Area Manager - Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards - Norfolk Fire and Rescue ...

Area Manager - Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards - Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

Area Manager - Head of People, Capability and Professional Standards 9239 Fixed Term Contract until March hours per week (Day Duty Flexible Working %) Area Manager (Grey Book) % allowance Wymondham

NFRS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced manager to lead its People and Capability functions. As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will shape strategy, policy, and performance across workforce, culture, professional standards, and technical services, ensuring NFRS remains a modern, skilled, and resilient organisation ready to meet future challenges.

You will provide visible leadership across our People and Capability functions, driving continuous improvement in workforce planning, employee wellbeing, career management, and engagement. You will also oversee fleet, logistics, procurement, and technical services, ensuring that critical operational assets are safe, efficient, and sustainable to meet future service demands.

This post provides essential leadership capacity during a period of transition linked to the Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Deal and the anticipated governance changes arising from the new Mayoral Combined County Authority. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining organisational stability, performance, and resilience through this time of change.

The role attracts a 10% allowance in recognition of the flexibility required to work outside of core hours, including evenings and weekends. Under the NFRS Day Duty Flexible Working Policy, this includes a minimum of 166 additional hours per year.

Eligibility criteria

• Hold the substantive post of Competent Area or Group Manager.
• Have operational command experience at large and complex incidents.
• Hold or be working towards Incident Command Level 4.

How to apply

• An expression of interest (maximum 2,000 words) addressing how you meet the person specification.
• A current CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Applications must be submitted by midnight Sunday 16th November 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Assistant Chief Fire Officer Tony White at