Station Manager On-Call

WFS Patron; Reading; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £52,040–£57,402 per annum

20% Flexible Duty allowance

42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight

HQ: Reading

Pension schemes available

Onsite gym and parking

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Station Manager – On-call to lead and develop our on-call stations across RBFRS. You will provide direct line management and champion on-call workforce, with responsibilities for recruitment, training oversight, performance management, and retention initiatives.

Eligibility includes Incident Command Level 1 and CPD evidence; the role offers a salary of £52,040 to £57,402 per annum, a 42-hour week, a 9 day fortnight, pension schemes, gym and

Responsibilities

• Operational line management for on-call stations
• Recruitment and succession planning
• Training oversight and performance management
• Standardisation and retention initiatives
• Champion on-call workforce and response matters
• Act as focal point for on-call-related issues

Job description

Benefits

• Salary: £52,040 - £57,402per annumper annum
• 20% Flexible Duty allowance (Flexi-duty officer rota)
• Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight
• Location – Headquarters, Newsham Court, Reading
• Superb Pension Schemes available
• Onsite gym and parking facilities

The Hub Management Team is seeking a proactive, adaptable, and highly motivated individual to join our leadership group. We are looking for someone who brings energy, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail, thriving in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

As Station Manager – On-call, you will provide direct line management to our on-call stations and play a pivotal role in strengthening on-call service delivery across RBFRS. This includes responsibility for operational line management, recruitment and succession planning, training oversight, performance management, standardisation, and retention initiatives. You will champion on‑call workforce and response matters and act as the organisational focal point for all on‑call–related issues. The role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to, and influence, the wider Hub Management Team.

We are seeking individuals who are forward‑thinking, people‑centred, and eager to lead and develop within RBFRS. Applicants must hold Incident Command Level 1.

This role is an ideal next step for a middle manager who:

Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.

Has a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to delivering a high‑quality service to our on‑call communities.

Understands national on‑call workforce challenges and how these translate into local impacts

Eligibility

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Manager in receipt of CPD or above, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management (aligned to WM DAP across Leading Others and Leading the Business courses or equivalent).

Following the process the successful candidate will also need to successfully pass a Level 2 Intermediate Incident Command acquisition course, completed relevant workbooks to attain the qualification and maintain their knowledge and skills. Individuals must hold a valid qualification in order to meet the Flexi-Duty requirements of the role. Confirmation of eligibility will be looked at on a case by case basis upon application.

For further details about the role please contact GM Steve Leonard on07748631514.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Ellece Ott ([e-mail]), Resourcing, Promotion and Planning Lead.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles
which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.
Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/