On-Call Watch Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Watch Manager to work at Featherstone Fire Station on the On-Call Duty System.

Applications are welcome from existing Wholetime and On-Call Watch Managers and competent Crew Managers as a promotion opportunity.

N.B – Applicants without the relevant IFE qualifications will be eligible to apply, however, they will remain in development until the relevant qualifications are achieved as per the Crew Manager promotion process. Development and Promotion Policy CM

Eligibility.

Members of staff applying must be:

• A competent Watch Manager or Crew Manager.
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency.
• Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
• Have completed an Annual Review in the last 12 months and be showing potential for promotion with line manager recommendation (within the Annual Review talent assessment section), if not already a Watch Manager.
• Live within a 1-mile radius or a 5-minute response time to Featherstone Station (relocation package may be considered).
  Be able to provide a minimum of 60 hours cover per week (minimum 40 premium hours per week).
• Have a full current driving licence.

The selection process will comprise of:

• Completion of an online application form.
• Check of Annual Review.
• Shortlisting.
• Presentation & Interview.

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet all the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.westyorksfire.co.uk/careers

Please ensure you read the guidance notes regarding completion of the application form.

All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether they have been successfully shortlisted.

Timeline.

• Applications Open: Friday 26 January 2024.
• Applications Close: (midnight) Sunday 11 February 2024.
• Shortlisting:  w/c 12 February 2024.
• Interviews (with presentation): To Be Confirmed.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact ADC Paul England at Paul.England01@westyorksfire.gov.uk or Mobile: 07747 463 897

All correspondence will usually be sent via email, to your email account registered with the online recruitment system. Please check your email account regularly.

For recruitment queries please contact Applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Pension Considerations.

Annual Allowance.

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance.

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.