Station Manager Opportunities

We are excited to announce Station Manager opportunities across NYFRS.

While some roles are initially offered as temporary appointments, this process is designed to be thorough and competitive, as we aim to identify and develop talent for the future. We anticipate future substantive Station Manager vacancies becoming available throughout 2026, and this campaign will help us build a strong pipeline of capable leaders ready to step into those roles.

If you’re passionate about leadership and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

​What we’re looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to deliver real and sustainable benefits for the public, transforming our service delivery. Applicants will require strong management and communication skills and be able to deliver plans against our organisational strategy and through effective leadership and management.

​With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidates will have an innovative approach to delivering improvement across the service. With a strong focus on collaboration, you will exercise high level interpersonal skills and have the ability to form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance. You will recognise the importance of a diverse workforce and promote a culture of equality and inclusion.

The post is conditioned to the Flexible Duty system and is Politically Restricted.

​Applicants that are not appointed immediately, but successfully pass the process, will be held on a holding list for 12 months (for temporary and permanent opportunities).

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Candidates must be a competent, substantive Watch Manager or above.
• Unless already qualified to Incident Command L2, successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass the L2 qualification prior to being available for operational incidents. Successful candidates who declare they hold the L2 qualification will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate successful completion.

NB. All candidates are required to undertake, and pass, a L2 incident command test of potential as part of the Station Manager process, irrespective of holding an existing L2 qualification.

​Additional Information

• Salary for a competent Station Manager B – £55,301
• In addition, a Flexible Duty Allowance (FDA) which equates to 20% of basic pay is also payable.
• Requirements of the Flexible Duty System mean that postholders must provide cover from a specific part of the county to service the needs of the FDS rota and geographical coverage.
• A vehicle will be provided to fulfil organisational responsibilities of the post.
• The roles will be based across the North Yorkshire region, including Headquarters in Northallerton. The post holder will be expected to travel across North Yorkshire and the City of York to meet the requirements of the role and operational commitments.
   

Your Application

NYFRS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Safer Recruitment

NYFRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

Closing Date for applications – 9am Friday 10 October 2025

Familiarisation Event – Wednesday 1st October 13:00 – please register via our website 

Operational Assessments – W/c 27th October 2025

Strength Based Interviews – W/c 17th November 2025

(Please note: dates may be subject to change due to operational needs)