Group Manager - External

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is inviting applications for permanent Group Manager positions across Devon and Somerset. We are seeking inspirational and inclusive leaders to support our people and deliver outstanding outcomes for communities we serve.

Roles involve providing operational cover across the localities, with a base location in Somerset. From 1 April 2024, development pay rates apply for new entrants moving into development or acting-up roles, as set by the NJC.

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 competence at Incident Command Level 2 and hold the Primary Response Driving qualification (PRDC)
• Able to demonstrate and evidence significant leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Lead across Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to deliver operational, prevention and protection priorities
• Provide operational cover across Devon and Somerset localities with a base location in Somerset

Skills

Leadership experience

ICS Level 2

PRDC

Station Manager

Job description

Summary

Permanent Group Manager vacancies

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

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.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan fire and rescue service in the UK.

Employing almost 2,000 people and operating the highest number of fire stations and appliances outside of London, we are looking for exceptional leaders to help shape the future of our Service.

We are looking for talented and forward thinking leaders to join the organisation and help us deliver a world class fire and rescue service that is trusted to serve and protect our communities.

It is an exciting time to join Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and Rescue Services are changing, and we are no exception. Our vision is that together, with colleagues and our communities we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

This process will also be used to fill permanent Group Manager vacancies that arise over the next 12 months.

From 1 April 2024, we have introduced development rates of pay for any new individuals moving into a development or an acting-up role. These pay rates are set out by the National Joint Council.

Find out more

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.