Hertfordshire (On-Site)
Full time
Various
Substantive Vacancies Apply Now
- Job Number
- HCC28153
- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Directorate
- Community Protection
- Salary Range
- Various
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time
- Closing date
- 26-Jun-2025
Job Title: Substantive Vacancies
Starting Salary: Dependant on role
Hours: Various
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Community Protection
About the team
Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to appoint qualified and highly motivated individuals for the substantive positions listed below. This process will trial the new SO 074a policy. If you are seeking a promotion or a lateral move, please ensure you are fully familiar with the process outlined in 047/25 Service Order 074a Trial
About the role
· Response Crew Commander
· Response Watch Commander
· Fire Control Watch Commander
· Station Commander all areas
About you
Eligibility Criteria:
· Competent individuals in a substantive position seeking a lateral transfer at the same rank.
· Individuals who have successfully completed the full operational ADC/PAC process and are not currently in a substantive position.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
Application Process:
Applications will be completed online.
Applicants will be required to confirm which District/Service Area they wish to be considered.
Interview Process:
The interviews will be conducted in a panel format at the Training and Development Centre, overseen by experienced middle and senior managers, with support from the HR Business Partner Team.
Interview questions will be selected from an agreed question bank relevant to the rank or role and will cover the five commitments of the Community Risk Management Plan: Protect, Excel, Transform, Engage, and Respond.
Key dates:
· Closing Date: 09:00 26th June 2025
· Interview Date: w/c 7th July 2025
Preparation and Support
If you require additional information on the position, please contact the relevant Station Commanders within the selected district.
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Additional information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving required - some roles
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Available documents
- Memo.pdf