Head of Department - Group Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/06/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/06/2018 09:00
Salary:
National Agreed Rates plus 20% FDO Allowance
Job Category:
Fire and Rescue (Other roles)
Employment Location:
Service Headquarters, Barmston Mere, Sunderland
Further Information
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint ambitious and forward-thinking individuals, with evidence of senior level leadership, to the position of Group Manager.
This role is an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and ensure the provision of a professional, inclusive, innovative and effective Fire and Rescue Service in accordance with all statutory and legal duties. There currently exists a number of Head of Department vacancies across the organisation and the successful candidates will be expected to work anywhere in the organisation at Group Manager level.
We consider ourselves to be a high performing, inclusive and innovative organisation within the North East of England, who are well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business.
Operating in a challenging environment with significant financial pressures, the successful candidates will need to have the ability to deliver transformational change to ensure that local people continue to receive the best possible Service. You will need to demonstrate excellent leadership, resource management, business planning and decision-making skills; together with a proven track record of delivering organisational change and the ability to work effectively in partnership including with political and trade union members. You will have an open and engaging style of management, commitment to core values and leadership behaviours and positively embrace equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will need to hold a Middle Managerial Assessment pass or equivalent, be working as an existing Group Manager, substantive Station Manager (competent) and be able to demonstrate the appropriate skills, knowledge and aptitude to undertake this key role.
The post holder will be expected to provide operational cover on the flexible duty officer rota and be located (whilst on duty) within the Service area or extended on-call boundary. Candidates should also be competent in Incident Command Level 3, to lead and support the resolution of large and complex operational incidents.
We welcome applications from all; and particularly encourage those from diverse and underrepresented groups. If you can champion original thinking, promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change, and demonstrate strong leadership of equality and inclusion, then we would like to hear from you.
We offer flexible working, access to all Service gyms, family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, discount schemes, access to Sports and Welfare clubs and generous terms & conditions.
For information regarding the application process, please contact Lorna Hodson-Fraser, Head of HR on 0191 4441111. Further information can be found at www.twfire.gov.uk.
If you would like to arrange a telephone appointment prior to closing date to discuss the position with Area Manager Phil Clark , please contact the executive support team on 0191 4441501 or email Exec.Support@twfire.gov.uk.
Application packs are available by emailing hr.helpdesk@twfire.gov.uk and should be returned electronically to this email account.
A relocation package may be available for successful candidates and would be considered on an individual basis.
The deadline for applications is 09:00 hours on Friday 25 June 2018.
Recruitment Process Timeline
Closing date for submissions: 09:00 25 June 2018
Notification of shortlist: 6 July 2018
Online testing: From week commencing 9 July 2018
Assessment Centre / Interviews: From week commencing 16 July 2018
Please note
This job is closed for applications.