Salary and Grade

·      Group Manager:  £55,953 – £62,028 per annum

+ 20% flexible duty allowance (Flexi-duty officer rota)

+ CPD – Apply for 1 year following competency (£857 per annum)

Total salary package circa £67,143 – £74,433

Access to a Lease/provided Car Scheme 

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading 

Superb Pension Scheme available                            

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for data-driven decision-making, risk management, and performance improvement? Do you thrive in an environment where intelligence and analysis drive operational excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead and shape our Community Risk Management Planning (CRMP) at Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).

As Group Manager – Intelligence, Risk & Performance, you will play a pivotal role in managing risk, data, and performance insights to enhance public safety, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making. You will lead a team responsible for risk management, performance monitoring, and community intelligence analysis, ensuring that RBFRS delivers an efficient, inclusive, and forward-thinking service.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead the development and delivery of the RBFRS Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), ensuring a strategic and data-led approach to risk reduction.

·       Manage the Risk Management Team, overseeing corporate risk registers and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.

·       Oversee data and performance management, using analytics and intelligence to drive service improvement.

·       Support Senior Leadership by providing high-quality data insights to inform strategic decision-making.

·       Foster innovation by identifying new methodologies, risk mapping techniques, and collaborative approaches to enhance CRMP.

·       Engage and consult with stakeholders (including the public, local authorities, and emergency service partners) to ensure CRMP reflects community needs.

·       Provide operational cover as part of the Incident Command System and act as a Duty Officer as required.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader with a strong background in risk, data analysis, and performance management. The ideal candidate will have:

·       Proven experience in risk management, data analytics, or performance improvement within an emergency service, public sector, or relevant industry.

·       Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to drive change and influence senior decision-makers.

·       Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, ensuring a proactive approach to risk and performance management.

·       Knowledge of fire and rescue service legislation, CRMP frameworks, and risk analysis methodologies.

·       Operational experience in Incident Command (ICS L2 or equivalent) or a commitment to achieving this level.

·       Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), ensuring risk planning is accessible and representative of all communities.

Why Our Service?

✔ A leadership role with significant influence over strategic risk and performance management.

✔ Opportunity to make a tangible impact on public safety and service efficiency.

✔ A supportive and inclusive workplace culture, valuing diversity and professional growth.

✔ Flexible working arrangements, enabling a positive work-life balance.

✔ Continuous professional development, including leadership training and operational command progression.

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance and provide evidence of this qualification. 

You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate. 

·       You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass).

·       You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check with Child Barred.

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.  

Application and selection process

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this promotion process should apply through the portal, Please submit a CV and a supporting statement (restricted to 2000 words) detailing how your behaviours, knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile / person specification for the role. 

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.  

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Job Profile/ Person Specification. Please see the link to the Job Profile.  

Please note, you will only be shortlisted on information you provide in the supporting statement and CV. If we receive more interest than interviews we can facilitate, we will look to take the top scoring candidates through to the interview stage. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a behavioural and role based interview with task, please see below.  

Please see the task briefing and Presentation template (optional use) for the process. Task details have been provided ahead of time to facilitate preparation. If shortlisted, you will be required to present to the recruitment panel prior to your interview. You must submit any documentation by 09:00am on 21 April 2025. If you are shortlisted this should be sent via email to Recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk 

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 9 April 2025

Shortlisting – 9 to 11 April 2025

Task Due – 09:00 hours on 21 April 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run from the 21 April  – 2 May 2025

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form. 

For further details about the role please contact Annie-Rose Pratt on pratta@rbfrs.co.uk  or Tim Readings on readingst@rbfrs.co.uk arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at (otte@rbfrs.co.uk)  

Please view our privacy notice via Applicant Privacy Statement

Disclosure and Barring Service    

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.    

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.   

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.   

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.  

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work. 

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too. 

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). 

To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/ 

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.

Benefits:

Salary:  £32,654 – £37,035 per annum, Grade 4

Hours:  Full Time –  37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

About the role:

Working within the Data and Performance Team the role will support the Service in driving performance and decision making by providing good quality data. The role requires you to ensure the quality, reliability and integrity of data through validation checks and quality assurance. In addition, you will extract and analyse data and information to provide reports for internal performance management purposes and to report to central government and our communities.

About you:

We are seeking a highly perceptive and driven individual who has a strong attention to detail and ability to check, analyse and present data to a broad range of audiences.

Specifically, we are seeking individuals who have knowledge of quality standards and values the need for high quality data.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

• Analyse data and ensure its integrity
• Produce detailed, timely and accurate reports and information as required, including data mapping.
• Complete data returns for external organisations, for example Home Office and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
• Maintain and review the accuracy and efficiency of existing databases and systems and assist with development and improvement.
• Support and contribute to any project or work package within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS), as required.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• The ability to consider data quality and assurance from collection, through modelling, to reporting, assessing processes required to ensure quality information in, and to draw the required information out.
• An understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc).
• Ability to work effectively with others, within the team, across the organisation and with external partners.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including use of analysis functions such as pivot tables.
• Good understanding of how to validate data in systems.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.   

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Anna Smy, Data and Performance Manager at smya@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 11:59 hours on Sunday 13 April 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 21 April 2025.

Anticipated start date:  June 2025

The interview will consist of a competency and behavioural based interview taking approximately 45 minutes, in addition there will be a work-based assessment/scenario given at the time of interview taking approximately 20 minutes.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement on application.

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement on application.

We have an exciting opportunity for a People and Organisational Development Manager to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters. You’ll join us on a Permanent contract working 37 hours per week, in return you will receive a competitive salary starting at £51802.00 rising to £55636.00 (gross) per annum. 

As our People and Organisational Development Manager you will lead on and oversee the development and implementation of best practice people and organisational development strategies through the design and delivery of Organisational Development (OD) interventions to support Performance, Culture, EDI and Psychological Safety to enable DSFRS to meet its goals, objectives and People Strategy. 

You will be an innovative leader, developing and implementing key cultural change and service improvement strategies to drive forward our people improvement journey. 

You will lead, drive and embed people and organisational development across all levels of the organisation; being an equality and inclusion champion, challenging non-compliance with the Service’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies, procedures and core values. 

You will also lead on collaboration with the Academy to support and advise on the design and delivery of L&D interventions to deliver key Service improvement actions.  

Key responsibilities of our People and Organisational Development Manager: 

-To lead Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in the development of a People and Organisational Development strategy and roadmap, and an EDI strategy and roadmap in liaison with appropriate departments, agencies and other organisations. 
-Lead the continued people improvement and cultural journey at the organisation driving improved cultural experiences to address key areas of challenge and required development. 
-To lead, research, develop and implement policies, practices and government recommendations on people, organisation and EDI development requirements. 
-Act as key liaison between People Services and the Academy team, ensuring clear communication of strategic and practical aims and ensuring seamless collaboration between the teams. 
-To develop the people development training strategy in collaboration with the Academy and promote best practice through training and development of workshops / courses. 
-To manage the People, Organisation and EDI development budget and monitor and maintain accurate records on FIMS.
-To lead the Service in the development of positive action campaigns in relation to recruitment, retention and progression of women, people of black, Asian and minority ethnic heritage and other diversity groups. 
-To lead the Service in working towards the Equalities Framework for Fire and Rescue Services and similar standards. In addition, ensure that the Service meets the best practice recommendations of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. 
-To provide information and advice for individuals and managers on all relevant people and organisational development topics – Provide OD capability in designing, developing and delivering cultural improvements relating to Human and Organisational Performance, Culture and Psychological Safety. 
-To provide appropriate challenge to Service leadership to ensure a ‘people first’ approach, fully embedding people impact assessments at all levels. 
-To support and advise on the alignment and delivery of the people element of the Fire Standards including ethics, learning and development. 

For more information, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Howes – Assistant Director of People, via chowes@dsfire.gov.uk

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our People and Organisational Development Manager please click ‘apply’ on our website today, we would love to hear from you.