection and emergency response services. The ability to support the service in the implementation of changes associated with its CIRMP whilst championing the Brigade’s values and behaviours is essential. Station Managers will be required to perform response incident command at Level 2 forming part of the Brigades governance arrangements on the Flexi-Duty Rota; therefore the ability to provide Operational Incident Command at Level 2 is essential and will be assessed as part of the selection process.

You will be joining a proud, passionate, professional and inclusive team and will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working with our annualised hours system
• Membership of the Local Government career average pension scheme
• Family friendly policies to help you manage your home and work life balance
• Free access to up to date on-site gyms
• Support when you may need it from the Fire Fighters Charity
• Discounts from local and national chains / suppliers with your Blue Light Card
• 24/7 Employee Assistance line plus excellent occupational health services r
• Free parking at any of our sites

This opportunity is open to internal and external Wholetime candidates who meet the below pre-requisite requirements:

• Substantive and competent* Station Manager (grey book external candidates) or
• Substantive and competent* Watch Manager (grey book internal and external candidates)
• Hold a full driving license
• Live within the Fire Authority borders or can provide operational response (Flexi Duty Rota) from a base location agreed with the Chief Fire Officer
• Must not be subject to a live capability or disciplinary warning/proceedings
• Medically fit to undertake role * must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Emergency Fire Services Watch Management (or equivalent)

For an informal discussion about the role with Assistant Chief Fire Officer Carl Boasman or Senior Head of Emergency Response Dave Turton please contact 01429 874004.

To request an application pack please email recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk or click the link below.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and aim to ensure that our workforce is representative of the communities we serve. We understand that having a workforce which is made up of those from the wide range of communities, localities and backgrounds will enable us to offer the best possible service through strong community links, better understanding of our communities and providing opportunities for all. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic Backgrounds (BME), those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce