Supervisory Assessment and Development Centre

Crew Manager to Watch Manager

As part of the National Assessment and Development Toolkit the process for moving from Crew Manager to Watch Manager follows a set path.

It should be remembered that within the Toolkit, progression between levels of management i.e. supervisory-middle-strategic is achieved by successfully attending the appropriate ADC. This consists of an Initial Test of Potential followed by the ADC which is made up of role plays. Movement between roles within the level i.e. Crew to Watch Manager is achieved through attending Personal Qualities and Attributes [PQA] based interviews. Candidates will attend an initial PQA interview and if successful will progress to the second. If successful at the second interview the candidate is eligible to be placed on a Watch Managers development programme.

The first interview will ask candidates to match previous actions and behaviours against:

Working with others
Confidence and resilience
Commitment to diversity and integrity
Openness to change
Effective communication

The second interview will cover:

Commitment to development
Planning and implementing
Commitment to excellence
Problem solving

There is no test of potential and hence no exemptions for holders of the FSEB SubOfficers qualification.

A pass will remain valid for eighteen months. If unsuccessful, candidates may not reapply for twelve months.

For the full list of Supervisory PQAs go to http://www.ipds.co.uk/public/site/newsdocs29/Supervisory%20Mgr%20PQAs.pdf

Please read the Crew Manager to Watch Manager ADC 2007 Policy which contains more detailed information for candidates about the Supervisory ADC process and relevant dates.

Read the Candidate's Information MS Word 228Kb and Guidance for Line Managers MS Word 238Kb

Download the Wholetime Supervisory Watch Manager Application Form MS Word 451Kb