The Role
Post: Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Coordinator
Salary: £36,332 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,332 - £41,597 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 20 May 2021 at 16:00 GMT
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Central Fire Safety Team in the role of Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Coordinator. We are seeking a highly motivated individual, who can help us to reduce risks across the communities of London.
Reporting to the Team Leader – FSR Central Teams, you will be responsible for managing fire safety matters within the field of AFSS whilst carrying out the day to day role of an AFSS Coordinator. This includes working alongside, and being involved with, the other Central Team Coordinators (Heritage and Healthcare), driving these work streams forward as one of the Brigade’s subject matter experts.
You will be required to keep up to date with current and future fire safety developments, this includes engaging and maintaining effective working relationships with AFSS Stakeholders such as British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) and National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) . This role is key to shaping policies/national guidance and delivering information to key stakeholders both internally and externally, at all levels.
A key part of this role will involve engaging with outside agencies such as local authorities and housing providers, providing them with key information on AFSS and other fire safety related matters, promoting London Fire Brigade’s AFSS position/London Safety Plan (LSP) objectives. This part of the role will require individuals to possess good communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence both locally and nationally. The successful candidate will have an understanding of current legislation specific to AFSS fire safety, key developments and related emerging themes.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.
To apply, please complete the online application and upload the following documents:
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• A recognised qualification in Fire Safety – Minimum of level 4 certificate, working towards a diploma. Other relevant qualifications will be considered.
• A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below). Please also include in your cover letter evidence to address the following 3 headings:
1. Well developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential in order to develop and maintain relationships within the Brigade and with outside organisations at all levels.
2. Experience of effective time management and prioritisation of completing tasks/workloads in a busy, diverse organisation.
3. Experience of delivering quality outcomes with minimal supervision and on your own initiative.
Your application will be sifted based on your CV, qualifications and on your cover letter (including your responses to address the above 3 headings).
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.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not 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.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a recognised qualification in Fire Safety – Minimum of level 4 certificate, working towards a diploma. Other relevant qualifications will be considered.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place in May/June 2021. 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 and because of the current Covid-19 situation you will 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
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 LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• 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
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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