Crew Manager – Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

About the Role 
 
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has 1 or more vacancies for motivated and committed individuals at Crew Manager level. Individuals will need to be enthusiastic, strong team players, culturally aware with excellent communication skills, and have the ability to work in a dynamic environment. 
 
Internal candidates, please consult and inform your line manager in advance of applying for this position.  
 
Vacancies are across the whole of WFRS which utilises different duty systems. Successful candidates will be positioned based on current and future risk critical operational establishment vacancies. 

Key Requirements 

In accordance with WFRS’s recruitment pathway for promotion, applications are welcomed from personnel who satisfy the following criteria –   

• Substantive within their current role, one role below the position being applied for. 

• Competent against the full role map within your current role and in maintenance for all elements of NOS. External candidates will be contacted following application to ascertain qualifications and accreditation of skills. 

• In receipt of either the IFE examination (IFE Lev 3 Certificate, Unit 2 – Operations and Incident Command) or internal gateway examination. 
  If you require an internal gateway exam, please contact us at ffrecruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk by 17:00hrs on 3rd September 2026 

• Must not have a live disciplinary sanction placed against them from a formal disciplinary process. 

• In receipt of the relevant Incident Command Level 1 assessment 

Applications from external Crew Managers wishing to apply for a sideways transfer, will be required to complete all stages of the process.

Additional Information 

Candidates will need to demonstrate their professional competence and leadership behaviours as defined in the NFCC Leadership Framework (Leading Others) and Core Code of Ethics.  

As part of your application, you are asked to complete and upload the Performance and Behaviours Application, detailing the skills and attributes you hold, which are relevant to this role.