Watch Manager

Summary

Applications are invited from existing suitably experienced and qualified Crew Managers and Watch Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:

• Completed ICS course or pre-incident command review
• Have good leadership skills
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions
• Discussed the opportunity with your Line Manager
• Live or work within a 5‑minute response to the Station
• Whilst it is desirable, it is not essential to have attended a Leading Others Assessment Centre.

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Applications are invited from existing suitably experienced and qualified Crew Managers and Watch Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:

• Be a competent Crew Manager
• Completed ICS course or pre-incident command review
• Have good leadership skills
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions
• Discussed the opportunity with your Line Manager
• Live or work within a 5‑minute response to the Station
• Whilst it is desirable, it is not essential to have attended a Leading Others Assessment Centre.

From 1 April 2024, we are introducing 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.

Find out more and apply. Please see below link to the One Pager.

You will also need to detail how you meet the following essential requirements of the role:

• Experience at promoting a successful health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work
• Maintain healthy, safe and productive working conditions
• Develop your own skills to improve your performance

The selection process will consist of an initial shortlisting process followed by an interview.

Would Line Managers please bring the contents of this advert to the attention of anyone who is eligible to apply who may be on a course/on leave.

For more information about this position please contact Steve Woodley.

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.

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve and aspire for this to be reflected within our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values and want to make a difference in the community, to consider working for us.

Job number: OCPT
00634

Internal / external:
Internal

Job type:
On Call Promotion

Location:

Minehead

Contract type:
Permanent

Posting date: 05 Jan 2026

Closing date: 19 Jan 2026

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