AREA MANAGER (B)
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has a vacancy for a motivated and committed individual with strong experience. You will be values-based, highly talented and an exceptional leader with the vision to drive the Service forward.
The skills and requirements for the delivery of the role, include a commitment to our values and behaviours and empowering and enabling leadership. We also need you to be on our operational command rota and be able to resolve operational incidents at a strategic level (Level 4 incident command).
In accordance with the current promotion service order, applications are welcomed from existing Group Manager and Area Managers who satisfy the following criteria:
- Substantive within their current role (Group Manager or Area Manager)
- Competent within their current role (Group Manager or Area Manager)
- Must not have any live disciplinary sanctions placed against them.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Additional Information
Candidates will need to demonstrate their professional competence and leadership behaviours for a strategic leader, as defined in the NFCC Leadership Framework and Core Code of Ethics.
As part of your application, you are asked to complete the Performance and Behaviours Application, detailing the skills and attributes you hold, which are relevant to this role.
For more information about the role, please click on the candidate pack and job description links below.
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, if eligible, you will be opted into the Firefighters Pension Scheme, which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 37 percent, to help support your financial security during retirement.
The benefits we offer includes access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.
Additional Information
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
If you are interested and would like an informal discussion, please contact Assistant Chief Fire Officer Sally Waldron on sallywaldron@warwickshire.gov.uk?
Schedule
Applications online registration/performance and behaviours application
2nd May 2025
Application closing date
23:59 on 30th May 2025
Performance and behaviours practical assessment
11th & 12th June 2025
Incident Command Assessment
16th – 17th June 2025
Confirmation assessment (Interview and Stakeholder Panel)
24th – 26th June 2025
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more
