Expression of interest – Station Manager – Operational Readiness Manager

The Service is accepting expressions of interest for 2 Station Manager – Operational Readiness Manager roles:

• ORM Barnstaple
• ORM Exeter

There will be an expectation for the appointed individual to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months, unless a promotion is obtained.

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Watch Managers and Station Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:

• Be a competent, substantive Watch Manager and been successful in the Station Manager promotion board or be a substantive wholetime Station Manager.
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions.

If you are interested in any of these positions, you will need to complete the expression of interest application form via the link below answering the following question (up to 300 words):

• Why would you like this role?
• What particular skills can you bring to this role?

The information you provide will be used to shortlist your expression of interest.

From 1 April 2024, we have introduced development rates of pay for any new individuals moving into a development or an acting-up role. These pay rates are set out by the National Joint Council.

Closing date for applications 23:59 on Sunday 04 January 2025

Please ensure your Line Manager is aware of your expression of interest.

Would Line Managers please bring the contents of this advert to the attention of anyone who is eligible to apply who may be on a course or on leave.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and/or reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

• We are proud to help.
• We are honest.
• We are respectful.
• We are working together.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve and aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to join our team.

Job number

WTPT
00260

Internal / external

Internal

Job type

Promotion Process

Location

Contract type

Permanent

04 Jan 2026

Operational Readiness Manager one