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Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Grade 6 - £37,938 - £41,511

Full time – 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Permanent

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

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environment Advisor to join our dynamic team. As the H&S Advisor you will play the crucial role of fostering a positive safety culture within a Fire and Rescue Service environment ensuring we maintain both the safety and efficiency of our Service. You will provide expert advice and support to the Service and its line managers to ensure that we comply with health, safety and environment regulations. Our core values mean that you will join a team which collaborates, innovates and drives continuous improvement throughout our Service. If you are passionate about H&S and want to utilise your expertise to make your communities safer then apply below!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Service’s H&S policies to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments taking a collaborative approach by utilising internal and external support.
• Conduct audits, inspections and proactive monitoring to measure organisational compliance.
• Provide evidence-based advice and support on health, safety and environmental risk management.
• Contribute to training needs analysis and deliver both practical training and e-learning packages.
• Investigate events, prepare reports and ensure implementation of risk control measures.
• Liaise with claims handlers in connection with investigations.
• Attend the Health, Safety and Welfare Committee.
• Identify opportunities for a reduction in the use of energy, water and other materials for to contribute to the improvement of the environment.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Experience in conducting risk assessments, drafting policy and providing health, safety and environmental advice.
• Have effective communication, collaboration, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Hold a NEBOSH diploma or NVQ Level 5 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or be actively working towards one of these qualifications or hold a professional environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA Certificate in Environmental Risk Management or NEBOSH Environmental).
• Be able to demonstrate ethical and values driven behaviour.
• Possess a valid drivers licence (reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates protected by the Equality Act).
  
  

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 - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, 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.

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 5^th January 2025    

Interview date: Thursday 16^th January 2025

Procurement Officer (FTC)

Grade 5: £32,654 - £36,124

37 Hours (Mon – Fri)

Fixed Term (until 1^st June 2026)

Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Lane, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

Are you passionate about the procurement sector and looking to make a significant impact within a NFRS? We have a vacancy in our Procurement Department as a Procurement Officer where you will be responsible for the management of our small to medium supply contracts and our electronic supply catalogue. You will be the go-to point of contact for NFRS staff for the procurement of goods and services, ensuring that NFRS get the best value and efficiency.

As a key player in our procurement team, you will support major projects and gain experience working with a large organisation with multiple departments and locations that stretch across Nottinghamshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills while contributing to your local communities.

Apply now to start your procurement journey with NFRS!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the office equipment budget and other delegated budgets and report on monthly expenditures.
• Deputise for the Assistant Procurement Manager by supervising staff within the Procurement Department on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist with tendering and tender management of major procurement projects.
• Use finance and procurement systems to maintain data integrity and run reports as required ensuring that payments are made when due.
• Manage procurement projects with contract values up to £50,000 from inception to contract award.
• Pro-actively communicate with NFRS budget holders to ensure management of contracts.
• Manage procurement projects with contract values up to £50,000.
  
  

Experience/Qualifications

• Have (or be actively working towards) a formal level 4 procurement and supply qualification (i.e NVQ Level 4 or CIPS Level 4 Diploma).
• Experience in the management of contracts and budgets working in a procurement and supplies environment.
• Have effective communication skills with the ability to manage working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Good written communication skills with experience writing reports, interrogating data and the use of Microsoft Officer software.
• Have a valid driving license.
  
  

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 - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, 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.

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.

Further information and an online application form are available on our recruitment portal: -

https://jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk

Closing date: 12^th January   2025

Interview date: 22^nd January 2025

Fire Engineering Manager

Grade 7: £42,708 - £46,731

37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Permanent

Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Lane, Beeston, NG2 2GQ

An opportunity has arisen to lead a specialist technical team within the Fire Protection department at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). This role will be at the heart of making our communities safter, supporting all aspects of fire engineering consultation work on behalf of NFRS as well as considering fire engineered design solutions as part of the Building Regulations consultation process. The role will also require the provision of support and advice to the protection team and representation at local, regional and national levels to support the wider agenda of keeping the public and firefighters safe within the built environment. As a senior manager in the organisation, you will play a key role in supporting the Service’s journey to becoming an outstanding fire and rescue service by 2032. Do you have the skills for this role? Apply below!

Candidates should be aware that the post holder will be required to work at various locations across the county of Nottinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities

• In line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, support staff in the inspection, ongoing regulation and enforcement of premises within the scope of the Order.
• Manage and lead a specialist team within the Fire Protection department that oversees and works with a range of high rise and high-risk premises. The post holder will also be responsible for the development and mentoring of NFRS employees during their development.
• Oversee the continuous development and management of risk information that will support the operational preparedness of our response function.
• Contribute to the aim of ‘creating safer communities’ by helping to deliver on objectives linked to NFRS’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Our ideal candidate will have a high level of motivation and excellent communications skills with the ability to maintain or develop good working relationships with a range of diverse groups.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills which align to the NFCC Leadership Framework, Fire and Rescue Service Core Code of Ethics and the NFRS Values and Behaviours.
• Hold (or working towards) a BEng (Hons) Degree in Fire Engineering or be a qualified engineer with experience in evaluating fire engineered solutions within the build environment.
• Hold a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.
  
  

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 - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, 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.

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.

Candidates who are successful at the shortlisting stage will be required to complete a presentation which they will present at their interview.

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 5^th January 2025   

Interview date: Wednesday 22^nd January 2025