Group Manager Promotion

Group Manager Positions-Promotion Process

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Salary – NJC National Pay scale-Group Manager: £57,743 per annum (Development) to £64,013 per annum (Competent)

Contract Type:
Substantive

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe.

Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre.

As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds and experiences.

For more information about Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service please click the below link:

As a Group Manager
, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to teams dedicated to improving safety and resilience across Staffordshire. This is a pivotal position within the Service, where you will lead Service Delivery functions, champion cultural change, and ensure operational excellence.

Group Managers play a critical role in shaping strategies, managing performance, and driving organisational improvement. You will oversee multiple stations or departments, ensuring operational effectiveness and alignment with strategic objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high standards of emergency response and community safety initiatives.
• Overseeing incident command at major emergencies.
• Managing resources efficiently and implementing policies that support risk reduction and resilience.
• Leading training and development, monitoring performance, and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Acting as a vital link between senior leadership and frontline crews, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements.

If you are driven, resilient, and passionate about leading people to deliver outstanding results, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer a rewarding role where your leadership will make a tangible difference to the communities we serve.

We are seeking high‑performing individuals who embody the Core Code of Ethics in everything they do. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following attributes:

• Strong operational knowledge and leadership capability
• Inspire and engage teams to deliver excellence
• Self‑motivated and able to manage complex workloads
• Show commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Champion our core values and behaviours
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and support the development of others.
• Understand the Service’s challenges and opportunities and can lead change effectively.

Applicants must be willing to undertake and successfully complete any relevant training for the role.

Applications are welcomed from competent Station Managers and Group Managers or those currently in development. Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant operational experience and leadership capability.

To apply for this role, you must not be subject to:

• Formal disciplinary sanctions, including formal capability.

This applies throughout the entire recruitment and selection process from application to placement.

Successful candidates must be prepared to work anywhere in Staffordshire and on any duty system.

For additional details about the role please view the Role Map.

Our selection process is designed to assess your individual strengths, behaviours, and the skills and the knowledge you will bring to the role. The process may include:

• Completion of the application form before closing date on 13th February 2026 Midnight 12:00
• Written assessment
• Assessment Centre (including interview, presentation)
• Practical assessment (Incident Command)

Closing date for applications: 13th February 2026 Midnight

To apply please submit your application to include a CV and a Cover Letter…