Wholetime Watch Manager (OSO & CDC)
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3 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Suffolk County Council Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
- Post 1 (OSO): North and South Districts Various Stations
- Post 2 (CDC): Countywide Various Stations
- WatchManagersalary in accordance with NJC pay scales
- Wholetime
- Permanent
This position is open to current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff only.
ApermanentWatchManagervacancy has become available at:
- Post 1: Operational Support Officer Various StationsintheNorth and South Districts.
- Post 2: County Day Crewing Various StationsCountywide.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking to fill these vacancies with a motivated and committed individual who can demonstrate strong organisational values in line withSCC andSFRS.
Applications are invited from interested candidates eligiblefor permanent promotiontoWatch Managerin line with theSFRS 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 teamat.
Applications are completed online. Pleasesee theHow to applysection below.
For more information
For an informal discussion please contact Station Manager Jason Wilkins by emailing or Station Manager Simon Patersonby emailing
How to apply
Step 1:Read the advertandJob and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
In your statement please state your current PDR placement and explain how you are eligible to apply for this position.
- Question 1:Provide an example of a time when you have assisted with a project within SFRS and what you achieved. How did you help obtain acceptance/agreement to support the desired project outcomes
- Question 2: Tell me about a time when you had to tell an employee that his/her performance was not acceptable. How did you handle it
- Question 3:Describe how you have communicated the vision/ goals of the organisation to your team.
- Question 4: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.
Step 3:Click Apply Now to start your online application andupload your supporting statementon the final page (without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed).
If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us ator.
Closing date: 25th January 2026
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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
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