Crew Manager - Operational Training Department

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Address: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Training Centre, Wattisham Training Centre (Station), Wattisham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7RA
• Salary: Crew Manager salary in accordance with NJC (National Joint Council) pay scales
• Hours: Wholetime
• Contract: Permanent

This position is open to current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff only.

A permanent Crew Manager vacancy has become available at the Wattisham Training Centre.

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 Crew 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 firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk

Applications are completed online. Please see the 'How to apply' section below.

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Ben Woodfield, by either calling 07871195309 or emailing ben.woodfield@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1: Read the advert and Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2: Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word) 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: What challenges do you think you will face in the first 12 months of becoming an instructor?
• Question 2: Can you tell me about a time when you have taken it upon yourself to learn a new skill or develop an existing one?
• Question 3: Describe a time when you have made a suggestion to improve training at work and what happened next?
• Question 4: What does safeguarding look like within the training centre environment?

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 by either calling 03456 014412 or emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 1 February 2026.

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 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 Fire 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).