Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Experience Required
Listed below is the essential experience, personal qualities and attributes considered necessary to carry out the duties of the post. These are the criteria against which suitability for the post will be assessed. You must clearly show relevant examples in your supporting statement of the ways in which you meet each of the essential criteria. If you do not adequately address each and every one of the criteria required it may not be possible to shortlist you. The desirable qualifications for this role are;
- Formal strategic management qualification or relevant degree
- Relevant professional qualification/membership of Professional Institute. Examples may include IFE/CIPD/ILM/CMI
- Skills for Justice Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command in Fire & Rescue Services
| Qualifications and Experience | Essential | Identified by |
|---|---|---|
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To hold a substantive appointment as an Area Personnel that have passed the BFRS GM promotion gateway and hold a place in the GM talent pool or serving in a GM role (internal applicants only) |
Essential | Application Form References |
| Assessed as competent to operate as an ICL3 Advanced Incident Commander and proven relevant experience managing operational incidents at this level. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Current UK driving licence with no pending issues. | Essential | Application Licence Check |
| To have demonstrable potential to fulfil the leadership responsibilities of a post at this role-level with the ability to lead by example and to develop strategies and plans to deliver Service priorities. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To have a demonstrable potential to fulfil the managerial and operational command responsibilities of a post at this role level. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Commitment to deliver the Service’s vision, values and aims. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To understand, engage and deliver developments locally, regionally and nationally that affect the Service. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To demonstrate effective communication and engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Ability to understand and deliver the principles and practices of integrated risk management planning and the implementation of improvements arising within a Fire and Rescue Service. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Ability to provide effective service delivery and development of support functions within it. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Ability to lead Service level projects and manage change within a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Experience of financial and resource implications for a large public organisation, and ability to drive efficiency and value for money with effective financial management. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Clear evidence of leadership and ability to champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety within a fire and rescue service. |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |