On-Call Watch Manager

• Suffolk County Council Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• North District Various Stations
• Watch Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
• On-Call
• Permanent

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

Several temporary On-Call Watch Manager vacancies have become available at various Stationswithin the North district.

The current vacancies are:

• On-call Watch Manager Vacancies:
• Leiston (Station 9)
• Wrentham (Station 11)
• Stradbroke (Station 18)

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 contact Simon Paterson by calling or emailing or Jason Wilkins by calling or emailing.

How to apply

Step 1:Read the advert andJob and Person Profile (JPP) (docx): Watch Manager 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):

• Question 1: Please describe how you have organised and supervised the delivery of required training to those under your supervision.
• Question 2: Describe how your personal values and behaviours align to our corporate WeAspire values and the NFCC code of ethics. How would you integrate them into Watch/Station life.
• Question 3: You are mobilised to a car fire on a fast road (A14 / A12). You have received information that the vehicle on fire is a full electric car. What hazards are associated with this type of incident and what are your operational considerations
• Question 4:Please describe how you have demonstrated commitment to personal development.

Step 3:Click Apply Now to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page; Supporting Statement template

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:14^th December 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..