The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant BDCH (Building Design and Consultation Hub)
Salary: £26,310 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £26,310 - £31,034 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 07/07/2023
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 05 August 2022 at 16:00 GMT
Your chance to make a difference.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join a new team focussed on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design and Consultation Hub (BDCH) is part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment.
BDCH are primarily responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests and Planning submissions. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise etc. to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place. BDCH are seeking highly motivated, organised individuals with excellent communication and strong IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel etc.) to join the team and provide administrative support.
You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role.
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 please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply, please complete the online application, and;
• Upload a copy of your up-to-date CV including relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role.
• A covering letter detailing how your skill set meets all those required to be considered for this opportunity.
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.
Benefits of working for LFB
• Generous annual leave and bank holidays allowance
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
(Some of these items do not apply on a Fixed Term contract. T&C Apply, if successful you will be made aware of any available scheme programme and how to opt-in.)
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.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid Aug. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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