Job Title: Crew Manager (External Transfer-in)
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off working pattern)
Salary: Crew Manager B (Competent)
Location: Various across Essex
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Whilst we currently have vacancies for Crew Managers at Grays, Southend and Harlow, we are open to people transferring in who are looking to be posted to other locations around the County.
Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 can be claimed if you relocate to Essex as part of this application (terms and conditions apply).
All Crew Managers transferring in will be required to attend a Transfer-in course at our Service Training Centre, the next cohort of which is scheduled for January 2025.
Depending on the awarding body of your qualifications, you may also be required to attend further operational courses on joining our Service.
The role
We are looking existing Wholetime Crew Managers (or equivalent) who share our values and ethics and are looking to transfer into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to further their careers with a Service with aspirations to the best in the country.
About us
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Crew Manager on a station in Essex.
About you
The right person for the role will be a role model to others on their station, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Crew Manager.
If you are excited by the opportunities to lead and support firefighters in Essex, in a county with one of the most diverse risk profiles in England, and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
hold a substantive role as a Crew Manager, or equivalent, (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role
hold Incident Command Level 1
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, and be able to evidence this, including undertaking a pre-fit fitness examination.
How to apply
You will be required to complete an online application form, and upload a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Internal candidates looking to progress to Firefighter should not apply through this route. Instead, please apply for the Crew Manager promotion opportunity advertised via the internal Recruitment portal.
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2
Operational assessment and Skills-scan
Ethics, Values & Leadership based interview
Assessments for the interview will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please email recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance, indicating which station(s) you would most be interested in, and we will arrange for the appropriate Station or Watch Manager to contact you.
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire
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