On-Call Watch Manager (Brandon)

• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• West District – Brandon Station
• Watch Manager salary in accordance with NJC pay scales 
• On-Call
• Permanent

 

This position is open to current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff only.

 

A permanent On-Call Watch Manager vacancy has become available at Brandon Station. 

This role is conditioned to the On-Call duty system and will be filled based on eligibility and performance.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking to fill this vacancy with a motivated and committed individual who can demonstrate strong organisational values in line with SCC and SFRS.

Applications are invited from interested candidates eligible for permanent promotion to Watch Manager in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, then please discuss with your line manager in the first instance or the Training, Learning and Development team at firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk. 

Applications are completed online. Please see the ‘How to apply’ section below.

 

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Adam Eagle by calling 07766 781276 or emailing Adam.Eagle@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 answering the following questions below. These can be taken from all aspects of your work and life experience and are not limited to work within SFRS (no more than 250 words per question):

In your statement, please state your current PDR placement and explain how you are eligible to apply for this position.

• Question 1: Provide an example of a time when you have assisted with a project within SFRS and what you achieved. How did you help obtain acceptance/agreement to support the desired project outcomes?
• Question 2: Tell me about a time when you had to tell an employee that his/her performance was not acceptable.  How did you handle it? 
• Question 3: Describe how you have communicated the vision/ goals of the organisation to your team. 
• Question 4: Please describe how you have provided valuable management support to ensure consistent day to day management of a fire station and/or watch in line with guidance, policy, and service plans.

 

Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. 

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: 31 May 2026

 

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).