Watch Manager – Training Instructor
Competent Watch Manager
42 Hour per week
£48,202 (+flexibility allowance for weekend working)
Permanent
Training and Development Centre, Telford
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting for a Watch Manager Training Instructor to join the Training and Development Department located in Telford.
Training Instructors are responsible for influencing the safety, competence and effectiveness of personnel on the front line of the Service.Their overall responsibility is for the effective delivery of training, development and assessment of personnel competence, ensuring that an effective operational service is provided in the community.
With the support of other managers across the Service, and within Service policies and procedures, Training Instructors are given the appropriate level of autonomy and decision-making authority and are expected to exercise good judgment int eh performance of their duties.
To be eligible to apply, candidates must:
* Be a current Competent Watch Manager
* Have completed a Wholetime Recruits Course
* Have a NVQ Level 3 in Operations in the Community/National Firefighter Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
* Have a Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command or equivalent
* Have, or be working towards, ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management (or equivalent)
The post is located at our Training and Development Centre, Telford providing free on-site parking.
Please note: Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from 26 September with a start date of 1 November.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact the Station Manager James Bainbridge on 01952 234079.
Closing date for applications: 2 September 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, aiming to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities.We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.We ensure fair and consistent treatment for all applicants, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities.
Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification
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