Area Manager – Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Duty rota allowance

Job summary

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards to lead its people and capability functions, and oversee fleet, logistics, procurement and technical services.

The role includes workforce planning, wellbeing, career management and engagement, with senior officer duty on the Area Manager rota, including evenings and weekends. Substantive Area or Group Manager with large-incident command experience required.

Qualifications

• ICC Level 4 (held or in progress).
• Substantive Area or Group Manager post.
• Experience commanding at large, complex incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People and Capability functions, setting strategy, policy and performance across workforce, culture, professional standards and technical services.
• Drive continuous improvement in workforce planning, employee wellbeing, career management and engagement.
• Oversee fleet, logistics, procurement and technical services so critical operational assets are safe, efficient and sustainable.
• Maintain organisational stability, performance and resilience.
• Take part in the Area Manager duty rota, providing operational response and senior officer cover outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends.

Education

Incident Command Level 4

Area/Group Manager experience

Operational command

Job description

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting a Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards to lead its people and capability functions and oversee fleet, logistics, procurement and technical services. The post covers workforce planning, wellbeing, career management and engagement, with a remit to keep critical operational assets safe and sustainable. Senior officer cover on the Area Manager duty rota, including evenings and weekends, forms part of the role. Only substantive Competent Area or Group Managers with large-incident command experience are eligible.

What the job involves

• Lead the People and Capability functions, setting strategy, policy and performance across workforce, culture, professional standards and technical services
• Drive continuous improvement in workforce planning, employee wellbeing, career management and engagement
• Oversee fleet, logistics, procurement and technical services so critical operational assets are safe, efficient and sustainable
• Maintain organisational stability, performance and resilience
• Take part in the Area Manager duty rota, providing operational response and senior officer cover outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Incident Command Level 4, held or in progress

Experience

• Substantive Competent Area or Group Manager post
• Operational command experience at large and complex incidents

Checks & eligibility

• Declare any current or previous conduct complaints
• Declare any regulatory investigation, pending decision or sanction that may affect suitability
• Notify the Service within 24 hours of any investigation arising after applying

Other

• Expression of interest of up to 2000 words addressing the person specification
• Current CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications

What’s offered

• Duty rota allowance in line with the Service's CDS policy