Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge? An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant based at our Headquarters in Birkenshaw. It’s an exciting time to join West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as we start to move into a brand-new building at the Headquarters site.

This is a varied and impactful role, providing an opportunity to work with the most Senior Officers at one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services. Joining us, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 1,400 staff who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, blue light discount card scheme and car salary sacrifice scheme.

The Role

Having previous experience of working as a Personal Assistant, together with a proactive approach in supporting senior leadership; logical thinking; dealing with sensitive information, excellent problem solving skills, aswell as effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this varied role.

You will work well in a team, be proactive and take responsibility for all areas of administrative support, including attending and taking accurate minutes of meetings, arranging travel and hotel requirements, preparing conference itineraries and supporting events, you will also provide cover for other PAs as required.

You will have excellent time management and organisational skills, can work without direct supervision, in a changeable environment, and working flexibly in relation to the needs of the post is key.

You will develop good working relationships with your team, key staff and partners within external organisations, including the other emergency services, Government ministers, Members of Parliament, civic dignitaries, and elected members.

You will have excellent keyboard skills, knowledge and application of Microsoft 365 and overall good IT Skills.  Audio typing skills and a qualification in minute taking would be an advantage.

We offer flexible working arrangements, and you will be required to work mostly from our offices at Birkenshaw. To support occasions when working from home, applicants will need a reliable home internet connection.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym facilities and a car salary sacrifice scheme.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Terms and Conditions 

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Are you a Nurse, experience in Occupational Health or similar clinical field, looking for a rewarding job at an exciting Fire Rescue Service? Do you enjoy working with people and have great people skills?  

By joining our Occupational Health Unit, you will help us to maintain staffing by ensuring that the people who save lives are healthy and fit to do their roles. You will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.  

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports, and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes.  

Job Purpose: to assist the Senior Occupational Health Nurse in providing a comprehensive Occupational Health service to both prospective and existing employees.  

Key Responsibilities: you will be based at our OH unit in Birkenshaw with the occasional day at one of our stations. You will carry out health surveillance and medicals, undertake pre-employment assessments/medical screening and assist with sickness absence management, both physical and mental health for operational fire fighters and support staff.  You will also provide health and wellbeing advice to all employees and undertake health promotion campaigns.  

Essential requirements:  

• We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a current Registered General Nurse qualification, who is also a member of the Nursing & Midwifery Council.  

• You will have experience of performing medicals, sickness absence management and health screening within an Occupational Health team, or similar clinical setting. You will work with a wide range of people across the organisation so good interpersonal skills are a must, as is the need to abide by confidentiality.  

• You will need to plan and prioritise your workload so good organisational skills are essential, as is the ability work on your own initiative.  

• We are committed to good quality data, and you will need to maintain accurate records and be proficient in the use of IT applications.  

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence as the role requires some travel throughout West Yorkshire.  

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.  

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.  

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.  

For further details, or for an informal discussion please contact: Julie.webster@westyorksfire.gov.uk  or rosana.rategh@westyorksfire.gov.uk  

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 1^st December 2024.

With interview date being Tuesday 17^th December 2024.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers    

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Terms & Conditions 

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Are you a passionate team player with great communication skills? Do you want to contribute towards the training of our new Firefighters? We’d love to hear from you! The Training Centre department is looking for the ideal candidate to work as part of the team to help staff in the preparation of exercises, drills and demonstrations.   

The successful candidate will have experience within a general maintenance environment and a strong team player, with the ability to use initiative when needed.  It will also be a requirement of the post to have the ability climb ladders, work at heights and to carry out other physically demanding tasks.  

It is a requirement of this post that you are qualified as a Telehandler operator and hold a LGV Driving Licence Category C. If you do not currently hold this qualification/ licence, you must be willing to obtain the qualification/ licence if appointed. 

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.  

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. Job share applicants welcome. 

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is 24th November 2024. 

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Opportunities have arisen for substantive, competent wholetime Firefighters, to join one of the country’s leading metropolitan fire and rescue services, serving more than two million people spread over almost 800 square miles.

We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted, and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision of making West Yorkshire safer and who demonstrate the values of team, responsibility, integrity, communication and learn.

WYFRS are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities.

About the roles

• Firefighter roles are available to work on our Shift Duty 0800-1900hrs (2-2-4) and Day Crewing shift pattern stations.

Those eligible to apply must: 

• Be a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Have been deemed competent in role.
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action.
• No development plans or capability issues related to competency.
• Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Be willing to undertake training to support station specialisms.
• Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline.
• For Day Crewing roles, must, or be willing to reside within a 5 minute “turn in” area of the designated station. (Unless WYFRS accommodation is available). 

We offer an excellent package including:

• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Sports and social clubs
• Free use of gym.
• Pay in line with National Terms and conditions (Day Crewing staff receive an average 12% total extra pensionable pay and specialist skills allowances payable for some roles.
• Relocation assistance up to £7500 (Day Crewing Vacancies only subject to conditions)  

The selection process will comprise of:

Stage 1 - Application Form

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers.  

Stage2 - Shortlisting

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration.

To be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the following person specification criteria listed in the job description, on the personal statement in your application form.

You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria. Please see below guidance notes.

Any incomplete applications received, or applications received after the deadline date will be discounted.

All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether they have been successfully shortlisted or not.

Stage 3 – Interview, Operational Skills and Knowledge assessment and Fitness Testing

Applicant will be required to undertake a combination of practical skills and knowledge assessment aligned with national teaching/guidance.

The fitness test will consist of the full 12-minute Chester Walk test.

The interview will be approximately 60 minutes and involve a number of behavioural style questions. Click here for WYFRS Core Values

Stage 5 – Pre-Employment Checks

All offers of employment will be subject to a skills gap analysis, references, medical, Disclosure and Barring and pre-employment checks.  

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date for applications – Midnight 01/12/24
• Shortlisting of applications - Commencing 02/12/24
• Interview, Skill and Knowledge assessments and Fitness Testing – 9-11^th Dec and 16^th-17^th Dec.
• We aim to have successful applicants in role by March 2025.

For further information please contact SM Dan Howorth at:

Daniel.howorth@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Lifetime Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.

***this figure is not guaranteed and may drop below the minimum stated. Any additional allowances, such as specialisms, will not be pensionable.

Click here for Job Description

Click here for FF Qualification Form

Click here for Day Crewing Duty System Policy

Click here for WYFRS Accommodation Policy

Click here for Relocation Assistance Policy

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.