Inspection Support Manager – HM Fire service Inspectorate for Scotland - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The Scottish Government
Description
Overview
His Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI) operates within, but independently of, the Scottish Government. HMFSI exists to provide independent, risk based and proportionate inspection of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The Inspectorate also provides independent, professional advice to Scottish Ministers and the Chief Inspector has an arbitration function in relation to non-domestic fire safety. Its role, and the powers of Inspectors are defined within the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. Our values are Integrity, Objectivity and Fairness.
We are currently seeking applications for an Inspection Support Manager. The jobholder will be expected to form part of the Inspectorate's dedicated inspection team which will therefore require an in-depth experience of the Fire & Rescue Sector from within either a local authority or defence fire and rescue service environment, with knowledge across the functions of the Service. The role is also part of the Business Support Team providing business management support to HM Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.This is a part-time 3 year fixed term appointment with the potential to be extended. New entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range (Pro-Rata). Candidates with a disability, who meet the essential criteria below, will be invited to the assessments. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know.
Responsibilities
•Assist Inspectors in the planning of and preparation for inspections of the SFRS. Assist in the carrying out inspections as part of an inspection team in accordance with legislation and Inspectorate guidelines
•Plan and develop inspection fieldwork including arranging inspection visits
•Assist in the conducting of detailed quantitative information gathering, analysis, investigation and be able to draw-up conclusions of fieldwork to assist the individual inspections desired outcomes
•Form an integral part of the Inspectorate's inspection team taking part in inspection fieldwork
•Liaise effectively within the business support team to assist with supporting the business management side of HMFSI and line management of a team member
•Fulfil the role of HMFSI Budgetary Control Liaison Officer (BCLO)
Competencies
Analysis and Use of Evidence
Improving Performance
Communications and engagement
Financial Management
Essential Criteria & Qualifications
No specific qualifications required for this post.
1. In-depth experience of the fire and rescue sector with knowledge of the issues facing the Fire and Rescue Service in relation to operations, risk management, training, health and safety, contingency planning, reform and the recruitment and selection processes
2. Good people skills and experience, developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders and proactively engaging directly with senior stakeholders
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills which are used to inform inspection outcomes
4. The ability to assimilate and interpret technical information and statistics
Location
The post will be based at St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh. This post will include travel across Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom (travel and accommodation expenses for these business trips will be reimbursed).
Work Pattern
This is a three year fixed term part-time appointment with the possibility of renewal. The working pattern is Wednesday to Friday.
Additional Information:
For further information on this vacancy please download and review the "Person Specification" which you will find below.