Crew Manager - Training Academy - Recruits

Dsfire; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% training allowance

Job summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is inviting expressions of interest for a permanent Crew Manager Training Academy – Recruits. The appointed person will join a dedicated development path aligned to the DDS, with a 12% training allowance after a development period.

Eligibility includes being a substantive Firefighter or Crew Manager and meeting the listed qualifications. From 1 April 2024, new development pay scales apply for those moving into development or acting-up roles, as set by

Qualifications

• ITOP or Qualified L1 IC required.
• Breathing Apparatus Instructor qualification desirable.
• Working at Height certification required.
• Hazmat qualifications necessary.
• FREC 4 qualification preferred.

Skills

ITOP

Qualified L1 IC

Breathing Apparatus Instructor

Working at Height

Hazmat Qualifications

FREC 4

Job description

Crew Manager - Training Academy - Recruits

The Service have a permanent Crew Manager Training Academy -Recruits post that we are accepting expressions of interest for:

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.

This position is aligned to the day duty system (DDS) and will attract a 12% training allowance, payable following a period of development in post.

Eligibility and how to apply

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 IC
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions
• Breathing Apparatus Instructor
• Working at Height
• Hazmat Qualifications
• FREC 4

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.

For more information concerning this position please contact SM Donna Nelmes

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on 20 September 2026.

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.