Job Description

Assessment process



The assessment process will comprise the following five stages with expected timeframes.



Stage 1: W/C 22 September 2025

Initial shortlisting based on your CV and supporting statement. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.



Stage 2: 30th September & 1st October 2025

Initial Sift Interview



The interview will be based on the contents of your CV/supporting statement and allow you to expand on your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience at DAC level. A minimum of 70% is required. These short-listing (Initial Sift) interviews will last no longer than 30 minutes.



Stage 3: 8th & 9th October 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Exercise (DEI) and Stakeholder Panel



The DEI assessment is included so you can demonstrate your commitment to, and knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion. This exercise will take the form of a presentation case study which will be sent to you ahead of time. A minimum of 70% is required.



Stakeholder Panel Discussion will involve an organic discussion with stakeholders from across the LFB and members of the community forum. A minimum of 70% is required.



Stage 4: 21 October 2025

Final Interview and Station Visit Exercise



Final interview will provide an opportunity to the candidate to describe their experience, knowledge and skills.



The Station visit exercise will involve visiting a fire station and presenting a topic given to you followed by questions from the watch.



Final Stage

LFB candidates who pass the final interview will be enrolled onto the Skills for Justice (SFJ) Incident Command Level 3 Acquisition Course. On successful completion of the validation assessment, you will be deemed promotable.



If you are unsuccessful at the validation assessment stage, you will be removed from the promotion process. However, you will still be eligible to attain the SFJ Incident Command Level 3 qualification in line with the Command Competence Policy.



If you already hold the SFJ Incident Command Level 3 qualification, you will be deemed promotable immediately upon being successful at the final interview stage.



External Candidates

External candidates who already hold the current SFJ Incident Command Level 3 qualification, you will be deemed promotable immediately upon being successful at the final interview stage. You will be required to complete a London revalidation assessment and knowledge check before undertaking an operational role.



External candidates who do not hold the SFJ Incident Command Level 3 qualification will be required to successfully complete the qualification before being deemed competent for the rank of Deputy Assistant Commissioner.



If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates provided, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

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We will ensure our services are:

Modern and easy to access Designed to meet local and individual need Prioritised by levels of risk



Our organisation:

Has a safe and professional culture Operates efficiently and effectively Works together and with other organisations to protect London.



We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we positively welcome 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. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.



You will find information about the London Fire Brigade on our website, in particular the 'About us' page: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/AboutUs.asp



Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade



Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave Flexible working Free access to the Brigade gym Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers Free counselling Season ticket loans Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups Contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Staff discount scheme Opportunity to access affordable accommodation



In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include an enhanced criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.