Shape the Future of Fire Safety at West Yorkshire

Working in Fire Protection offers a unique opportunity to combine operational experience with specialist fire safety expertise. If you are looking to broaden your leadership experience, influence safer buildings, develop recognised professional qualifications and contribute strategically to community safety, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking applications from existing Watch Managers, substantive Crew Managers currently enrolled in the promotion process, and substantive Crew Managers seeking a temporary promotion opportunity.

Working within Fire Protection offers the chance to:

• Lead and support fire safety audits across a diverse range of premises.
• Influence fire safety standards and community outcomes through education, engagement and enforcement activity.
• Develop expertise in building construction, fire engineering principles and fire safety legislation.
• Support significant building safety and remediation programmes.
• Gain nationally recognised Fire Protection qualifications and specialist training.
• Work alongside experienced Fire Protection Officers, Inspecting Officers and external partners.
• Contribute to organisational priorities and national fire sector initiatives.

This opportunity provides:

• A structured development pathway into Fire Protection.
• Specialist qualifications and professional accreditation opportunities.
• Experience of regulatory and enforcement activity.
• Exposure to strategic risk management and building safety challenges.
• Enhanced leadership and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Greater understanding of the wider role of the Fire and Rescue Service.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Demonstrate strong leadership and professional judgement.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are motivated to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Can work independently whilst contributing to a high-performing team.
• Are committed to improving outcomes for communities through prevention and protection activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Substantive Watch Manager, substantive Crew Manager in promotion process, or substantive Crew Manager seeking promotion.
• Hold and maintain all qualifications required for their current role.
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement plans or capability issues related to competency.
• Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in current role (as per Annual Review).
• Full and current driving licence.

Applicants must be available to commence employment in this role on 4^th January 2027 and must be available to attend the following key training dates:

Successful candidates are expected to stay within Fire Protection for a minimum of 2 years following completion of the apprenticeship scheme, which is expected to last 2 years. You will work the Grey Book flexi duty system; working within Fire Protection is not considered a specialist role in terms of attracting ARA/SSA payments.

Please note, it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a tax change. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact the Fire Protection Management Team.

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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, 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

Are you passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Organisational Learning Officer to join our Service Improvement and Assurance Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of WYFRS by identifying opportunities for learning and improvement, supporting positive change, and working collaboratively to deliver the best possible service for our communities.

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by playing a key role in identifying and implementing service improvements, supporting organisational learning, and embedding national frameworks such as HMICFRS and Fire Standards. Working alongside our Operational Learning and Organisational Development teams you’ll collaborate across the organisation and with internal and external stakeholders to ensure WYFRS continues to deliver outstanding service through innovation and continuous improvement.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 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 and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose: To drive change and learning in line with guidelines and frameworks, supporting WYFRS to build and maintain a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities: You’ll work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify learning and improvement opportunities, analyse and report on data, develop improvement plans, use technology to gather insight from multiple sources, and coach teams to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Essential requirements:

• Experience and involvement with internal and external quality assurance processes within a large organisation.

• Experience of collating data and producing dashboards for scrutiny and analysis

• Experience in supporting a large organisation to identify learning and improvement.

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 have the option to work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Standard 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 around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we 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.

For further details and to apply online please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 25^th October 2026.

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.westyorksfire.gov.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, racially and 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. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

Are you passionate about digital transformation and ready to make a real impact? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a dynamic and analytical DDaT Business Analyst to join our Digital and Data team. You’ll work to understand business needs, define requirements, and support the delivery of innovative, user-centred digital solutions that improve operational effectiveness and service delivery. If you have strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and experience in business analysis, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of digital services in a forward-thinking emergency service. 

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 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 and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose: To deliver high-quality business analysis that supports digital transformation across the Service. The postholder will work with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, and support the design and implementation of innovative, user-centred digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead stakeholder engagement to gather and document business requirements.

• Develop As-Is and To-Be process maps aligned with strategic goals.

• Define KPIs and support benefits realisation.
• Produce business cases, project briefs, and analytical reports.
• Support solution design, testing, implementation, and training.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in digital delivery.
• Ability to work autonomously managing competing priorities and work under pressure.

Essential requirements:

• Understanding of business analysis, including requirements gathering and process mapping.

• Experience working in digital transformation or ICT project environments.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g. BPMN, SWOT, MoSCoW).

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

• Professional qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS/ISEB) or willingness to work towards.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of data protection and governance.

• Full valid UK driving licence

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 will work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and have a reliable home internet connection.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of 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 around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we 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.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers

Closing date for all applications is 18^th October 2026.

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.westyorksfire.gov.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, racially and 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. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

Are you skilled in delivering 2^nd line support? Enjoy working as part of a team?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by supporting our teams to ensure fire appliances can respond to calls, help us maintain staffing and ensuring we can continue delivering vital emergency services when they are needed most.

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

Job Purpose: To deliver high-quality ICT support services across West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by installing, maintaining and supporting ICT equipment, systems and services, ensuring reliable technology provision and an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities: You will install, configure, maintain and support ICT equipment, systems and services, diagnose and resolve technical issues, assist users with technology-related enquiries, maintain accurate asset records, and help ensure the delivery of reliable, customer-focused ICT services across West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Essential requirements: You will have significant experience in fault diagnosis, repair, installation and configuration of networked PCs and software, alongside experience of service desk, incident and asset management processes. You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 in a computer-related subject (or equivalent experience), hold or be willing to achieve ITIL Foundation certification, and possess strong communication, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support users at all levels.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of 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 around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we 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.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers  Closing date for all applications is 18^th October 2026.

For an informal chat about the position please contact Charlotte Bale via Charlotte.bale@westyorksfire.gov.uk or call 07824452198

click here for Job Description

click here for T&Cs

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.westyorksfire.gov.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, racially and 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. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.