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Head of Community Safety and Engagement

Grade 9 - £57,886 - £63,661

37 Hours Per Week (Monday – Friday)

Permanent

Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Lane, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ with work locations across Nottinghamshire

Do you have a passion for working with people, making a difference, and improving people’s lives? Are you an outstanding leader, someone who lives and works by our values and someone who wants to work for a progressive, caring, public-serving organisation?  Do you have extensive experience of leading and managing a diverse team, driving improvement and delivering organisational change?  If so, you sound like the perfect candidate for the role of Head of Community Safety and Engagement!

We are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to form strong and constructive relationships, both between departments and with partners and communities. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of fire prevention initiatives as well as education, youth and community engagement activities, as well as overseeing safeguarding responsibilities within the Service.

This ‘Head of Department’ role will provide direction and innovation to design and deliver activities which seek to improve our engagement with communities, their understanding of us, and to support our workforce diversity.  Close working with other service delivery departments is essential to ensure community safety and engagement activities are high quality and aligned to strategic objectives.

The ability to provide direction and leadership to a diverse team of specialists is essential.  Designing and evaluating services based on data, evidence and evaluation of activities, to ensure that the team are reaching our target audiences, and are seeking continuous improvement from the activities they undertake, will be vital for this role. 

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 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.

Potential applicants should please note the requirement for experience in leading and managing a large, diverse department. 

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 an Enhanced 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.

Candidates who have been successful at the initial shortlisting stage will be asked to produce a report (title to be confirmed) and take part in a stakeholder panel and, if successful at that stage, a final interview process.

Candidates who would like to discuss the role can contact Area Manager Tom Archer - Tom.Archer@notts-fire.gov.uk.

A briefing session regarding the process will be held on the 4^th June at 1400hrs.  To attend this session please email humanresources@notts-fire.gov.uk

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

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

Application Closing date:         10^th June at 1200hrs

Stakeholder Panel:                     13^th and 14^th July

Interview date:                          22^nd and 23^rd July

Procurement Apprentice

National Minimum/National Living Wage

37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Fixed Term: 14 Months

Highfields Fire Station

Are you looking to start your career in procurement and stores management while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, supportive environment? This exciting apprenticeship offers the chance to learn from an experienced Procurement team and play a key role in ensuring Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service has the equipment and resources it needs to protect our communities.

You’ll develop practical skills in sourcing, data handling, supplier liaison and stock control, all while working towards a recognised Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative qualification.

No two days will be the same, one moment you’ll be helping manage stock levels and the next supporting the processing of orders or learning how contracts and quotations are managed.

If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to build a strong foundation for a future career in procurement or logistics, this apprenticeship could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement section with a full range of procurement and stores support activities.
• Support with requesting quotations and liaising with suppliers to ensure goods and services are delivered to the agreed standards, timelines and costs.
• Help create and maintain spreadsheets, databases and electronic records as directed.
• Input, download and analyse data from financial and procurement systems to support spend profiles, stock usage and trend analysis.
• Use computerised systems including MS Word, MS Excel and the organisation’s financial management and procurement systems.
• Assist in maintaining the product catalogue and asset management information.
• Undertake general office duties including filing, record‑keeping and administrative tasks.
• Gain experience in warehouse and stores processes including picking, packing, dispatching goods, housekeeping and stocktaking.

Experience/Qualification

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A–C or equivalent).
• Experience using Windows applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills both face‑to‑face and over the telephone.
• Willingness to learn with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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.

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

Closing date:  Friday 19^th June 2026       

Interview date: W/C 6^th July 2026

ICT Systems Administrator

Grade 5: £33,599 - £37,280

37 Hours (Monday – Friday)

Permanent

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ICT Systems Administrator to join our ICT Department. This role plays a key part in managing and supporting cloud and on‑premise systems that are critical to service delivery across a multi‑site organisation. You’ll work closely with colleagues, partners and suppliers to ensure systems are secure, reliable and continually improving. The ideal candidate is an experienced and motivated ICT professional with strong technical knowledge, a customer-focused mindset and a passion for modern technologies and automation. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working collaboratively and making a real impact through technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and maintain cloud and on‑premise software, systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure the stability, availability, performance and security of ICT systems in line with best practice.
• Carry out system maintenance, upgrades, patching, backups and configuration reviews.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve incidents, problems and outages to minimise disruption.
• Work collaboratively with the ICT Service Desk, internal teams, external partners and suppliers.
• Support the rollout, testing and evaluation of new technologies and systems.
• Implement and maintain security best practices in collaboration with the ICT Security Manager.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including configurations, assets, incidents and changes.
• Administer user accounts, access rights and support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Contribute to IT service management processes, service improvement initiatives and ITIL-based ways of working.
• Support service continuity, including disaster recovery planning and testing.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Proven experience managing cloud and on‑premise software, systems and infrastructure.
• Experience of automating processes and improving system reliability and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments and modern device management.
• Experience working with IT Service Management tools and ITIL-based processes.
• Demonstrable experience of incident, problem, change, asset and configuration management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Educated to degree level in ICT, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundation (or equivalent knowledge) with a commitment to continued professional development.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required (reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with a disability).
  
  

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 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:  Friday 22^nd May 2026        

Interview date: 8^th & 9^th of June 2026