Area Manager – Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting a Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards to lead its people and capability functions and oversee fleet, logistics, procurement and technical services. The post covers workforce planning, wellbeing, career management and engagement, with a remit to keep critical operational assets safe and sustainable. Senior officer cover on the Area Manager duty rota, including evenings and weekends, forms part of the role.

Only substantive Competent Area or Group Managers with large-incident command experience are eligible.

• Lead the People and Capability functions, setting strategy, policy and performance across workforce, culture, professional standards and technical services
• Drive continuous improvement in workforce planning, employee wellbeing, career management and engagement
• Oversee fleet, logistics, procurement and technical services so critical operational assets are safe, efficient and sustainable
• Maintain organisational stability, performance and resilience
• Take part in the Area Manager duty rota, providing operational response and senior officer cover outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends

• Incident Command Level 4, held or in progress

• Substantive Competent Area or Group Manager post
• Operational command experience at large and complex incidents

• Declare any current or previous conduct complaints
• Declare any regulatory investigation, pending decision or sanction that may affect suitability
• Notify the Service within 24 hours of any investigation arising after applying

• Expression of interest of up to 2000 words addressing the person specification
• Current CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications

• Duty rota allowance in line with the Service's CDS policy