Group Manager Control in Southport

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a bold forward-thinking Authority looking for highly motivated, innovative and talented individuals to shape our story, contributing to public service reform in order to save, protect and improve the lives of the people in Merseyside.

The Group Manager Control plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the effective delivery, performance and continuous improvement of the Fire Control function. The postholder provides direction, assurance and professional oversight to maintain a high-quality emergency call handling and mobilising service that supports community safety and operational response.

Responsible for Fire Control and Time & Resource Management activities, a crucial part of this role is leading collaborative approaches with partners to deliver an integrated and high-performing service, ensuring operational resourcing is efficient and effective.

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and inspire outstanding performance from others.
• Lead change in a complex and evolving environment.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and manage key projects, showing high levels of ability.
• Model our values and behaviours; promote a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and make a real difference to the communities we serve.
• Determine effective use of resources and support people to resolve operational incidents, in line with the Group Manager Control role map.

Eligibility: Candidates must be competent in the Station Manager Control (Leading the Function) role. Candidates who are not currently employed by a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service within the UK will not be eligible to apply. Candidates who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well‐being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centres, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations and deliver critical prevention and education programmes.

Pension Considerations: Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance).

Lifetime Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance).

Safeguarding: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.