Professional Standards Officer

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Professional Standards Officer

Salary:  G £37,336 – £41,418

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date:  23:59 21 February 2024

Further Information

Join Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) as a Professional Standards Officer. This is a unique opportunity to be a key player in upholding fairness and ethics. As a Professional Standards Officer, your expertise will be crucial in conducting thorough and impartial investigations, contributing significantly to the informed decision-making processes of our managerial team. If you’re dedicated to ethical standards, apply now to play a vital role in maintaining our core values.

Benefits you will receive:

·         Competitive salary

·         Flexible working

·         Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

·         Full support for ongoing professional development

·         On-site gym facilities

·         Free onsite parking

·         Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

·         Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

·         Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

·         You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Key responsibilities:

1. Conduct Comprehensive Investigations:

·         Conduct thorough, efficient, and fair investigations on behalf of LFRS and other authorities as may be required.

Manage the effective and efficient investigation of a variety of casework and to develop terms of reference, investigation plans and investigation methodology.

2. Impartial Reporting:

·         Provide details and impartial reports to support managerial decision making.

3. Collaboration and Communication:

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources and other relevant departments, to ensure a consistent approach to investigations.

·         Communicate effectively with all parties involved, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.

·         Support the development of Officers and employees at all levels.

4.  Continuous Improvement:

·         Proactively identify areas of process improvement within the investigation function and contribute to the development of best practices.

5. Qualifications:

·         Degree level qualification or above in a relevant subject.

·         CIPD Advanced Level Qualification or a Level 2 PIP (Professionalising the Investigation Process) or equivalent / or relevant demonstrable work experience.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date:  23:59 21 February 2024

Interview and test date: 8th and 11th March 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations  

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship 

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.