STATION MANAGER (Flexi Duty)

PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Station Manager B:  £56,054 (development) – £61,830 (competent) per annum (inclusive of allowances), plus lease car or provided vehicle

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to identify suitable individuals for Station Manager (B) roles. The promotion board process enables successful applicants to be eligible for appointment within a 12-month period or until a new process commences. As per Grey Book terms and conditions the appointments are interchangeable with any other post of the same role within the Service.

Applications are invited from substantive Station Managers and substantive competent Watch Managers who have successfully completed the Middle Manager ADC process or the new managerial exercise (including technical test) or equivalent. (Existing internal Station Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process).

Candidates will need to be exceptional leaders who can make a significant contribution to the management of the Service’s 44 fire stations, 850 staff and a budget more than £40 million through a period of planned reviews and improvements.  Ideally, therefore, candidates will be able to evidence a strong, credible record of leadership, experience and achievement.

Candidates will be required to complete a full application form having read the guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all the essential criteria in the person specification. Candidates will be required to deliver a 20-minute presentation (the presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting) and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered and the requirements of the role.

Welsh Language skills are a requirement of this post and ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate Level 3 Welsh on application, however, this is not an essential selection criterion and full support and training will be provided to successful candidates.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over several days commencing from 26th February 2024.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager Mike Owen, Service Delivery Manager – Central Area at mike.owen@northwalesfire.gov.wales or 07717 516 189

Application packs are available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by emailing: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is
12:00 on 29th January 2024
The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.

Apprenticeship Trainee Firefighter recruitment opens on the 15th– 28th January 2024*.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to satisfy following eligibility:

·       Aged 17 years and 6 months at point of application (and 18 by the time you start your training).

·       Hold a UK valid Driving Licence.

·       Reside at an address within Surrey, or within 10 minutes’ drive from the Surrey border’.

·       Hold a full or provisional LGV or be prepared to attain this.

Apprentice Firefighter

With a starting salary of £27,178 per annum as a trainee firefighter, should you be successful this would increase to £28,310 per annum once you complete your training and become a developing firefighter. This would then rise to £36,226 per annum once you would have completed your basic training and become a competent firefighter with us. In addition, you would receive an additional allowance of £1,575 per annum in addition to the annual salary known as Surrey Allowance.

If you would consider working for a forward thinking, progressive Fire and Rescue Service, that would encourage you to develop a wide range of skills and support you in serving your community, then we would welcome your application.

Apprenticeship

Upon joining the service, you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship Programme. The typical duration of this programme is between 18-24 months. Maths and English Level 2 are a requirement of the apprenticeship however, if you don’t already have these, you would be expected and able to complete these alongside your apprenticeship.

During your apprenticeship you would need to compile a portfolio of evidence throughout your development, therefore, Information Computer Technology (ICT) skills are requested as an essential for your application to be successful.

This process is designed for new recruits into the Fire and Rescue Service. If you currently work for another Fire and Rescue Service, please consider applying to work for us through our Inter Service Transfer (IST) route.

The Service

SFRS has the responsibility of protecting over one million people who live in the 650 square miles of Surrey. The Service employs just under 700 people across the county in a variety of roles. Comprising both uniformed and support employees, they all share one vision: With you, making Surrey safer. We do this by:

·       Serving the needs of our community.

·       Flexibly responding to a constantly changing environment.

·       Recognising and embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

·       Solving challenges through intelligence driven collaboration, innovation and improvement.

Our Ethical Principles

At SFRS, we believe it is essential to embed our commitment to the Core Code of Ethics and particularly Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), into every aspect of our work. This is a dual responsibility applying both to our outward facing, community-focussed activities, and to our internal responsibilities to our people and volunteers. Our vision is that everyone representing SFRS will be a community role model.

Details of the course

If you are successful and invited to attend an Apprenticeship Trainee Course programme, the training will be non-residential and would be based at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate RH2 0EJ.

Whilst at the training centre, the working week would be Monday – Friday. If you are successful and posted to a Fire station, you could be working any of the following shift patterns:

·       224 (Hours of work 09:00 – 18:00 and 18:00 – 09:00)

·       Adapted 224 (Hybrid) (Hours of work 07:00 – 19:00 and 19:00 – 07:00)

·       Day Crewed (Hours of work 07:00 – 19:00)

The shift patterns we operate are outlined on our website .

Should you be successful you would need to be able to work any one of the shift patterns as outlined above.

We anticipate a high volume of applications to this position and therefore we encourage you to complete your registration and commence your application at the earliest opportunity. Please note the following in relation to your application:

·       Please only submit one application as subsequent applications in the system will be disregarded.

·       Step 1 – Once you have created an account via the recruitment portal, providing you meet the correct eligibility criteria, you will be emailed inviting you to complete an online assessment which is operated by Arctic Shores.

·       Step 2 – Once you have completed the Arctic Shores assessment, you will need to go back into your open application and submit it.

Selection Stages:

·       Stage one: application and behavioural assessment (Arctic Shores).

·       To support you with your application, it is important that we know in advance, along with the relevant evidence, if you have a disability which requires reasonable adjustments to be put in place. We encourage you to contact the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity via the email below if you need to discuss this further.

·       Stage two: Fitness assessment (Multistage Fitness assessment).

·       Stage three: Physical (role related) assessments.

·       Stage four: Interview.

Please note that stages 2 and 3 and 4 will all occur on the same day. Currently, these assessments will take place on either 14, 16, 17 or 18 February 2024 at our Wray Park Training Centre RH2 0EJ (Dates may be subject to change).

Spaces on these dates are limited. If you do not secure a place on one of these dates you would need to wait for further dates to be released. Physical and Fitness assessments are carried out first. If you are successful in fulfilling these assessments, you will be asked to remain with us and undertake a group exercise and interview.

Any offer of employment would be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references, social media vetting and a Data and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Should the Service receive unsatisfactory reference/s or enhanced DBS disclosure, the offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Stage five: Medical Assessment

If you are invited onto a course a medical check would be undertaken at this point. Contracts would be sent out post the medical assessments having been undertaken.

Salary

Starting salary of £27,178 per annum as a trainee firefighter, moving to £28,310 per annum as a developing firefighter once completed basic training, rising to £36,226 per annum once you have become a competent firefighter in Surrey. You will also receive an additional allowance of £1,575 per annum in addition to the annual salary.

*The service reserves the right to close the campaign prior to this date, should we receive a high volume of applicants.

Should you have any technical issues registering your details on the Recruitment Hub please email sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk. Please note: this email inbox is not monitored at the weekend.

Additional information

In preparation for future Apprentice recruitment pool to fill vacancies that are expected to arise over the next 12 months.

In applying you will be asked to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK and that you possess a valid manual driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK is mandatory.

SUPERVISORY MANAGER APPOINTMENTS PROCESS

INTER-SERVICE TRANSFERS

VARIOUS LEVELS IN BOTH OPERATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL ROLES

SALARY:  Watch Manager B           £44,911              (£41,031 when in Development)

Watch Manager A           £42,170              (£41,031 when in Development)

Crew Manager                £40,161              (£38,501 when in Development)

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story.  With a number of exciting supervisory management opportunities available, if you feel like you have what we’re looking for – we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about these excellent career opportunities by clicking APPLY.  You’ll be taken to our Featured Vacancies page where you can watch a video introduction from our Chief Fire Officer Phil Garrigan, you can then access the Candidate Pack to find out more about what a Career at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service can offer you.

We have a long and proud history.  Be part of our future.

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Our Leadership Message details our vision, aims and purpose and the Service recognises how crucial our Supervisory Managers are in achieving this and delivering for our communities.

Our staff act with Courage, Integrity and Compassion; and as a Supervisory Manager you will –

• Be an effective leader with the ability to inspire and support others to maintain performance.
• Have a demonstrable ability to support change in a complex and evolving environment.
• Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• Be required to manage and lead operational incidents as Incident Commander, or in other incident command support roles in accordance with the requirements of WM7 and local standard operating procedures.

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Click APPLY to find out more.  Closing date for applications is Midnight, 31st January 2024

Post: Deputy Commissioner for Prevention, Protection & Operational Policy & Assurance
Grade: Director
Starting Salary: C. £140,000 per annum
Application closing date: Wednesday 31 January 2024

London Fire Brigade is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including IT, Finance, Procurement, and communications team).

As laid out in our Community Risk Management Plan – Your London Fire Brigade – our plan to keep London Safe, we have been undergoing considerable change since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower on 14th June 2017 where 72 people died. We have also implemented changes since the publication of our Independent Culture Review in November 2022. We understand about our need to change and are committed to doing everything we can to learn the lessons, but we know that there is still more to do. Our plan and our transformation is founded in an acknowledgement of the greatness of diversity, of sustainability and the need to engage with our communities.

Following the announcement of the current postholder to retire this year, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to undertake the role, working directly for the London Fire Commissioner (LFC) and deputising for the LFC where required.

The role includes strategic oversight of our prevention and protection responsibilities, health and safety function, operational policy and assurance functions. The post holder will have a high level of knowledge of current issues in the built environment, changes and impact of fire safety legislation and experience of working with the Building Safety Regulator. The post holder will be required to oversee strategy and long-term plans to meet fire safety legislation and implementation of such legislation.

The post holder will also possess a high level of knowledge about National Operational Guidance, the development of operational policy, analysis of risk and the impact of health and safety on the workforce and in the context of our operating environment.

The post holder will also be responsible for driving and delivering transformational change, improving culture and delivering against the Brigade’s corporate objectives. This role gives the post holder an unrivalled opportunity in the UK Fire Sector to deliver change on a large scale. The post holder will require a high degree of political awareness, experience of stakeholder engagement and managing external scrutiny.

The post holder will be responsible for planning, directing, and delivering the services provided by departments ensuring continual improvement in efficiency and performance and compliance with regulations and the law. The post holder will play a full leadership role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Top Management Group. The post holder will be available to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Duty Brigade Manager and be mobilised to operational incidents to perform the strategic incident command function and/or represent the London Fire Brigade as its nominated ‘Strategic/Gold’ Commander.

Eligibility
The London Fire Brigade is driven by a strong sense of purpose; we are trusted to serve and protect London. As such the Brigade has introduced a new Values and behaviours framework which will help us to create a safe and professional workplace culture. The post holder is expected to lead the successful delivery of this approach and ensure that they role model the Brigade’s Values and Behaviours Framework and will hold others to account in doing the same.

The post holder will be expected to ensure appropriate and effective risk management processes are in place and to provide assurance to the London Fire Commissioner on the effective use of controls and actions which mitigate risk and support the Brigade’s CRMP and annual Delivery Plan.

The post holder will be expected to manage Brigade resources and its budget efficiently and spend money properly and appropriately. Resources should be aligned to risk and costs should be kept down without compromising public safety.

The post holder will always ensure that they maintain their professional competence and ensure that they remain fit and proper to fulfil the responsibilities set out in this document.

In addition to their corporate responsibilities outlined above, the post holder will also provide leadership to the areas of the Operational Directorate for which they are responsible for leading.

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced operational fire officer competent and substantive at Assistant Commissioner level or above serving in a local authority service.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering change in a large and complex service in a safety critical environment.
• A high level knowledge of current issues in the built environment, changes and impact of fire safety legislation, knowledge of National Operational Guidance and development of policy and analysis of future risk.
• A proven track record of supporting diversity and inclusion, driving cultural change within the fire service.
• The ability and sensitivity to work in a fast-paced multi-stakeholder environment and develop strategic partnerships to improve performance.
• The ability to develop and implement departmental strategy and long-term plans.

Applicants are also required to hold a full UK driving licence.

External candidates will also need to be serving as a whole time Assistant Commissioner in a local government brigade.

Internal candidates – before submission of your application you will be required to undertake a professional development discussion for your line managers to support your application. Please factor this into your timeline.

Assessment Overview
To apply please complete the online application form by 31st January 2024 and upload all the documents you will need to submit with your application form:

Your application should include:

1. Your CV
Please include your current or most recent salary, and the name and contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current line manager.

2. Your personal statement evidencing suitability to be considered for the role of Deputy Commissioner for Prevention, Protection & Operational Policy & Assurance. Your statement should not exceed 1,000 words.

You will find information about the London Fire Brigade on our website, in particular the ‘About us’ page: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/AboutUs.asp

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted. Any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Assessment process

Stage 1: CV and Personal Statement – Closing date: 4pm on 31st January 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2 – The assessment process will include the following steps and is likely to take place in February

• Incident Command Exercise (if required)
• Diversity and Inclusion Exercise
• Psychometric tests
• Station Based Visit
• Stakeholder panel Interview

Main Panel Presentation and Interview will take place in late February/early March, dates will be confirmed in due course.

If you cannot make any of the specified dates we will do our best to reschedule but please note this may not always be possible.

Please note that that the Assessment and development centre review process (Policy Number 497) does not apply to this assessment process.

Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Benefits of working for LFB
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £18 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

You will be required to work in our Fire and Rescue Service Control Room.  The role involves receiving and acting upon emergency calls for the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Service, directing fire appliances to incidents and supporting Fire and Rescue Service operations and administration processes.

We are looking for a good team player who can combine common sense with alertness, and the ability to assimilate and retain information, working with speed and accuracy, whilst keeping calm under pressure.  You must be over 18 years of age, hold a 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades A to C including English Language with a good standard of communication skills.  You must have experience in using computers and the ability to input verbal information quickly and accurately using a keyboard is required.

Full training in all aspects of the role will be given.  If successful, you will be required to work with a small but highly dedicated team on a 42 hour week shift rota system involving day, night and weekend working.

You will be required to wear a uniform which is provided.

Assessment centre will take place on 13th and 17th February 2024

Interviews will take place on 19th and 23rd February 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Station Manager Faye Roast at faye.roast@bedsfire.gov.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Health and Safety Manager

Benefits:

Salary:  £49,498 – £54,706 per annum, Grade 7

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 30 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

​​​​​​An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work for an emergency service who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring that RBFRS is compliant in all aspects of health and safety law and guidance.

About you:

​​​​​​​We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who is passionate about health and safety. You enjoy working with others, have a can-do approach to work and are a great communicator who is able to influence others.

The key focus of this role is to:

• Act as lead advisor on health and safety matters to the Senior Leadership Team and Fire Authority
• Develop and implement Health and Safety Strategy and associated action plans
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the health and safety management system
• Lead and manage the Health and Safety Team
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders

Key role requirements: (knowledge, skills and experience)

• Experience in a similar role
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or working towards) and Membership of IOSH or other relevant professional body.
• A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation.
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to health and safety, with excellent communication skills.
• Able to plan and prioritise
• Calm and resilient under pressure

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.

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.

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 9 February 2024.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will begin week commencing 19 February 2024.

Anticipated start date:  April 2024 (depending on notice period)

Assessment

If you are invited for interview, you will be required to prepare and deliver a 10-minute presentation on the following:

‘An overview of health and safety challenges facing a modern UK Fire Service’.

You will also be required to complete a desk top exercise’.

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 Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

An opportunity has arisen in the Operational Logistics department, which is at the heart of all fleet, equipment, supplies and water (hydrant) distribution, maintenance and procurement for the Service.  It will include supporting our front-line personnel as well as other departments across the Service. This role is to work 37 hours per week, across five days, Monday – Friday.

As a Supplies Technician you will represent the department across all stations and sites as you deliver and distribute goods, items and equipment on the courier run.  You will also be involved in sourcing, purchasing, stocking, picking, distributing and replacing a range of equipment and supplies.  In addition, you will support the roll-out of big ticket projects which will involve preparing equipment, setting up and tracking items with our Redkite EMS asset tracking system.

Your role will provide resilience as required to other departments, including contributing to the maintenance and servicing requirements of the Service’s fleet and equipment provision.

Benefits:

Salary:  £31,364 – £35,745 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

This role offers a great opportunity to make a difference in an evolving public service environment and in an organisation that offers flexible working arrangements so that our teams can achieve a good work-life balance, and that invests in continuing development. A range of post-appointment training will be provided as appropriate

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of Operational Equipment Technician (Rescue Equipment). You enjoy working with others, have a can-do solution focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have knowledge and experience of maintaining mechanical equipment.

Specifically, we are seeking individuals who will support the maintenance and testing of Operational Equipment used day to day by a progressive forward-thinking Fire and Rescue Service. Someone who can plan and organise testing and maintenance schedules. An individual who has a good attention to detail and is self-motivated to complete tasks to a high standard. You will be maintaining and testing the equipment carried on our front-line Fire appliances for use by our dedicated firefighters.

You will support the management of electronic records and reports. Ensure routine servicing and maintenance schedules are maintained and adhered to. Ensuring defects to equipment are resolved within set time frames.

You will visit our fire stations to test or collect and deliver equipment requiring test or maintenance

The key focus of this role is:

• Principally responsible for managing and providing the maintenance provision for all RBFRSs operational firefighting and rescue equipment with principal responsibility for LOLER equipment
• Provision of safe stowage for equipment on operational vehicles
• Assisting in the commissioning and decommissioning of operational equipment
• Support the Operational Equipment Technician (Breathing Apparatus)
• Liaison with external suppliers
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedure, best practise and legal requirements
• Support Health and Safety Advisers, Research Equipment Officer, Procurement Department, RBFRS Accident Investigation Officers and other operational personnel as appropriate

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Knowledge and experience of maintenance and testing of mechanical equipment
• The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals / organisations
• Excellent self-management, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload
• Hold a current UK driving licence

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.

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.  

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

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours 9 February 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 16 February 2024.

Anticipated start date:  April 2024

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 privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

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).

GROUP MANAGER (Flexi Duty)
PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Group Manager B:  £64,561 (development) – £71,570 (competent) per annum (inclusive of allowances), plus lease car or provided vehicle

Open to internal and external applicants

Living and working in North Wales offers an excellent environment for anyone seeking an enhanced quality of life.  Long regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the UK, the area has much to offer, especially in terms of outdoor pursuits, cultural and leisure activities.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to identify suitable individuals for Group Manager (B) roles. The promotion board process enables successful applicants to be eligible for appointment within a 12-month period or until a new process commences. As per Grey Book terms and conditions the appointments are interchangeable with any other post of the same role within the Service. Applications are invited from substantive competent Station Managers and substantive Group Managers. (Existing internal Group Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process).

The successful candidates will work in an increasingly demanding and performance centred environment and applicants should therefore have a strong track record of achievement and be able to champion transformational leadership and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Candidates will be required to complete a full application form having read the guidance notes carefully in relation to providing evidence against all the essential criteria in the person specification. Candidates will be required to deliver a 20-minute presentation and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered focusing on the requirements of the role. The presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting.

Welsh Language skills are a requirement of this post and ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate Level 3 Welsh on application, however, this is not an essential selection criterion and full support and training will be provided to successful candidates.

It is envisaged that interviews will be held over a number of days commencing from 5th February 2024.  Please be advised that if candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Area Manager Paul Jenkinson, Head of Response by email paul.jenkinson@northwalesfire.gov.wales or phone 07787 578 401.

Application packs are available on the North Wales Fire & Rescue website or by emailing: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is

12:00 on 23 January 2024
The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.