Group Manager – Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% flexible duty allowance

Job summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is seeking Group Manager level leaders to cover Devon and Somerset with a base in Somerset. You will bring inspirational leadership, experience in incident command, and a proven ability to deliver outcomes for communities served.

Applicants must be substantive Station Managers in a UK Fire and Rescue Service, hold the required ICS qualifications and PRDC, and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration across partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Be a competent substantive Station Manager within a UK local authority Fire and Rescue Service.
• Hold Level 2 Incident Command System (ICS) qualification or evidence of competence at Incident Command Level 2 (or equivalent) and hold the PRDC.
• Able to demonstrate and evidence significant leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational cover across Devon and Somerset, with a base location in Somerset.
• Lead and develop the function at Group Manager level within the Fire and Rescue Service.
• Complete the application process, including a personal impact statement focusing on the NFCC Leadership Framework.

Skills

Leadership experience

Public service leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

SFJ Level 4 Intermediate Incident Command

Primary Response Driving qualification

Level 2 Incident Command System

Job description

Group Manager – Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

We are delighted to announce several permanent Group Manager opportunities across Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. We are seeking inspirational and inclusive leaders who can help shape the future of the Service, support our people and deliver outstanding outcomes for the communities we serve.

Roles are available across both Devon and Somerset, and postholders will be required to provide operational cover within these localities, partly providing a base location in Somerset.

Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Station Managers and Group Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:

• Be a competent substantive Station Manager within a UK local authority Fire and Rescue Service
• Hold a Level 2 Incident Command System (ICS) qualification (SFJ Awards Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services) or be able to evidence competence at Incident Command Level 2 (or equivalent) and hold the Primary Response Driving qualification (PRDC).
• Able to demonstrate and evidence significant leadership experience

Desirable skills and experience

While not essential, we would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate experience or qualifications in one or more of the following areas:

• Level 3 Incident Command System (ICS) (SFJ Awards Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services)
• Fire Investigation
• National Inter-Agency Liaison Officer (NILO)
• Protection and Regulatory Fire Safety

Experience in these areas will support the Service in delivering a broad range of operational, prevention and protection priorities, while strengthening our organisational resilience and future leadership capability.

If you are interested in this position, you will need to complete the application form via the link below which will include a personal impact statement. The personal impact statement relates to each of the four quadrants of the NFCC Leadership Framework as well as operational and professional expertise. Your impact statement should focus on demonstrating your impact at Leading the Function level.

As part of your application, you will also be required to demonstrate how you meet the following essential attributes. There is a template attached to the advert to use which will need to be uploaded a part of your application (maximum of 2000 words in total)

• Provide an example of how you have challenged inappropriate behaviour and promoted an inclusive culture.
• Provide evidence of how you have led change, improved performance or delivered a significant organisational outcome.
• Demonstrate how you have developed effective partnerships or influenced stakeholders to deliver organisational or Service priorities beyond your immediate area of responsibility.
• Describe how you inspire, influence and develop others to achieve high performance.

Please read the ad for full details.

Salary: Salary: £59,937 (development) - £66,445 (competent) per annum plus a 20% flexible duty allowance.

Contract type: Full Time