The Role
The London Fire Brigade; Trusted to Serve and Protect London
Independent LFC Local Pension Board Chair
Allowance £16,000 per annum for Chair
Application closing date: 23:59 on Monday 12 May 2025
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is one of the largest fire and rescue organisations in the world, serving one of its most complex, dynamic, global cities. The environment in which we operate is ever-changing, and we recognise the need to change with it in order to offer the best possible service to the community and LFB employees. LFB is run by the London Fire Commissioner (LFC), a corporation sole and the fire and rescue authority for London.
The LFC are seeking an independent Chair to provide leadership and direction to the LFC’s Local Pension Board (LPB) in assisting the Scheme Manager to ensure the effective and efficient governance and administration of the Firefighters’ Pension Schemes (FPS).
About the Person
This is a really exciting time to be a part of the London Fire Brigade and be part of something truly meaningful; we are seeking professionals who share our values and who have a passion for continuous improvement in public sector pensions area. You will be a person who has a successful track record of overseeing a pensions service in a substantial, dynamic and demanding organisation and have operated at scale, ideally across a range of sectors. Previous experience with fire pensions is desirable.
You must be independent from the Brigade and the Fire Service, a trusted and focused professional, demonstrably able to operate with confidence, credibility and openness with officers and stakeholders and show an ability to think strategically and creatively to deliver innovative solutions across the Brigade. You must have a style that will engage and inspire, and possess the ability to take independent, unbiased and objective views and to examine evidence and complex documentation.
Promoting the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance, you will understand robust risk management and ensure that quality, finance and operational demands are held in balance. In return this will be a highly rewarding position, offering you the opportunity to influence the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the fire service for London, now and in the future.
For an informal discussion to explore the role and your fit in more detail please contact Adrian Bloomfield, Assistant Director Finance by email: ADRIAN.BLOOMFIELD@london-fire.gov.uk
To find out how to be part of the change and to see further details of the role, please download the candidate pack, which can be found under the attachments section below.
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 and submit the following no later than 23:59 on Monday 12 May 2025:
1. A tailored CV (maximum of two pages (four sides)), setting out your career history, responsibilities and summary achievements;
2. A statement of suitability (maximum of two pages) explaining how you meet the criteria for the post in the Person Specification, which can be found in the candidate pack;
3. If successful at the shortlist stage you will be asked to provide the following:
•The names and contact details of two referees. Please note that referees will be contacted if you are short-listed for interview;
•Relevant Identification (i.e. Passport/driving licence).
During your online registration process, you will be asked to submit diversity monitoring information. This is very important and will be kept entirely separate from the application process. You will also be asked if you are applying for a guaranteed interview through the Disability Confident scheme.
Should you encounter any issues with your online application please contact recruitment@london-fire.gov.uk quoting the job title.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend 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 23 May 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
The appointments will be made based on a combination of your written application, presentation and interview.
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