Fire Safety Centre of Learning & Excellence Team Leader

Networking Women in the Fire Service; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Post: Fire Safety Centre of Learning & Excellence Team Leader
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 25 April 2024

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls), and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications, etc.).

Prevention and Protection is seeking a Fire Safety Team Leader to manage the Centre of Learning and Excellence (CLE). This will be an exciting and challenging role. As Team Leader, you will manage the CLE, which will include human resource functions with mentors and delegates, planning, logistics, vetting, and quality assurance.

The post holder will assist the Brigade in developing delegates to ensure the Brigade can discharge its statutory fire safety functions. The purpose of this legislation is to make London a safer city.

Identify and agree personal development needs in accordance with current policies, seeking opportunities and discussing them with the line manager. Monitor your performance against agreed indicators and objectives and prepare and deliver training to team members relating to new or revised standards, policies, and procedures.

Ensure the CLE development program carries out all activities in accordance with these policies and procedures, asking for training and guidance if necessary. The post holder will be expected to deal with contacts from external organisations and members of the public helpfully, politely, and in a timely fashion, according to the principles of customer care and the Brigade’s Values and Behaviours.

The role will also provide advice and support on Fire Safety regulations and guidance documents to delegates, mentors, external organisations, and members of the public.

In addition to the duties set out above, the post holder may from time to time be required to undertake additional duties necessary to meet the needs of the Directorate and the Brigade; such duties to be commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post.

You will be required to be at the CLE, which is based in Shoreditch, during all working hours. Due to the responsibilities of the role, there is no opportunity for flexible or hybrid working.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range, or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
The applicants must have the following:

1. Internal applicants must be signed off on the stage 2 development folder and have a level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety as a minimum.
2. External applicants must have a minimum of a level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety.
3. Internal and external applicants must be able to evidence they have the skill set to carry out teaching and have previous management experience.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1: To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV, a copy of your Fire Safety qualification, and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of dealing with and providing advice on technical fire safety issues and audit and enforcement practices under current legislation.
2. Experience of working within a fire safety function and the practical application of risk-based fire safety principles.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels internally and externally, ensuring high levels of customer care.
4. Detailed knowledge of regulatory fire safety legislation, procedures, and policies.

Please note that we will evaluate the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2 (mid/late-May 2025): Assessment for this role will consist of 2 parts involving a presentation demonstrating teaching abilities; the subject matter will be sent to you upon confirmation of success at the shortlisting stage. This will be followed by a formal interview.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidates will be required to declare any convictions for offences, and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.