About The Role
To lead and manage a team of firefighters, ensuring operational readiness, community safety, and effective incident response.
Key Responsibilities
- Educate communities on fire safety and reduce risks through proactive inspections.
- Safeguard people and property by identifying hazards and taking action to prevent incidents.
- Drive team performance by planning work effectively, providing feedback and fostering collaboration.
- Take command during emergencies, leading crews to achieve incident objectives and ensuring safe, efficient resolutions.
- Strengthen future resilience by investigating events, learning lessons and recommending improvements to procedures.
- Champion professional growth by identifying training needs and supporting development opportunities for individuals.
Skills and Experience
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and involve others.
- Confidence and resilience in challenging situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to personal and team development.
- Problem‑solving skills and situational awareness.
- Proactive approach to change and diversity, ensuring fairness and ethical standards.
- Strong planning and organisational skills aligned with strategic objectives.
Eligibility Criteria
This process is open to wholetime substantive competent Firefighters only. Applicants must have relevant operational experience and leadership capability. Successful candidates will be required to undertake any necessary training for the role.
To apply for this role, you must not:
- Be subject to formal disciplinary sanctions, including formal capability.
How To Apply
- Complete the application form by 25th May 2026 Midnight 12:00.
- Written assessment.
- Assessment centre, including interview and presentation.
- Practical assessment (Incident Command).
Closing Date
25th May 2026 Midnight 12:00
Notable Dates
- Written assessment: 25th May 2026 to 5th June 2026.
- Interview dates: 22nd June – 26th June 2026.
Additional Information
The role is expected to be available later in the year. You must be available for all stages of the process.
Positive Action and Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. For more information on Positive Action, email positive.action@staffordshirefire.gov.uk.
Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations
Requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with confidence. For support, email recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk.
Safeguarding
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. Appropriate checks and safeguarding questions will be carried out as part of the selection process.
Ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service? Apply and help shape the difference.
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