Group Manager, Response and Assurance – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable and resilient individual to join our Service in a Group Manager Role.

We are seeking a candidate for a permanent GM role. However, please note that the RAM role is a fixed-term position, expected to last approximately two years. At the end of this period, an alternative GM vacancy will be sought for the successful candidate. This arrangement is due to the current postholder being seconded elsewhere within the Service.

About you:

You will be motivated, forward-thinking and looking for an opportunity to lead and develop within RBFRS. You will be able to maintain effective working relationships by acting with integrity and operating with credibility. You will seek opportunities to lead continuous improvement and change initiatives within your areas of responsibility. You’ll be:
• People focused, with proven ability to lead teams inspiring high performance
• able to drive forward change in a complex and dynamic organisation
• passionate in improving and delivering services to our communities
• have a good understanding of local and national issues affecting the sector.

Key role requirements for a Group Manager:
• Confident, inspiring and effective team leader
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Innovative thinking and openness to change
• Excellent communication skills across a range of stakeholders
• Evidence of continual professional development

Group Manager – Response and Assurance
This role is integral to the effective delivery of prevention, protection, response and resilience activities, developing and implementing plans, and contributing to the future strategies of the directorate.
For details of the key role specific requirements please see the Job Profile
• Please see the link to the job profile for the Group Manager – Response and Assurance.

Eligibility
Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance and provide evidence of this qualification.
You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.
You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass may be acceptable – subject to checks).
You will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check with Child Barred.
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.