Fire Systems Manager (9114)

Norfolk County Council; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wymondham seeks a Fire Systems Manager to lead technology transformation within the Fire and Rescue Service. You will focus on implementing and optimizing FireWatch as the core ERP platform and drive digital innovation. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in technology initiatives, particularly ERP systems, and data analytics. The role comes with competitive salary and benefits including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology transformation initiatives.
• Ability to implement and optimize ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of FireWatch as the core ERP platform.
• Drive digital innovation aligned with operational needs.
• Explore integration of new technologies to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Leadership in technology transformation

Implementation of ERP systems

Data analytics

Exploring emerging technologies

Job description

Job Description

Fire Systems Manager | 9114 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £56,912 - £62,618 per annum | Scale M | Wymondham

To lead enterprise technology transformation across Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, with an initial focus on the implementation and optimisation of FireWatch as the Service's core ERP platform. The role will also drive broader digital innovation, ensuring systems are modern, scalable, and aligned with operational needs. This includes exploring and integrating emerging technologies such as AI, mobile platforms, exploiting the use of data and data analytics to enhance service delivery, operational readiness, and workforce engagement.

For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Adam Shindler at [e-mail]

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 24th November 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 8th December 2025 at 23:59