This Group Commander post sits within Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service as a permanent, full-time command role. The work centres on standby and call-out duties, carried out from a designated response base. Candidates need prior station commander-level experience, demonstrated competence at command levels 1 and 2, and a Level 3 command assessment if not already held. Successful applicants must pass security vetting, may need advanced national clearance, and may be asked to complete a conversion and induction programme.
What the job involves
- Standby and call-out duties from a designated response base
- Completing a conversion and induction programme if required
Qualifications
- Level 3 Command Assessment, if not already held
Registration & licences
- Emergency response driving qualification, to be passed
Experience
- Competence as a UK Local Authority Station Commander or above, current or previous
- Demonstrated competence at Levels 1 and 2 command
- Appraisal in the last 12 months, unless not applicable to the organisation
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without restrictions
- Valid UK driving licence, eligible to drive in the UK
- NPPV Level 2 Abbreviated security vetting
- Advanced national vetting such as SC, if required
Other
- Medically fit, passing the medical and annual fitness test
- No live formal disciplinary sanctions or history of serious misconduct
- Not dismissed by another fire and rescue service for serious misconduct or capability
- Not in a formal capability process
- Response base within Herefordshire and Worcestershire for standby and call-out duties
What's offered
- Pension and benefits
- Provided car with option for personal use, subject to tax and mileage charges
- 20% flexi duty allowance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
