Group Commander

Published by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Ref: SFRS02627 Published date: 12/05/2025 Closing date: 25/05/2025

Closed

Location:: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Cambuslang

Salary:: £55,953.00 - £62,028.00

Contract type:: Permanent

Position type:: Full Time

Hours:: 42 hours

Categories:: Fire and Rescue; Wholetime

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is delighted to invite applications from substantive and competent Station Commanders for the role of Group Commander.

About the role:

As a Group Commander, you’ll play a vital role in the effective delivery of fire and rescue services to the communities of Scotland. The role requires strong partnership working, stakeholder engagement and a clear understanding of challenges to help deliver current priorities and shape the future vision of the SFRS.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for individuals who lead with integrity, communicate clearly, and consistently demonstrate the values and behaviours that support our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the communities of Scotland.

Full details of the role including the job description, essential criteria, person specification and application process can be found in the attached Recruitment Information Pack and Terms and Conditions document.

We welcome applications from those who have the right skills, experience and who are ready to meet the specific requirements of the role.

How to Apply:

Click apply and complete the application form and upload a copy of your CV and appraisal indicating that you are ready for progression. Please ensure that you have reviewed the full job description and person specification prior to applying.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our communities. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. As women and ethnic minority employees are currently underrepresented in our management roles, we encourage applications from these groups.

Disability Confident Employer:

SFRS are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. To help us support you throughout the process, please indicate on your application form if you have a disability and/or a Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) and outline any specific requirements you would like to request during the selection process.

If you would like to speak with us before completing your application or wish to apply in a different format please contact us at SFRSPODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk