Watch Manager B – On-Call Learning Support – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Ascot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service in Ascot seeks a Watch Manager B for On-Call Learning Support. This role entails leading on-call staff in training and development while managing operational duties across fire stations. Ideal candidates will hold a CAVA qualification or equivalent, with strong leadership skills and a passion for development. The position offers flexible working hours primarily during the week, requiring engagement during evenings and occasional weekends. Applications close at 09:00hrs on 16/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Competent Crew Managers are eligible to apply.
• Passion for development and training is essential.
• Ability to work in a stimulating and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the on-call staffing group in development activities.
• Provide leadership for efficient service delivery.
• Work with departments to implement on-call operations.

Skills

Knowledge of Development Assessment Pathways

Leadership and managerial skills

Effective time management

Flexibility in working hours

Education

CAVA qualification or equivalent training

Job description

Watch Manager B – On-Call Learning Support – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an interesting and varied substantive Watch Managers position within Service Delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the on-call staffing group in delivering effective development activity across the Service through the planning and implementation of training and development activity aligned to progressing DAPS and OCTP activity. Provide leadership to support the effective and efficient delivery of services to the public, aligned to the local safety plan, managing resources and administration when undertaking operational duties across on‑call fire stations with direct managerial responsibility for crew managers and/or firefighters for the host on‑call station whilst undertaking detached duties. To work alongside a variety of departments and stakeholders to help implement activity that supports on‑call operations. The role will offer flexible working hours, predominantly midweek with expectations to work Monday evenings and occasional weekends.

About you:

You will have a knowledge and understanding of the Development Assessment Pathways. You will need to hold a CAVA qualification or equivalent training. You must have a passion for development and training. You will have a willingness to learn and develop your own skills and knowledge as well as that of others. You will have a flexible approach to working and be able to manage your own time effectively to work towards objectives working to high standards in a stimulating and challenging environment, while providing fire cover at On‑call station throughout the county. To be eligible to apply candidates must be competent Crew Managers.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00hrs on the 16/01/2026.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this position should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Assessment process

If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a 20 minute presentation on the following topic immediately prior to your interview: It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing the 26/01/26.