CFRSPB0002 - On-Call Supervisory Manager Promotion Board
On-Call Supervisory Manager Promotion Board 2024
Reference: CFRSPB002
We are pleased to share that we are holding an internal On-Call only Supervisory Manager Promotion Board for 2024.
At a time of ongoing reform of public services, it has never been more important to ensure we have the right people in the right roles, and key to this is supporting our internal talent to progress in both temporary and substantive positions. We are looking for staff who embody our code of ethics, who are passionate about truly making a difference in Cumbria, and who are focussed on demonstrating outstanding leadership.
We are recruiting motivated, professional, and compassionate people to the roles of Crew Manager and Watch Manager. This opportunity is open for candidates that are competent On-Call Firefighters.
Virtual Engagement Sessions
As part of this Promotion Board, we are holding a few virtual engagement sessions and we encourage all to attend.
Sessions will be held on Tues 1st, Weds 2nd, and Thurs 3rd October, all starting at 7pm, lasting approx. an hour.
To attend, you can either join from home via Microsoft Teams, or head down to your local station and join via the lecture rooms.
To join from home, please use the details below:
Join the meeting now (link will open teams)
Meeting ID: 373 286 947 662
Passcode: ztDXhR
HOW TO APPLY
For this process, you must complete all sections of our online Promotion Board application form, linked below.
Link to Application Form (Microsoft Forms): CLICK HERE
The application form will ask the below questions:
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Please detail below the key skills, qualities, and values a Supervisory Manager needs to be effective and capable.
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Please share why you feel ready for this promotion and any training, development, and temporary promotion experience that has prepared you for this.
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Please give an example of a time when you had to stop what you were doing and reflect on your leadership - what did you learn?
All answers should be no more than 400 words. The word count will be checked and any answers that go over will be cut off at the 400th word.
KEY TIPS FOR APPLYING: Draft your answers to the above questions before beginning the application form; there is no opportunity to save the application form and pick up where you left off, you will have to start again.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of our recruitment team via email, Recruitment@cumbriafire.gov.uk
Job Descriptions
Crew Manager Job Description (WORD)
Watch Manager Job Description (WORD)