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• personoutline My profile Job search Please enter your search criteria below and select Find jobs. Job title search Key words Location Location arrowdropdown All Gateshead Newcastle North Tyneside Service Headquarters South Tyneside Sunderland Tyne & Wear Job category/type Job category/type(WW) arrowdropdown All Corporate Services Estates and Facilities Finance Finance Procurement and Payroll Fire Safety Human Resources IT Leadership Team Operations Organisational Learning People Services Prevention and Education Risk and Resilience Sales Service Delivery Service Delivery East Service Delivery North Service Delivery West Technical Services Salary band Salary band(W) arrowdropdown All under 10k 10-15k 15-20k 20-25k 25-30k 30-40k 40k and more 1 job matches your criteria Sort by Date posted Apply byDate postedJob titleKey wordsLocationSalary arrowdropdown Apply by Date posted Job title Key words Location Salary Search results Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Job profile Apply by 12/10/2026 Apply by 12/10/2026 locationon Location Tyne & Wear creditcard Salary £45,711 to £50,034 workoutline Basis Full Time Job profile for Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager chevronleft Back to job search Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager locationonTyne & Wear 12/10/2026 Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Apply online The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job details Salary £45,711 to £50,034 Contractual hours 42 Basis Full Time Job category/type Service Delivery Date posted 24/09/2026 Job reference TWFRS000001 Attachments attachmentValues&BehavioursFramework Final.pdfattachmentWatch Manager Job Description 2026.docxattachmentWatch Manager Person Specification 2026.docxattachmentWatch Manager Advert 2026.docx

Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Salary: Watch Manager Development - £45,711 Watch Manager Competent - £50,034 About The Role We are inviting applications for upcoming Watch Manager opportunities within TWFRS. Reporting directly to the Station Manager you will provide operational and organisational leadership across a watch, taking responsibility for operational readiness, people performance, competence, resources, risk and the effective delivery of Service priorities. As a Watch Manager You Will:

• Lead and manage a watch providing clear direction, setting expectations and taking accountability for effective performance and delivery.
• Provide effective operational leadership, managing risk and supporting the safe and effective resolution of operational incidents
• Ensure and provide assurance of operational readiness
• Lead, develop and manage individuals and teams, addressing performance, welfare, conduct and development needs appropriately
• Lead and coordinate prevention, protection, community safety and partnership activity
• Manage health, safety and risk within your area of responsibility, monitoring standards and taking appropriate action where required.
• Support continuous improvement by using performance information, operational learning and feedback to improve team and Service delivery. We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate the professional competence, leadership behaviours and personal qualities required to lead and support others effectively. You will be expected to communicate clearly, build positive working relationships, make appropriate decisions and contribute positively to the delivery of Service priorities and positive outcomes for our communities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the TWFRS Values of Safety, Integrity, Inclusivity and Learning, consistently role modelling these through their leadership, behaviours and decision-making. They will demonstrate high standards of professional and ethical conduct, acting in accordance with our Code of Conduct, Behavioural Framework and the standards expected of leaders within the Fire and Rescue Service.
• Substantive, competent Crew Managers seeking promotion to Watch Manager; and
• Substantive, competent Watch Managers seeking a position at Watch Manager level. To be eligible to apply you must:  
• Be an operationally competent, substantive Wholetime Crew Manager or Watch Manager employed within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Hold a valid and in date Level 1 Command validation. Applicants subject to a live disciplinary sanction may be excluded from the process. About Tyne And Wear Fire And Rescue Service The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK's leading Fire and Rescue Services for operational response and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community' and our dedicated, and diverse workforce is committed to delivering this. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities. The Selection Process Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process: Stage Timeline* Advert closes Monday 12th October at 1700 hours Shortlisting outcomes issued W/C 19th October Interview plus assessment W/C 26th October W/C 2nd November Interested in applying? Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification. Crew Managers are welcome to apply for both Crew Manager opportunities at their current level and promotion to Watch Manager. If you wish to be considered for both, you will need to submit a separate application for each role and participate in each selection process independently. Progress or success in one process will not automatically transfer to the other. Further information about our Service can be found by visiting twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. Reasonable adjustments Safer recruitment Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a standard DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks. Application forms must be submitted no later than 1700 hours on Monday 12th October 2026. Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Apply online Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Apply online Powered by MHR Job search Please enter your search criteria below and select Find jobs. Job title search Key words Location Location arrowdropdown All Gateshead Newcastle North Tyneside Service Headquarters South Tyneside Sunderland Tyne & Wear Job category/type Job category/type(WW) arrowdropdown All Corporate Services Estates and Facilities Finance Finance Procurement and Payroll Fire Safety Human Resources IT Leadership Team Operations Organisational Learning People Services Prevention and Education Risk and Resilience Sales Service Delivery Service Delivery East Service Delivery North Service Delivery West Technical Services Salary band Salary band(W) arrowdropdown All under 10k 10-15k 15-20k 20-25k 25-30k 30-40k 40k and more 1 job matches your criteria Sort by Date posted Apply byDate postedJob titleKey wordsLocationSalary arrowdropdown Apply by Date posted Job title Key words Location Salary Search results Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Job profile Apply by 12/10/2026 Apply by 12/10/2026 locationon Location Tyne & Wear creditcard Salary £45,711 to £50,034 workoutline Basis Full Time Job profile for Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager chevronleft Back to job search Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager locationonTyne & Wear 12/10/2026 Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Apply online The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job details Salary £45,711 to £50,034 Contractual hours 42 Basis Full Time Job category/type Service Delivery Date posted 24/09/2026 Job reference TWFRS000001 Attachments attachmentValues&BehavioursFramework Final.pdfattachmentWatch Manager Job Description 2026.docxattachmentWatch Manager Person Specification 2026.docxattachmentWatch Manager Advert 2026.docx As a Watch Manager You Will:
• Lead and manage a watch providing clear direction, setting expectations and taking accountability for effective performance and delivery.
• Provide effective operational leadership, managing risk and supporting the safe and effective resolution of operational incidents
• Ensure and provide assurance of operational readiness
• Lead, develop and manage individuals and teams, addressing performance, welfare, conduct and development needs appropriately
• Lead and coordinate prevention, protection, community safety and partnership activity
• Manage health, safety and risk within your area of responsibility, monitoring standards and taking appropriate action where required.
• Support continuous improvement by using performance information, operational learning and feedback to improve team and Service delivery. We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate the professional competence, leadership behaviours and personal qualities required to lead and support others effectively. You will be expected to communicate clearly, build positive working relationships, make appropriate decisions and contribute positively to the delivery of Service priorities and positive outcomes for our communities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the TWFRS Values of Safety, Integrity, Inclusivity and Learning, consistently role modelling these through their leadership, behaviours and decision-making. They will demonstrate high standards of professional and ethical conduct, acting in accordance with our Code of Conduct, Behavioural Framework and the standards expected of leaders within the Fire and Rescue Service.
• Substantive, competent Crew Managers seeking promotion to Watch Manager; and
• Substantive, competent Watch Managers seeking a position at Watch Manager level. To be eligible to apply you must:  
• Be an operationally competent, substantive Wholetime Crew Manager or Watch Manager employed within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Hold a valid and in date Level 1 Command validation. Applicants subject to a live disciplinary sanction may be excluded from the process. About Tyne And Wear Fire And Rescue Service The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK's leading Fire and Rescue Services for operational response and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community' and our dedicated, and diverse workforce is committed to delivering this. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities. The Selection Process Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process: Stage Timeline* Advert closes Monday 12th October at 1700 hours Shortlisting outcomes issued W/C 19th October Interview plus assessment W/C 26th October W/C 2nd November Interested in applying? Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification. Crew Managers are welcome to apply for both Crew Manager opportunities at their current level and promotion to Watch Manager. If you wish to be considered for both, you will need to submit a separate application for each role and participate in each selection process independently. Progress or success in one process will not automatically transfer to the other. Further information about our Service can be found by visiting twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. Reasonable adjustments Safer recruitment Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a standard DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks. Application forms must be submitted no later than 1700 hours on Monday 12th October 2026. Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Apply online Supervisory Recruitment Process - Watch Manager Apply online Location arrowdropdown All Gateshead Newcastle North Tyneside Service Headquarters South Tyneside Sunderland Tyne & Wear All Gateshead Newcastle North Tyneside Service Headquarters South Tyneside Sunderland Tyne & Wear