Chief Fire Officer and Head of Community Safety Candidate information pack

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1 Chief Fire Officer and Head of Community Safety Candidate information pack Directorate: Communities and Organisational Development Service: Fire and Community Safety

2 Contents Contents 2 Introduction 3 Cornwall the place 5 Cornwall, the perfect location... 5 Cornwall at a glance 6 Living in Cornwall 6 Useful links 6 Cornwall the Council 7 Organisation structure 8 Key benefits, pay and terms and conditions 9 CFO Candidate Pack 2

Introduction Welcome from Councillor Geoff Brown Portfolio Holder for Communities Responsibilities contained within this portfolio include: Customer Services (Libraries, Contact Centres, Revenues and

3 Introduction Welcome from Councillor Geoff Brown Portfolio Holder for Communities Responsibilities contained within this portfolio include: Customer Services (Libraries, Contact Centres, Revenues and Benefits) Fire and Rescue Service Public Health and Protection (Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Animal Welfare, Coroners and Licensing) Gypsies and Travellers Community Safety Police and Crime Commissioner Dear Candidate I am delighted that you are interested in leading our dynamic, rural fire and rescue service. With the rurality of our beautiful peninsula come particular challenges, with a high number of on-call stations and limited opportunities for support from neighbouring authorities. It has been my privilege to include Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service under my portfolio for the past two years. During this time we have seen both great challenges and innovative thinking as we strive to deliver an exemplary service. In the face of huge budget demands we are determined to maintain our commitment to prevention and community safety. If you are looking for a challenge then this role could well provide it! Yours faithfully Geoff Brown CFO Candidate Pack 3

Welcome from Paul Masters Director of Communities and Organisational Development. Dear Candidate Thank you for your interest in the post of Chief Fire Officer in Cornwall.

4 Welcome from Paul Masters Director of Communities and Organisational Development. Dear Candidate Thank you for your interest in the post of Chief Fire Officer in Cornwall. As part of Cornwall Council; Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has made significant improvements over the last few years. There is now the opportunity to build on this success and make a leading contribution in shaping the Fire and Rescue Service in Cornwall into an innovative, fit for the future service that is at the forefront of service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to make a big impact. If you believe you have the right skills, experience and qualities we are seeking, I very much look forward to receiving your application. Yours faithfully Paul Masters CFO Candidate Pack 4

Cornwall the place Cornwall, the perfect location... With over 1000 miles of coastline, it s no surprise that the sea and Cornwall s beaches play a central part in that lifestyle.

But once you take your eyes away from the glistening waves, golden sands or rugged cliffs, you ll see there s more to Cornwall s outdoor living.

5 Cornwall the place Cornwall, the perfect location... With over 1000 miles of coastline, it s no surprise that the sea and Cornwall s beaches play a central part in that lifestyle. Sailing and water sports enthusiasts are in their element; walkers and cyclists love the clifftop paths and of course, Cornwall is the UK s surf capital. But once you take your eyes away from the glistening waves, golden sands or rugged cliffs, you ll see there s more to Cornwall s outdoor living. The heart of the county features wild moorlands as well as traditional rural countryside, ideal for exploring at leisure, as well as offering a wealth of cultural opportunities. Add in the fact that parents can pick from a number of high quality schools all of the county s comprehensives have been awarded specialist school status in at least one subject the growth of higher education through Combined Universities Cornwall and the rich opportunities available for greener living, and it becomes clear why the county has seen over 30 years of high inward migration. Investment in our improved transport network puts you in easy reach of key destinations in the UK and beyond by road and rail, by air from Newquay Cornwall Airport and by sea. As anyone who has visited Cornwall will know, the county offers an exceptionally attractive lifestyle, with stunning countryside, the warmest climate in the UK and a rich mix of leisure opportunities Plenty of reasons to work and live here. CFO Candidate Pack 5

Cornwall at a glance Warm climate with high levels of sunshine Dramatic coastline and stunning beaches Ideal for sailing, surfing, walking and cycling High quality schools with rich range of

6 Cornwall at a glance Warm climate with high levels of sunshine Dramatic coastline and stunning beaches Ideal for sailing, surfing, walking and cycling High quality schools with rich range of extra-curricular options Six universities and colleges offering higher education at 13 campuses around Cornwall Opportunity to live in one of UK s eco-towns with greener living popular throughout the county Crime rates among the lowest in the UK Living in Cornwall Housing Affordable Housing is one of the Council's highest priorities and as such a range of schemes are available on offer Schools We offer Information and guidance on schools and colleges in Cornwall. An interactive map is also available showing all the schools and colleges in Cornwall. Public Transport A wide variety of public transport networks are in place in Cornwall. For details of specific services please see the public transport section of our website. Useful links Visit Cornwall - The official tourist board online and visitor guide CFO Candidate Pack 6

Cornwall the Council We have 123 elected councillors and as Cornwall is such a large rural area, our councillors and the towns and parishes they represent are grouped into 19 community networks,

7 Cornwall the Council We have 123 elected councillors and as Cornwall is such a large rural area, our councillors and the towns and parishes they represent are grouped into 19 community networks, which are the focus of our local community work. The political leadership comes from the Leader and a further nine Cabinet members. Each Cabinet member is supported by a Portfolio Advisory Committee. And in this way most councillors have an opportunity to influence important decisions which affect the whole of Cornwall. Cornwall Council delivers services to more than half a million local people and to over five million visitors a year. Some of these services include Care for the elderly, children s safeguarding, libraries, road maintenance, fire and rescue service, recycling, parks, street cleaning, countryside management, social housing, town planning, tourism support and trading standards. We deliver these services through our employees who work directly for the Council and through our many other Council owned companies and organisations. Cormac is our arms-length highways and operational services company. Cornwall Housing manages our stock of council homes and provides maintenance and other tenant services. Tempus Leisure is a charitable trust which manages our leisure centres. The council owns the main commercial airport in the County and Cornwall Development Company is our arms-length economic development organisation. We also have close links with Cornwall s health organisations, colleges and universities and work closely with the police, town and parish councils and the voluntary sector. With a competitive employee reward package that attracts, retains and motivates our employees; open plan working environments in most offices, good business systems and a can do culture where talented people thrive, Cornwall Council is a great place to work. CFO Candidate Pack 7

8 Organisation structure Chief Executive Corporate Director Communities and Organisational Development Corporate Director Education, Health and Social Care Corporate Director Economy, Enterprise and Environment Chief Fire Officer and Head of Community Safety Head of Customers and Communities Head of People Management, Development & Wellbeing Head of Business Planning & Development & Section 151 Officer Head of Governance and Information Assistant Chief Fire Officer Prevention, Protection and Road Safety Service Delivery Assistant Chief Officer Service Support Communities and Organisational Development includes: Business Planning & Development, Customers and Communities, Fire & Community Safety, Governance and Information, People Management, Development and Wellbeing, Public Protection and Business Support CFO Candidate Pack 8

9 Key benefits, pay and terms and conditions Cornwall Council s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. This includes being committed to providing an employee reward and benefits package which will attract, retain, motivate and reward our employees. We continue to develop our employee rewards and benefits package. Our employee rewards and benefits include: discount scheme childcare vouchers relocation scheme relevant learning and development opportunities, with the possibility for financial and/or other assistance Duration of employment The intention is to offer this role on an open-ended basis. Hours of work This role will be subject to the continuous duty system. The roleholder will be expected to undertake the hours of work necessary to discharge the accountabilities associated with the role subject to the requirements of the Working Time Regulations. Pay This role will be paid based on the Council s Local Government Service ( Green Book ) based pay structure. The established grade is S which has a salary range currently from 83,269 to 102,833 per annum. The expectation would be to make an appointment at the top of this salary range and pay a market supplement as indicated below. This role is advertised with a market supplement of 30,189 per annum in addition to the salary. This market supplement will be offered to the right candidate for an initial period of three years. Payment of the market supplement beyond this initial period is not guaranteed and would be subject to a review of the labour market and approval in accordance with the Council s market supplement policy. The Council plans to introduce Contribution Related Pay (CRP). If you are in receipt of a market supplement to the same value or more as compared with any CRP above the salary range payment, you would not be eligible for the CRP payment. Overtime is not payable. CFO Candidate Pack 9

10 Business travel You will be provided with a vehicle for work purposes. Private miles incurred will be reimbursed by you at the approved rate. Leave, sick pay and other terms and conditions Leave will be the same as an Area Manager as defined in the Grey Book i.e. 35 days scale A, 2 days scale B and 3 days for Long Service. Others terms and conditions will be based on the Gold Book and supplemented by local collective agreements reached between the Council and its recognised trade unions. Annual and Lifetime Allowances regarding pension savings The Government has placed a restriction on the amount of pension you may earn each year before you suffer an additional income tax liability. This limit is known as the Annual Allowance and applies to any pension arrangement you or your employers contribute to. There is also a limit on the total amount of pension savings you are able to build up before you again suffer additional taxation charges. This limit is known as the Lifetime Allowance. The government has significantly reduced these thresholds in recent years bringing more moderate earners into the scope of these thresholds. Before taking up this role it is your responsibility to check whether your pensions savings will exceed the annual or lifetime allowances and therefore whether you will suffer any adverse taxation charges. Any such charges will be your responsibility and therefore we strongly suggest you contact an independent financial adviser or accountant. People Management, Development and Wellbeing 19 February 2015 CFO Candidate Pack 10

If you would like this information in another format please contact: Cornwall Council County Hall Treyew Road Truro TR1 3AY Telephone: 0300 1234 100 Email:

11 If you would like this information in another format please contact: Cornwall Council County Hall Treyew Road Truro TR1 3AY Telephone: Cornwall Council commits to and practises the following recruitment and employment standards: CFO Candidate Pack 11

SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET MAIN EXPENDITURE GROUP (MEG) Components of the Welsh Government Budget. 000s

SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET MAIN EXPENDITURE GROUP (MEG) Components of the Welsh Government 000s MAIN EXPENDITURE GROUP (MEG) Resource and Capital (Excluding AME) Resource Capital Total Health and Social Services