The Role
Post: HMICFRS and NFCC Liaison Officer
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 - £46,550.00 per annum
Contract type: 6 month Fixed Term/Secondment (maternity cover)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 7th August 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Your chance to make a difference in London.
An opportunity has arisen in the His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) team for a six month secondment/fixed term contract as a HMICFRS and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Liaison Officer.
The individual will assist in planning the next HMICFRS inspection and engagement activity prior to this. Additionally, the role will have a strong focus on working with external stakeholders such as the NFCC to ensure LFB are contributing to national work when required.
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.
The candidate will require excellent spoken and written communication, as this role will focus on creating good lines of communication with all departments within LFB and external stakeholders such as HMICFRS and NFCC.
The individual must be able to work on their initiative, have a good understanding of and previous experience of working in a fast paced environment. They will be required to demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills to provide presentations and reports as required.
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.
Whilst this post is temporary, there is the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent.
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, 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 in the selection criteria section of the job description.
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 the 4th and 8th September . 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 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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