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Form of workThe position is aligned to the Fire and Rescue Service Watch Manager role map.
Primary Role and Responsibilities
Ensure that all services provided by Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service within your area of responsibility meet the Fire & Rescue statutory obligations and maintain the requisite resources to meet its Community Risk Management Plan governed by its statutory obligations under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and the Fire and Rescue National Framework.
Lead and Support people to resolve all types of operational incidents effectively and safely. This includes planning to meet the needs of the incident, implementing action to meet planned objectives, closing down the operational phase of incidents and debriefing teams following incidents.
Provide leadership, management and development to support team or department staff by providing clear direction and expectations in order that they are able to perform competently in their roles against their role map and in line with team or department plans.
Carry out the responsibilities devolved as part of the Authority’s corporate governance framework.
Lead, direct, motivate and appraise staff to ensure a high level of morale and performance. Promote and lead by example on all matters relating to fairness, equality and inclusion.
Inspire, motivate and develop NFRS and its workforce so that it has a real sense of ownership of its aims and objectives, encouraging collaborative working and continual improvement in service delivery.
On behalf of NFRS, ensure appropriate involvement and contribution to local partnerships and support the delivery of better health, safety and well-being outcomes across the communities of Northamptonshire.
Develop relationships and alliances with other organisations in order to improve the overall performance of NFRS.
Support and deliver the continual cultural development of the organisation which reflects NFRS commitment to provide a positive environment for all its staff and ensure its core values are embedded.
Optimise the use of the Authorities resources ensuring robust financial and service planning and value for money.
This role outline reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective working, responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
The post holder will be required to carry out any other duties that fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of these primary roles and responsibilities and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
In accordance with legislation, this post is politically restricted and as such the post holder must refrain from being a candidate for election, an election agent or sub agent, an officer of a political party, or sub committee of such a party or canvass, speak to the public at large, publish written or artistic work or display posters in support of a political party or sub group of such a party.
Essential Criteria:
Have experience appropriate to the main responsibilities of the post.
IFE Level 3 Certificate Unit 2 Fire Service Operations and IFE Level 3 Certificate Unit 2 Fire Safety.
Completion of Level 1 incident command qualification.
Currently serving Competent Watch Manager.
Hold a current full UK Driving License.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of working as a supervisory officer in a functional area (small department or fire station).
Experience and Knowledge:
Experience of managing at Supervisory Manager level and a track record of achievement.
Knowledge and experience of leading a team to deliver services relating to the Fire & Rescue Service, with clear evidence of achieving improved outcomes.
Knowledge of UK health and safety law and regulations
Experience of leading a team through cultural and organisational change
Proven success in establishing and maintaining a performance-oriented culture which delivers efficient and effective services.
A track record of successful partnership working and engaging with local communities.
Experience of successfully leading, managing and motivating staff and enabling them to deliver to their full potential.
Knowledge of service policies and procedures.
As this post is a supervisory management position the candidate should be aware of the expectation and demands placed upon the post holder, as such high levels of personal resilience are required.
