Group Manager B – Operational

This opportunity is open to substantive Station Managers and existing Group Managers.

All candidates must have:

• Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service.
• Operational Effectiveness
• Personal Impact
• Outstanding Leadership
• Service Delivery
• Organisational Effectiveness
• Effective performance manager
• Successful performance when working at Station / Group Manager managerial level.
• Commitment to inclusion across their organisation
• Evidence and experience of managing operational incidents at level 2/3
• All core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date
• Evidence of a formal management qualification i.e., Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 5 or equivalent
• Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate, four Examination Papers Required.
o Mandatory Examination Papers:
 Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and
 Incident Command (L4C3) and Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (L4C2)
o Plus, two from the list below:
 Level 4 Certificate in Fire Investigation (L4C6)
 Level 4 Certificate in Fire Engineering Science (L4C1)
 Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (L4C5)
 Level 4 Certificate in Aviation Fire Operations (L4C4)
 Level 4 Certificate in Civil Emergency and Disaster Management* * Examination paper no longer available to be taken but will be accepted if previously achieved

Appointable candidates will remain on a hold list and may be approached subject to the needs of the Service. A place on the hold list normally covers a period of 12 months or until the next process.

As a member of the Service Management Team, successful candidates will be given the opportunity to utilise and develop their leadership and management expertise.

As these roles have operational responsibilities, candidates must be Sector competent in Incident Command at Level 2 and will be required to demonstrate their ability to manage operational incidents by successfully completing a Level 3 Incident Command Assessment following appointment.

Appointments will be subject to individuals being able to provide operational cover and therefore live or be located (whilst on duty) within the County boundary of Derbyshire. Group Managers currently operate on a Flexi-Duty rota. (Details can be found in the links below)

In return we offer;
· Flexible working hours.
· Family friendly policies.
· Free, secure on-site car parking
· Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
· Employee discount scheme (Boost).
· Employee support networks.
· Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
· Ongoing training and development opportunities.
· Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a promotion can be found in the attached guidance documents:

‘Pensions Implication of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates’ ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

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

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the post holder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

Police security vetting procedures at Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) level 3 plus Security Clearance check (SC) will be requested for the successful applicants. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

As part of the selection process line managers are required to sign a line manger endorsement form. This is to ensure line managers are aware of the candidates' intentions and support their application.

Line Manager Endorsement form (linked)

Portfolio
All candidates must complete a Portfolio as part of the application process. Please see below Portfolio template for further information. This must be submitted to Service_Centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk by midnight on Sunday 15th June 2025.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 15th June 2025.

Interviews will commence on Monday 30th June 2025.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Candidate Information
DFRS 2025 Promotion Process Toolkit
Eligibility and the Selection Process for Progression
The Leadership Programme (LP) Procedure
Pension Implications of Temporary Promotion - Briefing Note for Candidates
Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates
IFE Service Procedure
Fitness Service Procedure
Fitness Policy
Secondary Employment Policy
Retained Flexible Contracts - Local Collective Agreement.
Flexible Duty System – Station and Group Managers
NFCC Leadership Framework (linked)
Portfolio Template

Information for Internal Candidates available on FireView
Promotion Process (linked)
IFE Toolkit (linked)
Leadership Programme (linked)