Crew Manager (Operational)

Lincolnshire County Council; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council seeks qualified candidates for a Crew Manager position within the Fire and Rescue Service. The role involves demonstrating leadership, undertaking fitness tests, and completing required qualifications. The selection process will include interviews and practical assessments, ensuring a commitment to service delivery across the region.

Qualifications

• Substantive and competent in operational Firefighter or Crew Manager role within a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.
• In date Fitness Test with a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 42mls/02/kg/min required.
• Candidates with completed Unit 1: Fire Engineering Science will be given higher consideration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services across Lincolnshire as part of a strong team.
• Demonstrate and implement business change.
• Participate in the selection process that includes presentations and interviews.

Skills

Leadership behaviours

Resilience

Education

IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science

Fire Safety Certification

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The following eligibility criteria must be satisfied for any individual to be considered for entry into the selection process.

• LFR All Hazard Command Level 1 (CM) (external candidates will be invited to carry out before selection day)
• Substantive and competent in operational Firefighter or Crew Manager role within a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service
• Able to demonstrate / evidence appropriate leadership behaviours as detailed in the NFCC Leadership Framework
• No active or pending disciplinary action/live sanctions
• No current or pending capability plans including documented informal management action outside the formal meetings covered in LCC policy (where applicable).
• In date Fitness Test - a predicted VO2 Max of no less than 42mls/02/kg/min is the minimum required
• IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management (includes the four mandatory units):
  • Unit 1: Fire Engineering Science (*Desirable)
  • Unit 2: Fire Operations
  • Unit 3: Fire Safety (or equivalent e.g Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety)
  • Unit 4: Management and Administration

*Candidates who have not completed Unit 1: Fire Engineering Science are still eligible to participate in the selection process. If a candidate is successful in the selection process, they will be required to sign a learning agreement that mandates the completion of Unit 1 within two years. It is important to note that while Unit 1 is not mandatory for initial eligibility, it is desirable. Therefore, candidates who possess the complete suite of IFE qualifications will be given higher consideration in accordance with section 5.3 of the Grey Book Selection and Appointment Framework.

Applicants are responsible for the submission of their own applications and supporting documents by the closing date. The Service regrets that any application received after this date or submitted without the correct documentary evidence, will be unable to be considered.

Selection Process

The CM selection process will involve the following elements:

• A presentation
• Interview with a panel
• Practical training session

Further details on these elements will be provided to those individuals who’s application was successful. All applicants invited into the selection process will be required to complete all elements.

Successful candidates will be committed to working as part of a strong team to deliver services across Lincolnshire. They will also be able to demonstrate resilience, be able to develop and implement business change and demonstrate a values-based approach to leadership.

The dates for the selection process including presentation and interviews are detailed below.

Timeline:

Advert Close

9th September

Written Assessment (after initial sift) 16th September - 7th October

Interview, Presentation & Practical

W/C 14th & 21st October

Please be advised that this position is be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.