Crew Manager - Training Academy

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity available for 4 x Temporary Crew Manager’s to join the Academy as Training Delivery Instructor, based at our Exeter Airport Training Academy. On a Fixed Term Contract for up to 18 months (with the potential to become permanent)

This position is aligned to the day duty system (DDS) and will attract a 12% training allowance, payable following a period of development in post.

About the Crew Manager Training Delivery Instructor role: 

The posts will be focused primarily on Breathing Apparatus and to support Maritime training delivery.

Where required there will be the need to support training delivery at Severn Park and other locations across the Service.

The role will require you to develop and maintain, through continuous professional development (CPD), your ability to deliver.

You will be expected to support Academy Watch Managers to ensure training materials are current and compliant with National Operational Guidance.

You will need to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both orally and in writing, including preparing reports and evaluations, giving presentations and leading training sessions.

Key responsibilities of our Crew Manager will include:

• Creating an environment where everyone feels safe to learn by promoting the values and the code of ethics.
• Acquire and maintain the ability to deliver on all courses across the Academy.
• Implement effective training and development activities.
• Be highly motivated, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be willing to work flexibly to meet the commitments of the Training Academy.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the post and within the context of the National Occupational Standard Role Map for a Crew Manager.

Eligibility criteria

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

• Be a competent Firefighter
• If applying for a promotion, or for On-Call staff, have been successful at all elements of the Leading Others assessment centre or an ADC to be eligible.
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Have no outstanding performance of discipline issues including live sanctions.
• Discussed the opportunity with your Line Manager.

Desirable qualifications for the role:

• Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAI)
• Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)
• Adult Education Trainer (AET) or equivalent
• Positive Pressure Ventilation Instructor (PPVI)

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 NFFC 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 requirements of the role:

• Understanding of our Service values & a willingness to challenge inappropriate behaviour.
• Experience and knowledge of operational risk assessments and application in order to mitigate and control risks to ensure safety to students and instructors.
• Experience at promoting a successful health and wellbeing culture.
• Proven ability to work flexibility under pressure in a fast moving and dynamic environment.
• An ability to embrace change and demonstrate personal resilience.
• Experience in delivery of training/presentation materials to a diverse range of learning styles.

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.

For more information concerning this position please contact SM Laura Pratt

Successful candidates may be offered a place on a BAI course on 10^th -14^th February 2025.

Please see below ‘one pager’ document for this vacancy.

Closing Date: 23.59 on Sunday 12^th January 2025.

Please ensure that 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/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.