Station Manager (Response)

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Station Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
• Wholetime
• Temporary

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

A temporary Station Manager vacancy has become available in Response. The vacancy is expected to be 3 months initial posting, reviewable quarterly throughout a 12 month period.

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 Station 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.

Role requirements

You must attain a L2 emergency response driving qualification as well as a current level 2 qualification. These can be completed once in post. You must be eligible to apply as per ADC/SM Pathway progression under the SPD.

Flexi duty cover will be where this is required at the time. You must be prepared to make arrangements to cover all areas, including overnight duties (11/24) Central, North, South, West as and when required.

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Area Manager Allie O'Neill by calling 07917 085226 or emailingallie.oneill@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 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: One of the main areas of responsibility will be to manage and deliver Response projects. Please give examples of projects that you have managed and your approach to project management and the benefits achieved as a result.
• Question 2: Please describe your experience of working with On-Call colleagues and also explain how you will develop the role of on-call liaison.
• Question 3: Please describe how you have encouraged and supported your team members in terms of their personal development and workplace journey. How will you ensure a people focused approach balanced against Service need?
• Question 4: Please describe your experience in effectively managing budgets and how you approach budget planning and forecasting.

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 require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor 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, 25 October 2024.

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 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• 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).