Crew Manager Promotions Board Process – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Wales; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Crew Manager. The role offers annual salaries of £41,322 for development and £43,104 for competent candidates. Applicants must demonstrate specific qualifications, including Welsh language proficiency at level 2. Interested candidates can apply via email before the application deadline.

Qualifications

• Substantive wholetime Crew Managers or competent wholetime Firefighters.
• Must achieve Welsh Language level 2 within the probation period if not already demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver a 15-minute presentation during the interview.
• Undergo a simulated Incident Command assessment as necessary.

Skills

Welsh Language skills at level 2

Job description

Crew Manager Promotions Board Process – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Crew Manager: £41,322 (development) per annum.
Crew Manager: £43,104 (competent) per annum. (exclusive of allowances that may be applicable dependent on role). Open to internal and external candidates.

Applications are invited from substantive wholetime Crew Managers (external) and substantive and competent wholetime Firefighters. Existing internal Crew Managers who wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process.

Posts are available across the Service and candidates should indicate the posts they would be willing to accept on the associated location preference form.

Eligibility and Applications

• Substantive wholetime Crew Managers (external) and substantive and competent wholetime Firefighters are eligible to apply.
• Existing internal Crew Managers who wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, considered as part of this process.

Selection Process and Criteria

• Applicants must read the application guidance notes and provide evidence against all of the essential criteria in the Application Form. Only those meeting all essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will deliver a 15-minute presentation (topic advised within confirmation of shortlisting) and will be questioned on the presentation and role requirements.
• A simulated Incident Command assessment will be undertaken for candidates unable to demonstrate satisfactory evidence of operational assurance or formal assessment within the last 12 months.
• Welsh Language skills at level 2 are required. Existing employees must demonstrate prior achievement of this level on application; external candidates who cannot demonstrate this at application must achieve it within the probation period, with support provided as appropriate.

Timing

Interviews will be held over two weeks commencing from 6 October 2025. If candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled date, the Service may make alternative arrangements within this two-week timeframe only.

Pre-employment Checks

• Satisfactory Medical Clearance
• DBS Check
• Drug and Alcohol test
• satisfactory references

Further Information and How to Apply

For further details about the role, refer to the information pack. For an informal discussion about this vacancy, contact Group Manager Steve Houghton, Operational Response Manager, on 07787 578 408 or by emailing [e-mail].

To apply, complete and submit your Manager Endorsement for Promotion Form (Internal candidates only), Location Preference Form, and a full application form by email to [e-mail] prior to the closing date.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025. The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.