Area Manager: People, Capability & 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 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.