GROUP MANAGER B (Flexible Duty System) - Substantive Opportunities within both CRMP and Safer Communities Salary: 64561.20 - 71570.40 pa (depending on competency including 20% flexible duty system allowance) East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) prides itself on keeping communities safe through its response, protection and prevention activities. We are a high performing Service facing an unprecedented period of change and challenge. ESFRS wants to ensure people are more than just residents or employees but also members of a safer, stronger and more resilient community. We are looking for individuals to fill two Group Manager roles. The role of Group Manager is crucial to delivering effective outcomes to the community and our partners. As a team, Group Managers will bring together a range of skills, backgrounds and experience that we believe will help deliver our strategic aims across the county. We are seeking to appoint individuals who: are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work culture are self-aware are able to demonstrate high levels of personal resilience are team players with excellent collaboration skills have proven leadership ability possesses enthusiasm, agility, drive and commitment to make a genuine difference. These roles are responsible for leading and navigating their area within ESFRS whilst working cross-department with other Group Managers and professional staff equivalents on a daily basis. We are an organisation committed to developing our people and creating opportunities to enable colleagues to continue their professional development. As well as accessing the ESFRS Group Manager Development Programme, successful candidates will also continue to develop their potential through a range of tailored personal development opportunities including coaching, mentoring, secondments and relevant qualifications in preparation for future strategic roles within the Service. A condition of the appointment to the role of flexible duty Group Manager is that the post holder will provide operational cover from within the County. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer relocation expenses. The recruitment process will consist of: Application form and line manager's report Presentation Interview We welcome applications from: Substantive Group Managers and Substantive and Competent Station Managers All candidates must hold the Level 2 incident command qualification in order to be eligible to apply and must have evidence of maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding. External applicants will also be required to provide additional details such as training records and proof of competency. Candidates may apply for one or both roles and will be able to indicate which role(s) they are applying for at application stage. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Matt Lloyd, Assistant Director Safer Communities on 07876133723. For more information or to apply for the role please visit www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs. Please ensure that you apply as an external candidate. Closing Date: 2 June 2024 Interviews and presentations will take place on 25 & 26 June 2024. Please note that recruitment processes may be withdrawn or varied at short notice due to the Services Organisational Change policy. Diversity and Inclusion East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service value diversity and recognise that different people bring different experiences, ideas, knowledge and culture and that this difference brings great strength. We aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our communities across East Sussex and Brighton and Hove and would like to encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our values and want to make a difference to the community. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals including those who may not have considered a career in the fire and rescue service before.. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or neurodiversity. Our Purpose, Commitments and Values. Our Purpose and Commitments are at the centre of everything we do. Whether responding to emergencies, working to prevent them happening in the first place or providing support, our firefighters, officers, control room operators, Business and Community safety teams, support staff and volunteers all play their part. We are proud to serve East Sussex and Brighton and Hove City. Our purpose We make our communities safer Our Commitments We will do this by: Delivering high performing services Educating our communities Developing a multi-skilled, safe and valued workforce Making effective use of our resources Our Values PROUD - We are proud of our Service and enjoy working in a positive environment - by continually improving our services and our organisation. ACCOUNTABLE - Serving our whole community - by providing a good, cost-effective service. INTEGRITY - Trust, integrity, initiative and innovation - by being open, honest and encouraging creativity. RESPECT - respect and dignity for all - by treating members of our community and each other in a way that values their individuality and by challenging discrimination and unsuitable behaviour. Notes Please note that all roles at East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service will be subject to either DBS checks or a Police vetting process (the latter for roles based at Joint Headquarters in Lewes). The check will take place for the preferred candidate at the end of the selection process, before a final offer of employment can be made. Please note that recruitment processes may be withdrawn or varied at short notice due to the Services' Organisational Change policy.