Group Manager (Response)

Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service 
Address: Bury St Edmunds Fire Station, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BA
Salary: Group Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales: £57,743 (dev) – £64,013 (comp) per annum + 20% flexible duty allowance
Hours: 42 hours per week, flexible working options available 
Contract: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to either take the next step in your management career or transfer over to Suffolk.

At Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate Group Manager (GM) to join our team. Here, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and reimagine what’s possible. Are you ready to grow with us and shape the future of Suffolk? 

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:

1. Perform operational incident command at Level 3.
2. Proven track record of managing complex, large-scale emergency incidents.
3. Participate in the Tactical Coordinating Group (TCG) and engage in collaborative efforts with multiple agencies.
4. Focus on your professional development and work towards obtaining necessary qualifications.
5. Lead and manage a department to support the strategic delivery of our service plan.

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.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word).  If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

 
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 Area Manager, Aeneas Postlethwaite, for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07766780216 or emailing Aeneas.Postlethwaite@suffolk.gov.uk 

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