Overview
Temporary Network Fire Service Partnership (NFSP) Partnership Manager (maternity leave cover). This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service working with the Networked Fire Services Partnership (NFSP) on a temporary basis for up to 18 months.
We invite applications from individuals with appropriate experience for this temporary position. This includes non-fire service applicants as well as Fire Service staff who are competent, substantive Station Managers or above and ready for the next step in their career as a temporary Area Manager, or a substantive Area Manager.
What is the NFSP?
The NFSP Partnership brings together Devon and Somerset, Hampshire and the Isle of White, Kent, and Dorset & Wiltshire, Fire and Rescue Services working collaboratively to deliver a hosted Command, Control and Integrated Communication System.
Salary and terms
* Corporate salary: £64,648 to £71,148 per annum
* Fire Control salary: £70,642 per annum (calculated on 95% of the respective operational role as determined by the NJC)
* Wholetime Operational salary: £74,360 per annum (with a requirement to maintain operational competence)
* This post does not attract any additional allowances, inclusive of the flexi duty
* Hours: Wholetime Operational/Control - 42 hours per week on a 9 day fortnight; Non-Operational/Corporate - 37 hours per week
* Appointment Type: Temporary appointment or Secondment - Up to 18 months (end of May 2027)
Location and flexibility
The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role has the flexibility for individuals to work from home, FRS Stations, or Support Offices. There will be a requirement to attend locations across the South West and Kent around 8 days a month for key activities and meetings.
Contact and application
For further information or to discuss this opportunity, contact NFSP Partnership Manager – Jennifer Cutler on 07799 075950 or by email: Jennifer.cutler@dwfire.org.uk.
Eligibility and how to apply
* Applications from individuals who can evidence against the essential criteria stated on the Person Specification.
* Open to non-operational/corporate individuals for a temporary role or secondment
* Open to substantive WDS Area Managers wishing to undertake a secondment
* Open to substantive WDS / Fire Control Group Managers seeking temporary promotion via a secondment
* Open to competent and substantive WDS / Fire Control Station Managers seeking temporary promotion via a secondment
This will not guarantee a permanent post on completion of the temporary arrangement. If applying from a Fire and Rescue Service, this would be on a secondment basis with agreement from the existing service. Maintenance of skills remains the responsibility of the primary employer.
Closing and interview date: Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025 at midnight. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 5 November 2025. Shortlisted candidates will receive further details about the interview format and location before the interview date.
Benefits and general information
* Generous annual leave allowance and family-friendly schemes, including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Health and well-being services
Role responsibilities
* effectively manage and lead a four Services’ partnership function and ensure delivery of the NFSP strategic objectives
* manage the contract for the NEC Control Replacement during the implementation phase, providing legal, governance and financial input into the project and contractual meetings
* oversee the quality management of the project delivery and provide the escalation route between the project and the governance boards
* develop the NFSP Strategic plan and deliver annual reporting on progress against the NFSP objectives; plan activities to meet long, medium, and short-term objectives and report progress to the boards
* continue work on the completion of the Partnership Legal Agreement, developing final schedules, and onboarding of Kent into the partnership
* build on collaboration across controls by developing governance, management and delivery structures to continually improve partnership working
* budget management – prepare the budget to provide the partners with a 3-year rolling forecast and allocate funds; manage budgets on behalf of the Partnership Members
To Find Out More And Apply
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Legal and equal opportunities
* We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications are treated on merit and recruitment staff undertake unconscious bias training
* We are signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria. Please indicate if reasonable adjustments are needed
* UK ENIC Statement of Comparability may be required for international qualifications
If you require guidance on completing your application or need an alternative format due to a disability, contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 in plenty of time before the closing date.
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