On-Call Watch Manager

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• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Location: West District - Brandon Station
• Salary: Watch Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
• Hours: On-Call
• Contract: Permanent

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

A permanent On-Call Watch Manager vacancy has become available at Brandon Station.

This role is conditioned to the On-Call duty system and will be filled based on eligibility and performance.

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.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 31 May 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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 ().