On Call Crew Manager Bury St Edmunds (Internal)

• Suffolk County Council Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Address: Bury St Edmunds Fire Station Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3AQ
• Salary: Crew Manager salary in accordance with NJC (The National Joint Council for Local Government Services) pay scales
• Hours: On-Call
• Contract: Temporary or Permanent

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

A permanent On-Call Crew Manager vacancy has become available at the Bury St Edmunds Fire 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 Crew 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 Ben Woodfield by emailing

How to apply

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

Step 2:Complete theSupporting Statement template (Word)by 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: Describe a time when you developed a high-morale working team. How did you develop this team

• Question 2: Provide an example of how you have managed the concerns of your team during times of uncertainty/change.

• Question 3:As a leader how have you demonstrated your flexibility to accommodate your employees personal obligations outside the job

• Question 4:Whats one experience that showed you that you could be an effective leader

Step 3:Click Apply Now to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on 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:11.30pm 20 April 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.