Summary: The role of Watch Commander B in Operational Performance Support at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness through coaching, mentoring, and service-wide improvements. This temporary position is open to competent firefighters and crew commanders, emphasizing the importance of operational learning and innovative practices. The role requires active participation in operational incidents and flexibility in working arrangements. It is not a promotional opportunity but offers a salary increase for those appointed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coach operational crews at incidents
• Initiate and undertake small station debriefs and support post-event reviews
• Capture learning outcomes, produce debrief reports and recommend service improvements
• Develop and implement innovative ways of working across SFRS and the Southeast region
• Contribute to operational learning using internal and external data sources
• Ride operationally at least one day per month to maintain competence
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the role

Key Skills:

• Current operational role as a Competent Firefighter, Crew Commander (Development or Competent), or Watch Commander (Development or Competent)
• Ability to travel throughout the county
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Willingness to support change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Flexible and proactive approach to workload and hours

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Reigate

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other