London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade for a Technical Assurance Manager to work in the small friendly Technical Service and Support team within the wider Property/TSS department managing the implementation of professional standards and leading the performance management of associated contracts, specifically around respiratory protective equipment.

All vehicles and 50% of equipment are serviced and repaired by Babcock who are an external contractor with a long-term contract with LFB, and the remaining 50% of equipment is managed by our internal operational support centre (OSC), as such the successful candidate will be required to liaise and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maximise and monitor performance.

As the Technical Assurance Manager, you will be the strategic lead, manage and implement performance mechanisms and processes to ensure LFB get best value from operational assets and equipment. You will lead the implementation of professional standards across the team and align LFB to meet them.

In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on contractor / supplier performance and compliance against contractual requirements, legislated obligations, and good industry practice.

Applicants will need to be able to work flexibly and work well as part of a team being adaptable to changing demands.

This role is a full-time role is based at Union Street/Home working and involves occasional travel to any of LFB’s fire stations, Ruislip Workshops and strategic partner locations.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Possession of an HNC or equivalent or extensive relevant experience in compliance management preferably within ISO accreditation or any other relevant professional standard.
2. Experience of managing professional services in a multi-discipline environment with a good knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and services maintenance projects.
3. Very good oral and written communication skills to produce technical correspondence and reports and the ability to establish good working relations with officers, clients, and outside organisations at all levels in a multi-disciplinary environment.
4. Good analytical skills to undertake research, analysis information and provide solutions to complex problems.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place in early November 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

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