The Role
Post: Pay, Reward and Industrial Relations Manager
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 - £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 04 September 2024
London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our support services teams (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
The Pay, Reward and Industrial Relations manager within HR is a key appointment within the London Fire Brigade, which is currently restructuring its HR/People Services department. At the centre of everything that the Pay, Reward and Industrial Relations Team does is a desire to develop these areas at all levels across the organisation, to enable us to better support our people so they can serve and protect London.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the transformation of the pay, reward and industrial relations function, a high profile and highly scrutinised area of business. The right candidate will have a track record in leading successful negotiations with the trade unions through periods of change, preferably in complex, politically sensitive operating environments. Experience in negotiating and implementing pay matters is also essential.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong experience in the wider HR rewards and benefits environment, with a solid understanding of employment and equality legislation. They will be a motivational leader with great interpersonal skills, able to think strategically and take an innovative approach to problem solving.
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, salary range or the full advert, 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. Experience of engaging, consulting and negotiating with trade unions and staff networks.
2. Experience of developing and implementing strategies, policies and procedures that successfully align with objectives.
3. Experience as a manager leading staff through change and transition, to deliver people-based outcomes.
4. Good interpersonal skills in order to work flexibly and to foster good working relations with staff and trade union representatives at all levels and representatives of external organisations quickly, including influencing stakeholders.
Please note that we will evaluate 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.
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place in mid-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 the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount 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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