The Role
Post: Head of Section (Prevention &Protection)
Salary: £72,747 per annum
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £72,747 - £91,205 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 27 October 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Are you passionate about fire safety (Prevention & Protection) and protecting the community? Do you have the leadership skills and experience to drive forward the Prevention & Protection initiatives of the London Fire Brigade? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Head of Section within the Prevention and Protection department.
As the Head of Section, you will play a pivotal role in assisting and supporting the Assistant Commissioner for Prevention & Protection in the delivery of our goals to help keep our communities safe. Your role will initially include leading the department’s Policy and Administration teams consisting of dedicated professionals, collaborate with stakeholders and drive innovation to ensure the safety and well-being of London’s residents and businesses. The lines of reporting/responsibility for this role may change according to the needs of the department
Key responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Prevention and Protection Department, which includes delivering the expectations as set out in the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP)
• Lead on work relating to culture, wellbeing and welfare within the department
• Collaborate closely with the Assistant Commissioner to develop and execute departmental strategies and initiatives
• Continuously monitor and analyse data to assess the effectiveness of Prevention and Protection measures
• Develop and deliver change initiatives as requried
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and standards
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadershuip and stakeholders
• Establish and maintain positive working relations both within the Brigade and with external groups, organisations and the general public
The successful candidate will have experience in a senior role in a large and/or complex organisation. They will have a proven track record in leading, developing and building strong and meaningful relationships with internal teams, as well as experience of working with external stakeholders.
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 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
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the selection criteria section of the job description.
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 early November. 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
• 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
BASIC check
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 £18 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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