Watch Manager – USAR Training – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

We have a fantastic opportunity available in the National Resilience (USAR) Team as a permanent Watch Manager – National Resilience Trainer based at Station 60 – USAR, Service Headquarters.

About the role:

As our Watch Manager – National Resilience Trainer you will provide National Resilience Acquisition and Development Training in accordance with both Service and National Resilience Policy, process and standards across all National Resilience capabilities. You will also provide operational support and resilience to Station 60 – USAR.

From 1 April, we have implemented development rates of pay for new individuals moving into a development or an acting up role. These pay rates are set out by the National Joint Council.

This role attracts a 12% Training Allowance.

Key responsibilities of the Watch Manager – National Resilience Trainer role:

Contribute towards the achievement of departmental and Service objectives within a framework of policies, processes and National Occupational Standards.
Develop or periodically review training policies and strategies as required.
Develop training courses, course material and training documentation for all National Resilience equipment and procedures necessary to meet the Services IRMP requirements.
Plan, administer and deliver training within the guidance and standards indicated by the relevant training strategies and implementation plans.
Actively promote the Service’s core values and policies on health, safety, and equality and diversity and ensure they are fully implemented and embedded.
Maintain timely and accurate recording of training data to meet management information needs.
Attend regional meetings / seminars as required and prepare specialist reports to feedback to training and other departments.
Acquire and maintain all qualifications as required by Service policy.
Undertake personal development to obtain relevant teaching qualifications.
Conduct regular assessments of trainees competencies to perform the various roles required at a National Resilience Incident.
Attend such operational incidents and take command as directed or provide specialised or logistical support.

Closing Date: 2359 hours Sunday 22 September 2024.

For more information regarding this position, please contact SM Rich Harling via rharling@dsfire.gov.uk.

How to apply:
If you are interested in this position you will need to complete the application form via the link below, which will include a personal impact statement. The personal impact statement relates to each of the four quadrants of the NFCC Leadership Framework as well as operational and professional expertise. Your impact statement should focus on demonstrating your impact at the ‘Leading Others’ level.

You will also need to detail how you meet the following essential requirements of the role.