Wholetime Watch Commander – Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Watch Commander. HWFRS is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation looking for talented, positive and inspirational individuals to join our team across locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Eligibility to apply
In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

• Be a competent UK Local Authority Wholetime or On Call Crew Commander (or role above)
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
• Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
• Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
• Not be in a formal capability process
• Be medically fit to undertake the role (current fitness test and 3 yearly medical)

Positions are available in a variety of functional and station based roles with a variety of duty systems on offer. Duty systems include the 7 day Flexi-Time System (42 Hour Day Duty), 12-Hour Day Duty System, and Wholetime 224 Duty System.

Please see the Watch Commander job description and person specification for further information about the role. Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced level DBS check.

Please see the Watch Commander job description and person specification for further information about the role. The majority of vacancies will be station based Watch Commander A roles. There may however be a limited number of department based Watch Commander B roles, which would be discussed with successful applicants at the culmination of the process.
Selection process

The selection process will be as follows:

• Online application form
• Case Study assessment
• Role play assessment
• Interview
• Incident Command assessment (where appropriate)
• Fitness test
• Medical assessment
• Pre-employment checks

Shortlisting shall take place following the application stage as detailed within the candidate guidance document.

Successful external candidates will be required to attend a conversion course training programme.

If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

Safeguarding
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.