Total 8 job vacancies by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Here at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, we have a new opportunity available for someone looking to develop in our Fire Safety team. The role will be based in Hamworthy, Dorchester or Swindon. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is a career-graded role from Grade D (£27,803 - £30,296) up to Grade F (£34,834 - £37,336) with progression to Grade F dependent on completing and meeting the required experience and qualifications through related training.

Are you looking for a development opportunity where you can play a vital role in ensuring public safety as a Fire Safety Advisor? No experience? No problem. We provide full training and support to progress to a fully qualified Fire Safety Inspector.

If you have relevant experience and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, you can further your knowledge through our development programme and join us a Fire Safety Inspector.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and committed to making a difference. Your logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and dedication to public safety are more important to us than your past job titles.

If you are motivated by the idea of helping others and ensuring the safety of the community, this role offers a fulfilling and stable career path.

About the Fire Safety Advisor role:


Working alongside experienced Fire Safety Inspectors as you develop the skills and knowledge to audit compliance of fire safety legislation within non-domestic premises
You will provide advice, support, and guidance to business owners to help them understand and comply with Fire Safety legislation
Throughout your training, you will gain the confidence and qualifications to carry out audits and enforce Fire Safety legislation


A typical day in this important role will see the Fire Safety Inspector evaluating fire safety measures in place to protect people, influencing, and supporting businesses to act on recommendations.

Who we are looking for in our Fire Safety Advisor:


You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career.
We are seeking approachable and professional individuals who excel at building positive relationships and maintain high standards of conduct and communication.


You must have:


4 GCSE passes - Grade A*- C / 9 - 4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills), or higher-level relevant qualification, and be able to provide evidence of this.
A willingness and ability to work towards Fire Safety qualifications (Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma) within an agreed timeframe unless these qualifications have already been obtained.
Demonstrated you have researched and have a basic understanding of current Fire Safety legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005.
Experience in using Microsoft Office (including Outlook) and database packages.


What we can offer our Fire Safety Advisor:


We believe in investing in our people. As an employee in development, you’ll be part of a structured apprenticeship programme, receiving training and mentorship from experienced professionals, whilst earning recognised fire safety qualifications.
Work within a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and improving community safety through the raising of fire safety standards.
Opportunities to advance within Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.


If you’re looking for a career that offers purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference apply today. Whether you have experience in fire safety, other regulatory professions, or are new to the sector, contact us to discuss how this role may be perfect for you.

If you would like to find out more about the Fire Safety Advisor role, please click apply now as we would love to hear from you!

Closing date - Sunday 3 November 2024 (midnight)

It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 20 November and Thursday 21 November 2024.

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be launching a Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment Process on Monday 30 September 2024.

To be eligible to apply for this process you must:
• Be at least 18 years old when you join us (you can apply once you are 17½).
• Have a good standard of physical fitness – please follow this link to view advice and guidance on what is needed: https://www.dwfire.org.uk/working-for-us/wholetime-recruitment/recruitment-process/stage-three/
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Not have any unspent criminal convictions – please follow this link to view information on our pre-employment checks and policy statements on the recruitment of ex-offenders: https://www.dwfire.org.uk/working-for-us/wholetime-recruitment/recruitment-process/pre-employment-checks-wholetime/
• Hold a full valid UK manual driving licence.
• Be confident in water.

For further information, and in order to apply for this process, please click on the following link: https://www.dwfire.org.uk/working-for-us/wholetime-recruitment/ and complete the initial registration form which will be available on this webpage between 10am on Monday 30 September and midnight (23:59 hrs) on Friday 04 October 2024.

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be launching a Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment Process on Monday 30 September 2024.

To be eligible to apply for this process you must:



Be at least 18 years old when you join us (you can apply once you are 17½).


Have a good standard of physical fitness – please click apply to view advice and guidance on what is needed.


Have the right to work in the UK.


Not have any unspent criminal convictions – please click apply to view information on our pre-employment checks and policy statements on the recruitment of ex-offenders.


Hold a full valid UK manual driving licence.


Be confident in water.



For further information, and in order to apply for this process, please click apply now and complete the initial registration form which will be available on this webpage between 10am on Monday 30 September and midnight (23:59 hrs) on Friday 04 October 2024.

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As a PPE and Systems Officer in the Assets Department you will:
• Be responsible for providing and managing the Service wide PPE function to minimise operational impact. This includes the issue of a wide range of PPE, stock management (Agresso, Asset Management System), contract management and project support as well as working with the Supplies Manager to implement new working practices.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal staff for the Online Supplies Catalogue, manage the Services laundry contract and assist with overall budget management within the PPE and Supplies remit.
• Manage the Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) programme, be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of PPE items and ensure the asset management database and records are maintained.

What makes you our ideal PPE and Systems Officer:
• You will meet the essential criteria as listed on the person specification.
• You will have an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate or willingness to work towards this / demonstrable equivalent level experience in a PPE environment.
• You will have a valid in date Category C Driving Licence.
• You will have previous experience of working within the guidelines of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.
• You will have working knowledge of H&S legislation and its application specific to PPE within a Supplies environment.
• You will have experience of developing and managing systems and processes.
• You will have proven experience of building and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

Other Information
• Please provide a breakdown of any annual leave you have over the next 6 months and note this down on the application form.
• You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the occasional travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
• The role involves some evening and weekend working. This would include working one evening a month to support the team with the face fitting service.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• Should the duration of this fixed term contract exceed a period of 6 months, the successful postholder would be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings.
• Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance.
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We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

As well as being one of the largest combined Fire and Rescue Services in the country we are also one of the top performing. In February 2022, inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) looked closely at our Service and graded us as ‘Good’, ‘Outstanding’, and ‘Good’ across the three inspection pillars of Effectiveness, Efficiency and People.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire 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 and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Procurement Officer to join the team. The role will be based at the Support Offices in Potterne, Wiltshire with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. Working on a full time, permanent basis, 37 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £34,834 rising by annual increments to £37,336 (pay award pending).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We are one of the largest combined Fire and Rescue Services in the country and are rated as ‘Good’ by the HM Inspectorate in terms of our Efficiency, Effectiveness and how well we look after our People.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff feel valued and rewarded.

Benefits as a Procurement Officer will include:


Generous annual leave of 29 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 31 days per annum after five years’ Service.
Local Government Pension Scheme - Members benefit from a generous employer contribution.
Long Service awards.
Blue Light Card and local discounts.
Cycle to work scheme.
A variety of family friendly policies and procedures to support a good work life balance.
Health and wellbeing initiatives including free gym access.
Support from the Fire Fighters Charity with your social wellbeing, physical health, mental health, nursing, retirement, and support for families.


About the Procurement Officer role

As Procurement Officer you will:


Support Managers with all aspects of procurement and tendering for designated procurement projects providing professional advice and support at all stages, to ensure that an appropriate and legally compliant process is followed throughout.
Administer procurement systems including the e-tendering system and contracts register for designated procurement projects and contracts.
Monitor and obtain risk and credit reports on the suppliers, as requested from the Credit and Risk Reporting System.
Maintain a pipeline for all procurements relating to the designed categories.
Support Managers with all aspects of contract monitoring and management for designated contracts. Ensuring standards are set, met, and maintained and appropriate processes are followed where this is not the case.


What makes you our ideal Procurement Officer?


Qualified to degree level (MCIPS qualified/graduate level) or equivalent managerial qualification, or able to demonstrate significant level of graduate calibre experience at a senior level in a relevant sector, ideally Procurement and Supply
Experience of managing procurement processes, ideally in a public sector environment
Ability to prioritise workloads and demonstrate effective planning and organisational skills
Experience of managing procurement processes in a public sector environment
Experience of managing contracts and supplier relationship
IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word


Other Information:


You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.


If you would like to find out more about this Procurement Officer role, please click apply via the clients website now we would love to hear from you!

Closing date - Sunday 22nd September 2024 (midnight). Interviews will take place on Monday 7th October 2024

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Here at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, we have a new opportunity available for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team. The role will be based at Service Headquarters (Salisbury) with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis - 37 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £39,186 - £42,403 per annum (pay award pending) (rising by annual increments to £42,403).

We would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. The role has a significant travel requirement across the Service, in particular to Warminster, Westbury, Trowbridge, Bradford On Avon, Melksham, Devizes, Calne, Pewsey, Marlborough, Ramsbury, Potterne, and West Moors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

Benefits of an HR Business Partner will include:


Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources
29 days plus 8 bank holiday days, increasing after 5 years of service to 31 days plus 8 bank holiday days.
Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, subject to qualifying criteria.
Generous occupational pay entitlement during absence through sickness.
Employee recognition scheme and loyalty award recognising 20 years continuous service.
Discounts are available at local companies within the Dorset and Wiltshire area upon showing your Service ID card.
Blue light card.
Free gym access and leisure centre discount.


As the HR Business Partner you will:


Champion, drive and embed the HR agenda within their geographical area of the Service and ensure its integration in the business planning process.
Understand and lead transformation within the business and its requirement to advise and support delivery of the business.
Provide expert advice, support, and guidance on employee relations issues to managers and staff on issues such as conflict resolution, mediation, investigation, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and attendance/sickness issues.
Support and advise managers on recruitment issues.
Develop relationships with and provide support to the managers within the Service ensuring best practice is implemented and work closely with them to deliver their objectives to enable delivery of the business plan.


What makes you our ideal HR Business Partner?


Good working knowledge of employment law with experience of applying legislation in practice.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively and professionally with people at all levels within the organisation.
Recent practical training experience of employees and line managers in HR policy and procedures.
A qualified member level of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (MCIPD) or have relevant demonstrable working experience at this level.
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships and demonstrate a positive attitude to internal / external customer care.
Self-motivated with the ability to work practically and logically and use initiative.
Experienced in using a range of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).


Other Information:


You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the significant travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
The role involves some evening and weekend working.
A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.


If you would like to find out more about the HR Business Partner role, please click apply now as we would love to hear from you!

Closing date - 29th August 2024

It is intended that interviews will take place on 11 September 2024.

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Appointment Type: Permanent (there may also be opportunities on fixed term contracts)

Salary: £25,819 - £34,415 per annum (linked to training, development and competency).

Hours: Full Time - 42 hours per week (shift work)

Location: Potterne Support Offices, Wiltshire. There may be a requirement to work from other locations on occasion.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 14 January 2024.

We are looking for Emergency Call Handlers, officially known as Firefighters (Control), based in our Service Control Centre in Potterne. Service Control Centre is crewed 24 hours per day, 365 days of the year, achieved by four watches on a rotating shift pattern averaging 42 hours per week. This is covered by staff working two consecutive days (08:00 – 18:00), followed by two consecutive nights (18:00 – 08:00) and four days off. Therefore, applicants must be able to work on days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Successful applicants will receive full and comprehensive training and will be required to work towards an Emergency Contact Handler Level 3 qualification.

The successful candidate will:
· Take emergency calls from the public
· Liaise with partner agencies, including police, ambulance and local authorities
· Provide guidance and support to the caller, which in some cases may be distressing
· Mobilise resources as required
· Work as part of a team to provide support to operational colleagues at incidents

You must:
· Have 4 GCSE passes - Grade A*-C / 9-4, including English and Mathematics; or equivalent Level 2 qualification; or higher-level relevant qualification; or have at least six months of relevant experience of working in an emergency service/military environment.
· Be a minimum of 17 and a half years of age at point of application; however, if successful, you will need to be 18 years old at the point of appointment
· Be able to provide a commitment to the shift working pattern
· Have the right to work in the UK
· Not have any unspent criminal convictions
· Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other software packages, with good keyboard skills
· Be able to establish a rapport with callers

You are:
· Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal and external customer care
· Able to commit to the requirements of the development programme and formal qualification, with a high degree of self-motivation
· Resilient when dealing with distressed callers in emergency life or death situations
· Able to manipulate datasets and databases
· Able to display professionalism in line with working as part of a uniformed, disciplined service.

Other Information:
· The role involves day/night, weekend and bank holiday working on a shift pattern
· A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on successful individuals prior to confirmation of employment. You will be required to register with the DBS Update Service and maintain this registration annually
· Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 14 January 2024.

The selection process will include the following stages:

• Stage 1: Application form and eligibility checks
• Stage 2: Online psychometric testing between 17 January 2024 and 23:00 hours on 24 January 2024 Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service | Online Psychometric Assessments (dwfire.org.uk)
• Stage 3: Practical job-related tests carried out at Service Control Centre, Potterne, during week commencing 19 February 2024 (candidates are only required to attend one day) Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service | Practical Testing Assessments (dwfire.org.uk)
• Stage 4: Interview at Service Control Centre, Potterne, on 13 or 14 March 2024


To view the full advert and apply please see our website: https://www.dwfire.org.uk/working-for-us/current-vacancies/


We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire 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 and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.


Values & Behaviours Framework
Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Service. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role, and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have a fantastic opportunity for a Digital, Data and Technology Development Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £50,512 - £54,279 per annum.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

About the role:

As our Digital, Data and Technology Development Manager, you will oversee an efficient and innovate digital function for the Service, ensuring the effective development, delivery and support of new and enhanced, integrated, modern Digital Systems and Services. As a Subject Matter expert within the development field you will lead the team in providing analysis, design and development using the most appropriate technologies.

Key responsibilities as our Digital, Data and Technology Development Manager:


Leading an effective development team, providing clear strategy for the Service with regards to development with established and new technologies
To challenge the ways in which the Fire Service approaches the designs of new Services taking a continual improvement approach to developing Best Practice and process improvements
Line manage the Development team, ensuring that workloads are allocated and prioritised appropriately, work plans agreed, expectations are clearly communicated, and feedback is regularly provided
Actively lead relationship management key stakeholders ensuring effective, and efficient systems are in place and the required services are delivered on time and in full, by KPI’s and SLA’s
Lead and advise in the maintenance and continuous improvement of development technologies, processes and integration in collaboration with colleagues across the team and the wider Service
To own and continuously improve the Application Development process within DSFRS, adopting industry best practice where appropriate to maximise productivity
To act as a mentor and coach to the Development team, providing experience and SME across the DDAT Department, in order to propagate Best Practice in all areas of Service Development activity.


What we are looking for in our Digital, Data and Technology Development Manager:


Strong team leadership, with the ability to effectively mentor and motivate others
Good knowledge and experience working knowledge of modern development tools and technologies, including but not limited to M365 and JAVA
Knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies to ensure applications are delivered successfully and on time
Ability to work with partner organisations at an operational level to identify and exploit opportunities for collaboration on Service Development
Clear understanding of security and confidentiality of information, whether computer based or otherwise in line with legislation
Proven ability in the development and implementation of work plans to deliver the Development teams strategy for the Service
Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to ensure deadlines are meet
High level of communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels


Closing date: 2359hrs Monday 22nd January 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Digital, Data and Technology Development Manager please click apply today, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a supporting statement. As part of your supporting statement please ensure you provide evidence of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification attached at the end of this advert. The evidence provided will be used to shortlist the applications received.

Our values

As a Service and as individuals:

We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.

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