On-Call Watch Manager (Princes Street)

• Suffolk County Council Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Location: South District Princes Street
• Salary: Watch Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
• On-Call
• Contract:Permanent

This position is open to current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff only.

A permanent On-CallWatch Managervacancy has become available atPrinces Street Station.

This role is conditioned to the On-Call duty system and will be filled based on eligibility and performance.

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.

Applications are invited from interested candidates eligible for permanent promotion to Watch Manager in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (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.

Applications are completed online. Please see the How to apply section below.

For more information

For an informal discussion please contactSM Rob Greenby calling0or emailing.

How to apply

Step 1:Read the advert andJob and Person Profile (JPP).

Step 2:Complete theSupporting Statement templateby answering the followingquestions 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 250words per question):

In your statement please state your current PDR placement and explain how you are eligible to apply for this position.

• Question 1: Please describe how you have provided valuable management support to ensure consistent day to day management of a fire station and/or watch in line with guidance policy and service plans.
• Question 2:Please describe how you have supported partnership working and developed working relationships with those external to your team.
• Question 3:Please describe how you have responded and adapted to a change in priority to ensure all resources are managed and service levels can be maintained.
• Question 4:Please describe how you have demonstrated commitment to personal development.

Step 3:Click Apply Now to start your online application andupload your supporting statementon the final page.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.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:5 November 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.