Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Operational Training Department Crew/Watch Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales Wholetime Permanent This position is open to both internal and external grey book staff. A permanent Crew or Watch Manager vacancy has become available at Operational Training Department. 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. It is desirable but not essential that candidates hold nationally recognised instructor qualifications in BA, CFBT, PPV and Teaching. Applications are invited from candidates currently competent at Crew or Watch Manager level or for internal candidates eligible for permanent promotion to Crew or Watch Manager in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD) (eligible Firefighters are able to apply in line with the SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, then please discuss with your line manager in the first instance or the Training, Learning and Development team at firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk. Applications are completed online. Please see the ‘How to apply’ section below. For more information For an informal discussion, please contact Dale Willings by calling 07770 824278 or emailing dale.willings@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1: Read the advert and Job and Person Profile for both a Watch Manager and a Crew Manager. Step 2: Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) by answering the following questions below, these can be taken from all aspects of your work and life experience and are not limited to work within SFRS (no more than 250 words per question): In your statement, please state your current PDR placement (if Applicable SFRS only) and detail what relevant qualifications you currently hold along. Question 1: Please provide an example of how you have created a positive training environment in line with service visions and values? Question 2: Please describe how Neurodivergent training creates an inclusive and diverse workforce? Question 3: Please provide an example of delivering change within your current role? Question 4: Please provide an example of a time where you have worked with others outside of your team to enhance relationships to benefit the service? Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed). We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30 pm, 15 May 2025. 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 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 (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .