Description Area Manager - Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards | 9239 | Fixed Term Contract until March 2027 | 42 hours per week (Day Duty Flexible Working 10%) | Area Manager (Grey Book) 10% allowance | Wymondham NFRS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced manager to lead its People and Capability functions. As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will shape strategy, policy, and performance across workforce, culture, professional standards, and technical services, ensuring NFRS remains a modern, skilled, and resilient organisation ready to meet future challenges. You will provide visible leadership across our People and Capability functions, driving continuous improvement in workforce planning, employee wellbeing, career management, and engagement. You will also oversee fleet, logistics, procurement, and technical services, ensuring that critical operational assets are safe, efficient, and sustainable to meet future service demands. This post provides essential leadership capacity during a period of transition linked to the Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Deal and the anticipated governance changes arising from the new Mayoral Combined County Authority. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining organisational stability, performance, and resilience through this time of change. The role attracts a 10% allowance in recognition of the flexibility required to work outside of core hours, including evenings and weekends. Under the NFRS Day Duty Flexible Working Policy, this includes a minimum of 166 additional hours per year. Eligibility criteria: Hold the substantive post of Competent Area or Group Manager. Have operational command experience at large and complex incidents. Hold or be working towards Incident Command Level 4. How to apply: Applications should consist of: An expression of interest (maximum 2,000 words) addressing how you meet the person specification. A current CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Assistant Chief Fire Officer Tony White at anthony.white2@norfolk.gov.uk These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. Applications must be submitted by midnight Sunday 16 th November 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the Area Manager recruitment process, consisting of an operational assessment, staff panel and formal interview. This process is expected week to commencing 24 th November; however dates will be confirmed nearer the time with shortlisted candidates. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is a well-performing, inclusive, and forward-looking organisation. We are proud to serve our communities, work collaboratively with partners, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. As part of our commitment to these values, applicants will be asked to confidentially disclose any current or previous complaints relating to their conduct. NFRS and Norfolk County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees to share this commitment. Applicants are required to declare if they are currently under investigation by any regulatory body or have any pending or previous decisions or sanctions that may affect their suitability to work for the Service. You must also notify the Service within 24 hours if you become the subject of any such investigation or action after submitting your application. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and considered only in relation to the specific appointment for which you are applying.