Job Description

The PSU is a team which provides a comprehensive Professional Standards advisory and support service on all matters relating to discipline, bullying, harassment and discrimination (BHD)-related grievance, and complex investigations. Undertaking engagement with operational and corporate leaders across the LFB to identify trends, risks and opportunities relating to discipline and grievances, and working with leaders and HR colleagues to address them. Providing advice and support to a range of customers, ensuring that this is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Brigade and in line with best practice. To encourage a culture of continuous improvement and modernisation, and to provide appropriate leadership and challenge to customers on all HR issues. The postholder must demonstrate high levels of integrity to build and retain trust in the PSU service.



The role of the SC within the PSU will be both varied and demanding calling upon a range of skills and experience building on the changes we have already seen following the Cultural Review. You will play a pivotal role in leading PSU engagement with the broader organisation, helping to educate and collate feedback which will shape the way the unit operates. You will also conduct investigations and provide advice and guidance on conduct matters. We are looking for officers with high levels of integrity and resilience as you will be exposed to highly sensitive information. This is the perfect opportunity for officers who want to broaden their organisational knowledge and will provide the successful candidate a high-profile role that ensures professional standards are maintained across all areas of the organisation. Please note that applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with Social Media screening.




Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.



For more information or for an informal discussion with the hiring manager, please contact the Recruitment team via recruitment@london-fire.gov.uk



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.

Eligibility

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Applicants must:



Be a competent and substantive Station Commander who has demonstrated competence against the requirements of the Station Commander role map in an operational post.



Be serving as a wholetime officer in a UK local government brigade.



Have a Level 4 Skills for Justice Incident Command qualification and in ticket.



Hold a full UK driving licence.



Be free of any current formal disciplinary sanctions.

Assessment Overview

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Stage 1 - online application and a personal statement



To apply, please upload a copy of your up to date CV, a copy of your Skills for Justice qualification and if applicable, a copy of your Incident Command revalidation, submit an online application and provide a personal statement of no more than 4,000 characters outlining how your skills and experience would best suit the role.



Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot 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.



Shortlisted applicants will be required to take part in a formal panel interview, at which they will:



be given an unseen presentation to prepare and deliver to the panel, who will ask questions; prior to an interview based on the LFB Values.



Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements. Please state in your on-line application form all your unavailable dates.