The Role
Post: Governance Support Officer
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 - £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 04 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 LFB’s Governance Team is based in the General Counsel’s Department and is responsible for the management of the Brigade’s governance framework. By managing the Brigade’s corporate board structure, the Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor’s decision-making, the team ensures that the Brigade is efficiently and effectively governed.
The team are looking for a Governance Support Officer to join the team. This role would suit someone who is looking to develop their knowledge of governance, is a good team player and has an excellent eye for detail. Candidates should have a ‘completer-finisher’ approach to work, proactively recording tasks and following up actions, and diligently managing and completing workloads. They should have excellent written and IT skills.
The Governance Support Officer will support other members of the team and will be responsible for high profile work such a publishing the London Fire Commissioner’s decisions and will work on projects to support the service provided by the Governance Team.
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 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.
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 developing or working on policies, procedures and plans to support organisational objectives.
2. Good organisational skills in order to manage workload and prioritise that workload and meet deadlines whilst being multi-task oriented.
3. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills in order to support the Governance team and liaise with, develop, and maintain effective relationships with staff at all levels including the ability to deal effectively with sensitive and confidential information.
4. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency and ensure accuracy to produce high quality output at all times, through the systematic operation of the quality management system.
Please note that we will evaluate and 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.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-September 2024. 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 LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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 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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