Potential Temporary Training Instructor, WMB Vacancy

Potential Temporary Training Instructor, WMB Vacancy - Training & Development Centre Salary: In line with service and national terms and conditionsBasis: Full timePackage: The post also attracts an Additional Responsibility Allowance.Contractual Hours: 42Region: Job Category: Operations Job Description: Internal Vacancy: Potential Temporary Training Instructor Vacancy, WMB A potential Training Instructor (Watch Manager B) vacancy is anticipated, with a possible start date in early January 2026, to cover a temporary move out of the department. Focused on high quality training support for operational response, the Instructor team is responsible for the delivery of the Service’s safety critical training and assessment programme. Expressions of interest are invited now from the following: Temporary transfers of substantive Watch Manager Bs holding instructor qualifications (BA/TVT /Fire Behaviour Instructor essential)   Appointments on temporary promotion Applications for appointment on temporary promotion are invited from substantive wholetime and day duty system Crew Managers holding instructor qualifications (BA/TVT /Fire Behaviour Instructor essential)  who meet the following criteria:  are in the WM talent pool, having successfully passed the Watch Manager gateway or holding a current pass for the Supervisory Manager In-band PQA process and Post In-band Interview and hold the relevant technical examinations (Refer V09 01/03 Technical Examinations for Operational and Control Roles).  are in the WM temporary pool, having undertaken the Watch Manager gateway and eligible for temporary appointment only  are competent Crew Commanders. Expressions of interest will be welcomed from those wishing to transfer at their existing Crew Manager role, but anyone looking to join in the role above on promotion will need to complete a Watch Manager promotion gateway process, and enter the Watch Manager talent pool to be eligible for any future substantive appointment in post.  (Applicants will be required to undertake the next WM gateway process, or complete any outstanding elements at the next available opportunity). The Job Description and Person Specification is available on Sharepoint. The safety critical training and assessment programme covers a wide range of activities and interested personnel are encouraged to contact members of the T&DC to discuss the role and gain a full understanding of the work of the Instructor team. The post is conditioned to the ten-week instructor rota and to Grey Book and Service conditions.  The post also attracts an Additional Responsibility Allowance, currently agreed at £1,720 per annum.   Assignment decisions are based on best fit and suitability for the role, rather than on rank order and scores from promotion board.  Expressions of interest should be submitted via the Internal Vacancies section on ITRENT which can be accessed via ESS. Applicants should outline within the personal statement how they meet the following key areas: Operational Command and responsibilities Development and Support of Staff Leadership qualities Passion for training staff to the highest standards Closing Date for receipt of expressions of interest is 23.59 on 16 December 2025. A selection process is anticipated to take place w/c 5 January 2026. For further information please contact GM Matthew Blanchard.  Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.  The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.  Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. At Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to provide a service that serves everyone, we believe in including everyone.