Station Manager Promotion Process 2026 (Day Duty)

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support (24/7 EAP

Fully funded professional development

Family friendly policies

Firefighters Charity support

Job summary

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) invites applications for the Station Manager Promotion Process 2026 (Day Duty) across South Yorkshire. The role offers progression through a funded development pathway and responsibilities across multiple teams to enhance service delivery.

The successful candidate will hold Watch Manager status, attain specific qualifications, and participate in operational assessments and leadership interviews as part of the selection process with staged dates in November

Qualifications

• Substantive and competent Watch Manager in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• IFE Level 4 Certificate – Unit 3: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command.
• Level 3 Assessor Qualification or willing to achieve within 12 months (required for continued employment).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams as Station Manager within SYFR.
• Participate in funded specialist development in Fire Investigation, Accident Investigation and Hazardous Materials.
• Support delivery of leadership development and assessment processes.

Education

IFE Level 4 Certificate – Unit 3: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command

Level 3 Assessor Qualification

Job description

Post: Station Manager Promotion Process 2026 (Day Duty) – South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Various locations across South Yorkshire dependent on role.

Salary: In line with National Pay Scales – Station Manager – Competent B – Day Duty (£57,402 per annum). Continuation of competent pay is subject to successful completion of the SYFR Station Manager Development Programme.

At South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, our vision is clear: to make South Yorkshire safer and stronger. This guiding principle shapes everything we do. We are driven by three core aspirations – to be a great place to work, to put people first, and to strive for excellence in all that we deliver.

Achieving these ambitions depends on having exceptional people in place. That’s why we’re seeking positive, proactive individuals to join our middle management cohort and play a key role in enhancing both our services and the working experience of our staff.

The Station Manager role at SYFR offers access to funded specialist development in areas such as Fire Investigation, Accident Investigation, and Hazardous Materials. It’s an opportunity to deepen your expertise while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. You’ll likely lead multiple teams, and your confident, exemplary leadership will be vital to success in this role.

Employee Benefits

You will be joining a passionate, professional and inclusive team and will receive a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for further promotion and career development
• Extensive health and wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance line plus access to our in house Occupational Health Services, free gym access, cycle to work scheme etc.
• Fully funded professional development with opportunity for specialist development in areas including Fire Investigation, Accident Investigation and Hazardous Materials.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay schemes, as well as a range of family friendly policies to help manage your home and work life balance.
• Support if required from the Firefighters Charity

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be substantive and competent Watch Managers in a UK Fire and Rescue Service and meet the specified operational, incident command, qualification and experience requirements for progression to Station Manager.
• Be substantive and competent in the Watch Manager role having completed in full your required development
• You will hold an IFE Level 4 Certificate – Unit 3: Fire Service Operations and Incident Command
• You will hold a Level 3 Assessor Qualification or be willing to achieve this qualification within 12 months. (Please note that this will be a requirement of continued employment).

Assessment Process:

Stage 1 – Operational Assessment – During week commencing 16th November 2026 – SYFR Training and Development Centre, Beaver Hill Rd, Sheffield S13 9QA

The Operational Assessment is a Level 2 assessment based around the Effective Command Behavioural Framework (Katherine Lamb) and linked to the Skills for Justice Framework. The outcome of the operational assessment will be either a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Those unsuccessful will not be eligible to progress to the next stages of the process.

Stage 2 – Leadership & Management Interview and Presentation – Training & Development Centre (TDC), Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9QA

This assessment will be in the form of an interview based around the NFCC Leadership Framework, specifically the Fire Standards in Leadership. You will also deliver a 10 minute presentation, the topic will be issued in advance to anyone invited to this stage of this process.

Application closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 08:00

Stage 1: Operational Assessment: During week commencing 16th November 2026 – SYFR Training and Development Centre, Beaver Hill Rd, Sheffield S13 9QA

Stage 2: Leadership & Management Interview & Presentation: During week commencing 30th November– SYFR Training and Development Centre, Beaver Hill Rd, Sheffield S13 9QA

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note that any final offer of appointment is subject to confirmation of competence and training records from your current service and an endorsement reference from your current Line Manager will be requested. In addition, applicants must not have any live disciplinary sanctions or formal performance plans. References will be sought prior to final offer.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.