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External applications will not be considered for any of the below roles. If you are looking to apply for jobs at CFRS, please go to: Our Vacancies

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Watch Manager Opportunities - L&D

Watch Manager Positions x2 - L&D

Key Responsibilities:
•    Specific discipline Lead role to be confirmed.  

 

Responsible for: 
1.    Support in the development and delivery of all aspects of training.
2.    Lead in the development and delivery of a specific training discipline.
3.    Monitor and manage the performance of designated Watches and quality assure all aspects of training delivery.
4.    Investigate and audit the causes of incidents (fire/accident/near miss/discipline etc.) 
5.    Plan, prepare and review risk information as appropriate to location. 
6.    Plan and prepare Operational/training exercises as appropriate to location and deliver training and development to both Regular and On Call staff.
7.    Carry out the role of an Assessor where appropriate.
8.    Undertake operational assurance at incidents/exercises and take command where appropriate.
9.    Undertake such work as may be determined by the Chief Fire Officer.
10.    Demonstrate commitment to the values of the Service as outlined in the National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) Code of Ethics framework, encourage all those that you work with do the same.
 

Essential:
•    Substantive Crew or Watch Manager with an in date ICL1 qualification to apply.
•    Applicants must have sound working knowledge of IT systems.
•    Willingness to attend residential courses if requested to obtain the relevant Instructor/Teaching qualifications, if not already achieved.
•    Strong leadership and team management skills.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
•    Strong organisational and co-ordinating skills. 
•    Be accommodating to the needs of the On-Call members of staff.


Desirable:
•    Holds existing instructional qualifications i.e., BA(I) or FBT(I)


Extra Information:
•    Opportunity to be a part of a supportive and collaborative work environment.


Contact Information:
For more information about this position, please contact SM Tom Harding on 07930 662158, alternatively please email me at Tom.Harding@cumbriafire.gov.uk 

 

Post Spec - Here 

To Apply:
This information is further down the Internal Jobs board, please scroll down to find it.

 

 

 

Location: Penrith Service HQ – willingness to travel countywide and nationally where required for the development of Incident Command training and regional meetings.


Salary: WM Grey Book (+10% L&D Allowance)


Job Type: 1x Temporary Cover (initially 3 months) – 42 Hours per week.
           1x Temporary Cover (initially 6 months) – 42 Hours per week.


Eligibility: INTERNAL ONLY. Substantive Crew or Watch Manager with an in date ICL1 qualification.
 

Closing Date:  Midnight Sunday 24th May 2026

TO APPLY 

To apply for any of the above opportunities, employees must:

CVs and other forms of application will not be accepted. 

Where possible, we advise our internal candidates to inform their existing line manager of their application. Your line manager will be able to support you and it helps them with dept/station planning. 

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We strongly encourage our employees who may require reasonable adjustments to make us aware as soon as possible, either using the section on the application form or by contacting the Resourcing Team directly (email below). We will have a confidential discussion with you and we take the approach of ‘you tell us what you require, and we will do out best to facilitate’. Where we are unable to make the adjustment, we will share this asap.

Resourcing Team email: Recruitment@cumbriafire.gov.uk 

 

This page is managed by the Resourcing and Talent team. If you have any queries or issues, please contact us asap at: Recruitment@cumbriafire.gov.uk 

Alternatively, you can confidentially contact Orlanda Wright - Resourcing, Talent and Wellbeing Lead, directly via teams or mobile. Contact details are in the outlook address book.