An opportunity has arisen for a Watch Manager to work at Featherstone Fire Station on the On-Call duty system.
Applications are welcome from existing Wholetime and On-Call Watch Managers and Competent Crew Managers as a promotion opportunity.
Please note, applicants without the relevant IFE qualifications will be eligible to apply, however they will remain in development until the relevant qualifications are achieved as per the Crew Manager promotion process. Click here for CM to WM Development Policy
Eligibility
Members of staff applying must be:
- A competent Watch Manager or Crew Manager.
- Have no current/outstanding development action plans, performance improvement action plans or capability issues related to competency.
- Be free of current formal disciplinary awards throughout the entire process.
- Have completed an Annual Review in the last 12 months and be showing potential for promotion with line manager recommendation (within the Annual Review talent assessment section), if not already a Watch Manager.
- Live within a 1-mile radius or a 5-minute response time to Featherstone Station.
- Be able to provide a minimum of 60 hours cover per week (minimum 40 premium hours per week).
- Have a full current driving licence.
The selection process will comprise of:
- Completion of an online application form.
- Check of Annual Review.
- Shortlisting.
- Presentation & Interview.
Application Form
Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet all the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.westyorksfire.co.uk/careers
Please ensure you read the guidance notes regarding completion of the application form.
All applicants will be advised via the e-recruitment system whether they have been successfully shortlisted.
Timeline
- Applications Close: (midnight) Sunday 11 May 2025
- Shortlisting: w/c 12 May 2025.
- Interviews (with presentation): To Be Confirmed.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact ADC Paul England at Paul.England01@westyorksfire.gov.uk or Mobile: 07747 463 897
All correspondence will usually be sent via email, to your email account registered with the online recruitment system. Please check your email account regularly.
For recruitment queries please contact Applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Pension Considerations
Annual Allowance.
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Lifetime Allowance.
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Click here for Additional Guidance on our new E-recruitment System
All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.
If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.
Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, please be advised this vacancy is only open to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service employees.
For recruitment queries please contact Applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk