Benefits:
Salary: £52,040 – £57,402 per annum per annum
20% Flexible Duty allowance (Flexi-duty officer rota)
Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight
Location – Headquarters, Newsham Court, Reading
Superb Pension Schemes available
Onsite gym and parking facilities
The Hub Management Team is seeking a proactive, adaptable, and highly motivated individual to join our leadership group. We are looking for someone who brings energy, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail, thriving in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.
As Station Manager – On‑call, you will provide direct line management to our on‑call stations and play a pivotal role in strengthening on‑call service delivery across RBFRS. This includes responsibility for operational line management, recruitment and succession planning, training oversight, performance management, standardisation, and retention initiatives. You will champion on‑call workforce and response matters and act as the organisational focal point for all on‑call–related issues. The role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to, and influence, the wider Hub Management Team.
We are seeking individuals who are forward‑thinking, people‑centred, and eager to lead and develop within RBFRS. Applicants must hold Incident Command Level 1.
This role is an ideal next step for a middle manager who:
Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
Has a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to delivering a high‑quality service to our on‑call communities.
Understands national on‑call workforce challenges and how these translate into local impacts
Eligibility
Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Manager in receipt of CPD or above, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management (aligned to WM DAP across Leading Others and Leading the Business courses or equivalent).
Following the process the successful candidate will also need to successfully pass a Level 2 Intermediate Incident Command acquisition course, completed relevant workbooks to attain the qualification and maintain their knowledge and skills. Individuals must hold a valid qualification in order to meet the Flexi-Duty requirements of the role. Confirmation of eligibility will be looked at on a case by case basis upon application.
Application and selection process
Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role, should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 2000 words). If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.
Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Job Profile/ Person Specification. Please see the link to the Job Profile.
Task Brief:
Please prepare for a 20 minute professional discussion on the scenario attached, You will be required to submit a word document detail your plan of action which you can then expand on during the professional discussion – please limit your plan to 2000 words.
You must submit the document you have prepared by 09:00am on Monday 9th November 2026. This should be sent via email to recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk before the deadline for your application to be progressed.
This task is being provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach.
For further details about the role please contact GM Steve Leonard on 07748631514.
If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Ellece Ott (Otte@rbfrs.co.uk), Resourcing, Promotion and Planning Lead.
Closing date for applications is 10:00 hours, Monday 2 November 2026
It is anticipated that the selection process will run between 2 – 6 November 2026.
Task due – 09:00 hours, Monday 9 November 2026
Interviews held from the 9 –17 November 2026
The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.
Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles
which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.
Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/