Watch Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Permanent Watch Manager to join the Academy as Training Delivery Instructor, based at our Exeter Airport Training Academy. There will be an expectation for the appointed individual to remain in any permanent role for a minimum of 12 months, unless a promotion is obtained. This position is aligned to the day duty system (DDS) and will attract a 12% training allowance, payable following a period of development in post. About the Watch Manager Training Delivery Instructor role: The post will be focused primarily on Breathing Apparatus and to support Maritime training delivery. Where required there will be the need to support training delivery at Severn Park and other locations across the Service. The role will require you to develop and maintain, through continuous professional development (CPD), your ability to deliver. You will be expected to ensure training materials are current and compliant with National Operational Guidance. You will need to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both orally and in writing, including preparing reports and evaluations, giving presentations and leading training sessions. Key responsibilities of our Watch Manager will include:

• Creating an environment where everyone feels safe to learn by promoting the values and the code of ethics.
• Acquire and maintain the ability to deliver on all courses across the Academy.
• Implement effective training and development activities.
• Be highly motivated, self-driven and able to work without supervision.
• Be willing to work flexibly to meet the commitments of the Training Academy.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the post and within the context of the National Occupational Standard Role Map for a Watch Manager., Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Crew Managers and Watch Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:
• Be a competent, substantive Crew Manager and been successful in the Watch Manager promotion board or be a substantive wholetime Watch Manager.
• Qualified L1 ICS
• Not subject to formal performance improvement actions, nor have any live disciplinary sanctions.
  
  Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAI)
• Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)
• Adult Education Trainer (AET) or equivalent
  
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.
Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and/or reprimands. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.Our values As a Service and as individuals:
• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve and aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to join our team.