The Role
Post: Central Regulatory Enforcement Group Administrative Officer
Salary: £29,975 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £29,975 - £35,985 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 22 May 2020 at 16:00 GMT
An opportunity has arisen to join our Fire Safety Regulation department as an Administrative Officer for the Central Regulatory Enforcement Group. In this position you will take lead responsibility for the administrative aspects of the Brigade’s responsibilities as a lead enforcer of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Your main duties will include:
• Preparing documentation and/or correspondence in support of the above function (including liaising with LFB General Counsel team, Enforcement Support Officers. Team Leaders and external Partners), and in connection with related policy issues
• Maintaining , managing and developing computerised and paper based administration and information systems. Including maintaining the reporting systems for and all Central Regulatory Enforcement Group and other aspects of the Central Regulatory Enforcement Group
• Support Group meetings and working groups by producing agendas, minutes and all relevant paperwork.
To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). If you are unable to see the selection criteria please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to read the full advert. Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.
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
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.
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
Candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
Selection Criteria 1 - Experience of developing, maintaining and reviewing manual and computerised administrative processes.
Selection Criteria 2 - Good oral and written communication skills in order to liaise effectively with staff and external partners at all levels and write documents, especially reports, letters, agenda and minutes which are clear and easy to understand.
Selection Criteria 3 - Knowledge of one’s responsibility with regard to health and safety in workplace, both individually and as a member of a team.
Selection Criteria 4 -
Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information/data and the legal requirements of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act.
Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to place early/mid-June 2020. 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 a video conferencing service such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. 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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