The Role
Post: Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) and HAZMAT PPE Manager
Salary: £46,684 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £46,684 - £60,620 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 16 February 2022 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 RPE and HAZMAT PPE Manager. This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
The RPE and HAZMAT PPE Manager will lead on all aspects of the operational use of respiratory equipment (including Breathing apparatus and the use of respirators) as well as the use of Chemical Protection Clothing (CPC) including Gas Tight and Liquid Tight Chemical Protection Suits.
The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in the writing and maintenance of guidance documents in the use of RPE & CPC equipment. They will also be required to demonstrate an ability to work with other departments such as training teams and equipment maintenance departments to ensure compliance with all legislation.
You will be expected to develop and maintain your level of expertise within your specialist subject area in order to be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the single point of contact for all topics relating to this area. In addition you will be expected to able to respond to urgent operational issues where changes or review of procedures becomes apparent – this may include working with other Fire & Rescue Services and adopting their learning.
You will understand the importance of and actively engage in working with our partner agencies and specialist response teams.
You should be able to demonstrate an ability to form a close working relationship with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to ensure LFB remain at the forefront of developments across this area of expertise. This also includes working closely with the legislative and enforcement agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive.
The successful applicant will be expected to attend any and all identified training required for the role and to be self motivated in order to identify additional training appropriate to maintain and develop the level of expertise required for this position.
They should also be able to demonstrate how they can be trusted and relied upon to work independently and unsupervised both within the office environment and remotely – including home working when appropriate or required.
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.
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.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application form and evidence to cover the selection criteria.
Candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
Selection Criteria 1 - Experience of providing advice and support to senior management and external agencies on a range of technical issues.
Selection Criteria 2 - Effective written and oral communication skills in order to compile and produce reports using technical information and present them in a format that can easily be understood and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
Selection Criteria 3 - A detailed technical understanding of RPE and associated equipment used within the London Fire Brigade and other UK emergency services.
Selection Criteria 4 - A detailed technical understanding of the legislation affecting RPE and associated equipment with regards to UK and European standards, guidance and legislation.
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 late-February/early-March 2022. 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
• 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
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.
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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