NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
STATION MANAGER PROMOTION PROCESS 2021
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service are anticipating a number of vacancies at Station Manager level and are seeking transfers within role, or substantive competent Wholetime Watch Managers who wish to progress to a Station Manager role.
The Service is going through an exciting period of change with a new Strategic Plan in 2022, a new Joint Headquarters with Nottinghamshire Police and continued investment in frontline services. We are looking for ambitious, high-achieving and passionate individuals to join our Team and be part of our future.
It is essential that applicants are competent at Incident Command Level 1 or Level 2 (Station Manager transfers). All applicants are required to hold a valid and current UK driving license.
The application and selection process will require candidates to display and provide examples of the following attributes:
Additionally, successful applicants will have a thorough understanding of local and national fire service issues and demonstrate an ability to assimilate information and make sound and reasoned decisions.
As this is a demanding role, applicants will need to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, personal resilience and an ability to work under pressure.
The selection process will run during the week commencing 13 September and applicants must be available during this period.
Candidates will be expected to complete an application form and briefing paper against which they will be shortlisted, details of which will be provided as part of the application process.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake a formal selection process consisting of interview, presentation and an incident command assessment. Full feedback will be offered to all shortlisted candidates.
Candidates will need to be qualified or working towards the requisite units of the IFE Level 4 Certificate. For those candidates who do not have these, appointments will be subject to completion of the relevant units of the Level 4 IFE examinations within a two-year examination cycle.
The IFE units are detailed below:
It is also a requirement that applicants are qualified, or working toward a managerial qualification, at ILM level 3 (or equivalent) or above.
Further information and online application form are available via our Recruitment Website at:
http://jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk
The selection process is set out in the Application Process Summary link within the application.
If you have any problems accessing the site, please contact HR on 0115 8388247.
As an equal opportunities employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Briefing sessions for applicants will be held, on a virtual platform on the 13 August (14:00 – 16:00hours). If you wish to attend the session then please register your interest at humanresources@notts-fire.gov.uk by 10 August 2021.
Closing date for applications is 16 August 2021 at midday.