Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service - Group Manager

We are looking for individuals with strong leadership and communication skills and a proven ability to influence and motivate staff to join our management team.

The successful candidates will play a crucial role in our commitment to the highest levels of service delivery to ensure we are ready to change; save and protect the lives of the communities we serve.  The ability to support the Service in the implementation of the Service’s CRMP is also an essential element of this role.

The successful candidates will possess an understanding of the issues relating to the fire and rescue service at national and local levels, have political awareness and be committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and staff engagement. They will also be required to demonstrate competence against the “Leading the Function” element of the NFCC Leadership Framework, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a high performing team in accordance with the Service’s core values.

This opportunity is open to internal and external wholetime competent Station Managers. Applications are also welcomed from substantive Group Managers who may be considering a transfer into Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service from another FRS.

Whilst aptitude, skills and experience are key requirements, academic ability is also important, and it is expected that applicants will have achieved the IFE Level 4 Certificate Unit 3: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command paper and/or a Fire Related Degree.

The selection process will comprise of three elements each representing a gateway so only those successful at each stage will progress throughout the process.

• Initial application

• Level 3 Command assessment

• An interview and presentation

Guidance information

Application Form

Please return your completed application to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk by the closing date of 09:00 hours Wednesday 17th September 2025.