The Role
Post: HMICFRS and NFCC Liaison Officer
Salary: £38,721 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £38,721 - £44,333 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 10th April 2023 at 16:00 GMT
In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out the actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 - 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), which is our strategy and response to risk in London, and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners. Part of this structure is a small team who support and enable the delivery of our HMICFRS inspections and stakeholder engagement with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC).
The HMICFRS and NFCC Liaison Officer will support the HMICFRS Inspection Manager in developing and maintaining contacts within relevant external organisations and liaise with them appropriately on HMICFRS inspection and NFCC related matters, which include complex and politically sensitive topics.
The post holder will assist with planning inspection activity with HMICFRS, which requires liaising with all departments within the Brigade. The applicant should be able to communicate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders relevant to delivery of the responsibilities of the post, including maintaining opportunities for stakeholders to input their needs and requirements.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring NFCC consultations are completed by the relevant departments within the Brigade and responses are in line with corporate guidelines. They will also be guiding department leads through using the fire standards implementation tool to gauge LFB’s level of compliance.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in working with external stakeholders such as HMICFRS and NFCC, with strong interpersonal skills and can communicate to a high standard both verbally and writing. You must be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively and deputise for the HMICFRS Inspection Manager as required
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.
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
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
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 (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in 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 Mid/Late April. 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.
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.
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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