Group Manager Promotion Board
At Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, we are passionate about the communities we serve; we are committed to treating all with dignity and respect; and we are always looking for positive role models to join our leadership team.
If you're looking to progress in an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic service, we would like to hear from you!
Job Details
Job Title: Group Manager B
Salary: £53,801 - £59,642 plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance
Hours: 42 per week
Location: Fire Headquarters, Penrith, Cumbria - Flexible working available
Group Manager Promotion Board
2023 was a period of significant change for CFRS and as we move into the new year we are focussed on identifying our opportunities and building on our successes, working closely with, and under the governance of, the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner. We are dedicated to improving outcomes for communities and driving our services forward to be the very best they can be.
At a time when it has never been more important to ensure we have the best culture for our staff and the best services for our communities, it is key that we get the right people in the right roles, and we are excited to be recruiting to the post of Group Manager. Successful applicants will be joining an engaging and empowering environment, where we champion innovation, integration, and doing things differently.
We are looking for individuals who are focussed on demonstrating outstanding leadership, and who value compassion, honesty, and integrity. You will listen and engage with the teams you lead, strive for service improvement, and promote a fair, respectful culture, that prioritises staff development and well-being. As a service, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and are looking for leaders who will promote and drive forward key EDI strategies across our communities and throughout our teams, leading by personal example, open commitment, and clear action.
To apply for this role, you must be a competent Station Manager or above. We welcome applications from both from our internal talent and from those looking to progress or move into our service.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our communities in Cumbria. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. As women and ethnic minority employees are currently underrepresented in our management roles, we encourage applications from these groups.
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.
Applications Open - 9am on Friday 5th January 2024
Applications closed - 11am on Friday 19th January 2024
Shortlisting - week commencing 22nd January 2024
Promotion Board - Monday 29th Jan & Tues 30th Jan 2024
How to Apply
To apply for this process, candidates must:
- Complete the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service Application Form, linked here (WORD)
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Attach supporting information (2 A4 pages) to the application form that outlines how they meet each of the essential criteria contained within the Group Manager job description, attached below.
All documents should be clearly named with your name and sent to: Orlanda.Wright@cumbriafire.gov.uk
Applications must be submitted by 11:00am on Friday 19th January 2024.
Important Information
We ask that applicants read all the information included within our recruitment pack, and if you have any queries, please contact Orlanda Wright, our Resourcing, Talent, and Wellbeing Lead, via email: Orlanda.wright@cumbriafire.gov.uk
CFRS Recruitment Pack (PDF)
The recruitment pack includes information about our service, living in/relocating to Cumbria, and links to key documents.
About Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is a large rural service covering the picturesque Lake District to the Pennines in the east and from the industrialised West Cumbrian coast to the estuaries in the south of the county. There are 38 fire stations, 6 regular, (4 with additional on-call crew support), 2 day crewed (with additional on-call crew support) and 30 on-call, serving the county. There is a great emphasis on community safety work and much of the day-to-day operation of the service revolves around this concept.
Further information can be found in our Recruitment Pack (PDF), available to download here.
Our Structure
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are led by a Strategic Leadership Team that combines industry knowledge, proven excellence in their fields, and a passionate commitment to continually drive the service forward.
Following our change in governance from the County Council to the Office of the PFCC, we have brought a number of corporate services in-house, including HR, Resourcing, Comms, Pensions, Health & Safety, and Finance. As we move through further disaggregation, there is more opportunity to bring services into our organisation, and ensure the smooth and supportive transition of this.
Please find a copy of our current structure chart here: CFRS Structure Chart 2023 (image)
At Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, we are committed to FREDIE
Our vision regarding FREDIE is that we go beyond just legal compliance and corporate check boxes. We have a diverse community and workforce where respect, fairness, and inclusion are integral to our culture and values. These must be upheld in everything we do, from recruiting and developing talented employees, through to delivering a professional service to our communities. The service has adopted FREDIE and are working to take this approach forward, responding to the changing social and economic environment in Cumbria and nationally in the Fire and Rescue Service.
Our Vision and Values
Our Vision
A community-focussed, professional, and trusted Fire and Rescue Service that makes Cumbria a safer place for all.
Our Values
We believe passionately in the delivery of excellent public services to make Cumbria a safer place for all. To do that we need to be clear about the values and behaviours that we need to drive change and achieve our high standards.
