The Role
Post: Policy & Strategy Development Officer
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 - £41,075 per annum
Contract type: 1 x Permanent and 1 x Temporary for 9 months initially with the potential to be extended
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 27 September 2024
London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities.
We have a very proactive Prevention and Protection department working to make London a safer place to live, work and travel to.
We have an exciting opportunity and are looking for two highly motivated, organised individuals to join our Policy and Strategy Team within the Prevention and Protection department.
You will be working closely with teams across the department, as well as those across the organisation and external partners. Your role will be to ensure that policies are up to date, as well as helping to develop and deliver new strategies and projects to our communities in London. We are looking to recruit:
• 1 x permanent role working to help deliver our drowning prevention work with the aim of reducing the number drownings in London and of Londoners when they are elsewhere.
• 1 x temporary position (9 months initially with the potential to extend for a further year. There may be an opportunity for assimilation, but this is not guaranteed). This position will be supporting Home Fire Safety Visits (one of LFB’s crucial prevention tools) but may also include working on other projects, so flexibility is key.
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 working flexibly and proactively as a member of a team and with minimal supervision.
2. Experience of undertaking research and analysing both numeric and textual data and providing commentary on the outcome.
3. Effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships within Community Safety, the wider Brigade and with external organisations.
4. Problem solving skills to assist in the delivery of assigned work and to provide effective solutions to inform decision making and delivery of prescribed activity.
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.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid-October 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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