Watch Manager Protection Fire Safety Inspector

About the role:

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Fire Safety Inspector (Watch Manager B)

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting suitably qualified Fire Safety Inspector Watch Managers (B) to join our Protection Team. We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who meet the NFCC Fire Safety Competency Framework at Level 4 or Level 4 Diploma.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career in fire safety and play a key role in delivering our commitment to maintaining high standards of protection across Cornwall. Successful candidates will help drive forward our fire safety priorities contribute to risk reduction across our communities and support the continued improvement of our service.

Applications are now open to Grey Book Watch Managers for positions within the Protection Team.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in theCore Code of Ethics. This will be reflected throughout this promotion process.

Eligibility to apply:

The positions are open to external Grey Book candidateswho meet the below criteria. Applications are sought from:

• Suitably qualified Grey Book Watch Managers who hold a Level 4 Certificate (Fire Auditors) a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

Application Criteria:

You must ensure you:

Hold a current Level 4 certificate (Fire Auditors) or Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety in accordance with the NFCC competency framework. (or working towards).

Staff must have a current and valid fitness assessment.

Successfully completed ICS Level 1 training.

Full valid UK driving license.

Panel Members:

Fire Safety Manager Graham Hughes

Station Manager James Jago

Group Manager Matt Worthington

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your applicationthis should be no more than1000 words.Please ensure it demonstrates your suitability for this specific role. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The Application Process.

Please note the application will state that the maximum character count is 8000 characters. Disregard this the maximum word count is as stated above.

The full role profile is attached here

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

The application form will be evaluated to progress to the next stage.

You can add your education and qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV.

You are required to provide a short statement on your understanding of safeguarding. This should be no more than 200 words and will not be socred as part of the overall process although it must demonstrate a sound understanding of the safeguarding process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted so please contactif you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Candidates who are successful at application will be invited to attend and interview.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

Assessment Framework

• NFCC Leadership Framework.
• Core Code of Ethics
• Role profile.
• Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators

Any offer of employment made following this process will be conditional dependant on the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks.

Feedback

• All applicants can request feedback whether successful or not.
• Feedback will be available from panel members.

Salary

Substantive Watch Manager B Competent.

Process Schedule

Application Closes: 14^th May 2026

Shortlisting date: 15^th May 2026

Selection Process Dates: 1^st June (alternative dates available to suit applicant).

Outcome shared with Candidates:

Commencement in Role: As agreed with successful candidates

Candidate Feedback Sessions: Mutually convenient date between applicants and panel members.

Supporting information:

Please contact if you have any specific questions about the process.

The full role profile is attached here

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Reasonable adjustments are changes an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to someones disability.

Please inform the hiring manager and People Team of any reasonable adjustments you require to support you with this process. This must be done at least two days prior to the interview date.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Vision and Values

This recruitment process aims to support the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service objective to ensure we have the right people with the right skills behaviours and values are in the right roles at the right time.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in theCore Code of Ethics:

Putting our communities first we put the interest of the public the community and service users first.

Integrity we act with integrity including being open honest and consistent in everything we do.

Dignity and respect making decisions objectively based on evidence without discrimination or bias.

Leadership we are all positive role models always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.

Equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) We continually recognise and promote the value of EDI both within the FRSs and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination create equal opportunities promote equality foster good relations and celebrate difference.

As a service of Cornwall Council we are committed to the vision of Working Together to make Cornwall safer. We uphold and align to align to the Council Vision and Values.

For more information please visit:Our Vision and Values - Cornwall Council.