Senior Fire Group Commander - Operational Leadership

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Worcester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided car

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is inviting applications for the Group Commander role, aligned to the grey book terms. The post leads both operational and non-operational departments and reports to senior leadership, driving strategy into delivery across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area.

The successful candidate will model core values, lead a diverse workforce, and oversee performance, risk management and service improvements in a dynamic fire service environment.

Qualifications

• Be a competent UK Local Authority Station Commander or role above.
• Demonstrate competence at Levels 1 & 2 command.
• Pass a Level 3 Command Assessment if not already held.
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions.
• Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months, unless not applicable to your organisation.
• Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions or history of serious misconduct.
• Should not have been dismissed by another Fire and Rescue Service on the grounds of serious misconduct or capability.
• Must be able to pass all vetting processes
• Not be in a formal capability process.
• Be medically fit to undertake the role, and pass the medical and annual fitness test.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and non-operational departments within HWFRS.
• Translate organisational strategy into effective operational delivery.
• Champion values and foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture.
• Deliver outcomes that strengthen organisational effectiveness, resilience and long‑term success.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational command

Communication

Job description

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is inviting applications for the Group Commander role, aligned to the grey book terms. The post leads both operational and non-operational departments and reports to senior leadership, driving strategy into delivery across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area.

The successful candidate will model core values, lead a diverse workforce, and oversee performance, risk management and service improvements in a dynamic fire service environment.