Station Manager - Operational Readiness Manager Taunton

Somerset Fire; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority invites expressions of interest for the Station Manager – Operational Readiness Manager role in Taunton.

Candidates should be an experienced Watch Manager or Station Manager, eligible for promotion, and free from disciplinary issues. The position is permanent with a minimum 12‑month commitment, and development pay rates apply from 1 April 2024.

Qualifications

• Be a competent, substantive Watch Manager and been successful in the Station Manager promotion board or be a substantive Station Manager.
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions.

Skills

Watch Manager

Promotion Board

Performance Disciplinary Status

Job description

Station Manager - Operational Readiness Manager Taunton

The Service is accepting expressions of interest for the role of Station Manager – Operational Readiness Manager - Taunton Response Group

There will be an expectation for the appointed individual to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months, unless a promotion is obtained.

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Watch Managers and Station Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:

• Be a competent, substantive Watch Manager and been successful in the Station Manager promotion board or be a substantive Station Manager.
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions.

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.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 15 November 2026 with interviews taking place on Tuesday 24 November 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.

Job number

WTPT00329

Internal / external

Internal

Job type

Promotion Process

Location

Contract type

Permanent

26 Oct 2026

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