The Role
Post: Breathable Air & Data Analysis Manager (OSG)
Salary: £40,657 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 - £46,550 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on 16 September 2024
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
The post holder will be responsible for the direct line management of a team of staff that possesses varying specialisms for different functions within the department. The post holder will be leading a team to work efficiently and to exacting standards, whilst innovating and collaborating with colleagues to ensure the brigade's best interests remain at the heart of everything that we do within the Operations Support Group (OSG).
The post holder will assist in the day to day management of the human and physical resources of the OSG Workshop(s) with specific responsibility for Breathable Air Equipment along with the collation, management and analysis of Respiratory Protection data.
Applicants should be aware that the post of Breathable Air & Data Analysis Manager will involve a degree of physical activity in terms of lifting and carrying items of equipment (e.g. 6Kg compressed air cylinders).
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 https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
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 have a full UK driving licence.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and meeting deadlines whilst working flexibly within a team and with minimal supervision.
2. Experience of developing and/or maintaining administrative systems both manual and computerised.
3. A technical understanding of the methods of data collation and analysis for risk critical equipment maintained by the OSG.
4. An understanding of good health and safety practice in a workshop environment together with an awareness of the regulations governing the use of display screen equipment.
Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
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
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 14 October 2024 at the Operations Support Centre in Croydon. 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
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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
• 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.
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