Strategic Area Commander & Assistant Director

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided car with personal use

Pension

Job summary

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) invites applications for the role of Assistant Director (Operational Area Commander) aligned to the ‘grey’ book terms and conditions. The post sits on the Strategic Leadership Board, delivering strategic oversight, staff development and transformation initiatives across the Service.

The successful candidate will lead in a modern fire service, uphold core values, and collaborate with partners to drive efficiency and effectiveness while meeting

Qualifications

• Be a competent UK Local Authority Group Commander or role above
• Be able to demonstrate competence at Levels 1,2 & 3 command
• Pass Level 3 Command Assessment if not already held
• Pass Level 4 Command Assessment if not already held
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
• Must have had an appraisal in the last 12 months (where applicable)
• Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions or history of serious misconduct
• Not have been dismissed by another Fire and Rescue Service for serious misconduct or capability
• Pass all relevant vetting processes
• Not be in a formal capability process
• Be medically fit to undertake the role and pass medical/fitness tests
• Hold a valid driving licence and be eligible to drive in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and support to the Service’s Principal Officers
• Coordinate delivery of organisational strategy and transformation
• Lead change management and staff development initiatives
• Foster collaboration with partners to support efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion core values and ensure accountability across the workforce

Skills

Strategic leadership

Senior command

Industrial relations

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Tools

Emergency driving qualification

Job description

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) invites applications for the role of Assistant Director (Operational Area Commander) aligned to the ‘grey’ book terms and conditions. The post sits on the Strategic Leadership Board, delivering strategic oversight, staff development and transformation initiatives across the Service.

The successful candidate will lead in a modern fire service, uphold core values, and collaborate with partners to drive efficiency and effectiveness while meeting