Station Manager (Protection)

Suffolk County Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service seeks a dedicated Station Manager (Protection) to oversee fire safety operations. The role requires a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and strong alignment with organizational values. Candidates must demonstrate commitment and organizational skills while managing fire safety investigations and advisory roles.

Benefits

Up to 40 days annual leave entitlement

Membership of competitive Firefighters' Pension scheme

Eligibility for a Blue Light card

Support from the Firefighters Charity

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

Annual cost-of-living pay increase

Access to national training schemes

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety required.
• Strong organisational behaviours and values aligned with SCC WEASPIRE and NFCC Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire safety investigations and provide technical advisory roles.
• Commitment to flexible duty rota (FDS).

Skills

Organisational behaviours

Commitment to values

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Job description

Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Station Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
• Wholetime
• Permanent
  
  
  

This position is open to both current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) employees and external applicants.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Station Manager for the substantive post Station Manager (Protection). This role requires commitment to the flexible duty rota (FDS), Level 2, and involvement in Fire Investigation and/or specialist technical advisory roles.

A minimum of Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety is required.

We are looking for motivated and committed individuals who can demonstrate strong organisational behaviours and values aligned with SCC WEASPIRE and NFCC Code of Ethics.

Applications are invited from:

• Candidates eligible for substantive promotion to Station Manager
• Substantive Station Managers
  
  
  

Internal candidates' eligibility will be in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, please discuss with your line manager or the Learning and Development team at [e-mail] .

For candidates not currently employed by SFRS, proof of qualifications must be attached to the initial application. Copies of certificates will be accepted.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

For more information

Please contact Gary Smart for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07833 401917 or emailing [e-mail] .

How To Apply

Step 1: Read the advert and Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx) .

Step 2: Complete the Supporting Statement template by providing evidence supporting your ability to meet the criteria listed below. These can be drawn from all aspects of your work and life experience, not limited to work within a Fire and Rescue Service. Please limit your statement to 500 words.

Describe the protection-specific roles you have held both internally and externally, highlighting compliance with relevant legislation. Include a relevant example of applying the Enforcement Management Model and its impact on a fire safety audit. Outline your understanding of how this correlates to the Code of Ethics and WEASPIRE values.

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed).

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 03456 014412.If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 22 May 2025

Interview dates: 9 or 13 June 2025

For external candidates and those who have not previously attained a SFRS SM Assessment Centre pass there will be an additional VCA Assessment. This is an externally provided assessment. This is comprised of an initial e-learning component which candidates will have one week to complete from the 27 May followed by an invitation to a VCA assessment at Wattisham Training Centre in person. This will be on either the 5 or 6 June. Internal candidates and those who have attained an SFRS SM Assessment pass many complete a VCA assessment for the experience should they wish to however this will not be contribute towards their overall final score.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 40 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
• membership of a competitive Firefighters' Pension scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• eli gibility for a Blue Light card
• a lifetime of support from the Fire Firefighters Charity for you and your loved one s
• family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• access to national training schemes facilitated by the Fire Service College, Women in the Fire Service and the Asian Fire Service Association
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
  
  
  

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .