Station Manager (Protection) – Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service

This position is open to both current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) employees and external applicants.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Station Manager for the substantive post Station Manager (Protection). This role requires commitment to the flexible duty rota (FDS), Level 2, and involvement in Fire Investigation and/or specialist technical advisory roles.

A minimum of Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety is required.

We are looking for motivated and committed individuals who can demonstrate strong organisational behaviours and values aligned with SCC WEASPIRE and NFCC Code of Ethics.

Applications are invited from:

Candidates eligible for substantive promotion to Station Manager
Substantive Station Managers
Internal candidates’ eligibility will be in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, please discuss with your line manager or the Learning and Development team at firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk.

For candidates not currently employed by SFRS, proof of qualifications must be attached to the initial application. Copies of certificates will be accepted.

For more information

Please contact Gary Smart for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07833 401917 or emailing gary.smart@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1: Read the advert and Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2: Complete the Supporting Statement template by providing evidence supporting your ability to meet the criteria listed below. These can be drawn from all aspects of your work and life experience, not limited to work within a Fire and Rescue Service. Please limit your statement to 500 words.

Describe the protection-specific roles you have held both internally and externally, highlighting compliance with relevant legislation. Include a relevant example of applying the Enforcement Management Model and its impact on a fire safety audit. Outline your understanding of how this correlates to the Code of Ethics and WEASPIRE values.

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed).

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 22 May 2025.

Interview dates: 9 or 13 June 2025.

For external candidates and those who have not previously attained a SFRS SM Assessment Centre pass there will be an additional VCA Assessment. This is an externally provided assessment.