Fire Safety Centre of Learning & Excellence Team Leader

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.).

Prevention and Protection is seeking a Fire Safety Team Leader to manage the Centre of Learning and Excellence (CLE). This will be an exciting and challenging role. As Team Leader you will be managing the CLE, which will include human resource functions both with mentors and delegates, planning, logistics, vetting and quality assurance role. The post holder will assist the Brigade in developing delegates in order that the Brigade can discharge its statutory fire safety functions. The purpose of this legislation is to make London a safer city.

Identify and agree personal development needs in accordance with current policies, seeking opportunities and discussing them with the line manager. Monitor own performance against agreed indicators and objectives and provide and prepare and deliver training to team members relating to new or revised standards, policies and procedures. Ensure the CLE development program carries out all activities in accordance with these policies and procedures, asking for training and guidance if necessary.

The post holder will be expected to deal with contacts from external organisations and members of the public helpfully, politely and in a timely fashion, according to the principles of customer care and the Brigade’s Values and Behaviours. The role will also provide advice and support on Fire Safety regulations and guidance documents to delegates, mentors, external organisations and members of the public.

In addition to the duties set out above, the post holder may from time to time be required to undertake additional duties necessary to meet the needs of the Directorate and the Brigade; such duties to be commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post. You will be required to be at the CLE which is based in Shoreditch during all working hours. Due to the responsibilities of the role, there is no opportunity for flexible or hybrid working.

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.

Eligibility

The applicants must have the following:

• Internal applicants must be signed off on the stage 2 development folder and have a level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety as minimum.
• External applicants must have a minimum of a level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Internal and external applicants must be able to evidence they have the skill set to carry out teaching and have previous management experience.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1: To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV, a copy of your Fire Safety qualification and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

• Experience of dealing with, and providing advice on technical fire safety issues and audit and enforcement practices under current legislation.
• Experience of working within a fire safety function and the practical application of risk based fire safety principles.
• Well developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels internally and externally ensuring high levels of customer care.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory fire safety legislation, procedures and policies.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. 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 (mid/late-July 2025): Assessment for this role will consist of 2 parts involving a presentation demonstrating teaching abilities, the subject matter will be sent to you upon confirmation of success at shortlisting stage. This will be followed by a formal interview. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.