About the opportunity

We are looking for motivated, inclusive, and credible leaders to join our team at Group Manager level. Whether you’re looking for your next challenge or returning to a leadership role, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of fire and rescue in Essex.
There is an opportunity to join us as the Group Manager responsible for Organisational Assurance and Learning. Your core responsibilities will focus on Implementing our Assurance and Learning Strategy across the Service, providing confidence through assurance that risks are being managed, objectives are being achieved, resources are being used effectively, and statutory obligations are being met.

We reserve the right to utilise this process to appoint to any vacancies that arise in the next twelve months

Eligibility Criteria

Evidence of competency working on flexi rota at Station Manager level for a minimum of 12 months.
Hold Incident Command Level 2.
Be operationally competent, including completion of all required assessments and driving courses.
Have a valid FiTech score of 37 ml/kg/min or above
Hold an in-date Occupational Health Assessment.
Be free from any live disciplinary or performance warnings.

About you

You are someone who inspires confidence and brings people together with clarity, compassion, and purpose. Naturally inclusive and highly visible, you create space for collaboration and empower others to thrive.
You make courageous, values-driven decisions, and consistently deliver meaningful outcomes through effective resource management and a commitment to developing those around you.
You build strong, trusting relationships across teams, departments, and partner agencies, always keeping the needs of our communities at the heart of what you do.
Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation, you advocate for organisational transformation in ways that feel authentic and achievable. You challenge assumptions, dismantle barriers, and communicate with empathy and evidence, myth-busting where needed and inspiring belief in the journey ahead.
You understand that lasting change happens when people feel heard, involved, and valued, and you can win hearts and minds to create real impact.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead with purpose, contribute to a forward-thinking fire and rescue service, and help shape the future of public safety in Essex, we’d love to hear from you.