Area Manager: Prevention, Protection & Risk Leader

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service in the UK is looking for an experienced Area Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational command. Candidates should have a strong track record in leading change, managing teams, and operational performance. Important qualifications include substantial experience at a strategic level and the ability to inspire and innovate within an organization. The role offers a competitive salary, vehicle provision, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Vehicle provision

Relocation package

Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Comprehensive rewards and benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Three yearly medical

Various salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Existing Area Managers or substantive Group Managers with proven leadership.
• Experience in leading organisation-wide change in Fire and Rescue.
• Strategic management expertise with clear direction at a political level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Service as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Act under pressure during major incidents.
• Create a vision and direction for the Service.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

People management

Operational control

Decision making

Policy formulation

Job description

A regional fire and rescue service in the UK is looking for an experienced Area Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational command. Candidates should have a strong track record in leading change, managing teams, and operational performance. Important qualifications include substantial experience at a strategic level and the ability to inspire and innovate within an organization. The role offers a competitive salary, vehicle provision, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.