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Receptionist/Training Centre Support Assistant

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:58:00 GMT

This is a great opportunity for someone to utilise their excellent communication and clerical skills within a busy environment.

The position will play a key role in the Training Centre and you will therefore need to be a professional, organised and proactive receptionist to maintain all front of house responsibilities

You will be educated to GCSE Grade C or above in English (or equivalent) OR have proven experience in a similar role. The role will include general clerical duties, and therefore previous experience is essential. Experience of word processing, general typing skills and using basic computer applications, e.g. Word and Excel is also required.

Benefits include final salary-related occupational pension scheme, continued professional development, childcare vouchers and Occupational Health and Welfare facility.

If you require any further information about the post contact Hari Atwal on 0121 380 6661 or e-mail Hari.Atwal@wmfs.net

Working Hours: 20.5 hrs

Wednesday
12.30 - 16.30
Thursday - Friday
08.15 - 16.30

Equalities and Diversity Manager

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:07:00 GMT

As an integral part of our Human Resources function, you will be at the centre of the change - as we continue to introduce innovative initiatives to further improve the service that we deliver.

Working closely with the HR Director and corporate management, your key responsibility will be implementation of the National Fire and Rescue Service 10-Year Equality and Diversity Strategy. Principal outcomes will include supporting the West Midlands Fire Service to deliver it's commitment to promote equality and diversity, tackle disadvantage and build cohesive and sustainable communities. Using the Equality Framework for Local Government to build our success in mainstreaming equality and diversity in policy planning, service delivery and employment practice. You will possess an appropriate qualification in a related field e.g. Corporate Membership of CIPD, or have a proven track record on the field of equalities and diversity and of introducing cultural change. An outstanding communicator with highly developed and effective influencing skills, you will need to demonstrate your ability to lead, develop and motivate others.

Benefits include flexible working hours, 36 days annual leave (including public holidays), relocation package, free onsite gym facilities, modern working environment, access to local transport links, final salary related occupational pension scheme, childcare vouchers and an Occupational Health and Welfare facility.

The Fire & Rescue Service Equality & Diversity Strategy 2008-2018 is attached for your information.

For an infomal discussion about the post you can contact David Johnson (Director of HR) via e-mail david.johnson@wmfs.net or call 0121 380 6908.

Working Hours: 36.5 hrs
Flexible working hours apply

Assistant Buyer (2 posts)

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:03:00 GMT

The West Midlands Fire Service is one of the leading Fire and Rescue services in the country. Our Procurement Section has developed to meet the significant challenges facing procurement in the Fire Service. An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team as an Assistant Buyer.

You will support our Buyers / Contracts Managers in the processing of contractual tenders and quotations and in making recommendations for purchasing arrangements. You will be responsible for collating all information relating to function and contract performance. Ideally, you will possess or be studying towards full membership of CIPS, with demonstrable experience within a purchasing environment.

To fulfil this role you should possess excellent communication skills as you will liaise with both suppliers and customers and you should be able to operate under pressure. With excellent numerical and literacy skills, you should be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office systems and use of internet/web based systems for e-procurement.

Benefits include flexible working hours, 22 days annual leave, onsite gym, Occupational Health and Welfare facilities, pension scheme, plus a range of benefits that you would expect when working for one of the leading fire and rescue services.

Should you be successfully shortlisted, interviews for this post will be held on Monday 8th December and Tuesday 9th December 08.

If you would you like an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Tcherina Bruton (Senior Contracts Manager) on 0121 380 6172 or via e-mail Tcheri.bruton@wmfs.net

Working Hours: 36.5 hrs
Flexible working hours apply

HR Manager

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:45:00 GMT

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and inspirational professional to join our HR Management Team.

Our Human Resources function is at the centre of change. We have re-shaped the function and are introducing innovative initiatives which will continually improve the services that we deliver.

You will lead and manage teams to develop and implement workforce planning strategies and solutions. You will ensure that the service has an effective HR Information system which provides timely performance management information. You will also have responsibility for the development and implementation of positive action initiatives and promotion assessment processes.

You will have significant experience of working in the human resources field at senior management level. CIPD qualified, you will possess highly developed influencing skills.

Also essential is detailed knowledge of current employment and equality legislation, an understanding of the management of organisational change and experience of implementing HR management information systems.

An outstanding communicator you will need to demonstrate your ability to lead, develop and motivate employees.

Programme And Project Support Officer

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:12:00 GMT

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the leading fire and rescue services in the country. West Midlands Fire Service is a metropolitan fire and rescue service employing over 2,500 uniformed firefighting personnel and support staff to meet its vision of "Making west Midlands safer." We are currently running a series of corporate projects enabling the programme of change. The successful applicant will be working with high profile projects and interacting with personnel of varying levels within the organisation.

Working within our Programme Support Office you will co-ordinate, manage and provide support to major corporate projects undertaken by the West Midlands Fire Service. This will include providing advice, support and guidance on project and programme management tools and methods. You should have previous experience in a project management or a project administrative role including experience of Project Management systems, preferably PRINCE2 and be fully competent in the use of MS Office. With excellent communications and customer care skills, you will be working with key agencies within the region which will occasionally require you to travel outside the West Midlands area, and as such you should possess a current driving licence.

If you feel you are the right person for this role and wish to have an informal discussion about the position prior to submitting a formal application, please contact Paul Murphy, Programme Manager via paul.murphy@wmfs.net

Working Hours: 36.5 hrs
Flexible working hours apply