Area Manager

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service is seeking an experienced Area Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational cover. The role requires proven strategic leadership skills, a deep understanding of Fire and Rescue functions, and management qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary of £67,792 – £69,823 with additional allowances and benefits including relocation support for candidates choosing to relocate permanently. Candidates must be able to travel within the Service area and beyond.

Benefits

20% Flexi Duty

14% Continuous Duty Allowance

Access to the Service’s Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong record of visible and transformational leadership.
• Ability to produce positive results in a dynamic environment.
• Thorough understanding of functions of Fire and Rescue Service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a base in South Wales Service area for operational cover.
• Contribute to shaping future services for communities.
• Provide effective strategic leadership.

Skills

Proven strategic leadership

Transformational leadership

Understanding of Fire and Rescue functions

Education

Relevant management qualifications

Job description

Overview

Please apply by: Midday 19.11.2025. Shortlisting is anticipated to take place w/c: 24.11.2025. Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 01.12.2025.

We are looking for proven strategic leaders who can demonstrate a strong record of visible and transformational leadership within a dynamic environment and who hold the relevant management qualifications and / or experience outlined in the person specification. The ability to produce positive results is key. Applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all of the functions of the Fire and Rescue Service and the issues facing the Service both within Wales and the UK.

The role will provide the successful candidates the opportunity to enhance the culture and values of the Service through the provision of effective strategic leadership. The successful candidates will contribute to the shaping of the future services provided to our communities across South Wales through strong collaboration, clear decision making and the building and maintenance of a high-performance culture. This in turn will support the development of the Service’s role within the wider context of the public service infrastructure within Wales and the rest of the UK.

Responsibilities and expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a base in the South Wales Service area to provide operational cover on the Area Manager Continuous Duty Rota. If a candidate chooses to relocate permanently, relocation support will be available.

Contract and benefits

• Hours of work: Gold Command Rota Duty
• Contract: Permanent
• Grade: Area Manager
• Salary: £67,792 – £69,823 (Plus 20% Flexi Duty, 14% Continuous Duty Allowance & Access to the Service’s Car Lease Scheme)
• Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX or any other of the Service’s locations. This job involves travel throughout the Service area, Wales and other locations. The successful applicants must be able to travel.