Station Manager B – Operational

As part of this recruitment process, the Strategic Leadership Team is looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will be able to help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service offered to the communities of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard and represents best value.

This opportunity is open to substantive competent Wholetime and On Call Watch Managers looking for promotion and existing Wholetime Station Managers looking to transfer.

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• 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 Watch / Station Manager managerial level.
• Commitment to inclusion across their organisation
• Demonstrable evidence of contributing to delivery of Fire and Rescue service plans
• All core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date
• Evidence of a formal management qualification – i.e., Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) – Level 3 or equivalent. (Those without a formal management qualification will be expected to embark upon future relevant management courses provided by DFRS).
• Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate, two Examination Papers Required.
o Mandatory Examination Paper: Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (L4C3)
o Plus, one from the list below:
 Level 4 Certificate in Fire Investigation (L4C6)
 Level 4 Certificate in Fire Engineering Science (L4C1)
 Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (L4C2)
 Level 4 Certificate in Civil Emergency and Disaster Management* * Examination paper no longer available to be taken but will be accepted if previously achieved

As these roles have operational responsibilities, candidates must be Sector competent in Incident Command at Level 1 and will be required to demonstrate their ability to manage operational incidents by successfully completing a Level 2 Incident Command Assessment.

If not already held, successful candidates will be expected to achieve an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) – Level 5 or equivalent.

Additionally, successful applicants will have a thorough understanding of national and local fire service issues and be able to demonstrate the ability to assimilate information and make sound and reasoned decisions.

As this is a demanding role, applicants will need to show a high level of personal resilience and an ability to work under pressure.

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.

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. Station Managers 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 postholder 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 Sunday 22nd June 2025.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Interviews will commence on Monday 7th July 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)