Watch Manager Fire Investigation Officer (Internal only)

West Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service is seeking a Watch Manager Fire Investigation Officer (Internal only) to join the Fire Investigation Team. The role includes training, assessment and quality control of Level 1 Fire Investigations at Watch Manager level, and working on the Flexi Duty System.

Successful applicants must be a substantive Watch Manager with substantial Incident Commander experience and hold a current category B driving licence; must be prepared to provide an address within the

Qualifications

• Be a substantive, competent Watch Manager.
• Possess substantial and wide range of practical emergency operations as Incident Commander.
• Hold and maintain a current category B driving licence.
• Have no current disciplinary awards.

Responsibilities

• Training, assessment and quality control of Level 1 Fire Investigations at Watch Manager level.
• Work as part of the Fire Investigation Team on the Flexi Duty System.
• Provide address within the West Yorkshire boundary whilst on-call.

Skills

Watch Manager experience

Incident Commander experience

Category B driving licence

Job description

Watch Manager Fire Investigation Officer (Internal only)

Applications are invited for a Specialist Fire Investigation Officer ( Watch Manager ) to work as part of the Fire Investigation Team and working on the Flexi Duty System.

The Fire Investigation Team are currently based at Stanningley Fire Station, Stanningley Road, Stanningley , L eeds , LS28 6FS.

In addition to the role of fire investigator, team members are responsible for training, assessment and quality control of L evel 1 F ire I nvestigations at W atch Manager level.

Working arrangements reflect the five-week rota FDS duty system for which a 20% pensionable allowance is payable . The successful applicant will be required to provide an address within the West Yorkshire boundary whilst on-call .

A vehicle is available in line with the current FDS vehicle policy

In addition to other requirements all applicants must meet the following criteria;

B e a substantive , competent Watch Manager

Possess a substantial and wide range of practical experience of emergency operations as an Incident Commander

H old and maintain a current category B driving licence

H ave no current disciplinary awards.

Demonstrates effectiveness in their current role (as per Annual Review).

Shortlisting

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration. In order to be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the person specification criteria on your application form.

You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria . Please see attached guidance notes.

Timeline

• The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 th September 2026 (midnight).
• It is anticipated that following the application process, shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake an assessment to investigate a simulated fire scene w/c Monday 5 th October 2026 .
• Interview to take place w/c 19 October 2026.

Further information relating to the post can be sought from the Fire Investigation Team Watch Managers at Stanningley Fire Station .

The successful candidate will be required to undergo satisfactory full security clearance checks.

Pension Considerations

Please note that it 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 change. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team.

Temporary Promotions/Positions

Please note that any period of ‘temporary ’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform,please be advised this vacancy is only open to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service employees.