Nfcc and Quality Assurance Officer - Witham, United Kingdom - Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority

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Witham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary:
Watch Manager B (Grey Book) £39,974, Grade 8 (Green Book) £37,261 - £40,478 per annum

Working Hours:
Watch Manager 42 hours per week (Day duty system*), Green Book 37 hours per week.

Location:
Service Headquarters - Kelvedon Park
- as an operational employee, you will be required to maintain your operational competence, support availability and work from various stations across the county, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles.

We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location.

The Role
As the Protection department for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) we are passionate about fire safety.

As the NFCC & Quality Assurance Officer you will support the NFCC & Quality Assurance Manager in building and maintaining positive working relationships with other Fire and Rescue Services, National Fire Chiefs Council and key stakeholders to ensure ECFRS remains aware of all national developments within fire protection.

You will also be responsible for the internal quality assurance (QA) of the Services auditing officers and operational based colleagues, along with the effective delivery of a QA programme for the Protection department.

What You Will Be Working On

Assisting in the day-to-day management and activities of the Protection department, whilst supporting the NFCC & QA Manager in ensuring that the department is fully aligned with the NFCC Protection framework.

Representing the Service at NFCC/Protection Policy Reform Unit (PPRU) meetings and events to gain and share best practise and promote cohesive ways of working.

Reviewing initial professional development (IPD) and continual professional development (CPD) records of Fire Safety Regulators. To ensure that organisational policies, procedures, and standards in relation to QA are of an appropriate standard.

Providing support for Fire Inspecting Officers during their development, providing supervision and mentoring to ensure that organisational standards are being maintained.

Supporting the NFCC & QA Manager in the provision of reports providing assurances to the Service Leadership Team and PFCC on the compliance of the Protection department with all assigned recommendations from the Grenfell enquiry and all other national initiatives.

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate fire safety professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience in working methodically, paying attention to detail and responding to changes to meet deadlines.

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and experience of building constructive and effective working relationships.

Eligibility

You must have a relevant Level 4 qualification: a Level 4 diploma in Fire Safety and/or Level 4 training education qualification such as CTLLS or CET or be nearing completion of the qualification.
Experience of working with NFCC and other FRS this is desirable.
Full driving licence.
Substantive Watch Manager who has been competent in role for a minimum of twelve months.
Successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses and are competent for your current role.
You must have a valid and current FiTech of 37 ml/kg/min or be actively engaged in a programme of fitness.

The Application Process

Interview and presentation - If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a presentation and interview (further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner).

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working hours
Remote working opportunities
Wellbeing and counselling services
Physiotherapy services
Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
Generous annual leave
Competitive pension scheme
Career development opportunities

Interview Date - TBC

About Us

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

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