Halstead On-call Watch Manager Fire and Rescue Service

Halstead On-call Watch Manager – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

We are looking for Crew Managers with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers and who share our values, ethics and are looking to progress at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

About us
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.

About you
The right person for the role will be a role model to others on their station, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Watch Manager.

If you are excited by the opportunities to lead a Watch 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:

• Hold a substantive role as a Crew Manager for a minimum of twelve months, within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
• Have successfully completed all relevant operational assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role
• The applicant must live or work within a 5-minute drive radius of the station (Halstead Fire Station, Parsonage Street, Halstead, CO9 1EZ
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• The applicant must hold a current BAV&D Assessment.
• 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
• Hold a valid Level 1 Incident Command
• have an in date Occupational Health Assessment (if you are unsure of whether this is in date, please contact Occupational Health directly)

How to apply

• You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in 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 of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
• You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).