DORSET AND WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION: OPERATIONAL BRIGADE MANAGER (ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER)

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1 DORSET AND WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION: OPERATIONAL BRIGADE MANAGER (ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER) Job Purpose The Operational Brigade Manager supports the Chief Fire Officer in providing strategic leadership and advice to ensure the highest standards of service delivery in accordance with all statutory, legal and other obligations. The postholder assists the Chief Fire Officer and the Fire Authority in developing and delivering the vision, priorities and objectives. The Operational Brigade Manager will act as the corporate lead for functional responsibilities allocated to their specific role and these are referenced in the Organisational Structure (available on the Service website). The postholder will be responsible for the teams, resources and effective delivery of the service aspects under their management. As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, the Brigade Manager will contribute to development, delivery and evaluation of organisational strategy. All senior leaders have an ongoing responsibility for transformational change to continually improve performance and to maximise all opportunities for further efficiencies. The postholder will perform operational command at Gold Strategic Command level and other emergency operational incidents as required. The postholder deputises for the Chief Fire Officer and other Operational Brigade Managers in the Service as required. Main Responsibilities Leading operational risk 1 Assume command as required to resolve emergency operational incidents at Gold Strategic Command level and other emergency operational incidents at local, regional and national level, ensuring that procedures for communicating at operational incidents are robust. Creating a vision and setting an overall strategy for the Service 2 Support the Chief Fire Officer to ensure the provision of an effective, efficient and sustainable Fire and Rescue Service in accordance with the requirements of the Authority and all statutory, legal and other responsibilities. 3 As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, lead, plan and contribute to organisational strategy actively driving the direction, culture, development and operation of the Service in line with the vision, aims and set of values and behaviours. 4 Act as a professional adviser to the Authority and the Chief Fire Officer on policy, strategy and operations relating to fire and rescue services. 1

2 5 Provide strategic leadership, direction and management for the areas of functional responsibility under specific remit ensuring effective management, resources, process and systems. 6 Support the Chief Fire Officer in providing strategic and systems leadership ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and management practice throughout the Service, championing change and modernisation. 7 Continually support service development in the process of convergence, cultural change and transformation to meet the corporate priorities of integrated, effective and local focussed levels of services. Identifying, securing and managing resources 8 Support the Chief Fire Officer in managing the overall financial budget and through the effective use of resources develop and implement strategies to support corporate plans and respond to changes in internal and external demands. 9 Direct and manage operations to ensure the Service achieves high operational standards, and resources are available to respond, within prescribed standards and legal requirements, to any emergency that might occur within the Fire and Rescue Authority area. 10 Establish optimum structures and make effective use of financial, physical and human resources for the areas of responsibility to achieve functional responsibilities, objectives and targets. 11 Form, lead and inspire teams and individuals to deliver corporate objectives by embedding an improvement focused culture introducing innovative solutions and transforming ways of working optimising on the opportunities to work with others. 12 Identify and plan the development of teams and individuals to deliver learning, training and support to achieve personal and organisational objectives. 13 Foster and maintain high quality industrial relations with the respective bodies that represent the Service s employees and support appropriate policies to ensure compliance with standards of behaviour and codes of conduct from all staff. 14 In conjunction with the Strategic Leadership Team develop, implement and monitor information management systems to meet statutory requirements and to provide, within the specific functions of remit, effective information and communication technology. Reviewing the operating environment and the service delivered 15 Work with other stakeholders at local, regional and national levels, within and external to the Fire Service, to influence and contribute to service strategy protecting the Authority s interests as required. 2

3 16 Lead on projects, reviews and programmes as agreed with the Chief Fire Officer utilising proper management principles and practices to support improvement, development and redesign of services. Creating a culture that supports and values people 17 Promote core values and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service RESPECT framework by leading and championing an inclusive equality and diversity culture, ensuring that policies are upheld plus legal and ethical obligations are met. 18 Support and engender a safety culture throughout the Service to ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and best practice. Monitoring the activities of the Service 19 Through direct reports ensure work is allocated and delegated appropriately and performance is assessed to ensure responsibilities are carried out effectively and professionally to meet organisational strategies and plans. 20 Provide professional support and guidance to managers within the Service that is consistent with business needs, best operational practice and contributes to efficient performance of service delivery. Accessing information as a basis for key decisions 21 Analyse information, support policy development and generate options for strategic action in line with the new vision and business needs of the Authority. Other duties 22 Carry out any other activities which fall within the broad purpose and scope of the responsibilities of the role and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description may be amended from time to time and, in addition to the duties set out, the postholder may be required to undertake additional or other duties nationally, regionally and locally as required by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority. 3

4 DORSET AND WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY PERSON SPECIFICATION: OPERATIONAL BRIGADE MANAGER (ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER) Essential Desirable Key Criteria Competent at strategic manager level in the role of Area Manager or above, including competence demonstrated through temporary promotion to Area Manager. A degree or equivalent managerial/professional qualification. Hold a security clearance. Strategic level management qualification appropriate to the post. Hold a current UK driving licence. Attendance on Executive Leadership Programme or Brigade Command Course. Corporate Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers. Category Knowledge and Experience (Essential) Skills (Essential) Leading operational risk Experience in providing strategic leadership and direction to resolve large complex incidents with considerable experience of contingency and emergency planning. Command and control operational incidents appropriate to the role, skilled in the planning, development and implementation of incident handling strategies. Creating a vision and setting an overall strategy for the Service Extensive experience in Fire Services at a senior level with strategic responsibilities for formulating and implementing corporate and operational policy and procedures with demonstrable record of driving innovative models of service delivery. Effective working with elected Members to develop practical and creative solutions to a range of corporate and operational issues that are politically and managerial sensitive. Work at local, regional and national level to contribute to the determination and implementation of operational strategies for the Fire Service. Leadership skills to engage, develop and motivate others to ensure best performance in a changing organisational environment. 4

5 Identifying, securing and managing resources Reviewing the operating environment and the service delivered Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating organisational strategies and leading on corporate initiatives working with others internally and externally. Established record of managing budgets and resources and taking a strategic approach to financial issues. Sound knowledge of operational functions that support service delivery with demonstrable record of driving transformation and innovative models of service delivery. Sound knowledge of developing, managing and using computerised corporate information systems and business applications including modern technologies. Development, presentation and implementation of corporate and service strategies, policies and business cases required to meet the changing needs of an organisation. Contribution to major strategic change programmes and leading operational initiatives to achieve significant cost savings and continuous service improvement. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including written, oral and presentation skills with the ability to create confidence in others. Sound budget management that ensures spending is allocated and in line with financial strategies with opportunities for efficiencies and income maximised. Robust planning, organisational and time management skills with the ability to deliver a variety of project/ad hoc work meeting deadlines and targets. Committed to best practice, providing high levels of customer service and seeking to continually improve service delivery. Enabling approach to identifying, leading, managing and supporting major change programmes, developing internal and external relationships. Ability to research, develop and implement sound corporate practice and cost effective solutions, including prioritising and managing conflicting pressures. 5

6 Creating a culture that supports and values people Monitoring the activities of the Service Accessing information as a basis for key decisions Experience of creating a people centred leadership culture. Success in leading, managing, motivating and developing teams including applying performance management techniques to ensure high quality service delivery. Experience at Area Manager level (at the point of recruitment) of providing strategic leadership, command and support of fire operations with comprehensive knowledge of the national, regional and local legal and operating environment of Fire Services. Understanding of risk management and how it is applied within a proactive safety culture. Promote inclusion, equality and diversity principles and their implementation across the Service and a high standard of conduct, integrity and probity. Demonstrable achievements in applying effective performance management techniques to ensure high quality service delivery. Advanced problem solving and business analysis skills with the ability to professionally balance interests of stakeholders in recommending solutions. 6

7 For recruitment purposes only, the following EFSM evidence will be assessed SFJ EFSM Units EFSM2* Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents. EFSM5 Plan implementation of organisational strategy to meet objectives. EFSM8 Lead organisational strategy through effective decision-making. EFSM14 Manage the performance of teams and individuals to achieve objectives. Elements 2.1 Review and determine incident status. 2.2 Assume responsibility and implement action to support those involved in the incident. 2.3 Debrief following resolution of incident. 5.1 Develop and agree policies and processes to support achievement of organisation aims and objectives. 5.2 Establish and agree the optimum organisation structure to support achievement of aims and objectives. 5.3 Produce implementation plan to achieve organisation strategy. 8.1 Obtain information required to enable effective decision-making. 8.2 Communicate decisive action to achieve strategic goals Allocate and delegate work to teams and individuals Agree objectives and work plans with teams and individuals Assess the performance of teams and individuals Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their performance Resolve performance issues with teams and individuals. *At Brigade Manager level, the successful candidate will be expected to show operational capability at EFSM1 as well as EFSM2. Where candidates have evidence of EFSM1 this should be included alongside evidence of EFSM2. EFSM 1 - Provide strategic advice and support to resolve operational incidents. 1.1 Evaluate service response to incident. 1.2 Advise and support those involved in resolution of the incident. 1.3 Liaise with media and other agencies to achieve strategic objectives. 1.4 Debrief following resolution of incidents. 7