Watch Manager - Workplace Development

Job Introduction

Watch Manager – Workplace Development

Competent Watch Manager 

£48,202 (+ weekend working payment) 

42 Hour per week 

Permanent 

Training and Development Centre, Telford 

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting for a Watch Manager join the Development Team located in Telford.

 As a Watch Manager in Workplace Development, you will assist in the management and administration of the effective Operational development, implementation and continued success of training for competence and vocational training within the Service. Your role will be that of Instructor (Incident Command), Assessor will be that of instructor (Incident Command), Assessor and Internal Quality Assurance Officer within the Workplace Development Team.

 With the support of other managers across the Service, and within Service policies and procedures, Workplace Development Watch Managers are given the appropriate level of autonomy and decision-making authority and are expected to exercise good judgment in the performance of their duties.

 To be eligible to apply, candidates must: 

• Be a current Competent/Development Watch Manager (with CPG pass) or Competent Crew Manager (with CPG pass)
• 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.

 📌 Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline should we receive a high volume of applications

Interviews are scheduled to take place from 3 October with a start date of 1 November (subject to notice periods required). 

 For an informal chat about the role, please contact Station Manager Phil Davies: Phil.davies@shropshirefire.gov.uk or 07967465879

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.