Crew Manager – South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

At South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue we have a clear vision – to make South Yorkshire safer and stronger – and we base everything we do around this core aim. We also have a set of three key aspirations – to be a great place to work, to put people first and to strive to be the best. Having great people in place to enable us to reach these aspirations is key to our strategies and success and we are seeking likeminded, proactive individuals who will form a core part of our middle manager cohort to help us further improve the services that we offer and the working experience for all our staff.

Employee Benefits

You will be joining a passionate, professional and inclusive team and will receive a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for further promotion and career development
• Extensive health and wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance line plus access to our in house Occupational Health Services, free gym access, cycle to work schemes etc
• Fully funded professional development with opportunity for specialist development in areas including Fire Investigation, Accident Investigation and Hazardous Materials
• Family friendly policies to help manage your home and work life balance
• Support from the Firefighters Charity

Eligibility Criteria

Crew Manager

• Currently hold a permanent employment contract as a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire & Rescue Service (excluding airport and defence services)
• Be substantive and competent in the firefighter role having completed in full your required development
• You will hold the relevant IFE exams: Level 3 Certificate – Unit 2: Fire Operations

Assessment Process

Initial – Application form

A written application form for all applicants demonstrating how you meet the four elements of the NFCC Leadership and Management Framework, with the provision of including brief examples. This will not be sifted, questioning around responses will be included within the interview process.

Stage 1 – Operational Assessment

Operational Assessment

The Operational assessment is a Level 2 assessment based around the Effective Command Behavioural Framework (Katherine Lamb) and linked to the Skills for Justice Framework. The outcome of the operational assessment will be either a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ and will not be scored. Those unsuccessful would be ineligible for further stages of the process. The Operational assessment will take place prior to any further elements.

There will also be an interview which will assess both technical operational knowledge and managerial capabilities and judgement. Areas which may be covered are

Operational Interview

• Knowledge of National Operational Guidance Procedures
• Knowledge of the Incident Command Model & associated activities

Stage 2 – Management Interview & Roleplay

The assessment will be in the form of an interview and roleplay based around the NFCC Leadership Framework with consideration of the Fire Standards in Leadership. Your application form will be reviewed prior to the interview and questioning may include expanding on the information provided within your application form.

Stage 2 – Presentation

Individuals will be given a topic prior to the assessment date and will be required to develop and deliver a 10 minute presentation on this topic.

Key dates

Application closing date: 16:00 hours on the 23 February 2026

Stage 1: Operational Assessment will take place between 16th March to 27th March 2026 (Mon-Fri).

Stage 2: Management Interviews, Roleplay and Presentation will take place from the 30th March onwards (Mon-Fri).

Dependent on application numbers the stage 1 & 2 dates may be extended if required.

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or contact od@syfire.gov.uk. Any queries should be referred to this email address and we will supply any further information as needed or put you in touch with a relevant member of staff.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or if you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, fitness test, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists are carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults. .

Please note in addition to the above that any final offer of appointment is subject to confirmation of competence and training records from your current service and an endorsement reference from your current Line Manager will be requested. In addition, applicants must not have any live disciplinary sanctions or formal performance plans. References will be sought prior to final offer.