Group Manager B – Operational Flexi Duty

Networking Women in the Fire Service; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire service organization in the UK is seeking a Group Manager B - Operational Flexi Duty. This temporary position requires strong leadership skills, effective performance management, and the ability to manage operational incidents. Candidates need relevant qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to inclusion. The role is vital in ensuring high service standards within the community and is operable on a flexi-duty rota.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health & wellbeing services

Employee discount scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experience of managing operational incidents at level 2/3.
• Formal management qualification required.
• Sector competent in Incident Command at Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational coverage by living within Derbyshire.
• Align to the Core Values and Code of Ethics.
• Manage operational incidents effectively.

Skills

Operational Effectiveness

Outstanding Leadership

Effective performance management

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 5 or equivalent

Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate

Tools

Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations

Incident Command (L4C3)

Level 4 Certificate in Civil Emergency and Disaster Management

Job description

Overview

Temporary / Future Permanent Vacancies

Group Manager B – Operational Flexi Duty

£64,013 per annum plus 20% Flexi-Duty System allowance

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and progressive organisation. As part of this recruitment process the Service is looking for forward thinking and talented leaders. Applicants should understand key drivers for the Sector and possess the vision and passion to help shape and lead the organisation through the opportunities and challenges ahead. DFRS is seeking the right individuals to ensure that the level of service offered to the communities of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard and represents best value.

The Service has one temporary Group Manager vacancy at this time which will be filled on a temporary basis following this promotion process. Should the temporary vacancy become a permanent vacancy this will be appointed to from the hold list. Any temporary and permanent positions will be offered to the individual at the top of the list in line with service needs for the following 12 months or until the next promotion process.

This opportunity is open to substantive Station Managers and existing Group Managers.

Responsibilities

• All candidates must evidence the following: Alignment to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service.
• Operational Effectiveness
• Personal Impact
• Outstanding Leadership
• Service Delivery
• Organisational Effectiveness
• Effective performance management
• Successful performance when working at Station / Group Manager managerial level.
• Commitment to inclusion across their organisation
• Experience of managing operational incidents at level 2/3
• All core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date
• Formal management qualification i.e., Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 5 or equivalent (Those without a formal management qualification will be expected to embark upon future relevant management courses provided by DFRS)
• Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate, four Examination Papers Required.
• Mandatory Examination Papers:
  • Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and
  • Incident Command (L4C3) and Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (L4C2)
• Plus, two from the list below:
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Investigation (L4C6)
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Engineering Science (L4C1)
• Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (L4C5)
• Level 4 Certificate in Aviation Fire Operations (L4C4)
• Level 4 Certificate in Civil Emergency and Disaster Management (Examination paper no longer available to be taken but will be accepted if previously achieved)
• Appointable candidates will remain on a hold list and may be approached subject to the needs of the Service. A place on the hold list normally covers a period of 12 months or until the next process.
• As a member of the Service Management Team, successful candidates will be given the opportunity to utilise and develop their leadership and management expertise.
• As these roles have operational responsibilities, candidates must be Sector competent in Incident Command at Level 2 and will be required to demonstrate their ability to manage operational incidents by successfully completing a Level 3 Incident Command Assessment following appointment.

Location and rota

• Appointments will be subject to individuals being able to provide operational cover and therefore live or be located (whilst on duty) within the County boundary of Derbyshire. Group Managers currently operate on a Flexi-Duty rota. (Details can be found in the links below)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Family friendly policies.
• Free, secure on-site car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost).
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme

Other documents and guidance

• Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a promotion can be found in the attached guidance documents:
• ‘Pensions Implication of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates’
• ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

Equality, safeguarding and eligibility

• We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Security and fitness requirements

• Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.
• Police security vetting procedures at Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) level 3 plus Security Clearance check (SC) will be requested for the successful applicants. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
• Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

Application process and deadlines

• As part of the selection process line managers are required to sign a line manager endorsement form. This is to ensure line managers are aware of the candidates’ intentions and support their application.
• Line Manager Endorsement form
• Portfolio: All candidates must complete a Portfolio as part of the application process. Please see below Portfolio template for further information. This must be submitted to [e-mail] by midnight on Sunday 12th October 2025.
• The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 12th October 2025.
• Interviews and Job Related Tests will take place on Monday 3rd November 2025.
• If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.