Crew Manager - ORI Inspecting Officer

Somerset Fire; Exeter, Yeovil; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Fire is seeking expressions of interest for two Crew Manager positions within the Alignment Team to function as ORI Inspecting Officers in the Exeter and Yeovil Groups. The role expects a minimum 12 months in permanent duties unless promoted and requires successful Crew Manager promotion or current status as a Crew Manager.

Development pay scales apply from 1 April 2024, with a closing date of 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Be a competent, substantive wholetime Firefighter and been successful in the Crew Manager promotion board or be a substantive wholetime Crew Manager.
• ITOP or Qualified L1.
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions.

Skills

Crew Manager promotion board

ITOP or Qualified L1

No disciplinary actions

Job description

The Service is accepting expressions of interest for 2 Crew Manager roles to join the Alignment Team as an ORI Inspecting Officer in the Exeter and Yeovil Groups.

There will be an expectation for the appointed individual to remain in any permanent role for a minimum of 12 months, unless a promotion is obtained.

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Firefighters and Crew Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:

• Be a competent, substantive wholetime Firefighter and been successful in the Crew Manager promotion board or be a substantive wholetime Crew Manager.
• ITOP or Qualified L1
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions.

From 1 April 2024, we have introduced development rates of pay for any new individuals moving into a development or an acting-up role. These pay rates are set out by the National Joint Council.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on 11th November 2026.

Please ensure your Line Manager is aware of your expression of interest.

Would Line Managers please bring the contents of this advert to the attention of anyone who is eligible to apply who may be on a course or on leave.

Our values

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and/or reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

• We are proud to help.
• We are honest.
• We are respectful.
• We are working together.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve and aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to join our team.