Hybrid Station Manager B - Protection bei Cornwall Council

About the role: 

This is an opportunity to apply for a Station Manager (non flexi duty) position at Protection. 

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in the Core Code of Ethics.   This will be reflected throughout this promotion process. 

Eligibility to apply: 

This role is open to existing Group Managers and Substantive eligible Watch Managers.

Application Criteria: 

 You must ensure you:   

• Have a Level 4 Diploma in fire safety including the required CPD hours. (Essential).
• Have a minimum current 2 Qualification. (Essential)
• Have passed the CFRS Station Manager talent pool process. (internal candidates).
• Have an up-to-date Personal Development Review. (internal candidates).
• Have completed your Council mandatory training. (internal candidates).
• Have completed all relevant Mandatory Training (internal candidates).
• Can complete the appropriate fitness test required for Grey operational roles. 

Panel Members: 

Matt Worthington

Mike Tremellen

Graham Hughes

Application Process 

Please attach a supporting statement to your application, this should be no more than 8000 characters. Please ensure it demonstrates your suitability for this specific role and includes evidence relating to Leadership & Management at Middle Manager level, including people, project & performance management (in addition to specialist skills & knowledge relating to the role. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found her– The Application Process. 

The application form will be evaluated to progress to the next stage. 

You can add your education and qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. 

You are required to provide a short statement on your understanding of safeguarding. This should be no more than 200 words and will not be marked as part of the overall process. 

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, so please contact [email protected] if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. 

Selection Process 

Applications will be scored by the panel and successful applicants will be invited to an interview. The interview will consist of a presentation and application/post specific questions. 

Assessment Framework 

• NFCC Leadership Framework. 
• Core Code of Ethics 
• Role profile. 
• NFFC Protection Competency Framework

 Any offer of employment made following this process will be conditional, dependant on the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks. 

Feedback 

• All applicants can request feedback whether successful or not. 
• Feedback will be available from panel members. 
• Applicants are asked to book an appointment, following completion of the process, with a panel member during the dates advertised in the schedule below. 

Salary 

The salary reflects the NJC Station Manager B –(Non Flexi duty).

Process Schedule  

 Application Closes: 3rd September 2025

Shortlisting date: 5^th September 2025

Selection Process Dates: 9^th-10^th September 2025

Outcome shared with Candidates: 11^th September 2025

Commencement in Role: As soon as possible, allowing for any required periods of notice.

Candidate Feedback Sessions: Upon request

Supporting information:  

Please contact GM Matt Worthington  ([email protected])  if you have any specific questions about the process. 

 The full role profile is attached here

Reasonable Adjustments: 

Please inform the hiring manager and People Team ([email protected]) of any reasonable adjustments you require to support you with this process. This must be done at least two days prior to the interview date. 

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Vision and Values 

This recruitment process aims to support the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service objective to ensure we have the right people with the right skills, behaviours and values are in the right roles at the right time.  

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in the Core Code of Ethics: 

Putting our communities first – we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first. 

Integrity – we act with integrity, including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do. 

Dignity and respect – making decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias. 

Leadership – we are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards. 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) – We continually recognise and promote the value of EDI both within the FRSs and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations, and celebrate difference. 

As a service of Cornwall Council, we are committed to the vision of “Working Together to make Cornwall safer”.   We uphold and align to align to the Council Vision and Values.  

For more information please visit: Our Vision and Values - Cornwall Council.