Station Manager Development & Promotion (External only)

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional fire service in the UK is seeking a qualified Watch Manager who is committed to promoting safety and wellbeing across communities. The ideal candidate will have the required fire engineering qualifications and demonstrate values of teamwork and responsibility. This role involves an intensive application process, reflecting the organization's commitment to equality and inclusion, ensuring all candidates are supported throughout their journey.

Qualifications

• Substantive and competent Watch Manager.
• Completed and maintained role-related courses within required refresher periods.
• No current or outstanding development action plans or performance improvement issues.

Education

IFE Level 3 Diploma in Fire Engineering and Science or Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety

IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations

Job description

Qualifications

• Be currently employed by a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Be a substantive and competent Watch Manager.
• Hold and maintain all qualifications required for your current role.
• Have completed and maintained all role‑related courses within the required refresher periods.
• Have no current or outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency.
• Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
• Possess an IFE Level 3 Diploma in Fire Engineering and Science or a Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Possess an IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations.

Employer Overview

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is proud to be recognised as the region's top‑performing service, covering nearly 800 square miles and serving over two million people with 24/7 emergency response every day of the year. We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our vision of making West Yorkshire safer and who demonstrate the values of team, responsibility, integrity, communication and learning.

Application Process

• 1. Application Form.
• 2. Pathway Online Career Progression Gateway (CPG) – an online assessment evaluating performance, knowledge, skills and behaviours with two exercises:
  • Case study exercise – timed written response.
  • Role‑play exercise – video interview scenario.
• 3. Intermediate Command Assurance – assessed against Skills for Justice Intermediate Incident Command scoring criteria.
• 4. Interview and Presentation – a 15‑minute presentation (title supplied beforehand) followed by a 60‑minute interview.
• 5. Phase 2 and 3 of the Development Portfolio – substantively developed roles; successful applicants will be paid at development rate and required to complete the development programme.
• 6. Competent in Role sign‑off – upon completion of the development pack, Learning and Development review and sign‑off award competent pay.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

WYFRS is an equal opportunities employer, valuing and celebrating equality, diversity, neurodiversity and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from women, racially and ethnically diverse candidates, and those with disabilities. Support and adjustments are available for candidates facing health conditions or specific learning differences, such as dyslexia. WYFRS is committed to safeguarding staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve, protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from neglect and harm. All employees share this commitment.