Group Manager

Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid working, 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., Group Managers (or above) serving with a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service., Complete a supporting statement of no more than 500 words explaining how your experience over the past 3 years meets the criteria and demonstrates your suitability for the role.

How to apply
It's vital that in your application you describe your skills and experiences against the criteria in the job and person profile and complete the 4 National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Leadership Framework questions, as that's how we will decide our shortlist for the assessment process and interview.

Step 1 - read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP) Job and Person Profile

Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template

Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement

When writing your statement, please answer the following questions:

Personal impact - Leading others and leading the function 250 words max

Question: Explain examples and describe outcomes of how your leadership approach has created a positive, open-working environment with focus on equality Inclusion, and well-being?

Outstanding Leadership - Leading others and Leading the function - 250 words max

Question: Explain examples and describe outcomes of how you have successfully built a high-performing team, and how you have developed people to their full potential?

Service Delivery - Leading Others and Leading the Function - 250 words max

Question: Explain examples and give outcomes of how you have achieved high quality service delivery in an area of the organisation you are, or have been responsible for?

Organisational Effectiveness - Leading others and Leading the function - 250 words max

Question: Explain examples and give outcomes of how your leadership approach supports continuous improvement, innovation, and change?

Competent Station Managers with a minimum of 2 years experience in role, serving with a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Group Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales: £55,953 (dev) - £62,028 (comp) per annum
- 42 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- 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, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. That's why we're looking for a passionate Group Manager 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?, As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 40 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
membership of a competitive Firefighters' Pension scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
eligibility for a Blue Light card
a lifetime of support from the Fire Firefighters Charity for you and your loved ones
family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
an annual cost-of-living pay increase
access to national training schemes facilitated by the Fire Service College, Women in the Fire Service and the Asian Fire Service Association
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!