Station Manager Application

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Section 1 Personal and Contact Details

First Name(s):     

Last Name:     

Station/Department:     

Work Telephone:     Mobile:     

Workplace Address: Correspondence Address (if different):

           

           

           

Postcode:       Postcode:      

Work Email:     

Private Email:     

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Section 2Self Declaration of Eligibility for Promotion

Please consider the following questions and indicate ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as appropriate in the check boxes regarding your eligibility for promotion. It is important that you read the guidance prior to completing this section.

Question 1Have you gained your Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate Unit 3: Fire Operations & Incident Command paper?

Yes No

Or Question 2Have you gained your full Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate Qualification?

Yes No Registered for March 2019

Registering for October 2019

Or Question 3Have you gained a Fire Related Degree and gained the IFE Level 4 paper in Operations & Incident Command?

Yes No

Question 4Is your personal record free from live misconduct/disciplinary sanctions?

Yes No

Question 5Are you currently under formal investigation that may result in a disciplinary process or sanction?

Yes No

Please note that a ’YES’ to the above question will not automatically preclude you from participating in the selection process, but your application may be subject to further review prior to

the conclusion of the selection process.

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Question 6Does your attendance record meet the Cheshire Fire and Rescue attendance criteria?

Yes No

If a ‘No’ is shown to question 4, or 6 above, you would not normally be eligible to participate in the selection process. However, if you believe you have extenuating circumstances which you wish to be taken into account, please complete the box below.

Rationale     

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Section 3 Qualifications and Job History

QualificationsEducational/vocational

qualifications Dates of education Grade (if applicable)

                 

Job HistoryPrevious role Name of employer Dates of employment

                 

Section 4

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Job Preferences and Location

Please indicate if you have any preference in respect of location(s)

Service Delivery Prevention Protection & Organisational Performance Operational Policy & Assurance I have no preference

I would prefer to work at a location within Cheshire West & Chester Yes No

Station Order of PreferenceChester      Ellesmere Port      Powey Lane      Northwich      Winsford      Sadler Road Site      

I would prefer to work at a location within Cheshire East Yes No

Station Order of PreferenceCrewe      Wilmslow      Macclesfield      Congleton      

I would prefer to work at a location within Halton & Warrington Yes No

Station Order of PreferenceWidnes      Runcorn      Warrington      Birchwood      Penketh      Lymm      

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Section 5 Assessment of Potential In this section you are asked to provide examples of your performance against the role map of a Station Manager.

Although it is not expected that you are currently performing at the level of Station Manager, the evidence that you provide will be evaluated to identify your suitability to be promoted into the role.

Please consider your answers carefully, and make reference to the PQA’s contained within the role map. These can be found on the intranet. A maximum of 200 words should be used for each answer. Once you have entered your response please insert the total word count at the end of each question.

Q1. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Working with Others      

# Words      Q2. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Confidence and Resilience

     

# Words      

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Q3. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Commitment to Excellence      

# Words      Q4. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Commitment to Diversity and Integrity      

# Words      Q5. Please outline the skills, knowledge and experience you have to perform in the role of Station Manager in your chosen roles(s) in a maximum of 800 words.

     

# Words      

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Section 6 Line Manager Comment/EndorsementIn this section the Line Manager should validate the evidence provided within the competency based questions. They are also required to give their rationale for endorsing or not endorsing the application and provide professional judgement regarding readiness for promotion, (if applicable). Appraisal ratings may be included and any other evidence that assist with an objective judgement.

Validation of Evidence within Competency Based QuestionsQuestion Comment

Q1      Q2      Q3      Q4      

Assessment of Performance in Current Role and Readiness for Promotion     

Last Appraisal Rating     

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Decision of Line ManagerI have reviewed and evaluated all the available evidence and based on this I

Support the application Do not support the application

Rationale for Not Supporting Application

     

Details of Officer completing Section 6Signed:      

Name:      

Job Title:      

Department:      

Contact Telephone Number:      

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Section 7 Grandparent Manager EndorsementDecision of Grandparent Manager

I endorse this application Yes No

Signed:      

Name:      

Job Title:      

Department:      

Contact Telephone Number:       Date      

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Section 8Declaration of Availability

If you are shortlisted following submission of your application you will be invited to Stage 1 of the selection process which will take place on the dates outlined below.

We would ask that all shortlisted candidates make every effort to be available to participate in the process on the assigned dates. For planning purposes please declare your availability below.

Stage 1 - Written Assessments Yes NoMonday 18th March 2019            Wednesday 20th March 2019            Friday 22nd March 2019            Monday 25th March 2019            

Stage 1 - Command Assessments Yes NoMonday 18th March 2019            Tuesday 19th March 2019            Wednesday 20th March 2019            Friday 22nd March 2019            Monday 25th March 2019            

Stage 2 – Interview and Presentation

If you are short listed after Stage 1, you will be invited to Stage 2 of the process which will take place during week commencing 8th April 2019. The dates are outlined below and the interview and presentation will last approximately 1 hour.

Please confirm your availability to attend on any of the following dates should you be invited to participate in Stage 2 of the selection process.

Stage 2 Yes NoTuesday 9th April 2019            Wednesday 10th April 2019            Friday 12th April 2019            

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Section 9Equality Monitoring Form

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is proudly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all its staff and communities. Promoting equality and diversity is a Core Value at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and we are explicitly inclusive of all, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We are currently the 3rd best performing organisation on the 2019 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, a Disability Confident Employer and achieved Excellence on the Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework.  We have a number of internal staff networks (namely FirePride for LGBT colleagues and Limitless Women’s network) and more information can be found here: http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/lgbt-equality

If you are happy to provide us with the following information, it will help us to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and will assist with our commitment to diversity. Completion of this form is optional and your responses will be kept strictly confidential. For more information on why we collect equality monitoring data, please see a copy of our monitoring leaflet which can be accessed at https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/Assets/1/Equality-Monitoring-Leaflet-2014.pdf and is available in hard copy on request.Please X the appropriate boxes.

I am: Female Male Prefer to Self Describe:      

Do you identify as trans?

Yes No Age: 17-24 25-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66+ Marital Status: Single Civil Partnership Married

Divorced/Separated

living together

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NationalityAre you a UK citizen? YES NO

Are you an EU citizen? YES NO

If “yes”, from which country:      

If “no”, to all the above, what visa do you hold and when does this expire:     

National Insurance Number:      

Sexual OrientationAre you:

Bisexual

Gay/Lesbian

Heterosexual/ straight

Other

Decline to state

Ethnicity - I would describe my ethnic origin as:White

British

Irish

Any other White background

Mixed

White and Black Caribbean

White and Black African

White and Asian

Any other mixed backgroundAsian or Asian British

Indian

Pakistani

Bangladeshi

Any other Asian BackgroundBlack or Black British

Caribbean

African

Any other Black/ African/ Caribbean/ Black British background

Chinese or other Ethnic Group

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Chinese

Arab

Other Ethnic Group

Other (please provide details)      

Gypsy and Traveller

Romany/Roma Gypsy

Other

Irish Traveller

Other (please provide details)      

prefer not to say

Religious Belief/FaithAre you:

Buddhist

Christian

Hindu

Jewish

Muslim

Sikh

Other

None

Decline to state

Where did you find out about this vacancy? (Please tick one box)

From a current Fire Service employee

The Fire Service website

Other (please give details)      

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Equality Act 2010

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 we are asking the question at the bottom of this page to ensure that all applicants who are disabled receive the appropriate support and reasonable adjustments and to monitor all aspects of our recruitment process.

Below are the four parts to the definition of someone who is classed as disabled under the Act.

1. A disabled person is someone who has a physical or mental impairment.

Physical impairment includes hearing and visual impairments and conditions such as diabetes, dyslexia, severe disfigurement, heart conditions and epilepsy. Some conditions which may develop over time (specifically cancer, HIV or AIDS, or multiple sclerosis) will automatically be classed as disability from the day they are diagnosed. Mental impairment Mental impairment includes learning disabilities and mental illnesses, such as autism, depression or PTSD. New paragraph: People whose impairments are controlled, corrected or adjusted by medication or aids are covered by the Equality Act 2010 as are those who have had a disability in the past but have since recovered.

2. The impairment has got to last, or be expected to last, at least 12 months.

a person with a broken leg who is only temporarily disabled would not be covered.

a person who has had an impairment, which may happen again, is covered.

3. The impairment must have a substantial and long term adverse effect. This may be obvious in the time it takes someone to carry out a task or in the way he/she carries out the task.

4. The impairment must affect the person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. These include mobility; manual dexterity; physical co-ordination; continence; ability to lift or carry objects; speech, hearing or sight; memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand.

Do you consider yourself to be disabled as defined above? YES NO

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REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) order 1975. Applicants are asked to declare if they have any criminal convictions, including spent convictions, cautions or reprimands. In the event of an offer of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to an application for positions to which the order applies.

Have you been convicted of any criminal offence? YES NO

If yes, please give details of offence, including date and sentence.

     

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be carried out on some successful applicants where applicable to the role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory receipt of this and an offer may be withdrawn if this requirement is not met.

Other InformationAre you related to any elected member, or an employee of Cheshire Fire Authority? If so, please give details.

     

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service is committed to equality of opportunity.All applications will be considered on their merits and selection will be made solely on the basis of the suitability of applicants when assessed against job related criteria.

Submission of applications

Please email your completed form to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk by:

Wednesday 27th February 2019 5pm

Note; Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to plan accordingly and ensure that the form is submitted on time with all of the necessary management endorsement sections completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered within the selection process.

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