The Role
Control Room Officers – London Fire Brigade
Salary: starting salary £37,752.56 with annual pay progression up to £45,536.95 *exclusive of national pay awards.
Closing Date: Monday 18th December 2023 @16:00hrs
London Fire Brigade (LFB) are seeking transferee’s to LFB Control from current competent Control room operators. This opportunity is open to anyone who is a current UK Local Authority, competent Firefighter Control or role above.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate on the application form that they meet the criteria.
Our Fire Control function is delivered by a highly skilled team based at London Operations Centre in Merton. LFB Control work shifts across a watch structure a 3 on 3 off, shift pattern working a 12 hr Day shift, 8 Hour day shift, 12 hr night shift followed by 3 days off.
LFB Control takes over 200,000 emergency calls per year and manages over 150,000 incidents.
We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualities.
• Personal accountability
• Adaptability and anticipates change positively.
• Aware and accepting of the diverse beliefs, culture and traditions of Londoners
Successful applicants will undertake a 9 month probationary period. If success, you will need to undertake a 5 week training course Monday to Friday prior to joining a watch.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.
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
In order to be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
• Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
• Not be in a formal capability process
• Be medically fit to undertake the role
The role will also require a standard DBS check.
Assessment Overview
The selection process will be as follows:
• Online application form
As part of the application form you will need to upload an up to date CV and address 2 selection criteria detailed below
1 – How you have demonstrated your understanding and commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
2 – How you have demonstrated your commitment to personal development and learning in current/previous roles or education.
• Interview
Shortlisting shall take place following the application stage
Successful applicants who are not appointed initially can be placed on a holding list for up to 12 months until further vacancies arise.
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