Thanks for applying You've clicked to apply for at . What would you like to do next? Upload your CV and be the first to know about exciting new job opportunities Get email alerts for jobs like this Get email alerts for this search We’ll email you when jobs matching this search are available. Your email address Save Please tick to agree to our privacy policy . We will only use your email address to send you relevant jobs. You can unsubscribe at any time. Email preferences When would you like the emails sent? Morning Afternoon Evening On what day(s) of the week? Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Send this vacancy to a friend Is this the perfect role for someone you know? We can email it to them - just fill out the form below. We take privacy seriously, so we don't store your friend's email address. Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later Group Commander Assurance Surrey County Council Reference: SCC/TP/375051/5407 Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF, United Kingdom £69,291.60 / £76,815.60 per annum, depending on current rank and competence Full Time Permanent Posted on 18/06/2026 Group Commander – Assurance As a Group Commander, you’ll lead our Assurance team. Your main tasks will include: Leading and coordinating Organisational Learning. This includes the Strategic Gap Analysis (SGA), planning and embedding of National Operational Guidance (NOG), Fire Standards implementation and HMICFRS inspection. Overseeing the development and review of Policies and Guidance Developing assurance processes including deep dives and reality testing service wide. Overseeing Fire Standards implementation. Providing the assurance framework on Incident Monitoring / Organisational learning. Working with stakeholders to drive improvement. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Assurance team. 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 is advantageous Knowledge of operational policies and procedures. Excellent Leadership and management skills. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills. Commitment to continuous improvement. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. How to Apply: Submit an expression of interest (max 500 words) detailing your experience and motivation by 23:59 on Wednesday 1 st July 2026 to Area Commander Aaron Spencer aaron.spencer@surreycc.gov.uk Location Interested in applying?