Announcements (Archive)

Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Inspector of Fire & Rescue Authorities in England

Body
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
Appointing Department
Home Office
Sectors
Prison & Policing, Regulation
Location
National role within England & Wales, so location is flexible. However, the role portfolio primarily focuses on constabularies and fire & rescue services in the East of England.
Skills required
Regulation
Number of Vacancies
1
Remuneration
£179,375 per annum
Time Requirements
Full-Time

Campaign Timeline

  1. Competition Launched

    26/02/2021

  2. Closed for Applications

    29/03/2021

  3. Panel Sift

    Expected W/C 12 April 2021

  4. Final Interview Date

    13/05/2021

  5. Announcement

    06/09/2021

Announcement

An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.

The Home Office has announced the appointment of Roy Wilsher OBE QFSM as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary and Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Fire & Rescue Services.

Roy Wilsher will be primarily responsible for the inspection and other work of HMICFRS in relation to the eastern region.

Sir Thomas Winsor, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary, said:

“The Home Office has today announced the appointment of Roy Wilsher OBE QFSM as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary and Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Fire and Rescue Services. Roy has had a distinguished career in the fire and rescue sector. His experience will be of great advantage to HMICFRS, contributing to the rich mix of skills and experience in our organisation. I’d like to welcome Roy Wilsher most warmly to HMICFRS, and to say how pleased all of us on the HMICFRS Board are that he has been appointed.”

Date: 06/09/2021

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Assessment Panel

Panel Member
Dr Hilary Emery
Added
26/02/2021
Panel Role
Panel Chair
Positions
Knowledge Exchange Lead, Excluded Lives, and Honorary Norham Fellow, Department of Education, University of Oxford Senior Independent Panel Member
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Political Activity-
Notes-
Panel Member
Patricia Hayes
Added
15/03/2021
Positions
Director General, Public Safety Group Departmental Official
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Political Activity-
Notes-
Panel Member
Sir Thomas Winsor
Added
26/02/2021
Positions
HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Authorities in England. Representative of Organisation
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Political Activity-
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Vacancy Description

Do you want to play a key role in shaping the landscape of the policing and fire rescue services?

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) is an independent body that inspects and reports to the public on the efficiency and effectiveness of police forces in England and Wales, fire and rescue authorities in England and national law enforcement agencies. It aims to ensure that the public and their elected representatives can hold inspected organisations to account by monitoring trends, challenging practice and identifying areas for improvement, and making performance information accessible.

The principal role of HMICFRS is undertaking the all-force inspections of policing in England and Wales, and of all fire & rescue authorities in England; providing the public with a clear, consistent and independent view of the quality of services in their local area. The post encompasses the dual roles of Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Inspector of Fire & Rescue Authorities in England. The post holder will also contribute to the corporate leadership of HMICFRS, working closely with the Chief Inspector to ensure that the inspectorate transformation programme is implemented successfully.

We are seeking candidates who possess experience of working in fire and rescue at a senior level, a successful track record of strategic leadership of a large delivery organisation, strong analytical skills with the capability to carry out rigorous inspections, a first-class communicator with a successful track record of managing relations with a complex range of stakeholders, and a proven ability to develop and implement robust governance arrangements and monitor performance.

This full-time appointment is made by HM the Queen on the recommendation of the Home Secretary. The initial term of office will be for a period of up to five years.

Person Specification

It is important in your supporting statement that you provide evidence and proven examples against each of the selection criteria in Part One of the person specification only, in so far as you are able. These responses will be further developed and explored with you if invited for interview, together with the other criteria listed in Part Two.

Part One – Essential Skills and Experience

  • Successful track record of strategic leadership of a large delivery organisation with commensurate management skills and the ability to contribute effectively as a member of the senior team.
  • Ability to take an outcome-focused approach to enhance public accountability of the fire and rescue service and the police service.
  • Strong analytical skills, predominantly with a reliance on evidence-based practice, and the capability to carry out rigorous inspections.
  • Proven performance, resource management and business skills.
  • A first-class communicator – orally and in writing – with the confidence, authority and interpersonal skills to secure and retain the confidence of a wide range of stakeholder groups.
  • Strong relationship management skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and effectively challenge and influence stakeholders.
  • A track record of implementing significant change.
  • The flexibility and personal resilience to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances in an environment of regular scrutiny by the media, public and others.
  • Experience of working in Fire & Rescue Service(s) at a senior level.

Part Two – Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Experience of media handling.

Due Diligence: Please note that as part of the recruitment process, due diligence, including social media checks, will be undertaken on short-listed candidates.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have or be willing to obtain security clearance to Security Check (SC) level.

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 11pm Monday 29 March 2021.

Please submit the following 4 documents, clearly labelled, by email to

publicappointments@homeoffice.gov.uk

  1. A concise CV (maximum two sides A4, minimum 11 font) setting out your career history and including details of any professional qualifications.
  2. A short supporting statement (maximum two sides A4, minimum 11 font) giving evidence of the strength and depth of your ability to meet the essential criteria for the role. Please provide specific examples to demonstrate how you meet each of the experience, qualities and skill areas identified in the person specification.
  3. Please complete and return via email the forms at Annex B (attached separately), relating to referees, conflicts of interest and nationality.
  1. In addition, please complete the Diversity Form at Annex C. Please click on the link to

the Public Appointments website for further information on recording whether or noty ou have a disability.

Please include the heading (HMICFRS) in the subject box.

Please submit your application documents as 4 separate attachments.

Please note the following:

  • We cannot accept applications submitted after the closing date.
  • Applications will be assessed solely on the documentation provided. Please refer to the advert and checklist to ensure you have provided the necessary documentation.
  • Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.
  • Feedback will only be given to unsuccessful candidates following interview.

Further Information

If you have any queries about any aspect of this role, or merely wish to have an informal discussion, then please contact Michael Gilligan on 0300 072 6254 or at Michael.Gilligan1@homeoffice.gov.uk

If you have any queries about the recruitment process for this role, please contact the Public Appointments Team at: publicappointments@homeoffice.gov.uk