This position is open to current Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff only.
A temporary On-Call Crew Manager vacancy has become available at the Sudbury Station. The vacancy is expected to be for 3 months in the first instance and will be reviewed 4-weekly.
This role is conditioned to the On Call duty system and will be filled based on eligibility and performance on a temporary basis.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking to fill this vacancy with a motivated and committed individual who can demonstrate strong organisational values in line with SCC and SFRS.
Applications are invited from interested candidates eligible for temporary promotion to Crew Manager in line with the SFRS Service Progression Document (SPD). If you have any queries about the SPD and your eligibility, then please discuss with your line manager in the first instance or the Training, Learning and Development team at firetrainingdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk
Applications are completed online. Please see the ‘How to apply’ section below.
For more information
For an informal discussion, please contact Station Manager, Mark Cragg, by calling 07776 474995 or emailing mark.cragg@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1: Read the advert and Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2: Complete the Supporting Statement template by answering the following questions below. These can be taken from all aspects of your work and life experience and are not limited to work within SFRS (no more than 250 words per question):
In your statement, please state your current PDR placement and explain how you are eligible to apply for this position.
Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412 If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11:30pm, 21 June 2026
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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In return, you’ll enjoy:
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