Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager

Supervisory Recruitment Process– WatchManager Salary: WatchManager Development– £45,711 WatchManager Competent– £50,034 About the role We are inviting applications for upcomingWatchManager opportunities within TWFRS.Reporting directly to theStationManager youwill provideoperational and organisational leadership across a watch,taking responsibility for operational readiness, people performance, competence, resources, risk and the effective delivery of Service priorities. As a Watch Manager you will: Lead and manage a watch providing clear direction, setting expectations and taking accountability for effective performance and delivery. Provide effective operational leadership, managing risk and supporting the safe and effective resolution of operational incidents Ensure and provide assurance of operational readiness Lead, develop and manage individuals and teams, addressing performance, welfare, conduct and development needs appropriately Lead and coordinate prevention, protection, community safety and partnership activity Manage health, safety and risk within your area of responsibility, monitoring standards and taking appropriate action where required. Support continuous improvement by using performance information, operational learning and feedback to improve team and Service delivery. We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate the professional competence, leadership behaviours and personal qualities required to lead and support others effectively. You will be expected to communicate clearly, build positive working relationships, make appropriate decisions and contribute positively to the delivery of Service priorities and positive outcomes for our communities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the TWFRS Values of Safety, Integrity, Inclusivity and Learning, consistently role modelling these through their leadership, behaviours and decision-making. They will demonstrate high standards of professional and ethical conduct, acting in accordance with our Code of Conduct, Behavioural Frameworkand the standards expected of leaders within the Fire and Rescue Service. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of society from individuals who meet the requirements of the relevant role and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within our workforce. We welcome applications from: Substantive, competent Crew Managers seeking promotion to Watch Manager; and Substantive, competentWatchManagers seeking a position atWatchManager level. To be eligible to apply you must: Be an operationally competent, substantive Wholetime Crew Manager or Watch Manager employed within a UK Fire and Rescue Service. Hold a valid and in date Level 1 Command validation. Applicantssubject to a livedisciplinarysanction maybe excluded from the process. About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Serviceisone of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services foroperationalresponseand innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforceiscommitted to delivering this. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities. The Selection Process Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process: Stage Timeline* Advert closes – Monday 12thOctober at 1700 hours Shortlisting outcomes issued – W/C 19thOctober Interview plus assessment – W/C 26th October and W/C 2ndNovember Further information about our Service can be found by visitingtwfire.gov.ukand our various social media channels. Reasonableadjustments We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email:View email address on click.appcast.io. Saferrecruitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process whichincludes a standardDBS check, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks. Application forms must be submitted no later than1700 hours on Monday 12thOctober 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr WFS Patron