Description Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service North District Watch Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales On-Call This position is open to current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff only. The following On-Call Watch Manager positions have become available within the North District : 018 Stradbroke Station - Permanent 011 Wrentham Station - Permanent 09 Leiston Station - Temporary for up to 6 months Please state which position(s) you are applying for in your application. 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 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 Jason Wilkins by calling 07500 064492 or emailing Jason.Wilkinssuffolk.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: Please give examples of how you have Provided visible leadership and management to set the standards on fire stations /watches/sections. Question 2: Please explain how you have supported and promoted the health safety and wellbeing of staff under your management. Question 3: Describe how you are Committed to the Development of self, individuals, teams, and others, to improve organisational effectiveness. Question 4: Please share with us your understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and how you demonstrate your commitment to it, also how you will integrate this into the role of Watch Manager. Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 January 2025. 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.