Fire sector jobs

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve. We are therefore seeking applicants for our Crew and Watch Manager pools.

Those wishing to obtain a substantive or temporary promotion across any duty system in operation within ESFRS (except East Sussex Fire Control which will be advertised separately if/when appropriate), will only be able to do so through participation in this process. This is also relevant to those who wish to transfer at the same substantive rank- either from a different brigade or an internal member of staff seeking a move to a different location.

Applicants will be asked to express preferences for posts or locations during the application process and appointment from the pool will be based on a variety of factors designed to ensure that the Service secures the right skills, knowledge and experience in the right posts as we continue to build on our future.

We are seeking people who are committed to providing excellent standards, who can demonstrate effective management and leadership and can embrace and embed change.

To be eligible to apply for the Crew Manager pool, you will be able to demonstrate that you are either a substantive Crew Manager or a substantive and competent Firefighter. If you do not hold a Level 1 Incident Command qualification you will also be required to pass the Initial Test of Command Potential (IToCP) in order to be able to apply. IToCPs have been organised for mid-October as previously advertised. Please note that applicants will not be temporarily or substantively promoted until they have obtained the Level 1 qualification.

To be eligible to apply for the Watch Manager pool, you will be able to demonstrate that you are either a substantive Watch Manager or a substantive and competent Crew Manager. All applicants must have evidence of maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in line with their Services’ recording of competence scheme. External applicants will be required to provide details of this at application stage, to include training records and proof of competency.

Please refer to the candidate application pack for further information. All documents are available on our Website- www.esfrs.org. Please send all relevant forms and attachments in one email to recruitment@esfrs.org.  Interview Date: w/c 30 November and 7 December

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is a strongly performing, forward-thinking service with outstanding values and culture. We’re recruiting motivated and positive leaders to help build on our achievements through continuous improvement. Can you bring innovation, performance and excellent community service to our organisation?

We are seeking applications from competent Watch Managers or existing competent Station Managers to join us in the roles of Station Manager or Group Manager.

It is essential that applicants are currently undertaking, or have completed a Middle Management Development Programme equivalent to ILM Level 5.

Applicants will also be required to hold a current ICL2 and to complete the Level 3 IFE Diploma Ops and Fire Science (or equivalent) before being appointed to a permanent role. If the two Diploma papers are not achieved within 2 years of the date of appointment, the candidate will revert to the role of Watch Manager or Station Manager.

Applicants must be prepared to serve in any Station or Group Manager post. For further information regarding the vacancies please contact Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Ben Norman on 01772 866801.

Shortlisted applicants who have not already done so will be required to undertake a series of assessments, which may include informal interview, ability testing and operational assessment during w/c 16 November 2020, with final interviews being held w/c 30 November 2020.

All applicants will be required to complete an application form detailing how they meet each element of the employee specification, references will also be requested from line managers. 

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for an Analysis Officer to join our team.

RBFRS has a reputation for excellence and we invest in our employees’ development and wellbeing. This role will provide a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who engages their team whilst providing a diverse and inclusive environment. The flexible working hours allow our employees to achieve a good work life balance.

We are seeking a highly perceptive and driven individual who strives to inform decision making and report on performance.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for the management and extraction of data from our systems and will have the chance to demonstrate your skills in analysing and interpreting data to support the developments in the delivery of our services to the communities of Royal Berkshire.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework.

The key focus of this role is:

• Interrogate and extract data from electronic systems and databases.
• Analyse data and ensure its integrity
• Produce detailed, timely and accurate reports and information as required
• Review the accuracy and efficiency of existing systems and data flows and assist with the development of new systems.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Ability to analyse, interpret and present risk and performance data effectively to a variety of audiences in various formats
• Be able to consider data quality and assurance from collection, through modelling, to reporting
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven background with a data, statistical, performance or other analytical role
• Ability to input and extract data from electronic and manual performance management systems

Anticipated start date: Dec 20/ Jan 21

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 16 November 2020.

Executive Assistant & Team Leader

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant? A great communicator?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning and Performance Officer to join the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) team.

RBFRS prides itself in its values and employee engagement and we demonstrate this by investing in our employees’ development and wellbeing. This is a great opportunity to work for a public service provider who has developed an inclusive, positive and diverse environment, as well as offering flexible working hours to allow employees to achieve a good work life balance.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with the ability to engage in and enable performance management discussions with the aim of creating efficient planning and performance management processes that can be implemented across the organisation.

You will have the opportunity to work directly with our Senior Leadership Team, producing corporate reports and information to support the evidence based decision making that is vital to the delivery of our services in the communities of Royal Berkshire.

As part of this role, the ideal candidate will have a passion for improving public service delivery and be able to demonstrate their skills in planning and performance management processes through presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences.

The key focus of this role is:

• Coordinate the Service’s business planning processes.
• Develop and implement systems for the preparation of performance reports, analysing performance trends and monitoring compliance.
• Produce corporate documents, reports and information to ensure effective planning and reporting.
• Support and maintain corporate risk management processes and systems.
• Promote a commitment to effective planning and performance management across the organisation.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Proven experience of delivering reports, documents and presentations to directors or senior managers.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of planning and performance management processes and systems.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present risk and performance data effectively to a variety of audiences in various formats.
• Skilled in cultivating effective relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
• Able to manage complex workload and deliver to tight timescales and deadlines

Application and selection process

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For further details about the role please contact Becca Chapman, Data, Performance and Risk Manager at chapmanr@rbfrs.co.uk  to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 23 November 2020

Anticipated start date: Dec 20/Jan 21