Are you passionate about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ready to make a real impact?  

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a dynamic GIS Analyst to manage and analyse GIS data, produce insightful maps, and support critical decision-making processes. You will collaborate with various departments, administer risk modelling software, and liaise with external organisations. If you have strong technical skills, a keen eye for data quality and the aptitude for problem-solving, apply now and help us enhance our ICT services and achieve our mission! 

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme.  

Job Purpose: To ensure the effective delivery and management of ICT services within the Authority, with a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The role involves upholding the ICT Service Level Agreement, managing GIS files, producing maps, analysing data and supporting decision-making processes. Additionally, the post holder will facilitate the Fire and Rescue Authority's objectives, administer risk modelling software and provide technical support to various departments.  

Key Responsibilities: As a GIS Analyst, you will utilise GIS software to produce tailored maps and manipulate operational data to support decision-making. You'll manage all GIS data, act as a technical liaison and translate Ordnance Survey data. Collaboration with the CRMP team and analysis of routing data are key, as is providing technical support to the Brigade Water Office and managing risk modelling software. You'll also maintain the internal address gazetteer, liaise with external organisations for GIS dataset production and promote data sharing through training and user groups.

Essential requirements: 

1.    Technical experience and specialist knowledge on the use and function of GIS systems and databases.

2. Experience of working with data modelling tools, utilising business intelligence reporting tools and analysis of routing data.

3. Experience in producing reports for key strategic decision making.

4. Qualification or education in a relevant area or equivalent experience.

5. Qualification in SQL or equivalent experience to be able to query, extract and load data sets. 

6. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.  With a keen eye for data quality.

7. Effective communication and collaboration abilities.  

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants will need a reliable home internet connection.  

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.  

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 six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.  

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.  

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants’ welcome.    

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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.

Are you passionate about Microsoft 365 and ready to make a real impact? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a dynamic M365 Administrator to configure, manage, and optimise the Microsoft 365 suite, with a particular emphasis on SharePoint administration. You'll leverage Power Platform tools, such as Power Automate and basic Power App building, to enhance automation and streamline business processes. If you have strong technical skills, a keen eye for security protocols, and the aptitude for problem-solving, apply now and help us enhance our digital collaboration tools and achieve our mission!

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme. 

Job Purpose: To ensure the effective delivery and management of ICT services within the Authority, with a focus on Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and Power Platform tools. The role involves upholding the ICT Service Level Agreement, managing M365 applications, providing user support and training, and supporting decision-making processes. Additionally, the post holder will facilitate the Fire and Rescue Authority's objectives, administer identity and access management solutions, and provide technical support to various departments. 

Key Responsibilities: As an M365 Administrator, you will configure and manage Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, to ensure optimal functionality. You'll enable teams to leverage M365 and Power Platform capabilities for enhanced productivity and collaboration. You'll manage complex identity and access management solutions, apply PowerShell and scripting tools for M365 automation, and build basic Power Apps to streamline business processes. Collaboration with IT teams, stakeholders, and end-users is key, as is providing proficient user support and conducting training sessions. 

Essential requirements:

1. Proven experience in M365 and SharePoint administration and deployment with a focus on Power Platform.
2. Technical expertise in Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and Power Platform tools.
3. Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
4. SharePoint certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Associate) or equivalent experience.
5. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
6. Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
7. Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. You will need a reliable home internet connection. 

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

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 six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives. 

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. 

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Terms and Conditions

Click here for Guidance Notes

Click here for Additional Guidance on 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, please be advised this vacancy is only open to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service employees.

For recruitment queries please contact Applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk

We are looking for a talented, quality focused, dynamic and experienced Learning & Development Centre Manager to lead quality, design, delivery, and evaluation of our learning projects and programmes.

Are you someone with excellent knowledge, the right attitude and bags of skills to deliver awesome quality L&D interventions supported by a passionate team making a positive difference to our people?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by helping develop our people to deliver our work brilliantly.

The successful candidate will enable a culture of continuous improvement, deliver quality through our Skills for Justice Qualifications Centre and ensure our workforce is skilled, competent and equipped to deliver for the communities of West Yorkshire.

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme

Job Purpose:
• The Learning and Development Centre Manager is responsible for learning, development, and continuous improvement culture at WYFRS. You will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of learning projects and programmes and help ensure our workforce is skilled and equipped to deliver for the communities of West Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities:
• You will lead on Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activity, deliver robust systems, processes and implement effective standardisation to maintain excellent qualification and award standards as Centre Manager and Lead IQA.

• You will manage the learning and development function, including line management of the team, workloads, resource and budget allocation, professional development, and procurement of L&D interventions.

• You will enable a culture of continuous improvement, through project management of key learning and development workstreams, support the delivery of interventions through internal and external provision and evaluate outputs and outcomes.

Essential requirements:
• Significant experience of identifying, developing, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes within an organisation.

• Line management experience, managing budgets, projects, people and performance.

• You will have experience of mapping and implementing occupational standards against qualifications.

• You will be educated to Degree level (Level 6) or have a significant equivalent level of experience. A qualified IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) with experience of embedding quality. You’ll have knowledge of awarding body codes of practice and assessment strategies.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants will need a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence as the role requires travel throughout West Yorkshire.

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 six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

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.

We offer an excellent package as outlined above.

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 20 April 2025.

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Terms & 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.

Are you a great communicator? Enjoy working in a small team? Looking for a role that really supports the saving of lives and property, keeping the community safe?  Do you like working in the Great British outdoors?  Are you comfortable with navigating West Yorkshire’s roads?

You can be part of West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by maintaining its current stock of fire hydrants and working closely with external partners to ensure the provision of water for firefighting on new developments.

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme.

All equipment and clothing will be provided.

Job Purpose: To inspect and maintain all WYFRS fire hydrants, ensuring the Water Office delivers an efficient and commercially effective service.

Key Responsibilities:

You will inspect and carry out repairs of fire hydrants, fitting of indication plates, advising of locations on new fire hydrants on building developments and maintaining electronic inspection records

Essential requirements:

• Basic understanding of IT systems, including Outlook.
• A working knowledge of hydrant installations is desirable.
• You will be required to work throughout the West Yorkshire region based in Birkenshaw.
• You will have the physical fitness to work outdoors and to undertake the desired manual handling.
• You must hold a valid driving licence.

Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and throughout West Yorkshire

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a maintaining a current valid driving licence.

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 six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

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.

Please contact Stephen Nicholls, Water Officer for further information via e-mail at Stephen.Nicholls@westyorksfire.gov.uk. Please leave a contact telephone number if a discussion is preferred.

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 13 April 2025 (midnight).

Assessment & Interviews will take place Tuesday 29 April 2025 & Wednesday 30 April 2025.

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, racially & ethnically diverse 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 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.