Group Manager

About the role

As a Group Manager, you will assist the Area Manager in developing and delivering a strategic approach for the Fire and Rescue Service, aligning with the National Framework, the Fire and Rescue Services Act and local priorities. Your efforts will ensure that resources, culture, systems, and procedures within your area are resilient and consistently focused on providing high-quality services to the people of Suffolk.

Key responsibilities and expectations:

Perform operational incident command at Level 2.
Proven track record of managing complex, large-scale emergency incidents.
Participate in the Tactical Coordinating Group (TCG) and engage in collaborative efforts with multiple agencies.
Focus on your professional development and work towards obtaining necessary qualifications.
The role is based in Suffolk, with a mixture of working from your base location, other sites across the county and opportunities to work from home. You must live in Suffolk or have a base that allows for quick operational response across the county. You’ll be required to attend TCG meetings in Ipswich and evening commitments across the Service will be expected.

Eligibility requirements

We welcome applications from:

Group Managers (or above) serving with a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.
Competent Station Managers with a minimum of 2 years experience in role, serving with a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.

For more information

Please contact our Recruitment team to arrange a casual conversation with one of our Area Managers. You can reach them by calling 07935 009985 or emailing sfrs.recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

Interested candidates are invited to attend a virtual information session via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 18 December at 7:00pm. To participate, please contact our recruitment team (details above) to confirm your attendance.

Please visit our Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service webpage for further information.

How to apply

Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement detailing how your experience over the past 3 years meets the criteria and demonstrates your suitability for the role (no more than 500 words in total). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

Step 4 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 9 January 2025.

Assessment centre dates: 22 / 23 January 2025. Full details of the assessment centre will be shared with candidates who are shortlisted.

Interview dates: 10 / 11 February 2025.

Provisional start date: 1 April 2025.