Temporary Group Manager B, Operational Flexi Duty – Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire service organization is seeking a Temporary Group Manager B for the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service. The ideal candidate will be a substantive Station Manager or an existing Group Manager, demonstrating outstanding leadership and operational effectiveness. With a competitive salary of £64,013 plus an allowance, this role demands a commitment to inclusion and prior experience managing operational incidents. The position is pivotal in ensuring high service standards across the communities of Derbyshire.

Qualifications

• Experience managing operational incidents at level 2/3.
• Formal management qualifications are required.
• Candidates must demonstrate personal impact and organisational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service delivery meets the highest standards.
• Lead and shape the organisation through challenges.
• Uphold the core values and ethics of the service.

Skills

Operational effectiveness

Outstanding leadership

Service delivery

Commitment to inclusion

Effective performance management

Education

ILM Level 5 or equivalent

IFE Level 4 Certificate

Job description

Temporary Group Manager B, Operational Flexi Duty – Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

Temporary Group Manager B – Operational Flexi Duty

Various locations across the Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and progressive organisation. As part of this recruitment process the Service is looking for forward thinking and talented leaders. Applicants should understand key drivers for the Sector and possess the vision and passion to help shape and lead the organisation through the opportunities and challenges ahead. DFRS is seeking the right individuals to ensure that the level of service offered to the communities of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard and represents best value.

The Service currently has one temporary Group Manager vacancy which will be reviewed after an initial period of 12 months.

This opportunity is open to substantive Station Managers and existing Group Managers.

An appointment of an external candidate to the role will be on the basis of accepting a permanent Station Manager role.

All candidates must be able to evidence the following:

• Alignment to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Middle Manager and across the Service
• Operational effectiveness
• Personal impact
• Outstanding leadership
• Service Delivery
• Organisational effectiveness
• Effective performance management
• Successful performance when working at Station / Group Manager managerial level.
• Commitment to inclusion across their organisation
• Experience of managing operational incidents at level 2/3
• All core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date
• Formal management qualification i.e., Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 5 or equivalent (Those without a formal management qualification will be expected to embark upon future relevant management courses provided by DFRS)
• Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate, two mandatory examination papers required.
  Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (L4C3)
  Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (L4C2)

Salary: £64,013 per annum plus 20% Flexi-Duty System allowance