Expression of Interest: Group Commander
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/377198/2902
- Positions: 1
- Salary: GC Payscale
- Category: Fire and Rescue
- Contract type: Fixed term
- Working hours: 42 hours p/wk
- Posted on: 31 March 2025
- Closing date: 13 April 2025
- Directorate: Chief Executive Office
- Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate
Description
Advert Group Commander – HMICFRS Inspection and Fire Standards
As a Group Commander, you'll lead our HMICFRS Fire Inspection and Fire Standards team. Your main tasks will include:
- Leading and coordinating Inspection preparedness
- Concluding the assurance processes regarding the Inspection Improvement Plan (IIP) and Thematic reviews/spotlights
- Developing assurance processes including deep dives and reality testing.
- Overseeing inspection protocols and Fire Standards.
- Providing the assurance framework on fire standards.
- Working with stakeholders to drive improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Fire Inspection preparedness, Fire Standards and Business Support team.
- Ensure compliance with national fire standards.
- Provide advice and challenge on fire standards and compliance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to promote best practices.
- Assure service improvement through established processes.
About You:
We're looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in an assurance role.
- Knowledge of HMICFRS fire inspection processes.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
How to Apply:
Submit an expression of interest (max 500 words) detailing your experience and motivation by Thursday 13 April 2025. For more information, contact Peter.DellOsa@surreycc.gov.uk.
