Organisational Development and Improvement Officer
Salary £31,371 to £34,788 per annum
Fixed Term 18 months (with potential to extend)
We are seeking to appoint to a new fixed term role focusing on improvement and performance, within our Organisational Development and Inclusion Team.
You will be passionate about developing and improving organisations through coaching, mentoring and the development of others. You will also be a qualified coach.
NFRS has embarked on an ambitious and challenging journey of culture change and continuous improvement. An understanding of how management skills and systems of work can improve performance management in the workplace are essential.
The Service is working hard to fully embed its Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs), 1:1s and values-based Behavioural Framework in order to improve feedback, development plans, talent management and workplaces in general. This role will work closely with departments to ensure that this happens effectively and in the right way.
You will need to be highly emotionally intelligent, have excellent communication skills and you will have a background in coaching and mentoring.
As this is new role, you will have the autonomy and support to make a real impact and contribution to a critical emergency service.
As an equal opportunities employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
If you would like a further discussion about this role, please contact Matt Sismey, OD and Inclusion Manager at matt.sismey@notts-fire.gov.uk or call 0115 8388685
Further information and an on-line application form is available on our recruitment portal: https://jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk
Please note that CV’s will not be accepted in place of application forms.
Closing date: 19th August 2020
Interview date: 1st and 2nd September 2020
FIRE ENGINEER
Salary: Grade 7 £35,934 - £39,782 per annum.
37 hours per week.
Location: Various locations over the county of Nottinghamshire.
An opportunity has arisen to join a specialist team within the Fire Safety department of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). This role will support all fire engineering related project work on behalf of NFRS which includes major projects for both the built environment and infrastructure. As well as considering fire engineered design solutions as part of the Building Regulations consultation process, the role may also provide representation at regional and national groups relating to public and firefighter safety to seek for continual improvement in standards.
As a team of both operational and non-operational officers we offer technical fire safety support to a wide range of both internal and external groups. NFRS are an enforcing authority for the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and our team provide technical support and opinion where critical risk issues are identified.
The successful candidate will ideally be a qualified engineer with experience in evaluating fire engineered solutions in the built environment. The candidate will have excellent understanding of fire engineering related design guidance and Regulations and good working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and who can maintain and develop good working relationships with a range of different groups.
The applicant ideally should hold a BEng (Hons) Degree in Fire Engineering or hold an engineering degree that is listed on the UK Engineering Council accredited course database for either full or partial fulfilment for CEng Registration.
Please note that previous applicants need not re-apply.
Closing date: 24th August 2020.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Taking account of the current COVID19 situation, alternative interview provision will be put in place in the event that Government restrictions are not relaxed and where a face to face interview cannot be conducted. In this event, it is therefore proposed that interviews will be carried out by using Skype technology.
STATION MANAGER SELECTION PROCESS 2020
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service are inviting applications from Station Managers seeking transfer within role, or substantive competent whole-time Watch Managers who wish to progress to a Station Manager role.
It is essential that applicants are competent at Incident Command Level 1 or Level 2 (Station Manager transfers). All applicants are required to hold a valid and current UK driving license.
Applicants will need to demonstrate the following attributes through the application and selection process:
Additionally, successful applicants will have a thorough understanding of national and local fire service issues and demonstrate an ability to assimilate information and make sound and reasoned decisions.
As this is a demanding role, applicants will need to show a high level of personal resilience and an ability to work under pressure.
The selection process will run week commencing 21 September and applicants must be available during this period.
Candidates will be expected to complete an application form and briefing paper against which they will be shortlisted, details of which will be provided as part of the application process.
Candidates will have successfully completed Level 4 IFE Certificate examinations. Unit 2: Fire Safety and Unit 3: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command.
It is also a requirement that applicants are qualified, or working toward a managerial qualification, at ILM level 3 (or equivalent) or above.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake a formal selection process consisting of interview, presentation and an incident command assessment.
Further information and online application form are available via our Recruitment Website at:
https://jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk
The selection process is set out in the Application Process Summary link within the application.
If you have any problems accessing the site, please contact HR on 0115 8388247.
As an equal opportunities employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Closing date for applications is 18 August 2020 at midday.