Area Manager - Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Area Manager - Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Location – Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Kingston-Upon-Hull

Salary £108,825 - Gold Book Terms and Conditions

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service; an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. Applications are invited for the post of Area Manager who will form part of the Strategic Leadership Team. As such this presents a great opportunity for an individual looking to progress and become part of our ambitious organisation.

We are seeking individuals who have extensive experience as a Group Manager and hold both a relevant leadership and Incident Command Level 3 qualification. The successful candidate will also be required to attain an Incident Command Level 4 qualification whilst in post. You will motivate your teams through your supportive and inclusive leadership style and have high levels of emotional intelligence. You will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate will also have proven experience in working on large scale projects and managing change in a highly unionised environment.

Forming part of the operational command rota, you will be required to provide a permanent base suitable for attending any incidents in the Humber area.

Benefits package:

• Attractive salary
• Service provided vehicle
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification. An application form can be obtained by emailing HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk or by calling 01482 567546. Please submit your completed application form to HR, via email, on: talentpipeline@humbersidefire.gov.uk by 6 April 2025. The Service regrets that applications received after this date will not be considered.

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date – 6 April 2025.
• Shortlisting Dates – 9 April 2025

• Interview with External Leadership Provider – 23 and 24 April 2025
• Incident Command Assessment – Date to be confirmed
• Panel Interview Dates (to include Executive Board Panel Interview and presentation and a joint Partner/Community Panel) 1 and 2 May 2025

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is proud of its inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It understands the importance of providing reasonable adjustments to support individuals throughout the recruitment process and beyond; therefore, if you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you during the recruitment process, please inform HR (HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk).

The appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which includes completion of the Non-Police Personal Vetting (NPPV) Level 2 clearance and Security Clearance (SC) vetting, references, fitness and medical.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Niall McKiniry, Deputy Chief Fire Officer (nmckiniry@humbersidefire.gov.uk) or 01482 567417 (PA) or, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Matt Sutcliffe (msutcliffe@humbersidefire.gov.uk) or 01482 567509 (PA).

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.