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Watch Manager – Operational Command Assessment & Training
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £46,707.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | req307 |
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Job Title: Watch Manager – Operational Command Assessment & Training
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours (Day-Duty working pattern)
Salary: WM B (£46,707.00 per annum)
Closing Date: 8th June 2025
This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Watch Manager opportunities within OCAT that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 6 months). These may be permanent or fixed term opportunities.
As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, 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.
The Role
We are looking for people with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers and develop and assess others, who share our values and ethics, and are looking to be part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service becoming one of the best in the country.
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Watch Manager in our Operational Command Assessment and Training (OCAT) department.
What You Will Be Working On
Assisting in the delivery and design of courses
You will be committed to the development of yourself and others
Supporting your colleagues in a professional and constructive manor, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Watch Manager.
Ensuring all training complies with Departments Quality Assurance Framework
You will complete Risk Assessments to ensure that training is delivered to our high standards
The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards.
If you are excited by the opportunity to train, assess and support the development of firefighters, and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
Hold substantive role as a Firefighter, Crew Manager or Watch Manager (wholetime / day-duty) for a minimum of twelve months, or are Watch Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
Have successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and mandatory courses, and are competent in your current role
Hold a valid Level 1 Incident Command
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
Have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max
Have an in-date Service Medical (if you do not have a current in-date medical this must be completed this during the recruitment process)
In order, we will review applications from Watch Managers and Crew Managers first, then Firefighters in LRS resource pool, and then applications from competent Firefighters. If people who are currently substantive Firefighters are successful in achieving the role, they will be temporarily promoted to Watch Manager. Substantive promotion to Crew/Watch Manager will be dependent on successful completion of a development plan (anticipated development journey is approximately two years), and demonstration of competence in the role, and operationally.
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.
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).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2
Operational exam
Operational practical scenario assessment
Leadership and Ethics Presentation and Assessment*
*Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.
You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)
Stage 3
Role Specific panel interview and Presentation
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Justin Mackerness at Justin.Mackerness@essex-fire.gov.uk
If you have any questions about the process, then please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours (Day-Duty working pattern)
Salary: WM B (£46,707.00 per annum)
Closing Date: 8th June 2025
This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Watch Manager opportunities within OCAT that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 6 months). These may be permanent or fixed term opportunities.
As an operational employee, you will be required to maintain operational competency, and support availability and work from various stations across the county, 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.
The Role
We are looking for people with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers and develop and assess others, who share our values and ethics, and are looking to be part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service becoming one of the best in the country.
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Watch Manager in our Operational Command Assessment and Training (OCAT) department.
What You Will Be Working On
Assisting in the delivery and design of courses
You will be committed to the development of yourself and others
Supporting your colleagues in a professional and constructive manor, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Watch Manager.
Ensuring all training complies with Departments Quality Assurance Framework
You will complete Risk Assessments to ensure that training is delivered to our high standards
The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards.
If you are excited by the opportunity to train, assess and support the development of firefighters, and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
Hold substantive role as a Firefighter, Crew Manager or Watch Manager (wholetime / day-duty) for a minimum of twelve months, or are Watch Manager (or equivalent), within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
Have successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and mandatory courses, and are competent in your current role
Hold a valid Level 1 Incident Command
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
Have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max
Have an in-date Service Medical (if you do not have a current in-date medical this must be completed this during the recruitment process)
In order, we will review applications from Watch Managers and Crew Managers first, then Firefighters in LRS resource pool, and then applications from competent Firefighters. If people who are currently substantive Firefighters are successful in achieving the role, they will be temporarily promoted to Watch Manager. Substantive promotion to Crew/Watch Manager will be dependent on successful completion of a development plan (anticipated development journey is approximately two years), and demonstration of competence in the role, and operationally.
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.
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).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2
Operational exam
Operational practical scenario assessment
Leadership and Ethics Presentation and Assessment*
*Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.
You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)
Stage 3
Role Specific panel interview and Presentation
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Justin Mackerness at Justin.Mackerness@essex-fire.gov.uk
If you have any questions about the process, then please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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