Role: Watch Manager Harrogate

Grade: Watch Manager B (Shift duty system)

Applications are invited for the role of Watch Managerbased at Harrogate Fire Station. The contract of employment will require the postholder to work in any of the Authority’s locations as required and at the role level associated with the contract.

The starting salary will be £33,905.00 based on Watch Manager development rate of pay, unless the appointed employee is already, or has been deemed a competent Watch Manager in which case the starting salary will be £37,112.00.

The post is conditioned to the Shift duty system, in accordance with the Scheme of Conditions of Service. Under the shift duty systemfour watches operate on a four on, four off working pattern. You will work an average of42 hours a weekcomprising of2 day shifts and 2 night shifts followed by 4 days off. Dayshifts commence at 08:00hrs and finish at 18:00hrs. Night shifts commence at 18:00hrs and finish at 08:00hrs the following morning.

It will be part of the responsibilities and skills of your role for you to attend meetings an training courses. From time to time, this will necessitate a change of duty

Applicants should meet the following essential criteria:

  • Substantive in the role of Crew Manager or Watch Manager;
  • In date for all operational training in line with your current service training policy;
  • Have a satisfactory Personal Development Review, Appraisal or equivalent within the last 12 months;
  • Not be in possession of any formal disciplinary sanctions at the point of application;
  • Not be subject to any informal or formal development plans within current role at point of application;
  • Acceptable references received from current Fire and Rescue Service;
  • Be medically fit to undertake the role of operational Watch Manager;
  • Hold a full UK driving licence;
  • Align to the Services corporate values (PROTECT);
  • Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Individuals wishing to submit a formal application for consideration will need to complete the expression of interest form on the NYFRS website and submit by noon on Friday 9th February 2018via email to quoting Watch Manager Harrogatein the subject heading.

Watch Manager Harrogate

Application Form

PERSONAL DETAILS:

SURNAME: / FORENAMES:
ADDRESS:
POST CODE:
TELEPHONE NO: Mobile: Day: Evening:
Correspondence regarding the progress of your application will be sent by email (e.g. invite to interview). Please confirm your preferred email address to be used for this purpose.
Email address:
Do you require a work permit? YES/NO If Yes, when is it due to expire?
Are you related to, or in a close personal relationship with a member of NYF&RS? YES/NO
Are you a holder of any Senior Office in NYF&RS Authority? YES/NO
If you answered yes to either of the questions please give details here:
Where did you see this vacancy advertised?
You are required to declare any convictions for offences that are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act1974. These should include offences dealt with by a court of law, HM Services disciplinary procedures and any driving offences. This will be checked before any offer of employment is made.
Do you have any criminal convictions, which are not yet spent under the Rehabilation of Offenders Act 1974? If so, please detail below:
Offence:
Date of conviction:
Judgement and sentence:
Give details of any charges pending:
Do you have any disability or medical condition which might require special arrangements to be made at interview and/or to the working environment? YES/NO
If yes, please provide details:

REFERENCES:

Please provide two references – one of the references must be your current FRS Line Manager

NAME: / NAME:
ADDRESS: / ADDRESS:
JOB TITLE: / JOB TITLE:
TELEPHONE NO:
EMAIL: / TELEPHONE NO:
EMAIL:
Tick of you do not wish this person
to be contacted prior to interview / Tick of you do not wish this person
to be contacted prior to interview
Notice Period in current role
Employment History
Date / Post Held
Education and Professional Qualifications
Date / Details
Supporting Statement
Please provide a statement below in support of your application against each of the questions. Your statement should be no more than 250 words per question. Please provide a word count at the end of each section.
Question 1: Commitment to Diversity and Integrity
Please provide an example of when you have valued individual differences (such as differences in age, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, social background, disability, sexual orientation, physical appearance or other differences).
Question 2: Commitment to Excellence
Describe an occasion when you have had to give someone feedback about unacceptable performance.
Question 3: Openness to Change
Please provide an example of when you have proactively supported and implemented a change initiative.
Question 4: Commitment to Development
Please provide an example of when you have been involved in helping to address development needs of an individual or team.
Total Number of Words:

DECLARATION:

I, the applicant, sign below to indicate that I have completed the application form and that the evidence provided is true, accurate and correct.

Applicant Signature: ………………………………………..Date: …………………

DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT AND DECLARATION:

In compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act (DPA), we are required to inform you that in addition to the information that you supply us on this form we shall also collect hold and appraise information on individual candidates' performance at each stage of the recruitment process, includinginformation we gain from your selected referees. This is for the sole purpose of conducting the selection and recruitment process.

This includes the processing of sensitive data for the purposes of monitoring the Service’s commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity and meeting its employment law obligations.

This information will be kept for the duration of the process and for no longer than is necessary. It will be destroyed in line with our retention schedule timescales. Should you be employed this information will be kept for the duration of your employment, on your personal record file (PRF) and for a period of time, according to the retention schedule.

We promise to treat your personal data with care and adopt organisational and technical measures to ensure that access will be restricted solely to those in the organisation with a need to see it for the purpose of the selection process and where applicable employment purposes, in accordance with the data protection principles in the DPA.

You also have the right to request sight of the information that we are holding on you at any time.

I confirm that I have read the Data Protection statement and to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided on the application form is true, accurate and correct.

Signed:……………………………………………………………Date:………………………………

Closing date for applications is: Noon on Friday 9th February 2018.

Late applications will not be considered.

NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Role Profile

Role Title
Station
Name / Watch Manager / Reporting To
Role/Grade
F/S Number / Station Manager
Watch Manager
Overall Purpose of Role / To manage, lead and develop watch personnel towards the achievement of the organisations corporate plan objectives within agreed level of responsibility and authority.
ROLEMAP / NOS
Lead the work of teams and individuals
Maintain activities to meet requirements
Manage information for action
Take responsibility for effective performance
Support the development of teams and individuals
Investigate and report on events to inform future practice
Lead and support people to resolve operational incidents
Support the efficient use of resources
Acquire, store and issue resources to provide service
Respond to poor performance in your team
Assess candidate using a range of methods / WM1
WM2
WM3
WM4
WM5
WM6
WM7
WM9
WM10
WM11
A1
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
  • Manage the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work
  • Manage and lead the watch and individuals in terms of the organisations values, procedures, guiding frameworks, legal requirements and work objectives
  • Comply with equality and diversity policies and procedures
  • Manage and measure watch performance.
  • Support and contribute to the training & development of the watch and individuals in accordance with the organisation’s procedures.
  • Take responsibility for personal development and performance.
  • Maintain competence against the relevant National Occupational Standards for the role
  • Monitor and control resources to ensure their most effective and productive use.
  • Ensure that sufficient supplies are maintained for known, anticipated or contingency service demands
  • Lead & support people to resolve operational incidents.
  • Support local partnerships within the community
  • Conduct investigations and provide timely reports, take the appropriate action within agreed level of responsibility and authority
  • Take initial responsibility for the management of work related personal issues
/ WM2, WM5
WM1,WM2, WM3,WM5
All
WM1, WM2,WM6 WM3,WM4,WM9,WM11
WM5,WM1,WM6
WM4
All
WM9
WM10
WM7
WM3,WM1
WM6,WM3,WM1, WM11
WM11
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Currently being agreed
Development Plan
To be agreed between the post holder and line manager
Personal Qualities And Attributes (PQA’S)
Supervisory Manager
Personal Style
  • Embraces and values diversity and demonstrates a fair and ethical approach
  • Proactively supports change adjusting approach to meet changing requirements
  • Maintains a confident, controlled and focused attitude in highly challenging situations
Interpersonal Skills
  • Leads, involves and motivates others both within the F&R service and in the community
  • Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
  • Committed and able to develop self, individuals, teams and others
Working with information
  • Understands and applies relevant information to create practical solutions
  • Maintains and active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working
Organisational Effectiveness
  • Leads others to achieve excellence by the establishment, maintenance and management of performance requirements
  • Creates and implements effective team plans in line with strategic policy objectives

National Core Values
  • We Value Diverse Communities
  • We value our people
  • We value innovation, change and learning
  • We value our Fire and Rescue Service

Signatures
Approved by: Line Manager ______Date: ______
Agreed by: Post holder ______Date: ______

NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

EQUALITY MONITORING FORM

North Yorkshire Fire Authority is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities and prohibit unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion.
The information is for monitoring purposes only, and will be removed from your application form before it is processed. You are not obliged to complete this form. However, the information that you give will help us ensure that our recruitment proceduresare fair.
Post Details
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Gender, Please tick one of the following (X)
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If the answer is yes, please state the type of disability.
Sexual Orientation, Please tick one of the following (X)
Gay/Lesbian / Heterosexual / Bisexual
I do not wish to declare my sexual orientation
Ethnic Origin, Please Tick one of the following (X)
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British
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Other / ASIAN OR ASIAN BRITISH
Indian
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White & Asian
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Faith,Please tick one of the following (X)
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