Station Manager - Training Delivery Team Manager

Summary

The Service is currently recruiting for a Temporary Station Manager – Training Delivery Team Manager for up to 6 months to work in the Academy and be responsible for the delivery of Technical Rescue and First Aid training, applications are invited from those interested in the role as either a lateral move or a promotion opportunity. 

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. 

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Essential requirements for the role

• To have a working knowledge of the DEFRA CONOP
• Have understanding of the national boat code and impacts to training delivery
• Be conversant with current Training delivery model for technical rescue in service
• Have understanding of training approach for casualty care
• Have understanding for the need for clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience of delivering technical rescue courses
• Qualified to deliver elements of the current SRT supervisor programme
• NEBOSH qualification

For more information concerning this position please contact Group Manager John Noblett

Eligibility Criteria:

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

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

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

How to apply

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 the Function’ level.

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

• Proven ability in leadership of a team and evidence of continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
• Ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex problems
• Evidence of promoting a positive Health and Safety culture

The information you provide in the personal impact statement, along with the detail on how you meet the above essential requirements, will be used to shortlist your application.

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/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.

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 workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to join our team.