Job Description
Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
West District - Haverhill Station
Watch Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
On-Call
Permanent
This position is open to current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff only.
A permanent
On-Call Watch Manager
vacancy has become available at the
Haverhill Station. This role is conditioned to the On-Call duty system and will be filled based on eligibility and performance. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking to fill this vacancy with a motivated and committed individual who can demonstrate strong organisational values in line with SCC and SFRS. Applications are invited from interested candidates eligible for permanent promotion to Watch Manager in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, please discuss with your line manager in the first instance or the Training, Learning and Development team at
firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk
. How to apply Step 1:
Read the advert and
Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx) . Step 2:
Complete the
Supporting Statement template
by answering the following questions: Question 1:
Share with us your understanding of EDI, and how you will integrate this into the role of Watch Manager? Question 2:
Provide and explain how you have managed resources effectively and delivered an excellent service to those in need of assistance? Question 3:
Name a time when you have assisted with a project within SFRS and what you achieved. How did you help obtain acceptance/agreement to support the desired project outcomes? Question 4:
What are the challenges you feel SFRS are facing regarding the recruitment and retention of on-call personnel, both now and in the future? Please outline what you could do to help address them? Step 3:
Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application and
upload your supporting statement
on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed). If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at
03456 014412
or
recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. About Us As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 40 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata) membership of a competitive Firefighters' Pension scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) eligibility for a Blue Light card a lifetime of support from the Firefighters Charity for you and your loved ones family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits an annual cost-of-living pay increase access to national training schemes facilitated by the Fire Service College, Women in the Fire Service and the Asian Fire Service Association training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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On-Call Watch Manager
vacancy has become available at the
Haverhill Station. This role is conditioned to the On-Call duty system and will be filled based on eligibility and performance. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking to fill this vacancy with a motivated and committed individual who can demonstrate strong organisational values in line with SCC and SFRS. Applications are invited from interested candidates eligible for permanent promotion to Watch Manager in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, please discuss with your line manager in the first instance or the Training, Learning and Development team at
firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk
. How to apply Step 1:
Read the advert and
Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx) . Step 2:
Complete the
Supporting Statement template
by answering the following questions: Question 1:
Share with us your understanding of EDI, and how you will integrate this into the role of Watch Manager? Question 2:
Provide and explain how you have managed resources effectively and delivered an excellent service to those in need of assistance? Question 3:
Name a time when you have assisted with a project within SFRS and what you achieved. How did you help obtain acceptance/agreement to support the desired project outcomes? Question 4:
What are the challenges you feel SFRS are facing regarding the recruitment and retention of on-call personnel, both now and in the future? Please outline what you could do to help address them? Step 3:
Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application and
upload your supporting statement
on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed). If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at
03456 014412
or
recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. About Us As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 40 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata) membership of a competitive Firefighters' Pension scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) eligibility for a Blue Light card a lifetime of support from the Firefighters Charity for you and your loved ones family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits an annual cost-of-living pay increase access to national training schemes facilitated by the Fire Service College, Women in the Fire Service and the Asian Fire Service Association training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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