The Role
Post: Projects Support Officer
Salary: £36,332 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £36,332 - £41,597 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 04 November 2021 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade as one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, trusted to serve and protect London, is currently seeking to appoint an experienced Projects Support Officer. LFB is committed to improving the accessibility of its estate, thereby providing an environment which supports equal access and inclusion to LFB and its wider community. This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, positive and proactive person, who can demonstrate a flexible and professional approach to their work to join the strategy team within LFB’s property department. This role is required to effectively support the delivery of projects across data management, departmental planning and performance as well as governance requirements. Proactively supporting the Strategy and Performance Manager with the day to day management, the post holder will ensure both the department’s obligations are met and appropriate monitoring practices are in place. This will include being a central co-ordinator for recruitment, training and development and communications for the Property department.
The successful candidate must have understanding of the Project Management principles, for example APM/ Prince 2 or MSP and interested to develop their experience and qualifications in this area. Experience of budget monitoring, numerical and analytical skills in order to support financial analysis and profiling is required. The post holder will have excellent IT skills including MS Word and Excel, and be willing to develop skills in a range of data management tools. In return we will provide you with an opportunity to learn as well as offering a range of benefits in working for LFB.
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.
To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• 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
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.
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
On-line application form and evidence to cover the selection criteria.
As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
Selection Criteria 1 - Demonstrable experience undertaking project management working for a large complex organisation.
Selection Criteria 2 - Experience of leading, motivating and managing the performance of support staff and ensuring they are trained and developed accordingly.
Selection Criteria 3 - Good organisational skills and the ability to identify and address changing and conflicting priorities whilst meeting deadlines and ability to use own initiative in a diverse range of situations.
Selection Criteria 4 - Good oral and written communication skills in order to present clear, concise and accurate information and to ensure effective liaison with officers at all levels. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to positively engage with commercial and public stakeholders.
Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-November 2021. 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
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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