The Role
Post: Head of Stakeholder Engagement
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £77,913 - £97,682 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (maternity cover until 03/11/2025)
Working pattern: Full-time (hybrid)
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 16 August 2024
London Fire Brigade is London’s fire and rescue service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833. Employing almost 6,000 staff who work in more than 400 teams at over 100 locations.
The Brigade is on a journey to improve, and the way we communicate and engage with our staff, Londoners, partners and others is crucial to our success.
The Head of Stakeholder Engagement is a key member of the communications and engagement directorate, advising the Brigade’s senior management team on the most effective ways to engage stakeholders. The post holder oversees public affairs activity, campaigns, stakeholder mapping, fundraising and partnership development, which includes a project to deliver a new London Fire Brigade Museum.
This is an exciting role in a fast-moving directorate. No two days will be the same and the successful candidate will be a central figure within the team.
The successful candidate will have worked in a similar role, with at least five years’ managing stakeholder relations or leading a public affairs function operating in a complex, political environment. The candidate will also have parliamentary experience, including working with Members of Parliament as well as wider political 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
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. At least five years’ managing stakeholder relations or leading a public affairs function operating in a complex, political environment.
2. Parliamentary experience, including working with Members of Parliament as well as wider political stakeholders at both a pan London and local level.
3. Experience of acting swiftly to manage stakeholder engagement at sudden notice, in the context of both a public and emergency service.
4. Strong interpersonal and people skills in order to engage essential stakeholders, influence and reassure.
5. Strong diplomacy skills required to manage and balance the expectations and the often competing priorities of a very wide range of stakeholders.
6. A deep understanding of and relish for politics, and demonstrable knowledge of the fire and rescue service.
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. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
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 on 02 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
• 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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