We’re seeking an outstanding Team Manager to lead a dedicated secretariat team supporting the Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF). Be part of a mission to ensure community safety and resilience!

Team ManagerArnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PP

• Full time, permanent (37 hours per week)
• Grade 7: £42,708 - £46,731 (depending on experience)
• On-Call allowance of £4,673pa

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) supports safer communities through emergency services and strategic resilience planning. As the employer for the LRF Secretariat, we ensure compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, while fostering innovation in security and emergency response. At NFRS, we’re committed to equality, collaboration, and delivering exceptional services aligned with our Core Code of Ethics.

The Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll support the LRF Executive, Chair, and Vice-Chairs to deliver strategic goals, build partnerships, and oversee key operational responses to incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of three, ensuring high performance and effective delivery.
• Oversee LRF governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Develop and evaluate emergency protocols, raising awareness among partner agencies.
• Manage projects and workstreams aligned with the LRF’s objectives.
• Represent the LRF at key meetings and facilitate collaboration across diverse agencies.
• Provide on-call support, assisting in incident response and coordination.

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave – 27 days of annual leave (increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service and 34 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing -  As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

About you

• Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to bring together a newly formed team ensuring its high performance.
• Ability to effectively build relationships across the LRF.
• Ability to assess data, performance and information and utilise this to lead the team and influence the LRF.
• Excellent communication skills – We are looking for someone who can engage with people across all levels and organisations with the ability to present information clearly and effectively for decision making.
• Experience and ability in providing debriefing and training to partners, implementing the learning gained from incidents.
• A team worker who can also work independently to deliver workstreams to the required deadlines.
• Possess integrity and honesty and be aligned to the Service’s Core Code of Ethics.
• Take a flexible approach to work and have a valid and full driving licence – you will be expected to work across the County and also undertake some additional travel to regional and national meetings. Access to a pool vehicle will be available when required.

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.  Any member of HM Armed Forces who meets the ‘essential’ criteria is guaranteed an interview for this role. 

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a NPVV Level Three Police Vetting check. Applicants will also be required to complete a Security Clearance (SC) check prior to undertaking the role. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 5 years to be eligible for a Security Clearance check.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Emergency Planning Manager, Risk Manager, Project Manager, Incident Response Coordinator, Resilience Officer, Crisis Manager, Contingency Planner, Operations Manager, Community Resilience Officer, or Civil Contingency Specialist.