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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 Station Commander Promotional Process Surrey County Council Reference: SCC/TP/405213/6257 Surrey Wide , United Kingdom £50,924–£68,882 Full Time Permanent Posted on 28/10/2026 Station Commander Promotional Process 2026/27 Are you a dedicated leader who values integrity, demonstrates inclusive leadership and is passionate about making a difference? Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is looking to establish a pool of talented and diverse candidates for anticipated Station Commander vacancies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the leadership of SFRS, drive service-wide improvements, role model excellent leadership behaviours and support our ongoing cultural development. Successful applicants will join the Station Commander Promotional Pool , making them eligible for consideration for future Station Commander vacancies as they arise. About Our Offer This selection process provides successful candidates with the opportunity to enter the Station Commander Promotional Pool and apply for upcoming vacancies. Appointments will depend on the availability and requirements of individual roles, including working location and arrangements. Salary will commence at the relevant development rate and increase upon achieving competence, in accordance with the applicable pay arrangements. Station Commander salary scales: Station Commander A (Control): £50,924 Station Commander A (Non-Flexi): £53,604 Station Commander A (Flexi): £64,324 Station Commander B (Control): £54,532 Station Commander B (Non-Flexi): £57,402 Station Commander B (Flexi): £68,882 The role also attracts a Surrey Allowance of £1,754 per annum and a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) payment of £949, subject to eligibility. About the Role We are seeking ambitious, motivated and experienced leaders who can demonstrate a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering excellent operational and organisational outcomes. As a Station Commander, you will play a key role in supporting the Service's strategic priorities, leading and developing people, and driving continuous improvement. You will be expected to: Provide effective leadership and management across operational and organisational activities. Lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams. Demonstrate strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Contribute to service-wide improvements and organisational development. Champion ethical decision-making, inclusion and the National Core Code of Ethics. Manage competing priorities and respond positively to change. Support the delivery of SFRS objectives and its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2025–2030. Experience of project management and formal leadership or management qualifications would be advantageous. About You Eligibility and Essential Criteria To be eligible, applicants must: Be a substantive and competent Watch Commander/Manager, or an existing Station Commander, serving with a UK Fire and Rescue Service. Demonstrate experience of successfully leading or managing a high-performing team or department. Not be subject to a current capability action plan relating to performance. Not be subject to ongoing disciplinary proceedings or a live formal disciplinary sanction. Have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. Meet the requirements for Enhanced DBS checks. All essential criteria must be clearly evidenced in your application. Desirable Criteria Applicants should ideally demonstrate: A formal leadership or management qualification, such as ILM or equivalent. A Health and Safety Management qualification, ideally NEBOSH. Professional qualifications or status, such as IFE. Evidence of 20 hours of Command Hours CPD (for internal candidates, through Effective Command). Desirable criteria may be considered during shortlisting. Selection Process Following the application deadline, candidates will be shortlisted based on their CV and personal statement of no more than 1,000 words, demonstrating how they meet the essential and desirable criteria. Successful candidates will be invited to participate in the following assessment stages. Stage 1A – Stakeholder Panel Presentation Candidates will deliver a presentation to a panel comprising SFRS stakeholders and community partners. The presentation will focus on a service or community impact theme, followed by questions from the panel to assess candidates' understanding, knowledge and leadership approach. Candidates will receive a minimum of 10 days to prepare and research their presentation. Stage 1B – Technical Knowledge Test Candidates will complete a technical knowledge assessment and must achieve a minimum pass mark of 70% . Stage 2A – Level 2 Incident Command Assessment Candidates will undertake a Level 2 Incident Command Assessment (Test of Potential). This assessment will involve taking command of a developing incident, managing a challenging operational scenario and providing a detailed briefing to a senior commander. Candidates will be assessed on their knowledge, decision-making, resilience and ability to demonstrate safe and effective incident command. Candidates who already hold a current, accredited Level 2 Incident Command qualification will not be required to undertake the Test of Potential but must provide evidence of their qualification and ongoing CPD. Non-operational personnel are exempt from this element of the process. Assessments will be based on SFJ criteria, the ICS behavioural marking system and JESIP principles, alongside the National Core Code of Ethics and NFCC Leadership Framework. Stage 2B – Final Panel Interview Candidates who successfully progress through the earlier assessment stages will be invited to a final interview with a panel of senior SFRS representatives. The interview will explore a range of leadership, operational and organisational themes. Some questions may be provided 15 minutes before the interview. Successful candidates will enter the Station Commander Promotional Pool and be eligible for consideration for suitable future vacancies. Development opportunities, courses and mentoring may be provided where appropriate.