Total 5 job vacancies by Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

Salary Range: £38,626 - £40,476 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

1 post, Full Time, 37 hours a week, Permanent

Location: Joint Training Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SU
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced OD Partner to join our team, dedicated to enhancing how we support and develop our people. If you're looking for a role filled with variety and challenge, with a focus on leadership, facilitating development activities, and shaping our organisational culture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this role, you’ll plan, develop, and implement key OD initiatives across the Service, driving high levels of employee engagement and building a high-performing, change-ready culture. You’ll work on themes such as values and behaviours, talent and performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and workforce planning.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders, you’ll bring a strategic approach to OD, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our workforce and respond effectively to both local and national challenges. Your expertise will be central to promoting a holistic ‘people, processes, and systems’ approach that supports leadership development and cultural transformation across our organisation.

If you're ready to make an impact and drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you!

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer;
• Flexible working hours.
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost).
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.


The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16th December 2024.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Lisa Bayliss at lbayliss@derbys-fire.gov.uk

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Operational Equipment Technician
£29,777 - £31,364 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

TSSU, Ripley Fire Station

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Operational Equipment Technician within Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. As a member of a highly effective team of technicians, you will be responsible for undertaking repairs, testing and maintenance of operational equipment to support the Services’ response capability; the equipment includes breathing apparatus sets, air compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment and general firefighting equipment. The role also involves the inspection and maintenance of hydrants across the county’s road network.

It is also a requirement to work with a computerised asset management system, information technology and associated systems.

You will be required to work from various DFRS locations as necessary for which a pool vehicle will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours, 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 to 16:00 on Fridays. However, you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer;
• Flexible working hours.
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost).
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. (Support only)

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated. (Support only)

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Please note if the role will be based at Ripley Fire Station with a requirement to visit locations across Derbyshire. The successful applicants will need to undertake Police Security Vetting procedures at the appropriate level. All other non-HQ roles will be required complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level. Some roles require both Police Security Vetting and a DBS check.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 26 August 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 23 September 2024.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is an ambitious and progressive organisation always looking to improve the services offered internally and externally.

We are looking to recruit to an exciting new role of Business Manager to act as Deputy Data Protection Officer managing requests for information, and to deliver an effective, efficient, consistent, and resilient administration service across DFRS.

The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities ranging from daily administrative functions to project development work. This role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills and significant administrative and IT experience and knowledge.

The role will act as a source of advice and guidance for the Service in all aspects of administration services, policies, and procedures. It will lead and develop a team of professionals with enthusiasm to standardise and improve and progress DFRS’ administrative capabilities.

Your extensive experience of working in an administrative environment and people management will be used to manage departmental administrative systems providing assurance for the accuracy of data and ensuring a smooth delivery of service.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer:
• Flexible working hours.
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost).
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full pay and 6 months’ half pay after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Firefighters’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 15 April 2024.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Louise Taylor on telephone 01773 305430 or ltaylor@derbys-fire.gov.uk

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Business Safety Advisor (Fire Safety)
Scale 6 / *SO1 £29,777 - *£36,648 per annum (*Progression to SO1 is subject to fulfilling career grade criteria as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification)
1 x Permanent Position.
Based at South Area Office, Ascot Drive Community Fire Station.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. As part of this recruitment process, we will be looking for a positive, creative and motivated individual who will be able to help shape and develop our fire safety service delivery in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service and fire safety protection offered to the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.

As one of our Business Safety Advisors you will work to support businesses and educate them to comply with their statutory duties relating to fire safety legislation. You will increase the presence of DFRS in the business community and signpost businesses to further information and/or other relevant enforcing authorities where appropriate. This will include the development of web material and social media content.

You will work to identify and establish links with a diverse range of business networks within Derbyshire to ensure DFRS fully contributes to supporting economic growth through better regulation at a local level.

As part of a Fire Safety team, you will also carry out inspection work and follow up activities, responding to, and supporting response crews, post fire incidents, unwanted fire alarm activations and complaints relating to simple premises in the built environment. You will undertake consultations relevant to the role such as licensing and temporary event notices. You will assist owners and occupiers of buildings to comply with current fire safety regulations, sometimes in challenging situations. Therefore, a confident, enthusiastic and professional attitude is essential, along with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

An outline knowledge and understanding of the broad aims of risk-based fire safety legislation and the principles of risk-based management is required.

The successful applicant will complete our structured programme of externally verified fire safety training. You will be developed within the role and may have the opportunity to progress through the career progression criteria. You will be required to attend training (sometimes residential) in and out of Derbyshire as part of the role.

You will be required to work from various DFRS locations as necessary for which a pool car will be provided. A full UK driving license for manual vehicles is essential (reasonable adjustments can be made under the Equality Act 2010 for those unable to hold a driving licence due to a disability).

The normal working week is 37 hours, usually worked Monday to Friday, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours, evenings and weekends as required.

In return we offer;
• Flexible working hours.
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost).
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

In addition, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 31st March 2024.

It is intended that interviews will be held during the week commencing 22nd April 2024. However, this is subject to change at the discretion of the interview panel.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

£43,421 - £46,464 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)
Based at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley. Agile working available
Employment Type: Permanent
Join Our Team as a Senior HR Partner!

Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a change and work in a high-performing organisation? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Role:
We're thrilled to introduce a newly created position working within our dynamic organisation. As a qualified Senior HR Partner, your knowledge and experience will be instrumental in supporting key projects and providing specialist HR advice, which will contribute to our continued success in achieving our vision of ‘Making Derbyshire Safer Together.’

Why This Role Is Exciting:
This is a role that offers diversity and excitement in its HR operations and Project teams. You'll have the opportunity to resolve various people challenges and devise innovative solutions. You will help shape our workforce by identifying rewards and benefits that will support attracting and retaining engaged and committed people. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working with a dedicated team of professionals. You will be supported in developing your skills, knowledge and understanding where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive approach to reward and benefits that aligns with our organisational priorities.
• Lead on the implementation of a new pay and grading scheme.
• Support organisational redesign activities as we re-shape across our Service, providing advice on the people implications of projects and change initiatives and support with implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, managers, and key stakeholders to support delivery of strategic priorities.
• Provide expert HR advice to support our managers.
• Direct and coach HR colleagues to enhance performance.

What We're Looking For:

• Someone with a passion for HR and the drive to contribute to our organisation's ongoing success.
• A highly motivated HR professional with an understanding of reward and benefits.
• Significant experience in HR practices and employment legislation.
• A talent for implementing change and problem-solving.
• HR related qualification minimum level 5 and/or Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)
• A keen researcher with an analytical approach.
• A successful, solution focused HR professional.
• A collaborative spirit to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

In return we offer;
• Flexible working hours including agile working.
• Family friendly policies.
• Free car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Employee support networks.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 9th January 2024. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th January 2024.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Minion, Strategic HR Partner on 07824 461018 or via email at hminion@derbys-fire.gov.uk

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.