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Resilience Officer – Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Local Resilience Forum

Grade 6: £39,152 - £42,839 + On-Call allowance of £4,822pa

37 hours per week

Permanent

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

We are currently seeking to recruit a Resilience Officer to join the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) secretariat team.

Jointly hosted by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Nottinghamshire Police, we are looking for an outstanding team player who can work well across partners to deliver support to the LRF.   

About the role

You will be supporting the Team Leader to deliver the workstreams of the LRF and support the LRF Executive and Working Groups, whilst driving improvement for the partnership and supporting the response to operational incidents. 

You will have responsibility in the planning and administration of relevant workflows, supporting and delivering key projects and activities whilst being responsible for overseeing the development and evaluation of emergency protocols. You will also be communicating and raising the awareness of these to LRF partner agencies, delivering training across partner agencies and supporting the review of policies and practices across the LRF. 

Working both independently and with team members in multiple LRF organisations, you will oversee the development and shaping of new initiatives to effectively deliver key workstreams of the LRF.

Daily activities will include working with LRF partners; researching and analysing a wide range of topics; writing reports and making recommendations based on this research; project delivery; developing initiatives for new ways of working, representing the LRF at local and regional multi-agency meetings, and delivering training to partners. 

The role will also involve being on-call. Whilst on-call, you will be required to respond to a suitable work location within one hour of a request for support from any LRF partner for an incident, with a view of establishing, logging and supporting any Tactical Coordination Group (TCG) or Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) within a two-hour period. 

About you

• Outstanding team player who can effectively build relationships across the membership of the LRF.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively and drive innovation and improvement.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills – We are looking for someone who can engage with people across all levels and organisations with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
  
  
• Experience and ability in providing debriefing and training to partners, implementing the learning gained from incidents.
  
  
• A team worker who can also work independently to deliver workstreams to the required deadlines.
  
  
• Possess integrity and honesty and be aligned to the Service’s Core Code of Ethics.
  
  
• Take a flexible approach to work and have a valid and full driving licence – you will be expected to work across the County and also undertake some additional travel to regional and national meetings. Access to a pool vehicle will be available when required.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.

• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
  
  
• Annual Leave – 27 days of annual leave (increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service and 34 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
  
  
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
  
  
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
  
  
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
  
  
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.  Any member of HM Armed Forces who meets the ‘essential’ criteria is guaranteed an interview for this role. 

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a NPVV Level Three Police Vetting check. Applicants will also be required to complete a Security Clearance (SC) check prior to undertaking the role. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 5 years to be eligible for a Security Clearance check.

If you would like the opportunity to discuss this role, informally, prior to applying, then please contact Chris Emmott, Group Manager for Resilience, Risk and Assurance at NFRS by emailing christopher.emmott@notts-fire.gov.uk

How to apply

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms. Further information and an online application form can be found below.

Selection Process

After initial shortlisting, successful candidates will be provided with a presentation topic which candidates will be asked to present to the interview panel as part of the final selection process. 

Closing date:  Sunday 11th January 2026              

Interview date: Interviews will take place in the week commencing 26th January 2026

HR Administrator

Grade 3: £27,254 - £29,064

37 hours: Monday – Friday (Full Time)

Permanent

Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are seeking an enthusiastic administrator to provide high quality and comprehensive administration support to our fast-paced Human Resources department. As a valued member of our HR team, you will help us provide a first-class HR service to NFRS and you will be given the opportunities to develop your skills within a HR environment.

The successful candidate will join a varied and fast paced role. Supported by a team, you will take part in a variety of HR and administration activities such as recruitment & promotion process, maintenance of employee records on our HR system, issuing formal correspondence and helping to coordinate various HR processes.

If you are ambitious and believe you have the skills for the role, why not come and make a difference by supporting NFRS in its aim of creating safer communities! 

The role of a HR Administrator

• Help co-ordinate recruitment and promotion processes.
• Maintain databases, extract reports and ensure accurate employee records whilst carrying out every day HR processes such as starters, leavers and contractual variances.
• Support a friendly and driven workforce with HR queries.
• Provide administration support to the wider HR team and assist with general office duties.

Experience/Qualification

• Ideally you would have a background in HR administration but this is not essential! We encourage all applications from candidates who have generalist HR knowledge/qualifications/experience or previous administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications and in inputting and extracting information from a database.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and effectively organise work to reach deadlines.
• An understanding of how to provide excellent customer service.
• A strong awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• We would also love to hear from candidates who have previous experience working within the public sector, but this is not a deal breaker!
• A flexible approach to working with the ability to travel around the county of Nottinghamshire (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled candidates).

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – We are very proud to offer employees the ability to mix office working with working from home to provide flexibility to help with your work life balance.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns.
• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes a membership to Bupa and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you.
• Access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card enabling discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then why not give it a go!

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms. 

Closing date:  Sunday 11th January 2026.

Interview dates:  W/C 2nd February 2026.

Asset and Equipment Officer

Grade 6: £39,152 - £42,839

37 Hours: Monday - Friday

Permanent

Mansfield Fire Station

Join Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) as an Assets and Equipment Officer, a key role ensuring our operational engineering assets and equipment are safe, maintained, and fit for purpose. You will manage equipment maintenance and supply contracts, hold budget responsibility, and act as the ‘Superuser’ for our asset management systems. This position requires a proactive individual with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously while leading a small team. If you have experience in engineering asset management, risk assessment, and contract oversight, and can deliver high standards in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain NFRS operational engineering equipment and associated asset management systems.
• Supervise two Operational Equipment Technicians and ensure performance standards are met.
• Oversee equipment acquisition, maintenance, and disposal processes, ensuring compliance with safety and legislative requirements.
• Administer and monitor budgets (approx. £300k) and manage supplier and maintenance contracts.
• Produce and maintain risk assessments, equipment notes, and technical documentation for operational equipment.
• Analyse data from asset and financial systems to identify trends, efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support development of operational equipment strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake investigations of near misses and dangerous occurrences relating to operational equipment and vehicles.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• HND/HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience in asset/equipment management.
• Hold a formal Health and Safety qualification or be working towards one.
• Hold a driving licence (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled candidates)
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead a team effectively.
• Ability to create risk assessments and experience working in an engineering environment.
• Competent user of asset management software and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with ability to produce reports and manage contracts.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Candidates should be aware that interviews may be held at our Highfields Fire Station. Interview location will be confirmed to successful candidates.

Closing date:   Sunday 4th January 2026  

Interview date: W/C 19th January 2026     

Absence/Systems Support Administrator

Grade 3: £27,254 - £29,064

37 Hours: Monday - Friday

Fixed Term: 12 Months

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham.

Join Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service in a vital role supporting our HR system and absence management processes. As a Systems Support / Absence Administrator, you will help maintain accurate sickness absence records, support the team responsible for our HR system and provide general administration duties.

We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to explain technical information clearly to an audience of various skill levels through both written and verbal communication. If you can manage priorities effectively and build relationships through a customer-focused approach, this role could be for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate sickness absence and other leave records.
• Track medical certificates, return-to-work forms and absence triggers.
• Support the long-term sickness process by providing administration support.
• Provide guidance notes and recordings to managers and employees on the HR system.
• Provide general administration support including booking meetings, taking notes, answer queries and answering phone calls.

Experience/Qualification

• Experience of managing databases and information on electronic systems.
• Ability and past experience of dealing with employees at all levels.
• Possess an understanding of the important of accurate data entry.
• Ability to assimilate and apply technical information.
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to use MS Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and equality issues.
• Be willing to undertake training.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date:  Sunday 4th January

Interview date: 21st / 29th January