Watch Manager (Control) Control Trainer
| Posting date: | 02 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,372 to £44,372 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2024 |
| Location: | Essex, CM8 3HB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Watch Manager (Control) Control Trainer |
Summary
Job Title: Watch Manager (Control) Control Trainer (KP)
Contract: Temporary Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months
Working Hours: 42
Salary: Watch Manager B (Control)
Location: Service Control & Secondary Control (Ongar)
*We reserve the right that this process may also identify a candidate to be offered a future Watch Manager opportunity as Watch Manager Control Trainer that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 12 months). This maybe a permanent or fixed term opportunity. *
The Role
This is an opportunity to join ECFRS Control Training team as a Control Trainer.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering training for new and existing Control teams from Firefighter Control – Station Manager Control.
What You Will Be Working On
As part of your role, you will work alongside another Control Trainer and deliver the following:
A continual review of the Firefighter Control Recruit training course
Ongoing review of the pdrPro for Control Teams, aligning with National Operational Guidance
Development of pdrPro pathways
Creation of lesson plans for Control Training
Training to Firefighter Control Recruits
Training and development of existing Control teams
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and resilient with a passion to moving our Service Control function forward through training and development. We will also require the applicant to be familiar with or willing to learn the suite of software packages available, but not limited to Microsoft 365.
The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal, communication and interpersonal skills who always demonstrates our Service Values, acting as a role model to their teams.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate outstanding leadership and will use their personal impact to support organisational change. You will be essential in developing ways of working that enhance our ability to be able to respond to service needs.
Eligibility
As a Grey Book employee, you will be required to maintain competency in the Control Room, and support availability and work from Service Control, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must:
>have held a substantive role as a competent Control Crew Manager for a minimum of twelve months or a Control Watch Manager.
>as a former Control Manager in another Grey Book role, be able to demonstrate that you have engaged in the DDOR process for Control ensuring you are familiar with the Guardian Command Mobilising System.
>be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites.
>not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.
Should candidates who are successful in being offered a role subsequently not be able to attain qualifications within the time period specified above (where courses have been reasonably available), the Service’s Performance Management policies will be applied, which could result in redeployment.
How to apply
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Disability Confident
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Contract: Temporary Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months
Working Hours: 42
Salary: Watch Manager B (Control)
Location: Service Control & Secondary Control (Ongar)
*We reserve the right that this process may also identify a candidate to be offered a future Watch Manager opportunity as Watch Manager Control Trainer that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 12 months). This maybe a permanent or fixed term opportunity. *
The Role
This is an opportunity to join ECFRS Control Training team as a Control Trainer.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering training for new and existing Control teams from Firefighter Control – Station Manager Control.
What You Will Be Working On
As part of your role, you will work alongside another Control Trainer and deliver the following:
A continual review of the Firefighter Control Recruit training course
Ongoing review of the pdrPro for Control Teams, aligning with National Operational Guidance
Development of pdrPro pathways
Creation of lesson plans for Control Training
Training to Firefighter Control Recruits
Training and development of existing Control teams
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and resilient with a passion to moving our Service Control function forward through training and development. We will also require the applicant to be familiar with or willing to learn the suite of software packages available, but not limited to Microsoft 365.
The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal, communication and interpersonal skills who always demonstrates our Service Values, acting as a role model to their teams.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate outstanding leadership and will use their personal impact to support organisational change. You will be essential in developing ways of working that enhance our ability to be able to respond to service needs.
Eligibility
As a Grey Book employee, you will be required to maintain competency in the Control Room, and support availability and work from Service Control, in line with our Day-Duty Officers Riding (DDOR) principles. This is a requirement of the role and an essential condition to maintaining Grey Book terms and conditions.
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must:
>have held a substantive role as a competent Control Crew Manager for a minimum of twelve months or a Control Watch Manager.
>as a former Control Manager in another Grey Book role, be able to demonstrate that you have engaged in the DDOR process for Control ensuring you are familiar with the Guardian Command Mobilising System.
>be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites.
>not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance.
Should candidates who are successful in being offered a role subsequently not be able to attain qualifications within the time period specified above (where courses have been reasonably available), the Service’s Performance Management policies will be applied, which could result in redeployment.
How to apply
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Disability Confident
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.