Crew Manager – Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

An opportunity has arisen for substantive wholetime Crew Managers within Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service.  

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 Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, which utilises a number of different duty systems.  

Successful candidates will be positioned based on current and future risk critical operational establishment vacancies.  

Key Requirements  

In accordance with the current promotion service order, applications are welcomed from personnel who satisfy the following criteria: 

• Substantive within their current role, one role below the position being applied for or sideways transfers at the same rank are accepted. 

• Competent against the full role map within their current role and in maintenance for all elements of NOS.
  

• In receipt of the requisite IFE examination – IFE Lev 3 Certificate, Unit 2: Fire Operations and Incident Command or internal gateway examination. Please upload your certificate when submitting your application.
  

• In receipt of the relevant Incident Command Level 1 assessment. 

• Must not have any live disciplinary sanctions placed against them.  

For individuals who do not hold the IFE Lev 3 Certificate and require an internal gateway examination, please email ffrecruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk to book a slot. 

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification 

As part of the online application, candidates are required to complete the performance and behaviours application form Word document, and upload it to the online application form.  

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make  

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!   

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure.  Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.   

Your future matters to us, if eligible, you will be opted into the Firefighters Pension Scheme, which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 37 percent, to help support your financial security during retirement.  

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.   

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.  

Additional Information  

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.   

For more information about the role, please click on the following candidate pack and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service FAQ document. 

Crew Manager Candidate Pack 

To discuss the role please contact Station Manager Ian Brooker on ianbrooker@warwickshire.gov.uk 

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.  

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more