Assistant Operations Manager – Operations Support Team London, England
Job description
The Role
Post: Assistant Operations Manager – Operations Support Team Salary range: £33,234.64 – 41,879.53 plus 20% shift allowance Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full Time, (potential weekend working when Incident Command Team and Command Unit staff begins training at the LOC) 35 hours per week Application closing date: Monday 3rd April 2023 Brigade Control Operations Support Team are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Operations Managers / Fire Control Crew Manager to join their training and support team. You will design, create and deliver excellent training from New Entrants, established Control room staff and London Fire Brigade staff with a requirement to deliver multiple training initiatives simultaneously. Your work will be varied and will include maintaining accurate records, assisting with data and support services, compiling evidence packages, investigating technical faults and updating policy documents. You will be passionate about training and developing others, with evidence of progressing your own self-development either inside or outside of the workplace. You will be able to demonstrate how you have promoted a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement and how you support change processes. You will have proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively using a style appropriate to the situation. You will work an average of a 35-hour week flexible working is available dependant on business needs. Is this the perfect role for you? If so apply via the process below. All applications are to be received by the closing date of Monday 3rd April 2023.
Eligibility
To apply for this role, you will be a • A substantive Assistant Operations Manager • A Control Room Officer who has passed an LFB Assistant Operations Manager assessment process. • A substantive Fire Control Crew Manager with previous training delivery experience • A substantive Fire Control Watch Manager A/B
Assessment Overview
Stage 1 To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). If you are unable to see the selection criteria, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ and read the full advert. Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered. Candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria: Selection Criteria 1 - Evidence of actively participating in the training and development of others Selection Criteria 2 - Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders using a style appropriate to the situation. Selection Criteria 3 - Evidence of a conscientious and proactive approach to work to achieve and deliver excellence Selection Criteria 4 - Evidence of having proactively embraced change and contributed to change management activities to meet changing business requirements and the motivational needs of staff Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not 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 Stage 2 will consist of an Interview and training presentation which will be based on the following selection criteria Selection Criteria 1 - Proven ability to communicate complex or difficult subjects in a clear, structured and sensitive manner. Selection Criteria 2 - Evidence of commitment to achieve continuous personal and team performance through the development of self and others Selection Criteria 3 - Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders using a style appropriate to the situation. Selection Criteria 4 - Evidence of having proactively embraced change and contributed to change management activities to meet changing business requirements and the motivational needs of staff Selection Criteria 5 - Champion’s equality, diversity and inclusion and can demonstrate experience of promoting a fair and ethical approach to others. Selection Criteria 6 - Demonstrates effective planning and organisational skills with proven results Assessment for this role will take place at the London Operations Centre. 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
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which 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 people's 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. Benefits of working for LFB • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays • Long service leave • Annual spine point increments • Flexible working including job share • Welfare Scheme • Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios • Season ticket loans • Equality support Groups • Contributory Pension Scheme • Cycle to work scheme In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
Job Reference: CT00017
