Overview
In this permanent role, you lead the People and Capability functions for Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service, shaping strategy, policy, and performance across workforce, culture, and professional standards. You will oversee critical support services to ensure a modern, skilled and resilient organisation, while ensuring continuous improvement in workforce planning and employee wellbeing. You will contribute to the service’s long-term development and stability, with duties that include after-hours leadership under the CDS duty rota. This is a high-impact senior role within a public safety organisation.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Health and Wellbeing services
- Flexible working opportunities
- Norfolk Rewards discounts
- Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
Responsibilities
- Lead and shape strategy for People, Capability, culture, and professional standards across the service
- Oversee fleet, logistics, procurement, and technical services to ensure assets are safe, efficient and sustainable
- Drive continuous improvement in workforce planning, employee wellbeing, career management and engagement
- Provide visible leadership across People and Capability functions and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Participate in the Area Manager duty rota under the CDS, providing operational response outside normal hours
Key requirements
- Substantive post of Competent Area or Group Manager
- Operational command experience at large and complex incidents
- Hold or be working towards Incident Command Level 4
- leadership
- collaboration
- strategic thinking
- Incident Command Level 4
- CDS policy understanding
- workforce planning
Area Manager - Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards in Wymondham employer: Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to training opportunities and resources to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children in the community. Located in Norwich, this role provides the unique advantage of working within a collaborative environment that values partnership with schools and families, ensuring a rewarding experience for all involved.
