Watch Manager

LCS are vital in supporting the integration of our Joint Fire Control into ESFRS, as well as the on-going local needs of some of the Control room functions. This will include event and resilience support and effective resourcing activities across the service as listed in the specific LCS Role Specific Duties list. Because of some elements of the role and the requirement to understand control room practices and legislation, this job is aligned to the Control NOSs, so cannot be filled using any existing promotion pools.

As part of the Operational Support and Resilience Directorate, but offering robust cross departmental support, this role will form part of the Operational Policy and Procedures Team. As a Watch Manager (control), your role will be vital supporting our Service in making sure activities are delivered professionally as well as taking on the full role map and responsibilities of a Watch Manager.

Youll develop existing management skills and work with the Station Manager to help shape the control and resourcing operational function of the department.

ESFRS is an organisation committed to developing our people and creating opportunities to enable the continuation of professional development. Successful candidates will access the relevant ESFRS Development Programme and will also continue to develop their potential through a range of tailored personal development opportunities in preparation for future roles within the Service.

The right person will be a motivated individual with an enthusiasm for improvement and standards, with a focus on planning, reviewing, implementation and delivery of business plans and organisational and operational priorities.

The right person will lead by example, demonstrating our leadership and behavioural framework, all the capabilities of leading others and a diverse group of staff across different terms and conditions, exemplifying professionalism and maintaining high standards.

You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support the progression and wellbeing of all personnel within your team.

The process for these roles will take the form of an expression of interest and interview.

We welcome applications from:
Substantive Watch Managers (Control) and
Substantive and Competent Crew Managers (Control)

All applicants must have evidence of maintaining their skills and competencies in line with the relevant Services recording of competence scheme (ESFRS Competence Framework).

Please refer to the specific role JDs for further information.

Interview Date: 14 May 2024

Please note that recruitment processes may be withdrawn or varied at short notice due to the Services Organisational Change policy.

For an informal discussion, please contact Paula Wheatley at Paula.Wheatley@esfrs.org after 15th April 2024.

As a Fire and Rescue Service we value diversity and recognise that different people bring different experiences, ideas, knowledge and culture and that this difference brings great strength. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our values and want to make a difference to the community. Our Purpose and Values are at the centre of everything we do.

Our Purpose

• We make our communities safer

Our Values

PROUD - We are proud of our Service and enjoy working in a positive environment - by continually improving our services and our organisation.
ACCOUNTABLE - Serving our whole community - by providing a good, cost-effective service.
INTEGRITY - Trust, integrity, initiative and innovation - by being open, honest and encouraging creativity.
RESPECT - Respect and dignity for all - by treating members of our community and each other in a way that values their individuality and by challenging discrimination and unsuitable behaviour.