Providing Evidence At Application

Providing Evidence Against the Application Form – A Quick Guide

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service uses the NFCC Leadership Framework to support all talent and leadership development. This framework focuses on the behaviours, values, and leadership qualities required for the role, rather than the technical skills (which are assessed separately through qualifications, experience, or other means). The NFCC Leadership Framework highlights how individuals demonstrate leadership through their actions, decisions, and interactions.

Preparation is vital to your success, and you will need to refer to the following documents to give yourself the best chance of succeeding:

  • NFCC Leadership Framework – refer to the leadership areas relevant to the role you are applying for
  • Person Specification
  • Job Description

The application form will ask you to provide an excellence statement. Your submission will be assessed against the leadership areas outlined in the NFCC Leadership Framework and those specified in the person specification.

When writing your excellence statement you may find the following tips useful:

  • The Person Specification attached to the job advert outlines all essential and desirable criteria for the role.
  • Essential criteria are mandatory for shortlisting.
  • Desirable criteria are advantageous and may strengthen your application.
  • Write a short paragraph for each criterion, giving a clear example of how you have demonstrated this in employment, education, volunteering, or other activities.
  • Each criterion in the Person Specification will be linked to a relevant leadership area from the NFCC Leadership Framework.
  • Review the NFCC Leadership Framework and identify the positive indicators for each leadership area referenced in the Person Specification.
  • This will help you understand which behaviours, values, and leadership qualities to highlight in your examples.
  • The Person Specification also indicates at which stage(s) each criterion will be assessed.
  • Criteria marked with a "1" are assessed at the application form stage.
  • Ensure you address all criteria marked with "1" using strong, relevant examples.
  • Your examples should showcase your achievements and may also include reflections on challenges and how you overcame them.
  • Be prepared to discuss the same examples during your interview—so ensure your information is accurate and authentic.