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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

STATION MANAGER PROMOTION PROCESS 2026

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service are seeking transfers within role, or substantive competent Wholetime Watch Managers who wish to progress to a Station Manager role.

We are looking for candidates to join our team who have a proven outstanding leadership ability, who role model our Values, have the Core Code of Ethics at the heart of what they do and are high-achieving and passionate individuals.

It is essential that applicants are competent at Incident Command Level 1 or Level 2 (Station Manager transfers) and are qualified, or working toward a managerial qualification, at ILM level 3 (or equivalent) or above. All applicants are also required to hold a valid and current UK driving licence.

The application and selection process will require candidates to display and provide examples of the following attributes:

• Experienced level 1 incident commander
• Confident and effective communicator
• Outstanding team leadership
• Having a positive attitude to change
• Effective performance management and driving improvement
• Influencing and making decisions
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Commitment to development of self and others
• Commitment to improving services to our communities
• Commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to Service values

Additionally, successful applicants will have a thorough understanding of local and national fire service issues and demonstrate an ability to assimilate information and make sound and reasoned decisions.

As this is a demanding role, applicants will need to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, personal resilience and an ability to work under pressure.

Applicants will be expected to complete an application form against which they will be shortlisted.

Further information and online application form are available via our Recruitment Website at:

https://jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk

The full selection process is set out in the Candidate Recruitment Pack which is attached as part of the application.

This role will be subject to a standard disclosure and barring check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our management team.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. 

If you have any problems accessing the site, please contact HR on 0115 8388247.

Candidates who would like to discuss the role can contact Area Manager Tom Archer via email, Tom.Archer@notts-fire.gov.uk.

Briefing sessions for applicants will be held on Microsoft teams on 30 March 2026 at 11.00am.  If you wish to attend the session, then please register your interest at humanresources@notts-fire.gov.uk by midday 27 March 2026.

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Closing date for applications is Monday 20th April 2026 at midday.

Specialist Home Safety Operative

Grade 4: £31,537 – 33,699

37 hours (Mon – Fri)

Permanent

Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Ln, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2GQ

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are looking for a dedicated and resilient individual to undertake the role of Specialist Home Safety Operative.

This is a frontline, community-based role supporting some of the most vulnerable people across Nottinghamshire. You will carry out Safe and Well visits in people’s homes, providing fire safety advice, installing safety equipment and identifying wider safeguarding or support needs. The role involves working independently across the county and entering a wide range of domestic environments.

This is a physically active role which includes transporting and fitting safety equipment such as smoke alarms and other special assistance items within domestic properties. You will be required to undertake dynamic risk assessments, follow lone working procedures and manage your workload effectively to meet agreed Service expectations.

This role will attract people who are practical, organised and motivated to make a genuine difference in the community we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Safe and Well visits within domestic settings and make referrals to other organisations where vulnerability or safeguarding concerns are identified
• Provide clear and coherent home fire safety advice.
• Install and fit safety equipment such as smoke alarms and other safety adaptations, ensuring safe manual handling and high quality completion.
• Use databases to research, record and maintain accurate, contemporaneous information.
• Work independently across Nottinghamshire, managing a structured schedule of visits and achieving agreed service delivery expectations.
• Liaise with the Community Safety department and other key services to help vulnerable people.
• Undertake dynamic risk assessments and operate in accordance with lone working procedures.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Experience working and communicating with the public and partner organisations.
• Experience working independently and managing workload effectively.
• Experience in using tools and fitting equipment to a high standard in households.
• Knowledge of key issues facing vulnerable communities and a working understanding of health and safety.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and deliver clear written and verbal communication.
• Full UK driving licence and commitment to travel across Nottinghamshire.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training including First Aid and lone working training.

Why NFRS?

• 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.
• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes membership to a health cash back plan and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to a gym.
• Blue Light Card enabling 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.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.

If you feel you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and 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.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Enhanced (with barred list check) Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date: 10^th April 2026

Interview date: 24^th April 2026

Business Intelligence Analyst

Grade 5: £33,699 - £37,280

37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Fixed Term (12 months)

Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PP

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a motivated and analytical Business Intelligence Analyst to join our Business Intelligence team. In this role, you will help drive performance improvement across the organisation by transforming data into meaningful insights.

You’ll work on data warehousing, performance reporting and Power BI development to support decision‑making across the Service. This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical and statistical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for high‑quality data analysis. If you're ready to use your skills to make a real impact on your local community, we’d love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and development of performance monitoring and management reporting.
• Develop, implement and maintain continuous performance improvement systems.
• Gather, analyse and interpret data, producing statistical trends, projections and insights.
• Prepare and present interactive management information reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct data quality checks and work with subject experts to resolve issues.
• Develop reporting for Strategic Management Teams and Fire Authority members.
• Provide training on performance systems and BI tools where required.
• Liaise with internal teams and external organisations to support benchmarking and organisational development.
• Contribute to the wider work of the Service Performance Team and maintain accurate documentation.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Experience in data handling, including data collection, storage and analysis.
• Strong numerical and statistical skills with experience producing and interpreting numerical information and trends.
• Experience delivering management information or BI reporting to varied stakeholders.
• Good IT awareness, including competence with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of SQL (T-SQL) and familiarity with tools such as Power BI, DAX, SSMS, SSIS, SSAS and data modelling.
• Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with partners and professionals.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, prioritise tasks and use initiative.
• Experience developing databases and data models.
• Knowledge of FOI, Data Protection, and equality-related legislation.
• Formal qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline (HND or above).
  
  

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 - 26 days of annual leave, 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.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and 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. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

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.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date: Friday 27^th March 2026

Interview dates: 15^th, 16^th and 17^th April 2026