Job Opportunities in United Kingdom
November 8, 2024
London Fire Brigade
London
OTHER
Head of Policy & Strategy Prevention & Protection
London Fire Brigade (LFB) 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 non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
Do you want to make a real difference in protecting London’s most vulnerable people. You will be responsible for the policies and procedures that ensure LFB are targeting the most at risk from a Prevention and Protection perspective including the Safeguarding team.
You will be a dynamic leader who can drive change in a large organisation.
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.
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 at a senior level in a large and complex organisation providing Prevention & Protection services to the public.
2. Experience of the successful management of organisational change and the development of projects, services, new and revised policies, procedures and standards to cater for and support change.
3. Experience of financial management within a large organisation, including budget monitoring and analysis.
4. Skill at a senior management level in organising, managing and prioritising personal workloads and the work of others within a multi-disciplinary environment.
5. Good general knowledge of pertinent legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to local government, , risk and prevention & protection , including the achievement of value for money in local government services; and of relevant Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and other extant orders and instructions.
6. An appreciation of the importance of consultation, service standards and performance indicators in the delivery of services to the community.
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the 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 week commencing 09 December 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
Do you want to make a real difference in protecting London’s most vulnerable people. You will be responsible for the policies and procedures that ensure LFB are targeting the most at risk from a Prevention and Protection perspective including the Safeguarding team.
You will be a dynamic leader who can drive change in a large organisation.
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 1To 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 at a senior level in a large and complex organisation providing Prevention & Protection services to the public.
2. Experience of the successful management of organisational change and the development of projects, services, new and revised policies, procedures and standards to cater for and support change.
3. Experience of financial management within a large organisation, including budget monitoring and analysis.
4. Skill at a senior management level in organising, managing and prioritising personal workloads and the work of others within a multi-disciplinary environment.
5. Good general knowledge of pertinent legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to local government, , risk and prevention & protection , including the achievement of value for money in local government services; and of relevant Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and other extant orders and instructions.
6. An appreciation of the importance of consultation, service standards and performance indicators in the delivery of services to the community.
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the 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 week commencing 09 December 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
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.
- 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
- Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
- 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 including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
- 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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