Salary – In line with National Pay Scales – Station Manager – Competent B (£55,301 per annum). Continuation of competent pay is subject to successful completion of the SYFR Station Manager Development Programme.
Overview
At South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, our vision is clear: to make South Yorkshire safer and stronger. This guiding principle shapes everything we do. We are driven by three core aspirations – to be a great place to work, to put people first, and to strive for excellence in all that we deliver.
Achieving these ambitions depends on having exceptional people in place. That’s why we’re seeking positive, proactive individuals to join our middle management cohort and play a key role in enhancing both our services and the working experience of our staff.
The Station Manager role at SYFR offers access to funded specialist development in areas such as Fire Investigation, Accident Investigation, and Hazardous Materials. It’s an opportunity to deepen your expertise while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. You’ll likely lead multiple teams, and your confident, exemplary leadership will be vital to success in this role. If this sounds like the next step in your journey, we welcome your application as outlined below.
Employee Benefits
* Opportunities for further promotion and career development
* Extensive health and wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance line plus access to our in‑house Occupational Health Services, free gym access, cycle‑to‑work scheme etc.
* Fully funded professional development with opportunity for specialist development in areas including Fire Investigation, Accident Investigation and Hazardous Materials.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay schemes, as well as a range of family‑friendly policies to help manage your home and work life balance.
* Support if required from the Firefighters Charity
* Potential to apply for Flexi Duty in the future
Eligibility Criteria
* Currently hold a permanent employment contract as a whole‑time Watch Manager in a UK Fire & Rescue Service (excluding airport and defence services). Applications from substantive Station Managers will also be processed (applicants being subject to the same assessment criteria).
* Be substantive and competent in the Watch Manager role having completed in full your required development
* You will hold an IFE Level 4 Certificate – Unit 3: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command
* You will hold a Level 3 Assessor Qualification or be willing to achieve this qualification within 12 months. (Please note that this will be a requirement of continued employment).
Application Process
Applicants should submit their completed application form to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk by Monday 10th November 2025 at 08:00.
The operational assessment is a Level 2 assessment based around the Effective Command Behavioural Framework (Katherine Lamb) and linked to the Skills for Justice Framework. The outcome will be either a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Those unsuccessful will not be eligible to progress to the next stages.
Stage 2 – Leadership & Management Interview and Presentation – Training & Development Centre (TDC), Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9QA.
Interview will be based around the NFCC Leadership Framework, specifically the Fire Standards in Leadership. You will also deliver a 10‑minute presentation; the topic will be issued in advance to anyone invited to this stage of the process.
Key Dates
* SM Development Workshop Day – Thursday 30th October (0900 – 1700 – SYFR Training Centre). Optional – one day in‑person event for internal and external applicants who might want to gain further insight into the Station Manager role prior to application.
* Stage 2: Management Interview & Presentation – 1st – 5th December – SYFR TDC.
Equal Opportunity Statement
All applications will be given equal consideration, and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently under‑represented within our workforce. SYFR also offers a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details can be found on our website.
Additional Information
Please note that any final offer of appointment is subject to confirmation of competence and training records from your current service and an endorsement reference from your current Line Manager will be requested. In addition, applicants must not have any live disciplinary sanctions or formal performance plans. References will be sought prior to final offer.
Closing Date
10th November 2025
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