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, then please discuss with your line manager in the first instance or the Training, Learning and Development team at firetrainingdevelopmentsuffolk.gov.uk. Applications are completed online. Please see the ‘How to apply’ section below. For more information For an informal discussion, please contact SM Mark Cragg by calling 07776 474995 or emailing Mark.Craggsuffolk.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 below. These can be taken from all aspects of your work and life experience and are not limited to work within SFRS (no more than 250 words per question): In your statement, please state your current PDR placement and explain how you are eligible to apply for this position. 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 recruitmentsuffolk.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.