In this role you will be the Fire Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the delivery of Fire Safety Management policy and the associated Fire Safety Management System across the British Army. Main responsibilities include: Maintain and review a strategy and associated documents for the effective delivery and communication of the Army TLB Fire Safety Management policy and Fire Safety Management System that is appropriate to the needs of Army Top Level Budget (TLB) and is compliant with UK Legislation, Defence fire safety policy and other guidance. Identify, document and communicate the roles and responsibilities in the Army TLB Fire Safety Management policy and Fire Safety Management System of the chain of command and clearly define the competency and training requirements of each function. Act as the lead auditor for all Fire Safety 2nd Party Assurance (2 PA) activity across the Army TLB including: The planning and delivery of a risk-based Fire Safety Management 2 PA programme across the Army TLB. Provision of written, detailed 2 PA reports to Heads of Establishment, Home Command and Regional Command Leads. The provision of a system to track and monitor remedial action plans to ensure a current and up to date risk picture across the Army TLB. Provision of follow up visits and no notice visits to address shortfalls or any lessons learned, and issues identified. Maintain regular communications with the Army Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Establishment (HoE's) and their Chains of Command (CoC's) as required to ensure fire safety matters are dealt with effectively and providing advice and guidance of their FSMS arrangements. Act as the Desk level lead for all Army TLB Integrated Risk Management Plans and Fire Resilience Risk Assessments to ensure HoEsare adequately supported regarding contract changes. Monitor and review enforcement/prohibition notices issued by Defence Fire Safety Regulator (DFSR)across the TLB and liaise with stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are taken to address deficiencies and ensure risks are kept as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). Maintain regular communications with Army Heads of Establishment, Home Command and Regional Command Leads on Fire Risk Assessment activity, monitoring the delivery of the Fire Risk Assessment process to ensure Army TLB is provided with the services and deliverables in accordance with the Service Providers contract, policy, and the resolution of actions. Liaise with other internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration and co-operation to ensure Safety Management system interfaces are effective, Examples being: Defence Fire & Rescue (to include all contract Service Providers) Defence Infrastructure Organisation Defence Fire Safety Regulator Commands / Units Monitor, manage and amend fire related deliverables with the Army / Defence Fire and Rescue (DFR) Joint Business Agreement (JBA). Generic Responsibilities of the grade: Undertake and maintain the development required to meet role specific and wider Defence mandated development requirements. Support the development of partnering and interoperability arrangements through attendance at National Fire & Rescue and Emergency Services Sector forums and through involvement in associated working groups. Report, any developments affecting the provision of Fire Risk Management(FRM) and Fire & Rescueresponse within Defence and escalate any disagreements with service providersthrough the Chain of Command. Maintain regular engagement with FRM providers, Duty Holders and customers to promote understanding, compliance and continuous improvement. If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com Person specification We are looking for a motivated self-starter who will go above and beyond when considering the risk to Fire Safety. Someone who has demonstrable and relevant skills in fire safety management, strategic risk management, organisational learning, and who thrives in a diverse and fast-paced environment. Essential: Eligibility - This is a uniformed Defence Fire and Rescue Service Group Manager post available to current competent Group Managers, current competent Station Managers on promotion or an individual who can demonstrate the correct Fire Service competencies and experience for this role at Station Manager level (Military Equivalent Flt Sgt/CPO/WO) or higher. Fire Safety Level 4 Certificate (Lead Auditor) qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Licences Full UK driving licence Qualifications Fire Safety Level 4 Certificate (Lead Auditor) qualification Evidence of qualification/Licence/Membership will be required at interview. All qualifications/licences/memberships declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Leadership Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Seeing the Big Picture Leadership Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical Skills will be assessed at interview only (10 min presentation). The topic will be provided to those candidates successful at the sift stage. Benefits Alongside your salary of 58,477, Ministry of Defence contributes 16,940 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The Ministry of Defence prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other DFRS Fire Officer benefits for Army civil servants include: Uniform allowance. 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 employer contribution of28.97%. Alternative working practices such as hybrid working. 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days on completion of five years service. In addition to UK public holidays per year you will also receive the half day Maundy Thursday, plus one day for the Sovereigns Birthday and one additional day at Christmas. Discover My Benefits: Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/ We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances. 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Selection process will comprise of the following: Curriculum Vitae - A CV will be required for this position, CVs must comply with the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, detailing job history, full qualifications previous experience and skills. Statement of Suitability - Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 1000 words, explaining how they consider their personal skills, qualities, and experience provide evidence of suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification. Behaviours - Candidates will be required to submit evidence of no more than 250 words against the selected behaviours. Behaviours will be assessed at level 3 - SEO level. At the application stage you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of Suitability and the following behaviours: Leadership Working Together Seeing the Bigger Picture At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Seeing the Bigger Picture Your technical skills will also be assessed through a 10-minute presentation on a topic to be provided to those invited to interview. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held at Army Headquarters, Andover. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The surveyis voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. 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). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Martin Buckley Email : Martin.Buckley802@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk Further information Please see Further Information document attached. 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