Head of Community Engagement, London Fire Brigade London Fire Brigade

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Rachel Miller Full time

Head of Community Engagement, London Fire Brigade
Post: Head of Community Engagement
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025 (possibility of extension)
Full-time
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We employ over 5,000 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.).
As laid out in our Community Risk Management Plan ‘Your London Fire Brigade’ we have been undergoing considerable change since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017.
LFB has been on a journey of transformation and improvement over the last few years and this includes improving our culture.
LFB is recruiting an interim Head of Community Engagement, and this is a great time to join the Brigade and be part of the change we are creating. This position is integral to advancing the organisation’s comprehensive community engagement strategy and strengthening relationships in some of London’s most diverse communities.
The Head of Community Engagement will lead the community engagement strategy, devising and driving initiatives that connect and resonate with various community groups across London. You will have experience in leading community engagement for a large, complex organisation and have a proven track record in delivering community engagement strategies and have excellent interpersonal and people skills to be able to engage a wide range of communities and work alongside them to build trust and provide support.
The post holder will also lead a team of community engagement professionals, developing their skills and ensuring excellence in all activities undertaken.
The postholder will play a critical role in the senior management team within the Communications and Engagement directorate, working closely with leaders across various departments [to advise on community engagement at all levels in the organisation].
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.
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working including job share
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation



  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    Thursday 23 May 2024 at 16:00 GMT London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and rescue service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833. Employing almost 6,000 staff who work in more than 400 teams at over 100...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Head of Reporting and Support within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for overall management of the LFB performance cycle and ensuring the performance team have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles. In early 2020,...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    We are recruiting a Communications Officer to join our busy press team. London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, so working in our press team is exciting and fast paced. You’ll need to think fast about breaking news, be confident and creative on social media and have an understanding of the political environment in...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    London Fire Brigade is looking to employ a Senior Continuous Improvement Officer within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for supporting the organisation with developing a culture of continuous improvement. In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    The London Fire Brigade is seeking to recruit a Senior Control Commander (SCC) to form part of the Senior Leadership Team of Brigade Control, based at the London Operations Centre, Merton, South West London. The London Fire Brigade Control Room is the busiest Fire Control in the UK, answering over 200,000 999 calls a year and supporting the LFB response to...

  • Education Officer

    1 month ago


    London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    The London Fire Brigade is offering the opportunity to join our Education Team, delivering important fire safety workshops to primary school aged children across London. Working flexibly on a term-time / part -time only basis you will travel throughout the Greater London area working a 6.5 hour day. As one of the largest fire and rescue services in the...

  • Station Commander

    4 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking highly motivated, talented and adaptable applicants who have the vision, leadership skills and potential to become part of the Brigade’s management team. Do you have what we are looking for? London is one of the largest fire rescue services in the world, serving a complex and dynamic city of 8.9 million residents as...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    London Fire Brigade is looking to employ one permanent and one 2 year fixed term Performance Reporting Officers within our expanding Performance Improvement Team. This team sits within the Transformation Directorate and are responsible for supporting the organisation with performance management, reporting and building a culture of continuous improvement. In...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    Anticipated start date January 2024 The London Fire Brigade are here to protect and serve London. A Control Room Officer is the first point of contact for members of the public dialling 999 to alert the fire service to an emergency. Our Control Officers are based at our operations centre in Merton and manage over 180,000 999 calls a year from Londoners...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    The organisation London Fire Brigade is London’s fire and rescue service. Staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833. Employing almost 6000 staff who work across sites in one of the most diverse cities in the world....


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date and maintain competence. A reasonable level of physical fitness and...


  • London, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    London Fire Brigade – Payroll Assistant Job Type: Full-time, Temporary. Hybrid working. Location: Union Street SE1 0LL The London Fire Brigade are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Assistant on a 3-month interim basis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the payment of salaries and expenses for a large number...

  • Senior Counsellor

    1 month ago


    London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    An exciting vacancy has arisen in the London Fire Brigade for a Senior Staff Counsellor to join our Counselling and Trauma Service on a permanent basis. We provide a comprehensive counselling service covering all areas of work-related and personal issues to the staff of a large emergency service. Are you a qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist with...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    Thursday 23 May 2024 at 16:00 GMT Transport Liaison & Alternative Energy Group (TLAEG) is seeking to recruit a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer to join the team in this exciting and challenging role encompassing London’s transport infrastructure. You will apply the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    **The Role** **Assessment Overview** **Additional Information** Benefits of working for LFB - 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays - Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade) - Flexible working including job share - Welfare Scheme - Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios - Season ticket loans -...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    You will be involved in the production of Board and Committee reports, briefing documents and policy level correspondence related to assurance matters. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record who is capable of producing high quality written reports, briefs, and presentations. **Assessment Overview**: Stage 1 Stage 2 Assessment for...


  • London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

    An opportunity has arisen in Operational Resilience for an experienced vetting administrator. The post will be responsible for providing a comprehensive effective and efficient administrative process for the vetting programme. Reporting to the Head of Governance in Operational Resilience, the successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research...


  • London, United Kingdom London Gov Full time

    London Resilience coordinates institutions and communities to prevent, handle, recover and learn from disruption, and adapt to change; on behalf of the Mayor of London, Greater London Authority, Local Authorities and London Fire Brigade to ensure London survives and prospers. In addition the partnership is growing to include organisations and communities...


  • London, United Kingdom London Gov Full time

    London Fire Brigade (LFB)'s role it to make London the safest global city. London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) is responsible for managing Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) provides information on our crime priorities and police performance. Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is...

  • Fire Carpenter

    2 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom London Fire Solutions Full time

    Mobile Carpenter Required (FRA) - Van & Fuelcard provided or allowance and mileage for using own large van. Location: London Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am till 4.30pm Pay: £21.00 PAYE or £25.00 UMRBELLA (NO LTD/CIS PAYMENTS) Duration: Long Term Contract - temp to perm Duties Social and void properties. Fitting new fire doors , repair frames and upgrading...