Applications are invited for a Specialist Fire Investigation Officer (Watch Manager) to work as part of the Fire Investigation Team and working on the Flexi Duty System. 

The Fire Investigation Team are currently based at Stanningley Fire Station, Stanningley Road, Stanningley, Leeds, LS28 6FS. 

In addition to the role of fire investigator, team members are responsible for training, assessment and quality control of Level 1 Fire Investigations at Watch Manager level. 

Working arrangements reflect the five-week rota FDS duty system for which a 20% pensionable allowance is payable.  The successful applicant will be required to provide an address within the West Yorkshire boundary whilst on-call.   

A vehicle is available in line with the current FDS vehicle policy 

In addition to other requirements all applicants must meet the following criteria; 

 Essential 

Application Form 

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet all the essential criteria for the role. To apply, please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/vacancies . 

Shortlisting 

Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the Shortlisting Panel for consideration. In order to be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the person specification criteria on your application form.  

You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria. Please see attached guidance notes. 

Timeline 

• The closing date for applications is Sunday 20th September 2026 (midnight). 

• It is anticipated that following the application process, shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake an assessment to investigate a simulated fire scene w/c Monday 5th  October 2026. 

Further information relating to the post can be sought from the Fire Investigation Team Watch Managers at Stanningley Fire Station. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo satisfactory full security clearance checks. 

Pension Considerations  

Annual Allowance  

Please note that it 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 change. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team.  

Temporary Promotions/Positions  

Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable. 

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 20th September 2026 (midnight). 

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The Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.