Job Description

The Role

Post: Workplace Transition Lead Salary: 72,181 per annum Grade: FRS G Salary range: 72,181 - 89,656 per annum Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 06 November 2025 London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's Fire and Rescue Service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.). Shape the future of London Fire Brigade. We're seeking a dynamic Workplace Transition Lead to drive transformation as part of our flagship New Headquarters Project, delivering a modern, high-performing workplace beyond 2027. As the Workplace Transition Lead, you will provide senior leadership within the project team, working closely with the Project Lead and Sponsor. You'll represent the project across the organisation and ensure staff engagement is at the heart of our transformation. Key Responsibilities: o Lead a multidisciplinary team and deputise for the Project Lead. o Collaborate across departments to gather and validate HQ requirements. o Champion change management and ensure smooth transition and staff engagement. o Align workplace culture with LFB values and operational needs. o Manage stakeholder communications, risks, and benefits realisation. About You: o Proven experience in leading change and managing stakeholders. o Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills. o Expertise in workplace transformation and business readiness. o Knowledge of project governance, DEI, and organisational culture. Join us in shaping a future-ready HQ that supports the vital work of London's fire and rescue service. 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, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert. 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.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1 To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria: 1. Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management, requirements gathering, ensuring readiness for change and supporting organisations through project led change. 2. Experience of working in a leadership role including leading and managing teams, leading in a project environment and chairing meetings and groups. 3. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and to influence others to move towards and common vision or goal. Excellent communications kills, both written and verbal, and the ability to clearly articulate messages for a variety of audiences. 4. Ability to plan for the practical implementation of change and work with others at a practical level to deliver transitions effectively. 5. Knowledge of tools, methodology and models to draw on when gathering requirements, managing stakeholders, defining benefits and supporting organisations through change. 6. An understanding of equalities issues and a commitment to ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to. Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2. 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. Stage 2 Assessment for this role is due to take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at our Assessment Centre in Hammersmith. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade o 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays o Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave) o Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year o Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave o Flexible working including work from home 60% o Free access to the Brigade gym o Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers o Free counselling o Season ticket loans o Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups o Contributory pension scheme o Cycle to work scheme o Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts o Opportunity to access affordable accommodation Criminal records check In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Job Reference: FRS01317