Temporary Watch Manager - Newmarket
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
- West District - Newmarket Station
- Watch 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 Watch Manager vacancy has become available at the Newmarket Station. The vacancy is expected to be for 4 months in the first instance and will be reviewed monthly.
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 temporary 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 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 Mark Cragg by calling 07776474995 or emailing mark.cragg@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: 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?
- Question 2 : Describe how your personal values and behaviours align to our corporate WeAspire values. How would you integrate them into Watch/Station life.
- Question 3: You are mobile to a car fire on the A14 West Bound. On route you are informed by Combined Control that they have received information that the vehicle on fire is a full electric car What hazards are associated with this type of incident and what are your operational considerations?
- Question 4: . Provide an example of 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 5: Provide your thoughts or examples about how you could support partnership working relationships with other organisations locally to ensure the provision of services to the citizens of Suffolk?
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, 17 September 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.