Group Commander - Operational Policy and Assurance

Reigate, England, United Kingdom

6/16/2025

Expression of Interest - Internal Applicants Only

Surrey Fire & Rescue Service

Role: Group Commander – Operational Policy and Assurance

Type: Secondment (12 months)

Location: Woodhatch Place, Reigate (RH2 8EF)

About the Role:

As a Group Commander, you’ll lead our Operational Policy and Assurance and Performance Support teams. Your main tasks will include: 

• Leading and coordinating Operational Learning. This includes the Strategic Gap Analysis (SGA), planning and embedding of National Operational Guidance (NOG), and the quality assurance of crews and processes to inform future learning.
• Overseeing the development and review of Policies and Guidance
• Developing assurance processes including deep dives and reality testing.
• Overseeing Fire Standards relating to Operational Learning.
• Providing the assurance framework on Incident Monitoring / Operational Learning.
• Working with stakeholders to drive improvement.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the Operational Policy and Assurance and Operational Performance Support teams.
• Ensure compliance with national fire standards, the strategic gap analysis, and National Operational Guidance.
• Provide advice and challenge on fire standards and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote best practices.
• Assure service improvement through established processes.
  
  
  

About You: 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Proven experience in an assurance role.
• Knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Our Core Code Of Ethics:

This code is built on five principles, which guide our behaviours and decision-making:

• Putting our communities first
• Integrity
• Dignity and respect
• Leadership
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
  
  
  

How to Apply: 

Please submit your expression of interest (max 500 words) detailing your experience and motivation for this opportunity by 23:59 on Sunday 29th June 2025.

For further information, email [email protected]