Fire Control Crew Manager

WMJobs; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 39,256 - 40,949; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Annual leave and bank holidays

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is looking for a Crew Manager (Control) to lead emergency operations and coordinate resources. You will ensure high standards while training and supporting Control Firefighters. This role requires previous experience as a competent Firefighter (Control) or Crew Manager and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between £39,256 and £40,949, along with numerous employee benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Competence as a Firefighter (Control) or existing Crew Manager (Control) required.
• Must demonstrate leadership behaviors defined in the NFCC Leadership Framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate emergency call handling and resource mobilization.
• Deliver training and support to Control Firefighters.
• Deputise for the Watch Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis management

Job description

Warwickshire County Council, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service – Leamington Spa Headquarters

Salaried as Crew Manager (Control) £39,256 – £40,949 (competent)

We welcome applicants from competent Firefighters (Control) both internally and externally who may wish to develop into the Crew Manager (Control) role, and from existing competent Crew Manager (Control) who may wish to transfer to Warwickshire from another Fire and Rescue Service.

About Us

Based within our newly refurbished Control room, you’ll be joining our established team, working on a Watch Based flexible shift pattern which consists of 2 × day shift, 2 × night shifts, followed by 4 rota days.

We are currently upgrading our Command and Control system, having recently replaced our telephony system so we can employ the latest technology available to provide an excellent service to the people of Warwickshire.

As a department within Warwickshire County Council, you can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and experience all the benefits that being an employee brings. Link: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/benefits

About The Role

Deputising for the Watch Manager in their absence, you will be responsible for leading and co‑ordinating the core function of emergency call handling, mobilising of resources and supporting operational incidents. As a Crew Manager, you will be resilient and demonstrate excellent communications skills whilst delivering training and supporting Control Firefighters within your Team to ensure that high standards are maintained.

Key Requirements

• Lead the work of teams and individuals to achieve their Fire and Rescue objectives
• Maintain Fire & Rescue work activities to meet work objectives
• Manage information for Fire and Rescue Service operational activities
• Take responsibility for effective performance in Fire and Rescue
• Contribute to the development of teams in Fire and Rescue Service
• Investigate and report on Fire and Rescue incidents to inform future practice
• Lead and Support Control Operations to Resolve Events

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Candidates will need to demonstrate their professional competence and leadership behaviours as defined in the NFCC Leadership Framework and Core Code of Ethics.

As part of your application, you are asked to complete and upload the Performance and Behaviours Application, detailing the skills and attributes you hold, which are relevant to this role.

The application will consist of five separate areas: Personal Impact, Outstanding Leadership, Service Delivery, Organisational Effectiveness, Core Code of Ethics.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people's vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

We provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. Link: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Link: Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre‑engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

For further information about the role please contact Station Manager Amanda Swinden or click on the link below to view our Fire Control pages within the Warwickshire Council web pages, to learn more about the role.

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 31st March 2026

Interviews to take place April 9th / 10th

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Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more