Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Crew Manager Promotional Pathway & Inter Service Transfer
About you:
Essential
* Demonstrable competence as a permanent Wholetime Firefighter or Crew Manager within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
* Currently not under any live sanctions, capability, performance or disciplinary procedures
* Proof of UK Fire and Rescue Service contract and up to date training records
* Willingness and ability to be posted to and work from any location within the Greater Manchester boundary
* Driving licence with access to own vehicle
Desirable
* IFE Level 3 Certificates in Fire Service Operations, Incident Command & Fire Safety
* Started a development portfolio
* Accessed any leadership development activities
* Attended any Incident Command Support sessions or development days
* Booked yourself onto any Leading Others or similar programme
Process Overview
1. Application Form
All applicants must complete a basic application providing personal details and attaching any relevant qualifications. Successful submissions made before the closing date proceed to the next stage; otherwise the process terminates.
2. Leadership Behaviour Assessment
Leadership potential assessments are scheduled throughout May 2026 (subject to change). Each assessment includes a competency‑based interview and a scenario exercise. Two possible outcomes apply:
* Successful – a conditional offer of employment is provided, subject to standard checks (medical, DBS, reference).
* Develop in current role and reapply – feedback is given and the applicant will need to re‑apply in a future campaign.
Applicants applying as inter‑service transfers (a competent Crew Manager) or as promotional candidates (a competent Firefighter) are evaluated under the same outcome structure. For promotional candidates an additional conditional offer is dependent on successful completion of the SFJ course.
3. SFJ Course
SFJ courses run for four consecutive days at the Bury Safety Centre. Successful completion of the pass results in substantive promotions where required. Unsuccessful results will trigger re‑testing within a three‑month period.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to ensure that our leadership and management teams reflect the diverse frontline workforce and communities we serve, supporting women, people who are ethnically diverse, LGBT+ individuals and those with neurodiversity. This pathway complements existing strategies to increase representation in management positions.
Contact
For further information or reasonable adjustments, email promotionpathway@manchesterfire.gov.uk with “CM Promotional Pathway” in the subject line.
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