Group Manager

Warwickshire County Council,

*About The Role*
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has 1 or more vacancies for motivated and committed individuals at Group Manager level. You will need to be an exceptional values-based leader with the vision to drive the Service forward on its improvement journey.

The skills and requirements of the role include a commitment to our values and behaviours and empowering and enabling leadership.

We may also require you to be on our operational command rota and be able to resolve operational incidents at a tactical level (Level 3 Incident Command). Officers must be available to attend Warwickshire incidents and be no further than 10 minutes from the County boundary when on duty.

*Key Requirements*
In accordance with WFRS's recruitment pathway for promotion, applications are welcomed from personnel who satisfy the following criteria -

• Substantive within their current role, one role below the position being applied for.
• Competent against the full role map within their current role and in maintenance for all required National Occupational Standards.
• Must not have a live disciplinary sanction placed against them from a formal disciplinary process.

Applications from external Group Managers wishing to apply for a sideways transfer, will be required to complete all stages of the process.

For more information about the role, please click on the candidate pack and job description links below –

Group Manager Candidate Pack
*Group Manager Job Description And Person Specification*

Failure to meet the required deadlines or failure to upload the correct Performance and Behaviours application will lead to your application being withdrawn from the process.

It is the candidate's responsibility to attend the promotion process dates within any set timeframes.

*Additional Information*
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you have any neurodiverse conditions or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you by contacting

Candidates will need to demonstrate their professional competence and leadership behaviours as defined in the NFCC Leadership Framework(Leading the Function) and Core Code of Ethics.

As part of your application, you are asked to complete and upload the Performance and Behaviours Application, detailing the skills and attributes you hold, which are relevant to this role.

Please make sure your application is updated specifically for this process. Applications at this stage will be reviewed anonymously by the reviewing panel. Using a previous application may not represent your current experience or development. Submitting fresh, tailored information gives you the best chance to demonstrate your progress and suitability for this role.

Schedule –
Candidates are advised that due to the nature of these assessments' dates are not flexible
Performance and Behaviours Application (Stage 1)

Application open date

17thNovember 2025

Candidate Awareness Session with Q&A opportunity (Microsoft Teams).

Session 1 –
8
th
December
–
19:30
- Link

Session 2 –
16
th
December
–
15:00
- Link

Application closing date

5thJanuary 2026

Print Profile Session

(Only for candidates who have never had a profile)

2ndMarch 2026 – 10:00 – 12:00

4thMarch 2026 – 14:00 – 16:00

(Only required to attend one session)

Performance and behaviours practical assessment (Stage 2)

11thMarch 2026 – 18thMarch 2026

(You will be invited to and are only required to book onto one AM or PM assessment)

Confirmation assessment (Stage 3)

13thApril 2026 – 24thApril 2026

(You will be invited to and are only required to book onto one interview assessment)

If you are interested in the role and are unable to attend either of the planned briefing sessions, please contact Claire Greathurst by email at arrange a short informal discussion.

Working for Warwickshire –
This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, if eligible, you will be opted into the Firefighters Pension Scheme, which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 37 percent, to help support your financial security during retirement.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

*Additional Information*
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See

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