Watch Manager Promotions Board Process – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Wales; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is seeking Watch Managers for the Promotions Board Process. The role offers salaries ranging from £44,038 to £48,202, depending on competency. Candidates must demonstrate Welsh language skills and provide evidence against set criteria. This is an internal vacancy open to current Crew Managers and external candidates. Apply with the required forms via email by 22 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Existing internal Watch Managers must submit an internal transfer request.
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence against all essential criteria.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 15-minute presentation during interviews.
• Participate in a simulated Incident Command assessment.
• Fulfill pre-employment checks: medical, DBS, drug and alcohol test.

Skills

Welsh Language Level 2

Job description

Watch Manager Promotions Board Process – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

WATCH MANAGER
PROMOTIONS BOARD PROCESS

Watch Manager: £44,038 (development) per annum
Watch Manager: £45,260 (competent) per annum
Watch Manager: £48,202 (competent) per annum
(exclusive of allowances that may be applicable dependent on role)
Open to internal and external candidates

Role and eligibility

Applications are invited from substantive wholetime Watch Managers (external) and substantive and competent wholetime Crew Managers. Existing internal Watch Managers that wish to change their current role should submit an internal transfer request form, which will be considered as part of this process. Posts are available across the Service and candidates should indicate those posts they would be willing to accept on the associated location preference form.

Shortlisting and assessment

• Candidates should read the application guidance notes carefully in relation to providing current evidence against all of the essential criteria in their Application Form. Only those who meet all of the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification will be shortlisted for interview.
• Candidates will be required to deliver a 15 minute presentation (the presentation topic will be advised within the confirmation of shortlisting) and answer questions in relation to the presentation delivered and the requirements of the role.
• A simulated Incident Command assessment will be undertaken for those candidates who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory evidence of operational assurance or formal assessment within the last 12 months.
• Welsh Language skills at level 2 are a requirement of this post; existing employees will need to demonstrate prior achievement of this level upon application. For external candidates that cannot demonstrate this at application, this must be achieved within the probation period, with support provided as appropriate.

Interviews and dates

Interviews will be held over two weeks commencing from 6 October 2025. If candidates are unable to attend on the scheduled interview date, the Service may be able to make alternative arrangements within this two-week timeframe only.

Pre-employment checks

This post is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory medical clearance, DBS check, drug and alcohol test and satisfactory references.

Further details and informal discussion

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack. For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Group Manager Steve Houghton, Operational Response Manager on 07787 578 408 or by emailing [e-mail]

How to apply

To apply, please complete and submit your Manager Endorsement for Promotion Form (Internal Only), Location Preference Form and a full application form all together by email to: [e-mail] prior to the closing date.

Closing date

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025. The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.