Professional Standards Officer – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

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 and supporting the development of managers. 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.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

To apply please go to the below website
Jobs | Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (leics-fire.gov.uk)

Job Objectives

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.
• To provide advice and support to managers undertaking investigations.

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.