This role is an exciting opportunity for staff to join our existing group of Flexi-Firefighters.
The Corporate Plan, approved in 2015 highlighted the need, where appropriate, to move to a flexible, mobile and affordable crewing system under local terms and conditions in order to support demand and risk-led people resourcing. It also documented the Authority’s commitment to adapting the employee proposition to optimise employee motivation, attract and retain the right calibre of high performing people.
The Flexi-Firefighters team currently consists of a mixture of Firefighters, Crew Commanders and a Watch Commander. The positions will be on a permanent contract that will attract an additional pensionable flexible deployment allowance of 10% plus an annual award of up to 5% in respect of resilience rota participation.
You will be required to undertake a development programme across the range of national resilience specialisms, all training will be provided. There is an expectation that successful applicants will spend approximately 2 years within the role.
You will need to provide resilience across the organisation in addition to contracted working hours should the requirement arise, and this will include incidences affecting resource numbers, and recall to duty requirements.
We are seeking to appoint individuals who are effective communicators with the ability to work under minimum supervision and have the desire and ability to work flexibly, and across the geographic area of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Hours of Work: up to 42 per week plus 40 hours of resilience cover per week
There will be a regular need to travel to fulfil the areas of responsibility for this role, so a full driving licence is essential and you should either have an LGV licence or be prepared to work towards this.
If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Barrie Ackerlay on 07795801702 or backerlay@bucksfire.gov.uk
Eligibility for the role:
This role is only open to Competent Firefighters from both On Call and Whole Time Operational staff from within Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. It is preferred that all On Call Firefighters will have completed an improving standards course.
Applicants must use their self-service log in's.
When completing the application form, please answer the following questions in the supporting statement: