Watch Manager - Operational Risk Information

Watch Manager - Operational Risk Information

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Summary

The Service has a vacancy Watch Manager - Operational Risk Information Manager which we are accepting expressions of interest.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

How to apply

If you are interested in any of these positions, you will need to complete the expression of interest application form via the link below answering the following question (up to 300 words):

• Why would you like this role?
• What particular skills can you bring to this role?

The information you provide will be used to shortlist your expression of interest.

From 1 April 2024, we have introduced development rates of pay for any new individuals moving into a development or an acting-up role. These pay rates are set out by the National Joint Council.

The appointed candidate will be expected to start in mid-October and will be based in Exeter Group (Middlemoor Office).

For more information concerning this position please contact Tim Whiteoak.

Please see below 'one pager' document for this vacancy.

Closing date - Monday 31^st August 23.59

Would Line Managers please bring the contents of this advert to the attention of anyone who is eligible to apply who may be on a course/on leave.

Our values

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.

• 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.

Job details

• Job number: WTPT00314
• Internal / external: Internal
• Job type: Promotion Process
• Location: Exeter Middlemoor
• Contract type: Permanent
• Posting date: 16 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

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• 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.
  
  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. 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.