Group Manager Talent Pool – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

We’re seeking motivated and forward-thinking leaders to be considered for the role of Group Manager within Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). As a Group Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in upholding our core values—Professional, Honest, and Positive—and advancing our purpose: Safer People, Safer Places. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills while placing our communities at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

• Flexible Duty System: Successful candidates will operate under the Flexible Duty System (FDS) and must be able to provide a cover base within Leicester, Leicestershire, or Rutland.
• Service-wide Impact: Group Managers may be required to serve at any location within the Service, offering a diverse range of experiences.

Application Process

Opening: 20 January 2025
Closing Date: 10 February 2025 at 23:59

Talent Pool Entry – Two Stages
Written Application: Complete and submit your application via our recruitment portal, answering 4 questions against our competency framework to tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for the Group Manager role at LFRS.

Job-Related Tests and Panel Interview: Upon successfully completing the first stage, you’ll be invited for a panel interview and any relevant assessments. This is your chance to showcase your exceptional qualities in person and explain why you’re the ideal candidate to join our team of Group Managers.

Should you pass both stages, you’ll be placed in our Group Manager Talent Pool, from which we will initially fill future Group Manager vacancies across operational and support departments. Each role will involve a tailored selection process at the time of advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must be currently employed by a fire authority and meet all of the following:
• Currently serving as a Group Manager (looking to transfer), or
• Station Manager in a temporary post for over two years
• Incident Command Level 2 qualified, with a commitment to achieve Level 3
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent experience at Station Manager level)
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to demonstrate how you meet the Group Manager competencies and uphold LFRS values and behaviours

Further Information

More details, including FAQs, can be found in the supporting documents on our external website or for an informal discussion on the role with ACFO Paul Weston, please email executive support: executivesupport@leics-fire.gov.uk to book a mutually convenient time.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re prepared to embrace a challenging leadership role and shape the future of community safety with LFRS, we want to hear from you.
Begin your application for our Group Manager Talent Pool by visiting the recruitment pages of our website.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how your leadership can help us create safer communities together.