An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading Fire and Rescue Services, to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer. 

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just five metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting circa. 900 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives. 

Your role

The Treasury Management Officer will be responsible for the management of the Fire Authority’s borrowing, investments and banking arrangements and will oversee the provision of budgetary management information and the production of the Authority’s Statement of Accounts.

What you will need 

This is a post you can apply for if you have a background in public sector financial accounting, practical experience in budget preparation and monitoring, the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and are looking for a new career opportunity.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with knowledge of public sector funding streams and financial statements. You will also have a knowledge of the Treasury Management Code and Prudential Code alongside a wider appreciation of accounting policies and procedures incorporated within the CIPFA Code of practice in order to deliver a compliant set of financial statements. 

What we offer

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. 

Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices during your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.  

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork. 

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Thursday 25^th July 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants, and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Click here for Job Description

Click here Terms and Conditions

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Opportunities have arisen for substantive, competent wholetime Watch Managers, to join one of the country’s leading metropolitan fire and rescue services, serving more than two million people spread over almost 800 square miles. 

We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted, and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision of making West Yorkshire safer and who demonstrate the values of team, responsibility, integrity, communication and learn.

WYFRS are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities.  

About the roles

• Watch Manager roles are available to work on our Flexi time Day Duty system in specialist roles, (Mon-Fri 0900-1700).

Those eligible to apply must: 

• Be a Wholetime Watch Manger in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Have been deemed competent in role.
• Hold and have maintained a Skills for Justice (SFJ) Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action.
• No development plans or capability issues related to competency.
• Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline.  

We offer an excellent package including:

• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Sports and social clubs
• Free use of gym.
• Pay in line with National Terms and conditions, Watch Managers receive an additional 4% Service Delivery Development (SDD) allowance (training roles receive an 8% enhancement).  

The selection process will comprise of:

Stage 1 - Application Form

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.  

Stage 2 - Shortlisting

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration.

To be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the following person specification criteria listed in the job description, on the personal statement in your application form.

You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria. Please see attached guidance notes.

Any incomplete applications received, or applications received after the deadline date will be discounted.

All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether they have been successfully shortlisted or not.

Stage 3 – Operational Skills and Knowledge assessment and Fitness Testing

Applicant will be required to undertake a combination of practical skills and knowledge assessment aligned with national teaching/guidance.

The fitness test will consist of the full 12 minute Chester walk test.

Stage 4 –Interview

The interview will be approximately 60 minutes and involve a number of behavioural style questions. WYFRS values can be accessed here. Click here for Core Values

Stage 5 – Pre-Employment Checks

All offers of employment will be subject to a skills gap analysis, references, medical, Disclosure and Barring and pre-employment checks.  

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date for applications – Midnight 24^th of July 2024
• Shortlisting of applications - Commencing 25^th of July 2024
• Skill and Knowledge assessments and Fitness Testing – 5^th and 6^th of August 2024
• Interviews will be held between 7^th – 13^th of August 2024
• Command assurance Week commencing 18/11/24
• We aim to have successful applicants in role by November.

For further information please contact SM Dan Howorth at:

Daniel.howorth@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. 

***this figure is not guaranteed and may drop below the minimum stated. Any additional allowances, such as specialisms, will not be pensionable.

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Qualification Form

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Opportunities have arisen for substantive, competent wholetime Crew Managers, to join one of the country’s leading metropolitan fire and rescue services, serving more than two million people spread over almost 800 square miles. 

We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted, and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision of making West Yorkshire safer and who demonstrate the values of team, responsibility, integrity, communication and learn.

WYFRS are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities.  

About the roles

• Crew Manager – Vacancies are available across all duty systems this includes, Flexi time Day Duty System Mon to Fri 0900-1700hrs, 2-2-4 Shift Duty System (0800 and 1900hrs start/finish times) and Day Crewing.

Those eligible to apply must: 

• Be a Wholetime Crew Manger in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Have been deemed competent in role.
• Hold and have maintained a Skills for Justice (SFJ) Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action.
• No development plans or capability issues related to competency.
• Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline.  

We offer an excellent package including:

• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Sports and social clubs
• Free use of gym.
• Pay in line with National Terms and conditions, Crew Managers receive an additional 2% Service Delivery Development (SDD) allowance (training roles receive an 8% enhancement)  

The selection process will comprise of:

Stage 1 - Application Form

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.  

Stage 2 - Shortlisting

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration.

To be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the following person specification criteria listed in the job description, on the personal statement in your application form.

You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria. Please see attached guidance notes.

Any incomplete applications received, or applications received after the deadline date will be discounted.

All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether they have been successfully shortlisted or not. 

Stage 3 – Operational Skills and Knowledge assessment and Fitness Testing

Applicant will be required to undertake a combination of practical skills and knowledge assessment aligned with national teaching/guidance.

The fitness test will consist of the full 12 minute Chester walk test.

Stage 4 –Interview

The interview will be approximately 60 minutes and involve a number of behavioural style questions. WYFRS values can be accessed here.Click here for Core Values

Stage 5 – Pre-Employment Checks

All offers of employment will be subject to a skills gap analysis, references, medical, Disclosure and Barring and pre-employment checks.  

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date for applications – Midnight 24^th of July 2024
• Shortlisting of applications - Commencing 25^th of July 2024
• Skill and Knowledge assessments and Fitness Testing – 5^th and 6^th of August 2024
• Interviews will be held between 7^th – 13^th of August 2024
• Command assurance - Week commencing 18/11/24
• We aim to have successful applicants in role by November.

For further information please contact SM Dan Howorth at:

Daniel.howorth@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

***this figure is not guaranteed and may drop below the minimum stated. Any additional allowances, such as specialisms, will not be pensionable.

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Qualification Form

Click here for Day Crewing Duty System Policy

Click here for WYFRS Accommodation Policy

Click here for Relocation Assistance Policy  

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Opportunities have arisen for substantive, competent wholetime Firefighters, to join one of the country’s leading metropolitan fire and rescue services, serving more than two million people spread over almost 800 square miles.

We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted, and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision of making West Yorkshire safer and who demonstrate the values of team, responsibility, integrity, communication and learn.

WYFRS are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities.

About the roles

• Firefighter Vacancies are available across the 2-2-4 Shift Duty System (0800 and 1900hrs start/finish times) and Day Crewing System.

Those eligible to apply must: 

• Be a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Have been deemed competent in role.
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action.
• No development plans or capability issues related to competency.
• Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Be willing to undertake training to support station specialisms.
• Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline.
• For Day Crewing roles, must, or be willing to reside within a 5 minute “turn in” area of the designated station. (Unless WYFRS accommodation is provided)

 We offer an excellent package including:

• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Sports and social clubs
• Free use of gym.
• Pay in line with National Terms and conditions (Day Crewing staff receive an average 12% total extra pensionable pay and specialist skills allowances payable for some roles.
• Relocation assistance up to £7500 (Day Crewing Vacancies only subject to conditions)

The selection process will comprise of:

Stage 1 - Application Form

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.  

Stage 2 - Shortlisting

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration.

To be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the following person specification criteria listed in the job description, on the personal statement in your application form.

You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria. Please see attached guidance notes.

Any incomplete applications received, or applications received after the deadline date will be discounted.

All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether they have been successfully shortlisted or not.

Stage 3 – Operational Skills and Knowledge assessment and Fitness Testing

Applicant will be required to undertake a combination of practical skills and knowledge assessment aligned with national teaching/guidance.

The fitness test will consist of the full 12-minute Chester walk test.

Stage 4 –Interview

The interview will be approximately 60 minutes and involve a number of behavioural style questions. WYFRS values can be accessed here. Click here for Core Values.

Stage 5 – Pre-Employment Checks

All offers of employment will be subject to a skills gap analysis, references, medical, Disclosure and Barring and pre-employment checks.  

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date for applications – Midnight 24^th of July 2024
• Shortlisting of applications - Commencing 25^th of July 2024
• Skill and Knowledge assessments and Fitness Testing – 5^th and 6^th of August 2024
• Interviews will be held between 7^th – 13^th of August 2024
• We aim to have successful applicants in role by November.

For further information please contact SM Dan Howorth at:

Daniel.howorth@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

***this figure is not guaranteed and may drop below the minimum stated. Any additional allowances, such as specialisms, will not be pensionable.

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Qualification Form

Click here for Day Crewing Duty System Policy

Click here for WYFRS Accommodation Policy

Click here for Relocation Assistance Policy

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Transport team to maintain our fire appliances and specialist vehicles to ensure our firefighters operate safely and effectively at incidents to save lives. In doing so you will be directly contributing to making your community and West Yorkshire Safer.

You will work in a modern, clean, safe workshop environment with great motorway links and have access to the latest equipment to maintain our fleet. We invest in our staff and provide both bespoke in-house and external training including LGV driver training, specialist manufacturer courses such as Volvo and Scania, aerial appliance repair, welding, fabrication and Webber rescue equipment. In addition, we provide personal development through accredited bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Based at our Headquarters, you will have the opportunity to work out in the field to provide logistical support at major fire incidents.  In addition, you will be able to attend any of our 40 Fire Stations across West Yorkshire to carry out the inspection, repair and maintenance of the Fire & Rescue’s fleet of vehicles and associated operational equipment.  

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, local government pension scheme, free parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, with all clothing and personal protective equipment and tools provided.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

Candidates must have considerable experience in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and possess a recognised apprenticeship in vehicle maintenance with City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 and 3 Craft studies (or Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent level relevant qualification) and a full UK car manual driving licence.

You may also be required to participate in the section’s standby rota, which currently equates to £2.87 for each hour you are on call and enhanced over-time for any callouts attended.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of your fire and rescue service, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

For more information about the role and/or to arrange a site visit please contact Brian Dent, Workshops Manager on 01274 655851 or via Brian.Dent@westyorksfire.gov.uk

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online, please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 7 July 2024.

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Terms and Conditions

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading Fire and Rescue Services, to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer. 

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just five metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting circa. 900 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives. 

We are changing the way our Finance Department works so that we can achieve the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities and we are looking for an Apprentice Financial Accountant to help us achieve our ambitions. This is a new role within the department and it’s an exciting opportunity to shape our future and your own career. You will join a supportive team that has a collaborative ethos and clear direction.

Your role

You will have the opportunity to support all areas of the finance function and wider business giving you a broad experience of the Authority and Local Authority Accounting whilst also having defined responsibilities and projects to complete. We will support you to study for the CIPFA professional qualification, with the payment of course fees, day release to attend college and leave to study for exams. More information on the qualification is available at the CIPFA web site. We plan to access the CIPFA Level 7 Professional Accountancy qualification through the Apprenticeship route.

What you will need 

5 GCSE grades 4-9 or A-C and 2 A Level grades A-C (subjects must include Maths and English at either level)

And

Finance or Business Degree (predicted minimum 2:1 and ultimately achieving minimum 2:1)

What we offer

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of the gym. 

Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices during your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.  

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

Click here for JD

Click here for T&Cs

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 7^th July 2024.

Click here for Guidance Document

Click here for Additional Guidance for our new E-recruitment System

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.