Group Manager - Organisational Assurance and Learning

Essex Fire; Rivenhall End; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

20% flexi rota payment

Zusammenfassung

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Group Manager to lead Organisational Assurance and Learning, delivering the Assurance and Learning Strategy, ensuring risks are managed and statutory obligations are met.

We value inclusive, credible leadership and a focus on safeguarding, continuous improvement, and cross‑agency collaboration to serve communities across Essex. Closing date is 4 November 2026, with staged assessments in November.

Qualifikationen

• Evidence of competency working on flexi rota at Station Manager level for a minimum of 12 months.
• Must hold Incident Command Level 2 and be operationally competent.
• Must have a valid FiTech score of 37 ml/kg/min or above.
• Must hold an in-date Occupational Health Assessment.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Group Manager area for Organisational Assurance and Learning.
• Implement the Assurance and Learning Strategy across the Service and ensure statutory obligations are met.
• Provide confidence through risk management and effective resource use.

Kenntnisse

Flexible rota leadership

Operational leadership

Ausbildung

Incident Command Level 2

FiTech score ≥37 ml/kg/min

In-date Occupational Health Assessment

Jobbeschreibung

Group Manager - Organisational Assurance and Learning

+20% flexi duty rota payment , s ubject to level of incident

command verification , and level of cover r equired

Reporting to : Assistant Director

Closing Date : 4 th November 2026

About the opportunity

We are looking for motivated, inclusive, and credible leaders to join our team at Group Manager level. Whether you're looking for your next challenge or returning to a leadership role, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of fire and rescue in Essex.

There is an opportunity to join us as the Group Manager responsible for Organ isional Assurance and Learning . Y o ur core responsibilities will focus on Implementing our Assurance and Learning Strategy across the Service , providing confidence through assurance that risks are being managed, objectives are being achieved, resources are being used effectively, and statutory obligations are being met .

We reserve the right to utilise this process to appoint to any vacancies that arise in the next twelve mont hs

Eligibility Criteria

Evidence of competency working on flexi rota at Station Manager level for a minimum of 12 months.

Hold Incident Command Level 2 .

Be operationally competent, including completion of all required assessments and driving courses.

Have a valid FiTech score of 37 ml/kg/min or above

Hold an in-date Occupational Health Assessment .

Be free from any live disciplinary or performance warnings.

About you

You are someone who inspires confidence and brings people together with clarity, compassion, and purpose. Naturally inclusive and highly visible, you create space for collaboration and empower others to thrive.

You make courageous, values-driven decisions , and consistently deliver meaningful outcomes through effective resource management and a commitment to developing those around you.

You build strong, trusting relationships across teams, departments, and partner agencies, always keeping the needs of our communities at the heart of what you do.

Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation, you advocate for org anisational transformation in ways that feel authentic and achievable. You challenge assumptions, dismantle barriers, and communicate with empathy and evidence , myth-busting where needed and inspiring belief in the journey ahead.

You understand that lasting change happens when people feel heard, involved, and valued, and you can win hearts and minds to create real impact.

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead with purpose, contribute to a forward-thinking fire and rescue service, and help shape the future of public safety in Essex, we’d love to hear from you.

Assessment and selection

Stage One

1000 words application against the NFCC Leadership framework

Shortlisting will take place by the 5 th November 2026

Outcomes communicated by 6 th November 2026

Stage Two

to assess an understanding and a responsibility to uphold safeguarding policies and procedures within a leadership role

This session explores an understanding and approach to inclusion, reflecting the values and responsibilities of a Group Manager.

A structured operational scenario assessment designed to evaluate your incident command and decision-making skills

Media interview about an incident

You will be assessed on your ability to communicate effectively with the media during a simulated incident, demonstrating professionalism, clarity, and strategic messaging

Two assessment days available 12 th and 13 th November 2026

Stage Three

6 questions to explore competency, values, behaviours , core code of ethics

Role specific interview

Interviews will take place week commencing 16 th November 2026

Additional Information

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants are required to disclose any current investigations or pending decisions by regulatory bodies that may affect their suitability to work for the Service. You must inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated in relation to concerns involving children, young people, or vulnerable adults. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer , welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework . You can view the NFCC Leadership Framework, the Core Code of Ethics Guidance for further insight into the standards expected across the fire and rescue service and the ECFRS Safeguarding Statements below :