The Role
Post:Building Design and Consultation Hub (BDCH) recruitment process
Salary: £30,575 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary ranges: £30,575 - £36,705 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered)
Application closing date: Thursday 28 April 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 will primarily be responsible for responding to Building Regulation consultation requests and Planning submissions; reviewing plans, technical drawings and fire strategies etc. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.
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. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.
We are recruiting for multiple roles whiting this department according to experience and are looking for individuals to join our team who have a drive to influence the built environment within London for the better.
Successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills who, dependent on the role/grade, have a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge and experience. Appropriate fire safety training/qualifications will be provided in role for those offered positions at FRS C.
Further information regarding the main duties, responsibilities and qualifications required are detailed, are detailed in the job description attached below or please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and 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, covering three specific areas:
1. Fire Safety Qualifications, knowledge and experience to consider and technically review fire safety design proposals for all premises types to assess their risks and the adequacy of their fire safety arrangements, as well as an understanding of current fire safety legislation and associated guidance and regulations.
2. Communication Skills Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally ensuring high levels of customer care.
3. Organisation Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision, to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed in detail and promptly.
Please indicate which working pattern you are applying for (full time / part time etc.).
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.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Application form, CV and cover letter (sift).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2
Stage 2
Assessment and Interview.
Assessment for this role is due to take place late-April/early-May 2022. 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
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
• 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 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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