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Professional Standards Officer Salary: £60,294 plus 20% Flexi-duty allowance. Station Commanders (substantive and competent) are invited to apply for the role of Professional Standards Officer in the Professional Standards Unit (PSU). SC's will remain on the flexi-duty rota and receive the Flexi-duty allowance. Successful applicants will be required to commit to a minimum of 2 years in this role. Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 18th July 2025. The PSU is a team which provides a comprehensive Professional Standards advisory and support service on all matters relating to discipline, bullying, harassment and discrimination (BHD)-related grievance, and complex investigations. Undertaking engagement with operational and corporate leaders across the LFB to identify trends, risks and opportunities relating to discipline and grievances, and working with leaders and HR colleagues to address them. Providing advice and support to a range of customers, ensuring that this is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Brigade and in line with best practice. To encourage a culture of continuous improvement and modernisation, and to provide appropriate leadership and challenge to customers on all HR issues. The postholder must demonstrate high levels of integrity to build and retain trust in the PSU service. The role of the SC within the PSU will be both varied and demanding calling upon a range of skills and experience building on the changes we have already seen following the Cultural Review. You will play a pivotal role in leading PSU engagement with the broader organisation, helping to educate and collate feedback which will shape the way the unit operates. You will also conduct investigations and provide advice and guidance on conduct matters. We are looking for officers with high levels of integrity and resilience as you will be exposed to highly sensitive information. This is the perfect opportunity for officers who want to broaden their organisational knowledge and will provide the successful candidate a high-profile role that ensures professional standards are maintained across all areas of the organisation. Please note that applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with Social Media screening. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at to access the full advert. For more information or for an informal discussion with the hiring manager, please contact the Recruitment team via 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 Applicants must: Be a competent and substantive Station Commander who has demonstrated competence against the requirements of the Station Commander role map in an operational post. Be serving as a wholetime officer in a UK local government brigade. Have a Level 4 Skills for Justice Incident Command qualification and in ticket. Hold a full UK driving licence. Be free of any current formal disciplinary sanctions. Assessment Overview Stage 1 - online application and a personal statement To apply, please upload a copy of your up to date CV, a copy of your Skills for Justice qualification and if applicable, a copy of your Incident Command revalidation, submit an online application and provide a personal statement of no more than 4,000 characters outlining how your skills and experience would best suit the role. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted. Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form. Shortlisted applicants will be required to take part in a formal panel interview, at which they will: • be given an unseen presentation to prepare and deliver to the panel, who will ask questions; prior to • an interview based on the LFB Values. 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.

Post Title: Information Officer Contract: Temporary for 12 months Salary: Grade 4 (£25,584 - £27,269) (Pay award pending) Hours: Part Time - 18.5 Hours per week (flexitime) Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 3.7 hours per day Location: Headquarters / Agile home working An opportunity has arisen within our Information and Governance Team for an experienced Information Officer based at our Headquarters in Sheffield with agile home working. You will be joining a customer focused team in delivering a high-quality service to the public and our staff. You will have responsibility to manage our Headquarters reception and direct line management of the Administrator Receptionist post and associated duties, to provide a professional welcoming reception and first point of contact facility. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Service's Intranet content, working with and supporting departments across the organisation to ensure information is published using software and document management systems. You will have responsibility for maintaining an up-to-date Service policy and key document database linking this work to the Intranet publishing of documents. You will manage customer feedback survey processes, ensuring information is issued in a timely manner and returns are recorded and results collated in appropriate systems, analysing and sharing results to identify good practice and service improvement. You will have the ability and customer service skills to manage a valediction notification process, providing a sensitive customer service role to families of the bereaved to meet their needs in communicating information. To be considered for the role, you will have line manager and proven customer service experience and excellent communications skills to deliver a quality support service. You will have the ability to work on multiple tasks and be able to organise your working day around immediate customer service requirements. You will have a good organisation and administration background supported by experience of using Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and Excel. Experience of using a website content management system is beneficial but training will be provided. You should possess a minimum of a NVQ Level 2 Customer Service and/or Administration. For more information about the role contact Tracey Wiles on . A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at or by contacting our Recruitment Team at To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 14 July 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 21 July 2025. 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. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake 'regulated activity' which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults . 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.

Post: Transport and Business Engagement Manager Salary: £54,332 per annum plus a market rate supplement for eligible candidates, currently set at a maximum of 10% additional on top of the base salary. Grade: FRS F Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered). Location: This post is based at LFB HQ, 169 Union Street, with some flexibility to work from home / remotely, subject to agreement and needs of the service. Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 14 July 2025. From specialist support staff to education and fire prevention, enforcing regulations to answering 999 calls, we're a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country. What's more, we are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world protecting people and property from 102 stations across the 1587 square kilometres of Greater London. Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London. About the Role A rare opportunity has arisen to join the London Fire Brigade's Protection team leading specialist staff whose focus is London's transport system and how we engage with business to promote fire safety engagement and improvement. The London Fire Brigade is seeking a dynamic Transport and Business Engagement Manager to lead a dedicated team in ensuring fire safety compliance across London's transport networks and business partnerships. This pivotal role involves shaping policies, fostering strategic collaborations, and driving innovation in fire safety. The role has four primary areas of responsibility: Primary Authority partnerships, Business Engagement, Transport Fire Safety, and Alternative Fuels. Your work will directly contribute to making London safer by shaping our improving the LFBs business engagement, designing policies, building strategic partnerships, and identifying emerging risks. You will be responsible for promoting safety standards in accordance with key legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 2009, and Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014. Key Responsibilities As the Transport and Business Engagement Manager, you will develop and implement policies for Primary Authority Partnerships under the Enterprise Act 2016. You'll create strategies that align with our Community Risk Management Plan and Mayoral objectives, while monitoring new risks like lithium-ion batteries and liquefied natural gas. A major part of your role will involve representing LFB at industry events, delivering presentations, and building relationships with businesses, councils and internal teams. You will oversee fire risk assessments for transport infrastructure including tunnels, railway stations and Airports, ensuring compliance across all projects. The role requires you to serve as our Fire Safety Alternative Fuels Lead, staying up to date with technological developments while prioritising safety. You'll manage a team, monitor budgets, and identify training needs while upholding our equality and safety policies. Why Join Us? We offer competitive salaries, excellent pension benefits, and flexible working arrangements. You'll have access to professional development opportunities while working alongside experts in fire safety and emergency response. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at to access the full advert. Eligibility What We're Looking For We need someone with knowledge of fire safety legislation and experience developing policies and managing partnerships. You should understand transport infrastructure risks and alternative fuels, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to various audiences. Team management experience is essential, along with experience of budget oversight. A minimum of a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (or actively working toward a Level 4 Diploma). Candidates with equivalent qualifications or experience are encouraged to apply and will receive support to achieve this certification in role. Membership with the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA), support will be provided to obtain this if needed. What matters most, is that we're seeking a passionate, innovative professional committed to enhancing London's safety through collaboration and forward-thinking solutions. Assessment Overview Stage 1 Online application, CV and cover letter (see instructions below). To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. If you have a minimum of a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent qualification, please upload a copy of your qualification. If you don't have a qualification but have equivalent experience, you will be able to provide evidence of your experience when completing your application form. Cover letter requirements: Within your cover letter please provide one or two examples of: 1) How have you effectively engaged stakeholders such as local businesses, emergency services, and community groups to strengthen fire safety awareness, ensuring collaborative risk reduction and compliance? 2) In what ways have you applied key legislation, such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or transport-specific regulations? 3) What approaches have you taken to align internal teams and external partners on shared objectives, ensuring clear communication and accountability? 4) How you led a team through a difficult situation? What specific actions did you take to support your team, and how did you keep staff motivated and engaged during this time? Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted. Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form. Stage 2 The assessment process will consist of: • Structured Interview and a written assessment Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 21st July 2025 at the Brigade Headquarters (Union Street). Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements. Additional Information 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. Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade • 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays • Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave) • Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year • Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave • Flexible working including work from home 60% • Free access to the Brigade gym • Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers • Free counselling • Season ticket loans • Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups • Contributory pension scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts • Opportunity to access affordable accommodation In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Business Continuity Officer Closing Date : 2 March 2025 (23:59) Scale H: £34,807 - £35,436 Per Annum Ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring our Service's resilience during emergencies and major incidents? Have you got a passion for risk management and business continuity? About Us Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? Find out more about us and our values at Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This is why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role You will be essential in developing and maintaining the Service's Business Continuity Management Framework to ensure service delivery during emergencies and major incidents. Key Duties: Develop and review Business Continuity plans with departments Maintain and update all relevant documentation, including plans and testing schedules Ensure regular testing of plans, and share lessons learned across the organisation Represent the Service at external meetings, including Local Resilience Forum Deliver Business Continuity training and awareness sessions for managers and staff About You We are looking for someone who has: Strong background in business continuity and risk management Proactive and detail-oriented approach Skill in developing and maintaining continuity plans Excellent communication skills Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans Experience in delivering training sessions Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices (e.g. Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ISO BC 22301) Experience & Qualifications Required Experience: Experience in resilience planning and Business Continuity Management Experience in Quality Assurance Proven track record of producing clear and concise reports Experience in delivering presentations and training sessions Qualifications: Certificate in Business Continuity Management or a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (e.g., BC/Risk Management) Full, UK valid driving licence, as the role requires geographical mobility for multi-agency activities The Package Full Time Permanent Contract 37-Hour Week Local Government Pension Scheme Good Annual Leave Entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym Facilities Limited On-Site Parking How to Apply We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptations or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact . For further information about the role, please review the job description. (Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password) Apply for the role using the following link: Job profile Abatement & Protected Pension If you are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

Job Title: ICT Technical Services Manager Contract: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £55,201 - £62,288 Location: Services Headquarters, Kelvedon Park Closing Date: 26th February 2025 We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility about hours. The Role The Information Communications and Technology (ICT) team at Essex County Fire and Rescue deliver services that support operational staff saving and improving lives 24 hours a day. Our next ICT Technical Services Manager will lead our team of technical analysts delivering and managing the critical ICT solutions and platforms that our Service relies on. What You Will Be Working On As an experienced leader of third line ICT service teams, you will enable and develop our range of specialists across key technical disciplines, such as applications, networks, cloud infrastructure, and cyber security. The dynamic environment we manage includes all desktop and infrastructure services, computer-aided dispatch, and integrated communication control systems in our Fire Control room, mobilising equipment on stations and in fire appliances, along with corporate and back office systems that keep our Service running effectively. Our digital transformation has taken us from on-premises solutions to cloud data centre and SaaS/PaaS. Alongside delivering modern ICT, we facilitate integrations and data transfer across our critical environments via cloud data lakes. You will own ITIL practices such as change enablement and problem management, as well as being a key participant in many other vital practices including major incident management. Your experience, alongside your capability to absorb knowledge quickly, will enable you to be an effective member of our management escalation schedule for both business and out-of-hours technical support. What Are We Looking For? We are looking for a forward-thinking technical leader who will prioritise and oversee the activities of the technical service team in an environment where demand ranges from innovation, implementation, and stability. Your proven leadership capability means you know the importance of developing your people and managing the culture. As the leader of third line ICT support, you will be expected to use your skillset and the skills of your team to efficiently diagnose and rectify complex issues and problems as well as proactively monitor all aspects of the ICT estate. Your expertise and experience shows you are equipped to take a proactive role in delivering and documenting new concepts and changes, working collaboratively across project teams, ICT delivery teams, corporate support services, and frontline colleagues. The ideal applicant will be responsive and able to act quickly to an ever-changing landscape in technology, thriving on innovation, with a desire to drive change whilst embracing creative ideas. You should also be a strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including Fire Control, Operational Crews, corporate teams, and third-party suppliers. 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 submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application. You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will 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) Stage 2 Role specific panel interview Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Stuart Antcliff on . 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 . 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, 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 . 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 . You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via and about our vacancies and application processes via . 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.

Business Continuity Officer Closing Date : 2 March 2025 (23:59) Scale H: £34,807 - £35,436 Per Annum Ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring our Service's resilience during emergencies and major incidents? Have you got a passion for risk management and business continuity? About Us Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? Find out more about us and our values at Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This is why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role You will be essential in developing and maintaining the Service's Business Continuity Management Framework to ensure service delivery during emergencies and major incidents. Key Duties: Develop and review Business Continuity plans with departments Maintain and update all relevant documentation, including plans and testing schedules Ensure regular testing of plans, and share lessons learned across the organisation Represent the Service at external meetings, including Local Resilience Forum Deliver Business Continuity training and awareness sessions for managers and staff About You We are looking for someone who has: Strong background in business continuity and risk management Proactive and detail-oriented approach Skill in developing and maintaining continuity plans Excellent communication skills Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans Experience in delivering training sessions Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices (e.g. Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ISO BC 22301) Experience & Qualifications Required Experience: Experience in resilience planning and Business Continuity Management Experience in Quality Assurance Proven track record of producing clear and concise reports Experience in delivering presentations and training sessions Qualifications: Certificate in Business Continuity Management or a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (e.g., BC/Risk Management) Full, UK valid driving licence, as the role requires geographical mobility for multi-agency activities The Package Full Time Permanent Contract 37-Hour Week Local Government Pension Scheme Good Annual Leave Entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym Facilities Limited On-Site Parking How to Apply We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptations or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact . For further information about the role, please review the job description. (Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password) Apply for the role using the following link: Job profile Abatement & Protected Pension If you are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

Job Title: Technical Services Workshop Technician Contract: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £33,366-£36,124 per annum Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden Closing date: 2nd March 2025 The Role You will be part of our Technical Services Team reporting to our Technical Services Workshop Manager, working together to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Technical Services Workshop. You must have a full driving licence as you will be required to attend other sites within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as necessary. This role is based in our Technical Services Workshop and due to the nature of the role does not support remote working. Please Note: this role is currently based at Lexden with a planned re-location to Service HQ at Kelvedon Park in the future. Main Duties: Assist the Technical Services Workshop Manager with day-to-day work within the Technical Services Workshop, supporting Breathing Apparatus related operational capabilities of the ECFRS. Assist the Technical Services Workshop Manager with investigations of circumstances leading to critical equipment failures by interrogating information and reporting on equipment failure for managers, Health & Safety department and the HSE under RIDDOR Regulations. Undertake repair, service, testing and maintenance to the appropriate BS-EN Standard of life dependent and lifesaving equipment such as Breathing Apparatus sets, Gas Tight Suit, High Pressure Rescue Air Bags and Gas Monitors. Carry out face fit testing (Qualitative and Quantitative) to HSE OC 282/28 fit testing of respiratory protective face pieces to all new and existing operational and support personnel. Deal with all enquiries regarding BA and associated equipment, taking appropriate actions as required. This may include Managers, Stakeholders and other Fire Service Departments, as well as County Council Directorates, External Contractors, External Clients or Suppliers. Positively contribute to a safe work environment ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Safeguarding policy and procedure. Protect all personal information in adherence with the Data Protection Act 2018. What Are We Looking For? You will have a friendly personality who is keen to work for a busy team playing a pivotal role within Essex County Fire & Rescue Service. We pride ourselves on working closely together to achieve the best outcomes. You will need to be efficient with time management ensuring that servicing of critical equipment is carried out within appropriate timeframes. Ideally, applicants will have an understanding of Breathing Apparatus and compressed air systems. Eligibility You will have a Level 2/3 standard of education (e.g. GCSE or A level) or equivalent experience. You will have experience of working independently with good analytical skills, analysing and interpreting information to develop solutions and solve problems. The successful candidate will be required to undertake any specific training required to carry out the role. How to apply You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application. 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 of the person specification) Stage 2: Role specific panel interview If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact 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 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, we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish, 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 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 their 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 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 You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via and about our vacancies and application processes via 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 title: Network and Security Manager Grade: I Salary: £50,788 per annum (rising by annual increments to £54,146) plus 3% Best Endeavours Payment. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page. Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Location: Potterne (Near Devizes) or Poundbury The service encourages flexible working and is open to discussing flexible working options. The role will be based at Potterne or Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 2/3 days a week for key activities and meetings, although this will likely be higher in the first few months whilst training and becoming familiar with the role and service. Appointment Type: The post is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for two years to cover the secondment of the permanent postholder. If the role becomes permanently available during your fixed-term contract, you may be given priority consideration. Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Fiona Kiernan-Tatem, Head of ICT on or Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 March 2025 (midnight). Interviews are intended to take place on Tuesday 11 March 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, and health & well-being services. As the Network and Security Manager in our ICT department you will: Design and manage the configuration, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the security infrastructure to ensure availability on a 24/7 basis. Advise the Head of ICT on strategic direction and development of the infrastructure and security in line with technological developments and risk. Provide maintenance and support processes and resources for the networking and security aspects that support mission critical Service Mobilising systems hardware. Manage a team of Infrastructure and Security Specialists and the Infrastructure and Security Architect. What makes you our ideal Network and Security Manager? Substantial knowledge and experience of managing ICT Infrastructure, both on premise and virtual. Substantial knowledge of on premise, virtual and hybrid infrastructures, VMWare, and associated security patching. Significant experience of Cyber Security and ICT risk management. Strong analytic and problem-solving skills. Other Information: You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfill the significant travel requirements of the role. The role involves some evening and weekend working. A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment. Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks. To find out more and apply: We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don't allow it to overshadow your own unique voice. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications.

An 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 have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of our service, supporting over 1450 colleagues who work round the clock to help people and save lives. This fantastic opportunity gives you the chance to make a real difference to the safety and well-being of the people of West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead and shape the future development of our estate at a time where the Fire Authority is investing significantly to ensure our buildings provide first-class facilities in strategic locations across West Yorkshire. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and management in all matters relating to estates, property, and facilities. Manage the performance of Property Services. Represent the Fire Authority's interest in all matters relating to its estates. Qualifications: Proven experience working in a senior Estates and Facilities role within an environment of comparable scale and complexity. Flexible and adaptable with extensive knowledge of major change programmes. Educated to degree level, with membership of a relevant professional body e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as a desirable. Our service offers an excellent package to all our colleagues including a Local Government Pension Scheme, access to free parking, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities, sports and social clubs, and the use of an on-site gym free of charge. We are a caring organisation, and we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning. We are looking for somebody who embraces our values and is willing to lead by example. If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you! Please contact Richard Young for further information on (ext. 680070) or , or email . For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 19th February 2025 . Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake online psychometric assessments between Monday 24th February and Friday 28th February 2025. An assessment centre, including an interview will take place on Tuesday 4th March and Thursday 6th March 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

The Role As a strategic leader, you will support the safe and effective delivery of Fire and Rescue Services to the communities of Scotland. You will work collaboratively with the SFRS Board, Strategic Leadership Team, Senior Management Board, and other key national and local stakeholders; having a key role in delivering performance improvement strategies to meet SFRS strategic aims and objectives, leading by example and building on our culture of safety, teamwork, respect, and innovation. As a Strategic Manager with a detailed understanding of the issues relating to the SFRS, you will take a lead role supporting national resilience partnerships and seeking continual improvement to deliver outcomes that support the future vision of the SFRS. This role forms part of the SFRS Flexi Duty Officer System and requires you to provide an operational emergency response to incidents as Incident Commander to lead, manage, support, and resolve operational incidents swiftly and safely as well as provide support and leadership to other Flexi Duty Managers in their Incident Command duties. Applicants must have a strong track record in contributing to and delivering outcomes, be innovative, forward-thinking, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and have the ability to communicate at a strategic level, provide direction, horizon scan, and influence future plans. Eligibility Criteria Substantive and Competent Area Commander. Current Incident Command Level 3 Qualification (or equivalent for external candidates). Appointments will be subject to successful attainment of an Incident Command Level 4 Qualification. No live discipline, conduct or performance issues. Current appraisal signed by Line Manager. Recruitment and Selection Process The SFRS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. At application stage, we ask that you disclose any disability and outline any special requirements you would like to request during the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered. To apply you will need to: Complete the online application form detailing your skills, knowledge, and experience. Upload an up-to-date C.V. Upload your current appraisal. Those successful at shortlisting will progress to a formal interview. Engagement Session For further information on the role, we invite you to attend an engagement session on the below date: Monday 10 February - 10:00 - 11:00 Register your interest for the engagement session by emailing the SFRS Talent Acquisition team via . Full details of the role and the selection process can be found in the recruitment information pack attached via My Job Scotland. For further information, or if you would like to apply in a different format, please e-mail .