Establishment Fire Focal Point

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with confident communication and problem-solving skills who has the ability to remain highly disciplined and organised. This would be ideal for an enthusiastic individual who would thrive on the responsibility and opportunity to deliver high-quality support to the UK's Air Defence Network. This role will challenge your influencing and communication skills, it is also immensely rewarding. You will be responsible for Fire Safety assurance at RAF Boulmer as well as the geographically dispersed Radar and communications sites across the UK. The key criteria for success are excellent people skills, strong organisation and the desire to drive a 'can do safely' culture., The EFFP is responsible for ensuring site compliance with Fire Legislation, Policy and Guidance by achievement of the following key tasks:

a. Assist the Head of Establishment (HoE) with the implementation and ongoing management & maintenance of the unit Fire Safety Management System (FSMS).
b. Manage and maintain the unit Fire Safety Management Plan.
c. Ensure all buildings have an existing Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and all relevant parties receive copies as determined by the FSMS.
d. Ensure that all FRA action plans are monitored until actions are completed in liaison with Building Stakeholders.
e. Advise on outstanding fire risks, liaising with Fire Safety SMEs, HoE and wider CoC as required.
f. Ensure that significant risks are elevated to the HoE to ensure the Accountable Person is aware of risks that they are holding.
g. Manage and maintain unit fire orders and wider unit fire policies including management of unit training programmes.
h. Ensure a programme of risk based 1st party assurance (1PA) is in place and conduct assurance of fire safety measures in unit buildings, ensuring that findings of 1PA are dealt with appropriately.
i. Maintain communications with Fire Safety SMEs, Establishment Safety Advisor (ESA) & unit Infra personnel, organising fire safety meetings and preparing information for wider safety forums.
j. Assist with emergency planning for fire emergencies & exercises, liaise with Local Authority Fire Rescue Services (LAFRS), arrange training with LAFRS and manage fire packs held at unit guardrooms/main entry points
k. Maintain liaison with external stakeholders including the Defence Fire Safety Regulator (DFSR), Inspector Fire Safety (RAF) and Capita Fire and Rescue.
l. Provide and prepare unit documentation for 2PA conducted by the RAF SC and 3PA conducted by DFSR.,

• Management & maintenance of Fire Safety Management System & Fire Safety Management Plan.


• Risk management, monitoring & engagement with Defence Fire Regulator.


• Communications both with internal & external agencies/stakeholders.


• 1PA including assurance & preparation for 2PA & 3PA.


• Management of unit training programmes & exercises., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


• Communicating and Influencing


• Making Effective Decisions


• Managing a Quality Service


• Working Together, Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.


The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. If you pass sift you will be invited to a face to face interview where you will be assessed against the Behaviours listed within the advert.

CV: Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

Personal Statement: Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (Word count 250)

You will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours at both Application and Interview:

• Communicating and Influencing


• Making Effective Decisions


• Managing a Quality Service


• Working Together


The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

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• UK nationals


• nationals of the Republic of Ireland


• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020


• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  Fire Safety qualifications are a strong advantage but the right experience and confidence in a safety environment would also be considered. In this case Fire Safety Level 3 qualification would be expected to be achieved within 12 months of taking up the post., Strong organisational and IT skills. Competent user of Microsoft Office.


• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Promotes a positive working environment.


• Flexible and dedicated.
  
  Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.


• Learning and development tailored to your role


• An environment with flexible working options


• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity


• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%


• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days on completion of 5 years' service - pro rata for Part Time Working.