Crew Manager - Fire Control Data Team

Summary

Fire Control is currently recruiting a Crew Manager (Control) to work within the Control Data Team, and applications are invited from those who are interested in the role as either a lateral move or a promotion opportunity.

This opportunity is available on a temporary basis until 30 June 2026.

The successful applicant should acknowledge that their appointment does not, in anyway, confer the right to be permanently appointed to this role, at this rank or to move to another role at the same rank, whether permanent or temporary. Should the decision subsequently be made to make this specific role permanent, Service leadership reserves the right, but is not obliged to, appoint the temporary post holder permanently without a further recruitment process. 

From 1 April, we have introduced 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

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

• Be a competent Firefighter
• If applying as a promotion, or for On-Call staff; have been successful at a Leading Others Assessment Centre or ADC. 
• Have good leadership skills
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions. 
• Discussed the opportunity with your Line Manager. 

Please see attached below a 'One Pager' document for this vacancy. 

For more information regarding this position please contact WM Sandie Reece or GM Lee Blackburn. 

Our Identity

If you are interested in this position, you will need to complete the application form via the link below which will include a personal impact statement. The personal impact statement relates to each of the four quadrants of the NFCC Leadership Framework as well as operational and professional expertise. Your impact statement should focus on demonstrating your impact at 'Leading Others' level. 

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

• Evidence of an ability to set targets and to manage workloads effectively.
• Recent experience in collecting and manipulating data in various formats, including Microsoft Excel
• To manage the mobilising of resources and supporting operations during emergency incidents, when required to.
• Build and maintain working relationships internally and externally.
• Understanding the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member or as an individual.

Please ensure your Line Manager is aware of your application. 

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 or on leave. 

Our values

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 reprimands. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders and as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response. 

As a Service and as individuals: 

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

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve and aspire for this to be reflected in our our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to join our team.