Professional Standards Adviser – London Fire Brigade

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) introduced its Professional Standards Unit (PSU), the first of its kind across any Fire and Rescue Service in the UK. Since the Culture Review, the London Fire Brigade introduced a range of actions, including an external reporting line for staff to raise concerns with an independent organisation. LFB is looking to build on the learning from the past year, and ensure that we continue to work hard as an organisation to deliver an environment that supports all staff to be at their best, with zero tolerance for any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination.

The PSU will have an important role in upskilling the organisation and enabling all staff to understand and meet the high standards of behaviour required to represent LFB, and expected by the public we serve. Importantly, it will undertake proactive engagement across LFB and use data and insights to ensure that issues are resolved as early as possible and, in the long-term, prevent inappropriate and un-acceptable behaviour from arising in the first place. The PSU will act as the centre of expertise for queries relating to discipline, bullying, harassment and discrimination within LFB. Colleagues can contact the PSU directly for advice, to raise complaints, or seek guidance. The PSU will manage complaints and concerns, commission and undertake investigations, and support any formal hearing process within the organisation.

An opportunity has arisen to join the PSU as a Professional Standards Adviser. A strong knowledge of discipline (conduct), grievance, and harassment procedures, alongside good working knowledge of HR best practice is essential, as is providing advice on HR matters to staff at all levels. Maintaining positive relationships, data analysis and clear communication skills will be of vital importance.

Most importantly, we are seeking candidates who will ensure complete confidentiality to maintain the trust and confidence of LFB staff, and will demonstrate the highest levels of integrity. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.